Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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  1. Pendragon1977
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    90 some hours into the game and I am loving it. The graphics aren't the greatest and there are few bugs here and there, but I'd rather play a game that has over 90 hours of game play and depth than a game with high graphics and no depth and short play time. Good side quests, faction quests, main storyline quests. Also has a great combat system and character customization as well.
  2. akarnokd
    Dec 27, 2013
    8
    Great game, spent a lot of time on quests. Stable, good looking and nice voiceover. It felt a bit tedious at certain points but at the end it was a great experience.
  3. Nightmare1911
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    For the year 2012 this game deserves a 10.. The story is dull lot's of characters it's really easy to forget them but the game focused on the most important thing GAMEPLAY the movements are flawless spells combos everything about it was great . The visuals in the world were amazing for that time and even today , shame this game won't live to fight another day anymore but maybe they willFor the year 2012 this game deserves a 10.. The story is dull lot's of characters it's really easy to forget them but the game focused on the most important thing GAMEPLAY the movements are flawless spells combos everything about it was great . The visuals in the world were amazing for that time and even today , shame this game won't live to fight another day anymore but maybe they will surprise us with remastered version of it or with better story.… Expand
  4. Ryften
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    KoA is probably one of the most underrated games out there. And yes, I realize that it is getting a decent critical reception. However, there are a few things that belies this games true nature. To get some of the cookie cutter things out of the way: it looks great, good engine, it isn't buggy (actually a big feat for a game this large) and the music and voice-acting is decent enough for aKoA is probably one of the most underrated games out there. And yes, I realize that it is getting a decent critical reception. However, there are a few things that belies this games true nature. To get some of the cookie cutter things out of the way: it looks great, good engine, it isn't buggy (actually a big feat for a game this large) and the music and voice-acting is decent enough for a AAA title. Now that being said:

    When the game opens, the character is dropped into a very 'Torment: Planescape"-ish environment. Stranger awakens from death in a strange place, with many more questions than answers. The player must learn the three base play styles (Might, Finesse, Magic) with introductory battles with giant rats, evil humanoids and culminating at the end with a mini-boss that gives the false impression of daunting power. For other RPG vets like myself, you are probably rolling your eyes and thinking, "Great, another cookie-cutter RPG... NEVER seen this formula before." But really 38 Studios only uses this formula here, to teach the new players (and veterans alike) how to play the game in a familiar setting.

    In a world defined by Fate and Fate alone, you are the Fateless. You are declared very early on as being an anomaly in the world. This is a fantastic mechanic. For a multitude of reasons. It gives your character a very protean gameplay personality and especially fans of AAA MMORPGs this is a fun dynamic. Ever respec in WoW? If you know what I am talking about, then you know that it is an integral part of games because it gives the player a wide skill set, making the game more deep and interesting. In KoA players will determine their fate by visiting Fateweavers, who in essence, respec the player's character.

    One moment you are skulking in the shadows, assassinating a high level bandit leader, and the next you are covered in plate mail smashing through a trolls face with a massive hammer. You can also blend the playstyles as well. For fans of the Elder Scrolls series, things like Nightblades (Thief/Mage) and Spellblades (Mage/Warrior) abound. But where the game really shines, is in an area almost all RPG's have fallen short, or in some cases (*cough* Fallout 3 *cough*) fallen flat on their faces - is combat. KoA's combat system is fluid, timing based and simple. However it is also rewarding, accessible and wildly entertaining. Using the threads of Fate themselves as weapons, the player has the ability at times to charge a super attack, which will slow down time and perform a heroic action that will instantly destroy the target of the attack. These are alot of fun and since they are proc-based and can only happen every once in a while. Not enough to become over-used, but not so far in between it is an unused mechanic. There are a few things, however small, that KoA missed the mark on:

    Speechless protagonist. Absolutely irritating feature that half of developers think is a completely acceptable mechanic in AAA RPG's. He pulls off epic feats of heroism, but he can't speak? BioWare did it in an MMO, this was a big planning mistake and needs to be though about for their next title.

    Sort of unlinear.... but really it isn't. To a degree you can go do whatever you want once you exit the starting zone. That being said... not really. You are restricted by level in most areas and in others there are numerous side quests that have gear/money etc that become crucial for advancing.

    "Collect and kill number of " quests are everywhere. I realize this is an RPG and these things are unavoidable. Granted alot of these quests aren't too bad. The objectives are fairly simple and easy to access. But in Skyrim, these sort of quests had weight, made you care about them. KoA doesn't totally fail here, but when you can recognize the formula without skipping a beat, means I am not quite as immersed as I should be.

    Run into a building ---- Loading Screen ---- Run out of a building ---- Loading Screen ---- Enter Area.... etc. We may have been spoiled by games like WoW and Skyrim, but the age of loading screens is swiftly dieing. Developers really need to start getting on board with doing away with this practice.

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    Overall this is a great game and a great debut by Mr. Curt Schilling and 38 Studios. Of course when R.A. Salvatore is leading the creative team, creating the gameplay world; you are probably going to be pretty pushed to fail.    … Expand
  5. misik95
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    This is amazing. I think that is a right RPG what game world need. Reckoning is more better than the bug ridiculous game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Fight system is perfect and I have not god words about fabulous graphics. Sometimes a camera is bad but Who cares. You should try it !
  6. GottFaust
    Feb 9, 2012
    8
    The first thing I have to mention is that of the, currently, 57 negative reviews only 6 actually bothered to write anything. From my standpoint that means that there are a couple of people using multiple accounts to spam-review this game negatively but they couldn't even bother to copy/paste any form of text for the review itself. As to the game itself you can definitely tell that R. A.The first thing I have to mention is that of the, currently, 57 negative reviews only 6 actually bothered to write anything. From my standpoint that means that there are a couple of people using multiple accounts to spam-review this game negatively but they couldn't even bother to copy/paste any form of text for the review itself. As to the game itself you can definitely tell that R. A. Salvatore had a hand in the creation of the lore and world. The story and voice acting are top-tier. The amount of content is staggering at over 120 hours of side quests alone. I do have two complaints though. The first one is that, while not dated in a technical sense, the graphics appear a bit on the low end due to lower resolution textures, though still better than vanilla Skyrim in a lot of cases, and the cartoony style. My other complaint lies int he fact that the protagonist is silent. I'm of the opinion that this gaming paradigm has run it's course and needs to be done away with. They have all this amazing voice acting and huge amounts of dialog recorded for the NPCs but they couldn't bother to get voice actors for the main character. I understand that this can be a challenge given the fact that there are 4 playable races with 8 possible voices, one for each sex of each race, but I'd have been happy with a single voice actor for each sex applied regardless of the race chosen.… Expand
  7. Bossner
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    As advertised from the very beginning, Reckoning is indeed a "guided" open world game. The combat is a breath of fresh air, combining elements of hack n' slash and action games residing over a sturdy and deep traditional RPG stat system that's sure to give you the satisfaction of both a standard RPG spreadsheet character along with the awesome combat of something similar to God of War.As advertised from the very beginning, Reckoning is indeed a "guided" open world game. The combat is a breath of fresh air, combining elements of hack n' slash and action games residing over a sturdy and deep traditional RPG stat system that's sure to give you the satisfaction of both a standard RPG spreadsheet character along with the awesome combat of something similar to God of War.

    The world is alive and majestic, easily overtaking its peers in terms of immersion and sense of wonder. I'd like to reiterate that the game was never marketed as anything other than "guided open world". Folks who are upset that the game is not nearly as open as Skyrim have simply failed to be good consumers and do proper research into the product they are buying. The voice acting is phenomenal, rivaling some of the best RPGs to date. Although this appears to be an area of contention among reviewers, it's important to note that this is one of the more subjective categories of game review.

    Crafting is surprisingly deep, allowing you to customize your equipment to fit your playstyle rather than your standard spam professions present in World of Warcraft or Skyrim. The graphics are heavily stylized in a comic book fashion. It's no wonder with the likes of Todd McFarlane heading development there.

    The story is rich and unique, playing on several real life political themes as well as your standard fantasy flair. In terms of high fantasy, Reckoning stands apart from your cliche genre, introducing a new type of elf - the Alfar - which are quite different from your Lord of the Rings derivations you might be used to. In addition, many unique creatures call Amalur their home, including Jottun and Boggarts.

    I'd point out that most reviews here seem to be comparing the game directly to Skyrim, which makes me believe that there are more than a few angry TES fanboys who are non-too-happy about having a challenger to the open world throne. Unfortunately, they'll have to learn to deal with it, as Reckoning has finally provided RPG fans with a game that can have elements of other genres (particularly combat), while staying true to long-standing RPG conventions running behind the scenes, such as stats.

    I'd've given Reckoning a 10 but it is not without faults. The camera leaves a bit to be desired, and there could be a few more graphics options on PC.    … Expand
  8. InnerWarChild
    Feb 10, 2012
    8
    The dev team for Amalur get a decent amount of kudos from me for this title. There is a lot of work put into this game and most of it really does come off quite well. It's not god's gift to RPG's, so I do think anyone giving this game a 10 is a bit crazy (or maybe this is their first game played in their life). No, it's not a life changing experience (at least when you play it while notThe dev team for Amalur get a decent amount of kudos from me for this title. There is a lot of work put into this game and most of it really does come off quite well. It's not god's gift to RPG's, so I do think anyone giving this game a 10 is a bit crazy (or maybe this is their first game played in their life). No, it's not a life changing experience (at least when you play it while not tripping on mushrooms). But it is definitely worthy of a buy if you like games like God of War and Fable or action-RPG's in general. Trust me the game has some meat to it, though to be honest it's probably NOT worth $60 whopping USD they are charging for the PC version. I don't understand why it's $15 more on the PC when as far as I can tell there is nothing specific to the PC version that would warrant it. I will do this review in a different way than most and list pros and cons an final thoughts

    PROS:

    -Nice art direction care of artist Todd McFarlane
    -Large game world
    -Huge amounts of lore. The game was written to some extent by world renowned fantasy author R.A Salvatore, and the lore comes from his novels as far as I know. Every PC you can talk to has a few dialog options to speak about to fill you in a bit deeper on the lore if you care about it.
    -Fun "God ofWar" like combat
    -Bajillion sidequests -Fully voiced NPC's
    -Armor/weaponcrafting, alchemy, gemcrafting
    -Just a good solid RPG. CONS:

    -Your character has no voice - Some people don't mind this, but I prefer my protagonist to have a voice of his own. It is just one more thing that adds character and charm. -NPC's are too stiff during dialog- In games like Mass Effect 2, the characters really feel like they are "there". Here, everything is very wooden, and I'd like to see the next game in the series do more with the "acting". -Graphical texture pop in is very annoying and no way to fix it on the PC since it is hard coded into he game cross platform. This was done to make developing for the PS3 easier and so they could launch all platforms at the same time. To me it's very annoying and my eyes are constantly being drawn to these graphical anomalies because they just pop in so close to the character and they are therefore distracting to my game experience. -No worthwhile camera control - The camera is in my and many other players' opinions way to close to the character and there is no way to move it back. They give you an over the shoulder option (think Dead Space) but it's pointless and I don't know why anyone would use it to be honest. In a game like this you need to be able to see all sides of you. -Some claim the game is "too easy" even on Hard mode. -Some of the skills in the skill-trees can be rather "meh", but to get the highest tier abilities, you are forced to take them making some levels seem like a waste.
    -No autorun key (Trust me you will wish for one, though on the official forums someone linked a tool that you can run while playing the game where you can set an autorun key)
    -No real easy way to scroll through abilities making it hard to use them in the heat of battle (PC version, I don't know how it is on the consoles) though the program mentioned above allows you to also scroll through them with the mousewheel if you choose. -No real use for gold. I have currently $500,000 and I barely buy anything. There's definitely items that I could buy that will be an upgrade to my equipment, but since I maxed out smithing, I keep waiting to find the "Master" parts to craft top grade items. So in essence I'm running through the game with a slight handicap, but I've invested in alchemy so I pop potions galore to keep me alive. I would like to feel like i NEED to buy these items and do something with this gold though. THOUGHTS:

    I don't understand how some people are hating on this game. In my opinion these people are very jaded gamers that have seen it all by now and expect games being released now to change their life or something. None of the cons written above even when all combined are enough to stop me from playing and enjoying this game. I like the combat, I want to see what is next in the story, I like the loot hunting, the world looks nice, the story is very competent, and I really don't know what else in this era of gaming an RPG can offer besides that sort of gameplay. I highly suggest you purchase it at some point and show EA that giving a new game franchise a shot is a lucrative investment, or else all we may see is the same old same old. I really want to see what these guys do in a second installment because I think it will be what the Witcher 2 was to its predecessor.    … Expand
  9. LP68CA
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Reckoning is a good action RPG, with solid combat, great animation and spell effects, a unique game world, and colorful art palette. The class, skill and ability system is deep and rewarding. Quests are engaging, and there is plenty of content to get lost in. In no way does it deserve a score less than 7 by any objective reviewer. These reviews in the 0-3 range are pure troll bait. Don'tReckoning is a good action RPG, with solid combat, great animation and spell effects, a unique game world, and colorful art palette. The class, skill and ability system is deep and rewarding. Quests are engaging, and there is plenty of content to get lost in. In no way does it deserve a score less than 7 by any objective reviewer. These reviews in the 0-3 range are pure troll bait. Don't let the haters put you off the vibrant world of Amalur.… Expand
  10. Kwambus
    Feb 11, 2012
    9
    I created an account just to pop in a few comments on this game. I am around 20 hours in at the moment and having read some of the positive and negative reviews and comments I was honestly expecting the gaming equivalent of Marmite (you love it or hate it). Well, I can honestly say I love it. It's everything Fable should have been and a little more. Combat is great fun - I think everyoneI created an account just to pop in a few comments on this game. I am around 20 hours in at the moment and having read some of the positive and negative reviews and comments I was honestly expecting the gaming equivalent of Marmite (you love it or hate it). Well, I can honestly say I love it. It's everything Fable should have been and a little more. Combat is great fun - I think everyone agrees on that, but I also really like the Lore and story, quests are interesting too. Yes, they are go fetch, DHL or kill 10 rats but what honestly was anyone expecting? The combat more than makes up for this IMHO.

    The game's graphics are enchanting, and the world solid, bugs appear to be few and far between (PC version). Long time since I got lost in a game like this without getting distracted I would say it's one of my sleeper hits for this year. Yes I played Skyrim, don't expect that sort of open world epic and you won't be let down. The game appears to be massive it's not completely linear though, I think the people saying that are being a little unfair. Go try the demo if your unsure - personally I think you would have to be expecting too much or a little mean to give this game less than a 7.    … Expand
  11. Stormchaser
    Feb 11, 2012
    9
    PC Gamer here, At first I was a bit disapointed HOWEVER tweaking the nVidia panel and I must admit this game ROCKS VERY HARD!! Best fighting mechanics without a doubt, great gfx and a cool story line, don't be fooled by some of these chops posting nonsense here, they played 2 hours max and made up their mind that it sucks!? I'm giving it a 9 rating for sure.
  12. Altarus
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    I have not stopped playing this game since it came out. There is just so much to do that you will tend to forget that there is even a main quest. The story is very good and the combat is very fun and addictive. I've played my share of RPGs. Open world, sandbox, action, you name it! In my opinion Reckoning is the best out there. It takes all the goods from an RPG and gives it the action ofI have not stopped playing this game since it came out. There is just so much to do that you will tend to forget that there is even a main quest. The story is very good and the combat is very fun and addictive. I've played my share of RPGs. Open world, sandbox, action, you name it! In my opinion Reckoning is the best out there. It takes all the goods from an RPG and gives it the action of God of War. This game is really God of War meets Skyrim. If you love RPGs please give this game a chance. I'm positive that if you really love RPGs you will not put this game down for a WHILE!… Expand
  13. HeyJoe
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    Unlike Skyrim, Reckoning is virtually bug-free. I've played for close to 30 hours and have encountered only one minor bug. Contrast that with Skyrim, which had broken quests and weird glitches every step of the way (yet still somehow manages to be awesome). Technically then, Reckoning gets 10/10.

    Many don't care for the visual style. I have to respectfully disagree. Reckoning is not    Unlike Skyrim, Reckoning is virtually bug-free. I've played for close to 30 hours and have encountered only one minor bug. Contrast that with Skyrim, which had broken quests and weird glitches every step of the way (yet still somehow manages to be awesome). Technically then, Reckoning gets 10/10.

    Many don't care for the visual style. I have to respectfully disagree. Reckoning is not Dragon Age or Skyrim. Fantasy needn't be browns, grays, and endless white. It worked for Skyrim because TES leans a little more towards photo-realism. Reckoning is more along the lines of a dreamlike, high-fantasy fairy tale... and that has a place in the genre. The combat system is simply awesome, and I can easily see myself playing through the game again using a different archetype just to experience some of the awesome combos and finishing moves. Finally, I really love the loot system. I like that I can gain meaningful loot upgrades from both monster/chest drops AND crafting. An irritation of mine with Skyrim is that I was soon able to craft daedric gear that far outshone anything dropped by any creature or chest in the game. Even the daedra quest items were a joke when compared to my crafted armor and weapons. Anyhow, great job on Reckoning and I look forward to DLC and any future release in this franchise.    … Expand
  14. St4n13y415c
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning is one of the best rpg iv'e played in YEARS. From the combat all the way to the lore and story it is UNRIVALED. Every side quest i have done i can recall and explain why the side quest needed to be done. They each have their own unique short story to them. I actually WANT to do them unlike many other RPGS where i would do the side quests for the sake of doingKingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning is one of the best rpg iv'e played in YEARS. From the combat all the way to the lore and story it is UNRIVALED. Every side quest i have done i can recall and explain why the side quest needed to be done. They each have their own unique short story to them. I actually WANT to do them unlike many other RPGS where i would do the side quests for the sake of doing them. The combat is strategic and challenging if you are playing on HARD difficulty and not playing a full mage. I've gotten beat from lower level monsters if i stopped playing tactically and started mashing. The world also offers much content,exploration, and variety in environments. The dungeons are amazing for the most part and the loot is even better as there are certain sets you can get which urges you to explore and try to get them all and not to mention the fact they look amazing! There are some issues like FOV and control rebinding but those are negligible considering the fact the interface works amazingly well for PC despite looking a little hideous. The npcs might stand around and the towns might feel dead but overall the story,lore,combat,variety,loot,quests,dungeons and so much more makes up for every flaw the game could have. This game definitely deserves more recognition and I recommend this to any fan of RPGS.… Expand
  15. Sprock
    Feb 12, 2012
    8
    This is a good game in my opinion. Graphics are nice (Not amazing graphics, but the art style was obviously deliberate to those who say the graphics are bad), No bugs runs smooth as a whistle. Decent enough story to go upon (Again i don't get the complaints about the story, its if not the same in decency as a few other RPG's). I got skyrim and only played a few hours and haven't touched itThis is a good game in my opinion. Graphics are nice (Not amazing graphics, but the art style was obviously deliberate to those who say the graphics are bad), No bugs runs smooth as a whistle. Decent enough story to go upon (Again i don't get the complaints about the story, its if not the same in decency as a few other RPG's). I got skyrim and only played a few hours and haven't touched it since, i've already played this more and enjoy it more. The combat is extremely well done, which comes out looking impressive.
    As others have stated, you can tell this was to be an MMO at some point, and it would fit in well as an MMO. It sorta does feel lacking without any online play.But overall is an enjoyable game.    … Expand
  16. shai182
    Feb 13, 2012
    8
    i understand that most of the negative score is from people that simply trolling i for one enjoy every moment of this game and despite several despite several flaws this game give an outstanding performance and worth every penny i invested in to it.
  17. Skoggra
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    8 out 10

    The Good: An odd mix of Oblivion (world), WoW (combat and graphics) and Batman Arkham Asylum (combat). The combat smacks of Batman Arkham Asylum - fast paced but always in control. At to that the fun spells and attacks and you have a fun game on your hand. Especially the ability to mix and match the three talent builds (Might, Finesses and Magic) adds a lot of versatility to this    8 out 10

    The Good: An odd mix of Oblivion (world), WoW (combat and graphics) and Batman Arkham Asylum (combat). The combat smacks of Batman Arkham Asylum - fast paced but always in control. At to that the fun spells and attacks and you have a fun game on your hand. Especially the ability to mix and match the three talent builds (Might, Finesses and Magic) adds a lot of versatility to this game. Graphic style is beautiful and lots of great looking weapons.

    The Bad: Suffers heavily of consilitis and poor graphics. The RPG elements in the open world are not fleshed out and feel gimmicky. Cliche high fantasy story.

    All in all a entertaining game with a playtime of about 70-100 hours depending on whether you do the side quests or not.    … Expand
  18. Wilshere
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    The game is enough atmospheric and interesting. Cons it is almost there. The only thing that really upset me - the lack of Russian language. Well, at least the text translated! What kind of disrespect for the Russian. :( The rest of the game is good, style of WOW, the gameplay Oblivion. Also in the game there is a good dinamic, which is very important. In the absence of the RussianThe game is enough atmospheric and interesting. Cons it is almost there. The only thing that really upset me - the lack of Russian language. Well, at least the text translated! What kind of disrespect for the Russian. :( The rest of the game is good, style of WOW, the gameplay Oblivion. Also in the game there is a good dinamic, which is very important. In the absence of the Russian language will not reduce the assessment. It would be unfair.… Expand
  19. steelmccoy
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    Kingdoms of Amalur is a great action-RPG. It's pretty much the game Dragon Age 2 should have been and compares favorably to Skyrim. I really don't understand the harsh reviews, so I'll focus on what many have listed as it's short-comings.

    -Generic fantasy world. I didn't really find this to be the case. It's much less generic than the setting of the Elder Scrolls. It's at least as    Kingdoms of Amalur is a great action-RPG. It's pretty much the game Dragon Age 2 should have been and compares favorably to Skyrim. I really don't understand the harsh reviews, so I'll focus on what many have listed as it's short-comings.

    -Generic fantasy world. I didn't really find this to be the case. It's much less generic than the setting of the Elder Scrolls. It's at least as original as the Dragon Age setting. Sure it uses traditional fantasy races like elves and gnomes. But it also draws elements from other traditional folk lore that hasn't been touched as much. -Not open world. Of course it is! Movement isn't as free as it is in Skyrim, but it's close to Fallout. Really, navigation is pretty much identical to Dragon Age - you can't jump and the areas are fairly "narrow." For example, you'll run through a forest and have to stick to paths. But you have the freedom to go anywhere you want at any time - that's open world. Saying this game isn't open world is like saying that the GTA games weren't open world since there are buildings that force you to stay on streets. The first region of the game does feel a little flat and claustrophobic, but this changes later in the game. You'll find a desert canyon area that has plenty of dimension, a plains area that is much more wide open, etc.

    -Weak story, characters, and side quests. I really like the main plot. The whole fate is a really interesting aspect, and it definitely has that epic feel without being too cliched. I think the characters are also very interesting. There's the traditional wizened world-guide character, but he's much different from the stereotype as he has personal issues that make him very interesting. I think the other main character is enigmatic and compelling. I've played a ton of RPGs, and the side quests in this game are very original and don't feel very repetitive. Yes, there are a fair share of "go here and get this item," but there are others which don't fit the traditional mold and most have good plots and twists that make you want to do them. If we're comparing KoA to Skryim, I feel that KoA has the vastly superior plot, deeper and more original characters, and side-quests that are at least as good and in many cases better than those found in Skyrim.

    -Graphics. I actually agree here. They're serviceable, not amazing. Definitely cartoonish, which does seem to clash a little with the somewhat dark nature of the setting. Probably 6/10 for these.

    -Camera. This can be annoying. You can't manually zoom, which leaves you really close in to your character when exploring. This contributes to the sort of claustrophobic feel, and if you could zoom out you might be able to enjoy the surrounding environment a bit more. In combat, the camera doesn't rotate to give you a good view of your enemies enough. Sometimes it will zoom waaay out to try to give you a view of an enemy that is far enough away that it's not a threat, and giving you a poor view of the enemies you're actually engaging. Not game-ruining, by any stretch, but plenty of room for improvement.

    In conclusion, KoA is a great RPG. The combat is fast-paced and interesting. Character customization is really flexible, letting you mix and match abilities rather than confining you to narrow character classes. The main plot and side quests are engaging. Again, compared to Skyrim, it has better story, characters, and combat. It is less immersive due to weaker graphics, camera, exploration, and interaction with the environment. I'd say they are about on the same level, a solid 9/10. I feel like giving it a 10/10 to balance out those ridiculous 1/10 reviews, but I'll just be honest with my score.    … Expand
  20. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 15, 2012
    8
    Almost as good as skyrim in my opinion,while the world is not as large as in skyrim they really nailed an awesome story to this game,also a good graphics design and a better combat system(hack n slash ftw).Now the bad sides:the camera is a bit weird at times but that really aint a problem and there aren´t too many intresting side quests.So overall a pretty epic rpg.
  21. valber
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    Although we do not bring any novelty to the world of RPGs, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an experience that can entertain for hours. This is due mainly to the combat system and the way the controlled hero evolves â
  22. Simbosan
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    I think this game defines the term 'a gem'. It's absolutely not ground breaking, everything has been done before, but seldom has it been done so well. It really has ticked every action rpg box there is to tick and done it to perfection. Many of the the things that endear me to this game are tiny little things that just show a care and attention to detail that is rare. It's a gem of aI think this game defines the term 'a gem'. It's absolutely not ground breaking, everything has been done before, but seldom has it been done so well. It really has ticked every action rpg box there is to tick and done it to perfection. Many of the the things that endear me to this game are tiny little things that just show a care and attention to detail that is rare. It's a gem of a game, nothing new, but everything there is, done just right.… Expand
  23. Bronnen
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    I`m giving this game 1 point score higher for the simple reason that 99% of all the negative ratings are because they are idiots who don't like EA and the entire Origin program.

    That being said, the game is fantastic. Ignore all of the negative ratings, most of the people who have written those haven't even played the game and are just harping on it because they can. This game is fun,    I`m giving this game 1 point score higher for the simple reason that 99% of all the negative ratings are because they are idiots who don't like EA and the entire Origin program.

    That being said, the game is fantastic. Ignore all of the negative ratings, most of the people who have written those haven't even played the game and are just harping on it because they can. This game is fun, simple, has an incredible world and story, and is just beautiful to look at. Not nearly as deep as say... The Witcher, but it's also not trying to be the same sort of game.    … Expand
  24. tw3lv3
    Feb 19, 2012
    8
    I've bought the game after 7 hours of demo-gameplay regardless of the bad user score over here at metacritics. 30 hours in the game, probably at the middle of the main story line, i do not regret it. Combat is great, especially if you mix the different talent trees AND use an xbox-style gamepad. The button mashing and interface does not fit a Keyboard/Mouse setup very well. Quests areI've bought the game after 7 hours of demo-gameplay regardless of the bad user score over here at metacritics. 30 hours in the game, probably at the middle of the main story line, i do not regret it. Combat is great, especially if you mix the different talent trees AND use an xbox-style gamepad. The button mashing and interface does not fit a Keyboard/Mouse setup very well. Quests are good, some very creative, others more like the typical kill-this/loot-that side quests. The main story and setting may not be as immersive as Skyrim or Mass Effect, but it's very good for a hack & slay game like this.

    Speaking of Skyrim, you should not make the fault to compare these two games. The only thing they share is the major flaw of both: It get's dull once you start fast-travelling a lot. From my POV, this may just be a sign that games are getting too long these days to stay entertaining from start to finish. Anyways, for me this is a solid 8 if you use a gamepad, maybe only a 6 when playing with a keyboard. Go give it a try and see for yourself - if you like the demo a lot, don't let the bad reviews keep you from buying the full game.    … Expand
  25. Grazl
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    Ah ah people who put 1 or 2 make me laugh.
    You are not giving a note to the game, you are punishing the advertising and the fact that reviewers gave a good score ...
    The game is not bad at all, the only real bad thing I dislike is the face expressions ... the NPC seems emotionless ... but the rest of the game is fun, even without the "open world", what the point of having an open world if    Ah ah people who put 1 or 2 make me laugh.
    You are not giving a note to the game, you are punishing the advertising and the fact that reviewers gave a good score ...
    The game is not bad at all, the only real bad thing I dislike is the face expressions ... the NPC seems emotionless ... but the rest of the game is fun, even without the "open world", what the point of having an open world if it's empty as in Skyrim ...
    It's been a long time since I played a good RPG ...    … Expand
  26. Snelling
    Feb 10, 2012
    10
    I have to say this is the game I have been waiting for. It has been a long time since I've played a single player RPG that has held my attention for longer than 10 hours. I'm 30 hours into the game with no sign of slowing down (still in the first area since I'm a bit of a completionist). The combat is much more in depth than I originally thought when I first played the game. It seemsI have to say this is the game I have been waiting for. It has been a long time since I've played a single player RPG that has held my attention for longer than 10 hours. I'm 30 hours into the game with no sign of slowing down (still in the first area since I'm a bit of a completionist). The combat is much more in depth than I originally thought when I first played the game. It seems as if layer upon layer is added to combat the deeper that you get into the game. I wonder if anyone else has noticed that most the negative reviews are first time users or douches who don't have a review higher than a 3 in their review history.… Expand
  27. Footstick
    Feb 10, 2012
    10
    From the first time you set foot in Amalur, you will see that 38 Studios has created an immersive and wonderful fantasy RPG that will appeal to many. The world of Reckoning is vast and sometimes might overwhelm players with the mass amount of things to do. The graphics are stunning, the voice acting is great and the combat system is very fluid and feels natural.

    Overall a must buy for RPG    From the first time you set foot in Amalur, you will see that 38 Studios has created an immersive and wonderful fantasy RPG that will appeal to many. The world of Reckoning is vast and sometimes might overwhelm players with the mass amount of things to do. The graphics are stunning, the voice acting is great and the combat system is very fluid and feels natural.

    Overall a must buy for RPG fans even though the mix reviews. Skyrim, WoW, God of War...etc, this game can stand on its own and will be played for time and time again.    … Expand
  28. ItaJohnson
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    Ok, lets start by slaying a few naysayers real fast..

    Dont complain about "cartoon graphics" if you are THE moron that just bought a game that is HYPED AS using the artistic direction of a "COMIC BOOK ARTIST" it really makes you look stupider than you can possibly be (i also find it kind of amusing that these same idiots complaining about the graphics creamed their jeans over skyrim    Ok, lets start by slaying a few naysayers real fast..

    Dont complain about "cartoon graphics" if you are THE moron that just bought a game that is HYPED AS using the artistic direction of a "COMIC BOOK ARTIST" it really makes you look stupider than you can possibly be (i also find it kind of amusing that these same idiots complaining about the graphics creamed their jeans over skyrim having dx9 recycled fallout textures.. way to go humanity). Dont complain about a game being a console port because it uses a controller, if you own a pc but dont have a controller hooked up to it at this point you are not a pc "gamer" you are just a pc owner who plays games. Lastly dont look at what is essentially a prequel to an orpg that is intended to introduce players to the world, combat system and lore and start complaining about "missing features" because it shows exactly how little you know about the game.

    Onto what they did right... This game is what happens when you pay talented people to get creative and make a game, as opposed to hiring people to make a game. To me it represents a new era in gaming where it will no longer be acceptable to just hire a bunch of wankers with degrees in game design and tell them to "Get creative" because the way they are educated pretty much stamps creativity out of them since they all learn the same material and unless they want to fail (and thus not have a degree) they will answer just like everyone else in said course. The world, characters, and gameplay are all beautiful. Sure there are quests to "go kill things" but what the hell else would you do in a game which is primarily about... you know killing things? Should there be quests to go knit a scarf? ..daft **** you are also supposed to go find things but because that just gives you perks i suppose it doesnt count as a quest, do achievements count as quests because theres those too.. and twists of fate. Even when you think you have a really good understanding of what is going on in the game you realize you are just getting through the outer layer.

    The combat system is AMAZINGLY fun and intuitive, if you dont like the camera angle boo hoo give up on video games because there is no way to make this kind of game where the camera angle will satisfy everyone (do in large part to the number of skill-less players who would just zoom out 100% so they can see everything for 200 yards around them so they dont have to rely too much on their reflexes). If i had to find something wrong with it i would say it is TOO easy and they should implant the ninja gaiden black AI to make the enemies more interesting.

    The story is obviously REALLY good aswell, but then again you wouldnt expect a best selling author to write a turd to base a video game on now would you? Again, the quests make sense! Yes you are the hero, YES you kill things, and YES that is an in demand skill in a world full or monsters and treachery! Personally i think 80% of people who consider themselves gamers are secretly aspiring needlepoint masters which is why they cant get over the quests involving killing things caveat.

    The best thing i would have to say is that Ken Rolston is THRIVING away from bethesda, this world layout is fantastic. While im sure some people would rather it was more "open" im pretty sure it was a design decision to keep the idiots from wandering too far and then complaining about how they wasted 2 hours running only to die. The nice high ceilings indoors and the amount of space you have to work in all fit together really well. Not that anyone needs to tell him but Ken is Da' Man. Even if bethesda had hired 30 migrant workers (instead of the 9 they claim to have used for skyrim) it would still just be a pale imitation of what Ken does.

    Overall this game demands attention from people like bethesda (can they go any further down the **** only time will tell) and bioware (aka. blablabla ware) because it shows that their formulas for making rpg's are dead. We dont HAVE to sit through 72 hours of boring voice acted dialog to know what is going on in a game, nor do we NEED a pseudo FPS control scheme to explore a world. We can have FUN controlling our character and have a sense of urgency in out interactions with NPC's. Finally, if you are playing this game with a keyboard and mouse you are a moron, spend the 30$ and leave the stone ages behind you (or stick to wow). If the game looks like crap to you maybe you need to play on a 47 inch 3D screen so the pixels have some room to breathe. If you were expecting realistic world and character models you are just a dumb ass for not picking up on Todd McFarlane having his name all over this game. The one and only legit reason to hate on this game is that it is published by EA so we have to give them more $ to make all the crap games they make, i bet alot of the fools reviewing this game only played the demo and have no idea what the actual game is like.    … Expand
  29. Frek
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    The thing that keeps me playing this game is the combat. I'm glad somebody finally made a game that isn't a button masher but has all the fluff of a traditional RPG. Another strength is the loot system, if you like loot this game is for you. I found that it does take awhile into the game before you start to get a grasp on the lore within Amular. This isn't really a complaint though as itThe thing that keeps me playing this game is the combat. I'm glad somebody finally made a game that isn't a button masher but has all the fluff of a traditional RPG. Another strength is the loot system, if you like loot this game is for you. I found that it does take awhile into the game before you start to get a grasp on the lore within Amular. This isn't really a complaint though as it is expected from any new IP.
    The story isn't going to grab you and make you have to "just play one more hour". it's not bad but it's not great either, which was disappointing as R.A. Salvatore had a hand in the story.
    Technically I haven't run into any major bugs. The game is quite solid with 2 exceptions. 1.) The camera needs some work on the PC version. PC users should be able to zoom the camera out a little bit. 2.) The KB&M is super awkward due to the combat system. It is much more enjoyable to play this game with a controller, if you're on PC due yourself a favor and get a USB Xbox 360 controller.
    In conclusion, this game is perfect for people who like RPG's but want some real "action" to the combat.    … Expand
  30. Ghylor
    Feb 11, 2012
    9
    I really love this game, i enjoy more this game then Skyrim. I'm very happy and love the combat, and everything, remind me of a mmorpg but solo :-)
  31. wcparry
    Feb 11, 2012
    9
    Okay, so the environment and character graphics (Including foliage and 2d rendering areas of it) are "Outdated" as I've seen many state; keep in mind this IS a port from console world, which leaves many things left to be desired for PC gamers. WE are serious people about our games, though most of "Us" whine when games tax our systems, and we whine when they do not; go figure. TheOkay, so the environment and character graphics (Including foliage and 2d rendering areas of it) are "Outdated" as I've seen many state; keep in mind this IS a port from console world, which leaves many things left to be desired for PC gamers. WE are serious people about our games, though most of "Us" whine when games tax our systems, and we whine when they do not; go figure. The controls are clunky with aiming, again due to CONSOLE porting, it leaves the accuracy and what we are "used to" as PC gamers out. So that's the bad, or most of it from my standpoint. The good?

    It is FUN! It is a "hack and slash" RPG, though in some ways more hack and slash. The RP elements are very strong when you look at the differences in class and character builds that can be done. It is HUGE on build potential via the mechanics. I've been playing for about 30 hours thus far, and have seen VERY few bugs (That's impressive, since even the worst games suffer from perennial bugs on day 1 releases) aside from an install issue, I've had 0 issues with it. The gameplay and fighting isn't "Japanisized" as most "action" games seem to go toward lately, which is terribly annoying, though the swords are a tad huge, they aren't the size of cars like FF and the others that give me nausea. The story line is GREAT and gripping, if you take the time to invest your thought in it at the beginning of the game. Sure, some concepts are tired, but...what more is there for RPGs or any other game for that matter? It isn't as if there are thousands of "New" ways of adding role playing elements to any gaming structure. Did I mention the fighting is fun? It is, though my mouse finger is TIRED! The game is smooth, no stuttering at all with everything maxed, sure that's because of the consoleesque textures, but still, I've played uglier that ran MUCH worse. Has all the "Usual" characters, but they are a necessity in most all RP style games in a not-modern environment. The voice acting though a bit stiff, is good. The lip syncing is outstanding, the company that did the facial animation is top-notch at their profession it seems. People comparing it to Skyrim are silly, it looks and feels nothing like it. If you don't like a game because it is "Different" then that is your issue, not the developers' fact is, without those differences we'd be even more bored and all be playing some nonsensical Reality TV based RP or WoW instead. It is rich, well written and if you don't click through everything it will grab your mind. Play with it, the options are endless and differ well enough to give anyone a challenge in some way.    … Expand
  32. aretreble
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    I have not played this game, but I'm pretty sickened by the number of obvious trolls down voting this game just by reading positive reviews. In fact I made this account only to comment on this. I briefly went through the user reviews and found numerous trolls giving this game a poor review even though they've never played it! Granted some of these are certainly intelligent people, butI have not played this game, but I'm pretty sickened by the number of obvious trolls down voting this game just by reading positive reviews. In fact I made this account only to comment on this. I briefly went through the user reviews and found numerous trolls giving this game a poor review even though they've never played it! Granted some of these are certainly intelligent people, but many of these reviews read like they came out of a close-minded conspiracy theorist. Anyway, I thought I'd give it a 10 to offset the bad reviews from others who haven't played it.… Expand
  33. FloorTank
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    Really liking this game. It has a cartoony style such as in WoW mixed with a nice engine and feel ala Sykrim. The combat feels fast paced but not too complicated. Story may lack or not, but that is up to everyone else. Don't be upset.
  34. Geovas77
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    Awesome game one of the best WRPGS I have played for a long time and certainly alot more exciting than Skyrim which I also gave a long playtime but its combat leaves alot to be desired. This game has the best combat system around and a ton of content to use it in. It seems there is a huge number of trolls trying to drag the game down on metacritic by scoring it down but give this game aAwesome game one of the best WRPGS I have played for a long time and certainly alot more exciting than Skyrim which I also gave a long playtime but its combat leaves alot to be desired. This game has the best combat system around and a ton of content to use it in. It seems there is a huge number of trolls trying to drag the game down on metacritic by scoring it down but give this game a chance and you might be surprised. 9/10 in my book with Skyrim being an 8/10 but giving it a 10 to counter the trolls!… Expand
  35. Cell1e
    Apr 5, 2013
    8
    There is quite a lot I love about this game. I love the world itself, its high fantasy beautiful and I am enjoying running around and being stunned by pretty vistas everywhere I go. I dont mind the cartoon type graphics, its a high fantasty game after all I love the funny personalities and the cool magic weapons, at last a magic weapon that really kicks butt! THE CHAKRAS! In some otherThere is quite a lot I love about this game. I love the world itself, its high fantasy beautiful and I am enjoying running around and being stunned by pretty vistas everywhere I go. I dont mind the cartoon type graphics, its a high fantasty game after all I love the funny personalities and the cool magic weapons, at last a magic weapon that really kicks butt! THE CHAKRAS! In some other games being a commited magic user was impossible, but in thIs game my character can really have fun just being a mage and im loving that. I am also looking forward to trying out the other builds in future replays. Im on my first playthrough and am managing most missions without problems and very few bugs, well none so far which is excellent imo. The story is ok but I do get side tracked easily by people I meet who need help and I really want to help them, their storues are interesting and fun. Would love some flirting or romance options but glad its not done badly as in skyrim, better no romance than what skyrim had to offer.
    One thing that has really annoyed me about this game and many others too I might add is that although many mage armours have different names they all look the same, the only thing that cahnges is the stats. I am up to level 18 with about a weeks worth of playing, MANY many hours and I have only found about four different armour designs. Its a bit disappointing as I love the way I can see my character whenever I want too and I am able to change her hairstyle and colour and accessories etc. Love that, yaay! But I would love a much better range of armour styles. One of the best ever games for this was Neverwinter Nights 2. They had hundreds of different armours and styles, man what a game that was!!
    Oh and another thing, Anders from Dragon Age, the mage? His voice is everywhere in this game and I am really tired of meeting people and hearing his voice, he must have done about a third of the voice acting jobs, he was even in the latest star wars game too, just becoming too familiar to me. I dont like that.
    I think the crafting system is nice, I am enjoying using it. I love the skills system, easy and straightforward for me and I think the maps and map travel is lovely. I wish I had a unicorn to ride on though, hehe. I am still in honeymoon phase with this game as in enjoying it very very much and am hoping I continue to do so. Just edited my score as I think this game is more and 8 than a 9.     … Expand
  36. seaban
    Feb 12, 2012
    9
    I am having a blast playing Reckoning! I really don't understand all the super low scores on here. I can understand the 5 and 6's because it just may not be your type of game. However to give the game a 1-4 is saying this game is absolute trash. This is a FUN game. PRO: -Combat is awesome. I am discovering new combatI am having a blast playing Reckoning! I really don't understand all the super low scores on here. I can understand the 5 and 6's because it just may not be your type of game. However to give the game a 1-4 is saying this game is absolute trash. This is a FUN game. PRO: -Combat is awesome. I am discovering new combat mechanics constantly
    -Great and exciting loot.
    -Personally I like the art and graphics.
    -When you play a game and say "I wish it would do this". Reckoning probably does. -Personally I like the story. It's nothing mindblowing but it's not a con (there is a con to it though)

    Con:
    -Story takes awhile to care about.
    -Needs an even harder difficulty, it is hard on hard, but I would like a super hard mode.

    This is a love it or its a "meh" type game. I hope everyone will at least try the game. If you like the aesthetics and combat, the game gets so much better as you go. This is what a game should be, fun.    … Expand
  37. WastedJoker
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    The game plays like Torchlight meets Fable but without the childishness which spoiled Fable games for the adult gamer.

    I'm level 9 and around 19hrs in yet, looking at the map, I'm barely 20% into the game. The variety of enemy is good and each one has it's own style which means you have to adapt to it. Weapons and armour are nicely varied and you have plenty of additional moves for each    The game plays like Torchlight meets Fable but without the childishness which spoiled Fable games for the adult gamer.

    I'm level 9 and around 19hrs in yet, looking at the map, I'm barely 20% into the game. The variety of enemy is good and each one has it's own style which means you have to adapt to it. Weapons and armour are nicely varied and you have plenty of additional moves for each weapon.

    Graphically it won't break any records but the game runs very smoothly and it does look very atmospheric especially some of the caves.

    The music is suitably ethereal and builds the scene well.

    Pros:

    Easy to play, difficult to master
    Excellent fighting mechanics (entering Fate mode is awesome)
    Good voice acting
    Loads and loads of side quests
    Reasonably good character customization
    Decent storyline so far Cons

    Characters are a bit stereotype-y but that's personal preference
    UI and settings are very consoley which may annoy PC gamers.    … Expand
  38. clintonmichaelj
    Feb 12, 2012
    9
    A very fun and addictive game. Loot, salvage, craft, sell - rinse and repeat. If you enjoy questing and customizing, this is the game for you.

    Another little cool feature is the ability to customize you character's appearance at any time. Get bored with the way he is looking and you can tweak it. No need to start a new game. Also, when you save - the game allows you to play while it    A very fun and addictive game. Loot, salvage, craft, sell - rinse and repeat. If you enjoy questing and customizing, this is the game for you.

    Another little cool feature is the ability to customize you character's appearance at any time. Get bored with the way he is looking and you can tweak it. No need to start a new game. Also, when you save - the game allows you to play while it is saving. A very small yet very cool feature. I enjoyed Skyrim and I am enjoying this.

    It's okay people - you can enjoy both games! :)    … Expand
  39. kumo82
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    Fun and plenty of things to explore much like Skyrim but more action-orientated. Enjoyed playing it with both K+B or keypad. Didn't encounter any game breaking bug nor CTD so that is a good pint. Of course the game is not perfect but the fun factor is high and I see some re-playability in it although it might be a single player game.
  40. ConsoleKingz
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    After 75hours of playing this game so far, I can safely say that this is one of the most addictive games ever. It is absolutely fantastic anyway you look at it, a bit or Darksiders a bit of Fable a bit of God of war, a bit of everything great and you end up with this true Gem of a game. Not playing this is a sin. Wonderful story, visual, superb music, worth every penny. Especially for anAfter 75hours of playing this game so far, I can safely say that this is one of the most addictive games ever. It is absolutely fantastic anyway you look at it, a bit or Darksiders a bit of Fable a bit of God of war, a bit of everything great and you end up with this true Gem of a game. Not playing this is a sin. Wonderful story, visual, superb music, worth every penny. Especially for an RPG fan. Sure it has a few minor issues, with camera and occasionally an NPC texture, but for such a humongous epic game it is virtually bug free and flawless. Skyrim, Fable and Fallout 3 are among my favorite games of all time, and they are all infinitely more buggy which is understandable for such big games. All in all, it is the most fun you can have and I see very few games being worth your money coming out this year. A game of the year contender. Don't miss it!… Expand
  41. GarySpeaksTruth
    Feb 7, 2012
    10
    I have not played this game yet, but I do own it. As from playing the demo though, it is one hell of a fun game as it has many new innovations to offer.
  42. Miskin
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    It is very strange. If you check the reviews the average rating is a lot higher. This implies that metacritic user score is open to abuse.
    The game is a gem. I enjoyed it.
  43. Bountak
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    Loved the combat, loved the art style and animations and gameplay but it gets a bit repetitive after a few hours. The story is actually not bad however the quests are generic and feel like something that has been done many times in other RPGS , the games a bit linear and the dialogue isn't so great but the voice acting is OK. Character progressions is nice and the way you can combineLoved the combat, loved the art style and animations and gameplay but it gets a bit repetitive after a few hours. The story is actually not bad however the quests are generic and feel like something that has been done many times in other RPGS , the games a bit linear and the dialogue isn't so great but the voice acting is OK. Character progressions is nice and the way you can combine skills and create combos is very fun however i wish there were more skills in the game like the mage more spells and summons, etc. My biggest complaint it that it feels like an OFFLINE MMO...however if this game was online or had online features I might have given it a 9 or 10.… Expand
  44. alucard6500
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    Kingoms of Amulur to me is a great game, reason being is I have been playing skyrim almost 300 hours and got this game as a palet clenser and it works. Todd mcfarlane is one of my favorite people and his designs make it feel right at home for me with the twisted and skulky characters input into this game, R.L Salvatore made the story fit perfectly to let "You" fill in more of the blanksKingoms of Amulur to me is a great game, reason being is I have been playing skyrim almost 300 hours and got this game as a palet clenser and it works. Todd mcfarlane is one of my favorite people and his designs make it feel right at home for me with the twisted and skulky characters input into this game, R.L Salvatore made the story fit perfectly to let "You" fill in more of the blanks that others expected to be given, I mean isn't that what reading is all about anyways and he managed to do it in a visual standard and then Todd howard, so much of this game reminds me of a fantasy animated elder schrolls elements based game. In other words people quit being such harsh critics when you should understand all the elements that make up this game, iff I didn't have to say one thing about this game that is a slight negative would be the camera sometimes wants to scroll down but hey im fine with it otherwise, Good Job guys 9.0+… Expand
  45. The_Ommadawn
    Oct 16, 2012
    8
    This is a QUALITY game. I'll be honest, at first glance I thought I'd bought a stinker. The first hour I played it was a mess. The controls (mouse and keyboard) and FOV were awful. After the 'widescreen fixer' add on and key binding to my Razer Naga, it became a legend. Seriously, those who say the FOV is ok should try the widescreen fix. I can't stress the difference it made and kudos toThis is a QUALITY game. I'll be honest, at first glance I thought I'd bought a stinker. The first hour I played it was a mess. The controls (mouse and keyboard) and FOV were awful. After the 'widescreen fixer' add on and key binding to my Razer Naga, it became a legend. Seriously, those who say the FOV is ok should try the widescreen fix. I can't stress the difference it made and kudos to whoever programmed that patch. As for the game, story is nothing special and kinda forgettable. I followed it to a point and then it lost me. Too complex for it's own good. The graphics/gameplay/combat/gear/enemies/musical score are right up there with the best. The combat alone makes this game stand out. I love Skyrim (and no I'm not comparing the two games) but I had a ton more fun playing K of A. I just don't see how/why people are knocking this title? I can only assume they didn't give it a chance. It just gets better and better the more I play it. I'm playing The Old Republic also at the moment and it (TOR) feels like a chore to play in comparison to K of A. There will always be ways to improve any game and it does have a crappy menu system which is a shame. I would give the game a solid 8 out of 10 but will give it 10 out of 10 to equal out the unfair negative reviews. There is no way in this world it deserves anything lower than a 5. Grab the demo and see for yourself. FYI the demo is mainly in a mini dungeon. The bulk of the game takes place in the outside world.… Expand
  46. MercilessMonkey
    Feb 10, 2012
    9
    Cons: Skill trees are somewhat wonky, kind of small and restrict the choices in a strange way if you're playing a hybrid class. Camera zoom is awfully strange sometimes. However ,those are the only two real problems I have with this game so far in the many, many hours I've played in the past week.

    Pros: Some of the most fun combat I've ever played in an RPG; it flows extremely well, and    Cons: Skill trees are somewhat wonky, kind of small and restrict the choices in a strange way if you're playing a hybrid class. Camera zoom is awfully strange sometimes. However ,those are the only two real problems I have with this game so far in the many, many hours I've played in the past week.

    Pros: Some of the most fun combat I've ever played in an RPG; it flows extremely well, and has a ton of depth. My big gripe with a lot of other games is how clunky and/or boring the combat is. KoA has none of these problems and the combat alone would make it worth playing. However, almost everything else about it is also excellent. The writing is very well done. I'm finding myself quite wrapped up in the universe and on a lot of the main quest lines. There's a lot to it and it's fairly complex, but if you spend time talking to the important NPCs there's a ton to get out of it. The loot system is very well done, everything feels very unique and crafting is quite satisfying. I actually like the graphics even though some people seem to have a problem with them. They certainly aren't realistic, but I think they go well with the type of game it is. The environments and enemies all look great so long as you're not looking for gritty realism. Overall, this game has very few flaws, and they're minor ones at that. It's very unique in the genre, and I highly recommend that everyone play it.    … Expand
  47. Drogden1
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    This game is great. The storyline is way better then Skyrim. The combat is better then Skyrim. The only thing Skyrim has on this game is Graphics. Which I could care less about. I'm looking for a game worth playing and This game was well worth it, Pros- Storyline, Combat, The World.

    Cons- Graphics, Your char does get over powered, and Hard mode is to easy.

    Worth playing!
  48. xsgenefuzz
    Feb 13, 2012
    8
    I'm 20 hours into the game, and I am having a blast. It is a classic RPG with an updated (and awesome!) combat system, and what makes it so enjoyable is that it knows what it is and doesn't try to be something else. There are even some wonderful moments of self-effacing humor when the game pokes fun at itself and the genre as a whole. I only give it an 8 (which is actually a very goodI'm 20 hours into the game, and I am having a blast. It is a classic RPG with an updated (and awesome!) combat system, and what makes it so enjoyable is that it knows what it is and doesn't try to be something else. There are even some wonderful moments of self-effacing humor when the game pokes fun at itself and the genre as a whole. I only give it an 8 (which is actually a very good score coming from me) because of two issues: 1) I wish I could zoom the camera out. This is a common complaint, and probably the biggest problem with the game. Most of the time, when I'm just running around, it isn't an issue (except that I can't properly appreciate all the attention to detail that went into the backgrounds!). But in combat, it can actually become detrimental. I'd really like to be able to pull back and get a more tactical view of the situation. 2) I really, really wish there were hotkeys to access the inventory and quest screens immediately from any other screen. And on a related note (issue 2.5, I suppose), the inventory setup is clunky and a bit annoying. Perhaps it works better for console users, but I'd prefer being able to see a list of all my items immediately upon entering the inventory screen instead of having to navigate through a menu system. But I'd put up with the inventory clunkiness if I just had a hotkey! Also, the voice acting isn't the best. It isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. There are times when the reading of a particular line (the way the person says it) is just plain wrong, and as an actor/director in RL, that drives me nuts. But unlike, say, Mass Effect or DA:Origins, this is not a character-driven story, so I can forgive the lack of attention in that area. The real treat, story-wise, is in reading every little thing you come across. This is a lore-driven game, so if you don't have the patience for that, you will end up feeling like you're just running around killing stuff for no reason. As for those who have complained that this is just a "single-player MMO," that's not an entirely inaccurate description. But I don't think there's anything wrong with that. That's what RPGs have always been, in a way. All in all, this game is just good old-fashioned RPG fun with fantastic combat mechanics. To the developers, I say, "Job well done."… Expand
  49. doctuar
    Feb 13, 2012
    8
    There is little I can say that hasn't already been said. If you are reading this review, then chances are you have already made your mind up about with KOA:R is going to be your cup of tea.

    Comparisons to Fable have been made; yes, it looks similar. It's full of British voice actors. It has a 'cartoony' look to it. Even the combat is similar in style. But it has a much richer loot system,    There is little I can say that hasn't already been said. If you are reading this review, then chances are you have already made your mind up about with KOA:R is going to be your cup of tea.

    Comparisons to Fable have been made; yes, it looks similar. It's full of British voice actors. It has a 'cartoony' look to it. Even the combat is similar in style. But it has a much richer loot system, with weapon after item after potion being found; on enemies, in chests, in shops. The combat is also vastly superior and, whilst I am a Fable fan, KOA:R at times feels like the game Fable fans *wanted* it to be.

    You also hear people knock the graphics. Well, it looks pretty, and Skyward Sword certainly looks no worse for a game that has come out after 2010. Again, it has that thatched-cottage Fable feel to it, though the open-world aspect is a bit of a misnomer, with even forest locations being basically large, outdoor rooms. Again, nobody seemed to knock Zelda for this.

    Comparisons to Skyrim I don't understand. I love Skyrim, and think it was the best game of 2011. But that was gritty, brutal, fantasy, akin to 'Game of Thrones'. You could kick a wolf in the face, run a man through with a sword, chop a barmaids head off. You won't find that here. Admittedly, some of the special moves can be surprisingly violent, with your character sticking magical spikes through opponents faces, and the stealth kills leave nothing to the imagination.

    All in all, this game is a safe pair of hands. It borrows a lot of familiar aspects from well-trodden titles; Elder Scrolls, Fable, WOW, God of War even (how about those QTE finishing moves ay?). But it's not a bad game, and certainly has some effort behind it. A lot of these reviews will give it 7's or 8's. From that you can confer that if the idea of playing Skyrim, Zelda, Fable or WOW doesn't appeal to you, then don't come here. But if you think action-oriented RPG-lites are a fun way to waste time... well, then dive on in.    … Expand
  50. vtvyper
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    I played the demo and wasn't 'grabbed' but decided to pick up the game anyway, hoping the full version would be better. Initially, again the game seemed flat, but then as I gained more abilities (and remapped the aweful default keyboard bindings) the game grew on me in a big way. The combat system is outstanding and the abilities are really a lot of fun. Most of my time is with a rogueI played the demo and wasn't 'grabbed' but decided to pick up the game anyway, hoping the full version would be better. Initially, again the game seemed flat, but then as I gained more abilities (and remapped the aweful default keyboard bindings) the game grew on me in a big way. The combat system is outstanding and the abilities are really a lot of fun. Most of my time is with a rogue style character but even my low level caster and warrior will see more play. For those comparing TES to KOA, they both have their strengths and weaknesses. I've loved the TES series from the beginning but the combat was always a bit weak. KOA does great in this area. Where could KOA do better? 1) The inventory system on the PC is pitiful--way too many clicks to sort out and compare items, 2) variety of adversaries--good but I agree with others in that it could be even deeper, 3) default keymapping was a hand cramping nightmare--I nearly gave up playing until fiddling with it, 4) more options in character creation with more depth of meaningful choices, 5) broader skill set (as opposed to the abilities) or at least make all the current ones more balanced between each other (lockpicking and others are worthless.) All this being said, I'm having a blast with Amalur and will be playing several different characters through the engaging storyline. For those that gave the game a 3 or less...really? I don't think I've ever played a 3 or less in my life. If I had, it would have been memorable as the most pitiful failure I'd ever spent money on. Do we really have to throw scores to the extreme?

    In closing, I'd love to see a program pulling the best features of both the TES and KOA franchises together. To be honest, based on this initial attempt by 38 Studios, I think the next version of KOA could be the prime contender to a fully realized game world with a very engaging combat system.    … Expand
  51. Grumppi
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    Reckoning's combat very much reminds me of Fable, which is certainly a plus, while the exploration and size of the world are akin to Skyrim. If you really like Fable, but want a lot more content, this game will be very appealing to you. Don't let the Skyrim "fan-boys," trolls, and haters dissuade you; this is a very good game that has excellent art direction, combat, world immersion, story, etc.
  52. BlazingBlade
    Feb 19, 2012
    10
    Everything an Action-RPG lover can ask for: Interesting story, decent graphics, smooth combat, awesome execution moves, lots of loots and hidden elements, and so on.
  53. bolinbattle
    Feb 16, 2012
    10
    Play this game!! This is a console port done right. It offers great gameplay and a huge world. The crafting system is top notch. This is the type of game where you look up at the clock and realize you have been playing 5 hours.
    The full version is SOOO much better than the demo.
  54. GFierce
    Feb 21, 2012
    8
    Overall a good game but lost focus in story and quest fairly quickly. Only other problem is controls are more tailored to the console and plays much better with a controller. Otherwise good game and would recommended to anyone who enjoys action RPG's or good long stories in their games.
  55. vizionblind
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    A better version of fable. The camera needs work though on the PC. The graphics are very much like WOW, love it or hate it, but the combat and loot is what sells this game
  56. Gramby
    Feb 16, 2012
    9
    This game is a combination of Diablo, World of Warcraft, Skyrim, and Dragon Age. The gameplay may be the best in any current generation RPG, and is much better than Skyrim's. I really enjoyed this game and can't believe all these negative reviews.
  57. frast
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    The game is very good, similar to the best (or one of the best) crpg Fable. A huge, powerful, fun world, fun colorful graphics that gives an interesting atmosphere, and generally the whole game that can be called just a very good role-playing game. But it has its drawbacks, compared to many great role-playing game is not as great and sometimes tedious and difficult, but still very good. MyThe game is very good, similar to the best (or one of the best) crpg Fable. A huge, powerful, fun world, fun colorful graphics that gives an interesting atmosphere, and generally the whole game that can be called just a very good role-playing game. But it has its drawbacks, compared to many great role-playing game is not as great and sometimes tedious and difficult, but still very good. My rating - 8/10… Expand
  58. sludog1
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    I'm not sure who these lads are that say this game sucks. I'm guessing they are the same ones that think COD is awesome. This is a rich, vibrant world with a great story, some sick armor and weapon loot, the combat is jus straight up fun and once ya get into the game for about 40hours, the combat starts gettin tricky as hell. a fair amount of strategy is involved to get out alive andI'm not sure who these lads are that say this game sucks. I'm guessing they are the same ones that think COD is awesome. This is a rich, vibrant world with a great story, some sick armor and weapon loot, the combat is jus straight up fun and once ya get into the game for about 40hours, the combat starts gettin tricky as hell. a fair amount of strategy is involved to get out alive and its over 150hours of gameplay. the only parts I could careless for are the quiet main charecter, especially when every other charecter is voiced so nice and the fact ya cant jump. 2 minor gripes on a perfectly polished game. I think you F*ks are gettin brained F*kd from these publishers that are giving out 5-6 hour run n gun games. KOA:R is a great game. and yes I just made this account & commented after reading all the BS on here.… Expand
  59. gtracr
    Feb 14, 2012
    9
    Kingdoms of Amalua is an enjoyable game. The gameplay and story are gripping. The graphics and art style are well suited to the exaggerated weapon and armour design.

    There is so much satisfaction in swinging a large sword into an enemy and chaining moves to create combos. There is a great feeling of impact in battles. An uppercut with your sword will send your enemy skyward giving the    Kingdoms of Amalua is an enjoyable game. The gameplay and story are gripping. The graphics and art style are well suited to the exaggerated weapon and armour design.

    There is so much satisfaction in swinging a large sword into an enemy and chaining moves to create combos. There is a great feeling of impact in battles. An uppercut with your sword will send your enemy skyward giving the player time to execute the next move of choice before the enemy hits the ground.

    How the player chooses to battle is completely up to the player. The player is not stuck running through the same sequence of commands in every battle. The gameplay in this game is great.

    The side quests usually involve killing X number of things and thatâ    … Expand
  60. Screech
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    Well i have been playing this game for 25 hours now and i haven't had a dull moment.
    The combat is exciting and the story makes for a very enjoyable ride.
    I didn't expect much from this game but i have been enjoying it more and more with each passing hour. I play it on the PC and have had a bug free time of it, no crashes or glitches. Its more faster paced they Skyrim and for some    Well i have been playing this game for 25 hours now and i haven't had a dull moment.
    The combat is exciting and the story makes for a very enjoyable ride.
    I didn't expect much from this game but i have been enjoying it more and more with each passing hour.
    I play it on the PC and have had a bug free time of it, no crashes or glitches.
    Its more faster paced they Skyrim and for some reason it seems to be more enjoyable, I have both games sitting there but i continually load up Kingdoms before Skyrim every time.
    Tha game world is huge and filled with so many things to do. Its definitely worth the time and money to play.    … Expand
  61. Krepost
    Feb 18, 2012
    9
    While the storyline and some of the environments are a big generic and mmo-like, the combat system is unique and the combo system will blow you away (wait until you see reckoning mode..it sounds lame, but it's easily forgiven, what a cool game mechanic). Also, this game had the courage to say "screw realism" and ask themselves how to make a truly fun game (arrows recharge and your shieldWhile the storyline and some of the environments are a big generic and mmo-like, the combat system is unique and the combo system will blow you away (wait until you see reckoning mode..it sounds lame, but it's easily forgiven, what a cool game mechanic). Also, this game had the courage to say "screw realism" and ask themselves how to make a truly fun game (arrows recharge and your shield appears when you hit a button - not realistic, but boy does it work well!). The game is a bit too easy as well, I play on hard and it is not challenging. Another thing - the game stays from the depressing gray and browns that plague today's "realistic" games and created environments which are artsy and beautiful. There are certain games where you can tell the designers stayed late to create their game out of love for what they do. It is evident that the designers put a great deal of work into KOAR and it shows, they have every reason to be proud of it.… Expand
  62. thedirtywizard
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    I was a little uneasy about this game at first: "oh look another $60 EA game how cute." However, if anyone is a fan of the fable series, this is the game it should have been. While the game world itself can be described as generic fantasy, the story itself is good, bolstered by a plethera of side quests. The combat of this game is also very well done. It is very action oriented, and thereI was a little uneasy about this game at first: "oh look another $60 EA game how cute." However, if anyone is a fan of the fable series, this is the game it should have been. While the game world itself can be described as generic fantasy, the story itself is good, bolstered by a plethera of side quests. The combat of this game is also very well done. It is very action oriented, and there are tons of weapons and armor to choose from. After playing this game for a while, I really did enjoy it to the fullest. I have not gotten around to the DLC but they don't pull a mass effect and have it change the ending or something I dont know I didn't play it. Anyways if you are looking for a new, deep, and a fun hack and slash rpg, Kingdoms of Amalur is the one.… Expand
  63. christianwins
    Mar 21, 2012
    9
    Great combat (meaning fun) make this the best 360 game I've played. Story is weak but combat makes experience enjoyable. Some bugginess in areas make them mostly unplayable as well. Overall highly recommended.
  64. gimmedatsammich
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    This is a great games. Huge open world with plenty to do and see, an engaging main story and many interesting, well written side quests, fantastic combat, beautiful art direction and eye pleasing, though not groundbreaking, graphics, and enough content to last you all the way through this year and well into the next. I don't understand all the hate KoA is getting; who are these people whoThis is a great games. Huge open world with plenty to do and see, an engaging main story and many interesting, well written side quests, fantastic combat, beautiful art direction and eye pleasing, though not groundbreaking, graphics, and enough content to last you all the way through this year and well into the next. I don't understand all the hate KoA is getting; who are these people who are voting all of the new, positive reviews down? Is it aisgruntled former employee, or a pissed off, cheeto strained, skyrim-crazy neckbeard in his mother's basement who has taken offense to the new WRPG in town? Who knows. Don't listen to the naysayers, though; buy this game and support this promising new studio. Happy gaming!… Expand
  65. matt_25
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    Fantastic game!!
  66. Woodness
    Feb 15, 2012
    10
    Perhaps this game looks outdated to other but to me it looks quiet nice. If you liked the graphical style of Fable you will like this as well.
    Kingdoms of Amalur plays really nice tbh, the fighting system works just fine. There is quiet an amount of quests in this game and there is just much to do. Perhaps it is not as a big open world as people these days would like but it still is an    Perhaps this game looks outdated to other but to me it looks quiet nice. If you liked the graphical style of Fable you will like this as well.
    Kingdoms of Amalur plays really nice tbh, the fighting system works just fine. There is quiet an amount of quests in this game and there is just much to do. Perhaps it is not as a big open world as people these days would like but it still is an open world game. You can go to every place you want and can expect being attacked by the creeps that wonder those lands. I am currently enjoying this game and I have to say you this game can be compared to the early Fable 1.    … Expand
  67. fastica
    Mar 27, 2012
    9
    I left Skyrim when I started playing this game. I didn't liked the demo at first, but thankfully I gave the game another chance and I'm really hooked into it. If you're a completitionist, obviously some sidequest could get a little repetitive. I'm 40+ hours in the game, with almost a hundred quests completed and didn't found a broken quest (be aware that there are some repeatable tasksI left Skyrim when I started playing this game. I didn't liked the demo at first, but thankfully I gave the game another chance and I'm really hooked into it. If you're a completitionist, obviously some sidequest could get a little repetitive. I'm 40+ hours in the game, with almost a hundred quests completed and didn't found a broken quest (be aware that there are some repeatable tasks that are mistaken as broken quests.) There were some glitches with the camera though, but this is one of the most polished RPG I've ever played (almost JRPG level.) The main problem I have with this game is the main story (no pun intended.) It's really boring, but as I'm a completionist, I dedicate 95% of my gaming time to do side and faction quests, this is not a big deal for me.

    Pros:
    + Very big, almost open, world
    + Fighting system is FUN and require good reflexes along with good stats and gear
    + Varied sidequests (but some fetch quests)
    + Lots of lore and spoken dialog with a larger cast than any Elder Scrolls game
    + Bug free
    + Addictive

    Cons
    - Main story is very boring
    - Camera (specially during battles)
    - Simplified RPG system (no level on enemies p. example.)
    - Not as immersive as Skyrim    … Expand
  68. Dralger
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    Skyrim / Fable world design meets God of War / Prince of Persia combat system with Diablo styled loot addiction. Kingdom of Amalur is a very entertaining game that blends many of the best qualities of the best single player RPGs from the past decade into one beast.

    The storyline is interesting and well done, the voice acting is high quality and the game lets you make decisions that    Skyrim / Fable world design meets God of War / Prince of Persia combat system with Diablo styled loot addiction. Kingdom of Amalur is a very entertaining game that blends many of the best qualities of the best single player RPGs from the past decade into one beast.

    The storyline is interesting and well done, the voice acting is high quality and the game lets you make decisions that have actual consequences. The world is huge with tons to explore in a non-linear fashion, herbs and hollow logs and more hidden goodies await! The character development is deep and fun, you can really customize yourself to suit your own playstyle. There are countless weapons and upgrades and crafting options to really dig your RPG teeth into. Finally the combat, is insanely fun and fast paced. You will be rolling, teleporting and leaping around like a ninja while you fight crazy epic monsters with a really unique design to them, this game has some of the coolest looking monsters to slaughter of any I have ever played (thanks Todd McFarlane!).

    If you like action RPG's, you should really at least try the demo!    … Expand
  69. ChrisMattar
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    This cast of fantastic game designers have taken the best parts of so many games and have create one better than all of them. If you've enjoyed Fable, Darksiders, Torchlight even, you will love this one. It is so gorgeous, the music is incredible, reminiscent of Rockstar's Bully, The fighting system is loads of fun, you never stop improving your character, there is an incredible amount ofThis cast of fantastic game designers have taken the best parts of so many games and have create one better than all of them. If you've enjoyed Fable, Darksiders, Torchlight even, you will love this one. It is so gorgeous, the music is incredible, reminiscent of Rockstar's Bully, The fighting system is loads of fun, you never stop improving your character, there is an incredible amount of things to do and ways to improve your character, the missions are fun and varied, the plot is interesting, and it seems to never get boring, the longer I play the more incredible it seems. The magic the weapons the special moves, just so many things to look forward to and so much loot it'll make you hungry for more. It is truly a game that is impossible to put down once you've started it. The camera isn't ideal but you'll get used to it, and the dialog and NPC textures might put some off a bit early on, but once you get into the game, all these things disappear into the background and you're left with an incredible experience that will get you hooked for very long hours. Haven't had this much fun in a long time.… Expand
  70. Pomornik
    Apr 29, 2012
    10
    This game is GENIUS! Don't listen to those conspiracy theorists, EA didn't pay the reviewers! This game is just brilliant. It deserves a 10/10 from me. I think it's superior to skyrim or any other RPG in many many ways. First of all, the combat is amazing, it's fun and takes some skill, not just click click click one button. Graphics looks gorgerous, you might not be a fan of theThis game is GENIUS! Don't listen to those conspiracy theorists, EA didn't pay the reviewers! This game is just brilliant. It deserves a 10/10 from me. I think it's superior to skyrim or any other RPG in many many ways. First of all, the combat is amazing, it's fun and takes some skill, not just click click click one button. Graphics looks gorgerous, you might not be a fan of the cartoonish artstyle, but hey, at least it has colors, unlike skyrim which looks so bland and lifeless, its just sad. It's not so open worlded though, there are invisible walls everywhere, and you can't even jump, zones look a lil bit narrow. But thats not a problem for me, at least they could bind to Space Bar something more useful than jumping. And you won't wander aimlessly like an idiot around vast, empty and boring locations. All zones looks beautiful and are filled with details to admire. So how good is KoA:R? It's "I'd pick this game over Skyrim any day" good, which means it's AMAZING. I call GOTY on this. Again, don't listen to the haters, they are hating on EA, not this game.… Expand
  71. Killeah
    Feb 26, 2012
    9
    GRAPHICS: 85 - Nice color palette and blending, missing better light/shadow effects and details

    SOUND: 85 - Decent soundtrack, especially the Tuatha score is epic, some dull moments here and there. GAMEPLAY: 93 - Spot on controls, Well done utilizing mouse/keyboard combination. Haven't seen so fast and sharp combat since WoW. Minigames regarding dispelling,lockpicking works!! VALUE: 95    GRAPHICS: 85 - Nice color palette and blending, missing better light/shadow effects and details

    SOUND: 85 - Decent soundtrack, especially the Tuatha score is epic, some dull moments here and there.

    GAMEPLAY: 93 -
    Spot on controls, Well done utilizing mouse/keyboard combination. Haven't seen so fast and sharp combat since WoW. Minigames regarding dispelling,lockpicking works!!

    VALUE: 95 - Looking at my steam played counter for Kingdoms of amalur : 57.7 hours. I´ve only discovered about 25% of the regions in the game, and my bet is that the amount of quests I´ve done (65), are about the same. This game is HUGE.

    APPEAL: 85 - The game is somewhat slow to start. The story requires patience to unfold. And perhaps too much side information is given. It wasn´t until around 20 hours played that I got a good idea of where this story was taking off to. But it is worth the wait. Some quests are tedious, and I would have love a bit more in depth conversation and response to my character from the NPC´s.


    OVERALL: 90
    A brilliant single player RPG with tons of locations/lore/stories to explore. The character building is spot on with tons of possibilities. The story - once taking off, is exciting and thorough.    … Expand
  72. GrandMasterJR
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This is a fantastic game. I am enjoying the story, and the combat is a lot of fun. Initially playing as a warrior type I started to get annoyed that I was getting interrupted in combat during my combos, I then obtained an ability to prevent that interruption. I like the graphics and the landscapes feel diverse. I haven't had any issues with bugs at all. I like the crafting system andThis is a fantastic game. I am enjoying the story, and the combat is a lot of fun. Initially playing as a warrior type I started to get annoyed that I was getting interrupted in combat during my combos, I then obtained an ability to prevent that interruption. I like the graphics and the landscapes feel diverse. I haven't had any issues with bugs at all. I like the crafting system and fateweaving ( the ability to respec your character completely) allows you to try new builds/play-styles without having to start over the game. Great action RPG!… Expand
  73. Brodesmus
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Delivers exactly what it promised. It's a good (if slightly generic) open world-rpg with a decent story, good combat, and hours and hours of side-quests. While it isn't as fleshed out as some games like Skyrim, it's still excellent in its own right.
  74. Realxd78
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    This game is absoutely amazing, when it comes to this special feeling, when starting into a new world. What has happened here? Why? What can I do to help? Can I even do sth. to make it worse? With it´s plenty decisions and different quests the game just sucks you in. Although, when I first played the demo, it didn´t really make me want to buy the full game (SteamThis game is absoutely amazing, when it comes to this special feeling, when starting into a new world. What has happened here? Why? What can I do to help? Can I even do sth. to make it worse? With it´s plenty decisions and different quests the game just sucks you in. Although, when I first played the demo, it didn´t really make me want to buy the full game (Steam only - Origin sucks!), after some critics I read, I figured out, that I still had to give it a try. And I don´t regret it by far.

    The charakter creation is quite sweet and the options for different builds during the game are awesome. For those (like me) who seem to fail-build all the time, there is an option (each time you level up) to reset all your points. Thanks for that!

    The Story is quite interesting and some changes during the game hit me like a sledgehammer.
    Most of the hundreds of side-quests have their own little story, they never felt like "been there, done that".

    The Graphics look ravishing... and somehow remind me a bit of WoW. However, if WoW had those wonderful new look, I´d play in Azeroth more often ;-).
    It´s comic style, you have to like it (or you do not - nothing in between).

    Sound effects are descent and the music score ist truly epic. Sometimes I just sit in front of my Asus and listen to the game. At the loading screen, it almost sounds like a mixture of "Batman begins" and the "WoW-Theme". Great!

    Controls are easy to learn (and not hard to master). If you let tutorial advices help you, you´ll not have any problems.

    I did not finish the game yet, but my Steam says sth. about 80+ hours of play. So I might reach the finale soon. And I really am looking forward to it. Not because the game is boring, but because I really got into the story and I want to see, how it ends (if it does).

    So, if you´re looking for sth. after having "finished" Skyrim, and if you like comic style, then you should really buy Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
    To me it´s one of the Top 5 in 2012 even if this year hasn´t even reached the half of it.

    Is there sth. negative about it? Well, to me there isn´t, yet. Maybe the ending will disappoint me, but that is yet to see....    … Expand
  75. lathankilbrand
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    I'll start off by saying that gamers that demand challenge will be disappointed. Content is quickly outlevelled and gear so generously given and easy to make, it destroys any opportunity for challenge. Combat is fun, but again.. not for the challenge of it. The storyline is average at best. I do think that the game has merits and potential. Anyone wanting to be the hero of the day,I'll start off by saying that gamers that demand challenge will be disappointed. Content is quickly outlevelled and gear so generously given and easy to make, it destroys any opportunity for challenge. Combat is fun, but again.. not for the challenge of it. The storyline is average at best. I do think that the game has merits and potential. Anyone wanting to be the hero of the day, will likely enjoy the game as it's extremely difficult to fail in any aspect. Fateshifting is extremely OP, it's the ultimate "Win" button and should for the games sake be changed or much more limited. Blacksmithing should be toned down a lot. AI for monsters/villains should be cranked up Alot and in combat you shouldn't be able to mash a single button and destroy everything. Graphics are fine, the basic premise of gameplay is good. There is about 55-75 hrs. of content for players. The freedom of Character development is by far the best thing about the game to me. Want a warrior/ m-u ? or any combination of rogue, magic user or warrior? KoA provides not only for the development but the gearing as well. I think many of the reviews are far to harsh and some would give you the impression that this game is equivalent to an offering by atari 2600. That is certainly not the case. The absolute biggest knock to the game is a lack of challenge for any experienced gamer.… Expand
  76. AthanasiosT
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    Very good action RPG Nice scenario, excellent graphics, pretty good gameplay along with a flex ability development and optional resetting of all characteristics, set a game full of fun. Great variety of monsters and lots of loot and weapons. Looking forward to a sequel
  77. Rusko
    May 2, 2012
    9
    One thing to note about this game, is that it's a brand new IP. A lot of people seem to be having really high expectations for this companies first game, which some ways is really unfair, but at the same time I think this game meets a lot of those expectations and demands. Which is impressive. Also a lot of people will see the connection to EA and go zomg #@&@(*&# EA. Good news is thatOne thing to note about this game, is that it's a brand new IP. A lot of people seem to be having really high expectations for this companies first game, which some ways is really unfair, but at the same time I think this game meets a lot of those expectations and demands. Which is impressive. Also a lot of people will see the connection to EA and go zomg #@&@(*&# EA. Good news is that after this game I do believe that BHG will be able to do things on their own. They just needed EA for the release or it wouldn't have been released at all. Further product will be, as far as I have heard, released through their own company. Now for the game, everyone has their own opinion about this game and from what I see, what people get from this game is very diverse. The combat for this game is awesome, I've never had more fun fighting in a rpg before. Your ability to mix the classes really adds to the fun of this as well by having the ability to be a mage/rogue, a warrior/mage ... etc etc. Lots of different ways to mix your spec. Or you can just do a pure build if you want. I'm all finesse atm having a ton of fun setting up battles and planning how I'm going to do things. Now the graphics of the game to me are awesome, very bright and very colorful, so if you like that dark realistic Skyrim ( just using an example) look this won't be the game for you. I agree with some peoples statements that the toons graphics are a bit outdates, in BHGs defense this game has been in the works for quite awhile and the characters looks did get a bit behind in the times. This didn't really distract me that much from the actual fun I was having playing the game. Armor sets and gear...... there is tons, your character will look like a badass, almost from the moment you start the game. Blacksmithing to me is overpowered so if you prefer to use gear you find, I wouldn't recommend putting too much time into that.
    I'll make this short as I realize this is getting long, if you like having fun, genuine fun playing a game, this is it, give it a chance to grow on you and you will love it. The amount of fun I have, easily over shadows any of the small shortcoming this game has. To be fair, I would love to give this game a 10, but..there is room for improvement as well and I'm sure this company will do that. So I will give it a 9, I would prefer 8 but the 9 will balance out some of the non constructive reviews on here.    … Expand
  78. Catesfan
    May 11, 2012
    8
    The game lacks character facial animation. The story lacks deepness. The plot is a lot better in Dragon Age, Witcher, Gothic etc.
    On the other hand we usually presume that the plot is awful if it is not as non-linear or colorful as in Witcher and so on. But that is not quite accurate. The thing is that the story in Reckoning is good. First of all, most of the caracters are swift speakers.    The game lacks character facial animation. The story lacks deepness. The plot is a lot better in Dragon Age, Witcher, Gothic etc.
    On the other hand we usually presume that the plot is awful if it is not as non-linear or colorful as in Witcher and so on. But that is not quite accurate. The thing is that the story in Reckoning is good. First of all, most of the caracters are swift speakers. They give you the whole topic in like 5 seconds. I do not spend much time on it! Secondly, you always have blue topic important for plot development, and you have other topics. You do not have to hear them all. Thirdly, the plot is logical, and that is what makes it quite interesting. No one complains about God of War's linearity and simple story development. Amalur is the same thing. There are other things to make you engaged.The key element is hard difficulty. For Kratos's sake, pick hard difficulty! There is no point in different strategies, crafting, alchemy, speachcraft if you do not feel difficulty of battles!
    After that the game becomes an interesting action with a story. And by the way, of all of the modern RPG's Kingdoms of Amalur contains a huge portion of fun for thiefs and assassins. A brand unique branch of skills is at your service. You do not just take daggers instead of swors and axes in your hands. You actually become a different class to control. That is what amazed me. And two marvelous DLCs also speak in favour of this game. The only thing I did not like about the game is the console control over the craracter and navigation through the menus. But that is something you can live with.    … Expand
  79. kyosuke69
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    The problem with being in the same genre as Skyrim is that if you're not as good as one of, if not the, best game ever in the genre, then people claim you're awful.

    KoA is one of the best open world and fantasy games to have ever been released. While not being Skyrim, the game systems are very rewarding, the artwork stunning and original, and the over all presentation being very    The problem with being in the same genre as Skyrim is that if you're not as good as one of, if not the, best game ever in the genre, then people claim you're awful.

    KoA is one of the best open world and fantasy games to have ever been released.

    While not being Skyrim, the game systems are very rewarding, the artwork stunning and original, and the over all presentation being very highly polished.

    It is a great injustice that the game fared so poorly commercially, and that we will likely never get a sequel.    … Expand
  80. almox21
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    Fun game. Excellent gameplay. Some replayability. Great combat. Needs a sequel bad! This game is how you develop combat in rpgs. Very exciting stuff while looking for adventure.
  81. devnulllore
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Based on a world and story created by the #1 best Fantasy author, R.A. Salvatore and with designs by Spawn and Spiderman artist Todd McFarlane this game is beautifully written and designed. It is a welcome escape from online RPG's and as a solo RPG it is one of the best I have ever played.
  82. rushimeta
    Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Dont get fooled by all the hate reviews. This game is worth every penny. Its mistake was that it came after Skyrim and Dragon Age.
    Combat mechanics are absolutely phenomenal.
    The world is simply stunning. The story is very gripping and side quests are much better than any other rpg right now. It may feel a little "made only for console" but i dont think it will matter much. The only    Dont get fooled by all the hate reviews. This game is worth every penny. Its mistake was that it came after Skyrim and Dragon Age.
    Combat mechanics are absolutely phenomenal.
    The world is simply stunning. The story is very gripping and side quests are much better than any other rpg right now. It may feel a little "made only for console" but i dont think it will matter much.
    The only negative I feel is that you cannot change the camera distance. Other than that its flawless. Must buy for rpg fans.    … Expand
  83. CrafTricks
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    The game is very, very good. I for one found most of the side quests a lot of fun and a good main quest. I give it a 8 out of 10 because this is the best combat in an RPG I've ever seen. And everything else is fine as well. Yes, It doesn't give the best on all fronts, but it gives enough of everything and a ton of awesome combat to earn around a 7/10. It is very, very unique with all it'sThe game is very, very good. I for one found most of the side quests a lot of fun and a good main quest. I give it a 8 out of 10 because this is the best combat in an RPG I've ever seen. And everything else is fine as well. Yes, It doesn't give the best on all fronts, but it gives enough of everything and a ton of awesome combat to earn around a 7/10. It is very, very unique with all it's creatures. No Dragons, no orcs, no regular trolls. It is with mostly completely original enemies and it is the first game made by 38 Studios, so I'll be positive and give it a 8/10… Expand
  84. Klewer
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    For me this game has all the makings of being something truly brilliant, however while having so much content is great it becomes quite repetitive and similar after a while.
    The combat is solid, good graphics and a strong story.

    Any fan of RPG's and the MMORPG genre will get a kick out of this.
  85. Boots
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    Just a great game! I'm not a "high fantasy" type, but had no trouble enjoying this world. Combat is the main pleasure here as it may well be the best seen in this genre. The world is huge and enjoyable to explore. If you a lore junkie you will certainly get your fix here! Controls are tight and very few bugs, certainly no game breakers. Tons of loot to find/craft/buy. Good size skill treesJust a great game! I'm not a "high fantasy" type, but had no trouble enjoying this world. Combat is the main pleasure here as it may well be the best seen in this genre. The world is huge and enjoyable to explore. If you a lore junkie you will certainly get your fix here! Controls are tight and very few bugs, certainly no game breakers. Tons of loot to find/craft/buy. Good size skill trees to develop a unique character. Why is this not rated higher here I can't say, except for the usual complaint "generic fantasy", boring side quests, no name characters etc. which IMO most if not all huge rpg's suffer from to some extent due to their sheer size. Anyway a very solid fun game worth a look. A damn shame there will likely never be a proper sequel which this game definitely deserves!… Expand
  86. drakenseng
    Mar 17, 2013
    8
    Great game first off. Amazing Graphics and gameplay. The story is very bland and uninteresting tho. There are 2 DLCs released, that gives some better storylines than the original. There are some great boss battles in the addons than in the original game. There are lots of customizations for your character in this game that makes it interesting and somewhat addictive to play. Yet, you can'tGreat game first off. Amazing Graphics and gameplay. The story is very bland and uninteresting tho. There are 2 DLCs released, that gives some better storylines than the original. There are some great boss battles in the addons than in the original game. There are lots of customizations for your character in this game that makes it interesting and somewhat addictive to play. Yet, you can't help but put down the controller if you get bored from the storyline. The world is pretty expansive, and good thing fast travel feature is involved. There are tons of side quests as well, but nothing that keeps you interested in actually doing them. I can name a few rpgs similar, like Fable and Dark Souls but those have better interesting story. watch completed playthrough with commentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heMf5vNXw7o&feature=share&list=PLgKhjQe3_Es7osRkxYaxGo3tbLUqivHGY… Expand
  87. Rahza
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game deserves *way* more than an 81 metascore, and the User Score of 6.5 makes utterly no sense to me. It should be a 91 metascore, and maybe an ~8.5-ish User Score. This game is simply amazing. With third person combat like Fable, Customization as good a Skyrim, and a story that is just awesome. It's stunning that this game hasn't gotten much attention, because it should be up thereThis game deserves *way* more than an 81 metascore, and the User Score of 6.5 makes utterly no sense to me. It should be a 91 metascore, and maybe an ~8.5-ish User Score. This game is simply amazing. With third person combat like Fable, Customization as good a Skyrim, and a story that is just awesome. It's stunning that this game hasn't gotten much attention, because it should be up there in popularity with Assassin's Creed, Skyrim, Fable, etc. etc. All said and done, this game is worth whatever price it is for you right now, because you will have a great time with this game, hands down. So why are you still reading this silly review? Go get em'!… Expand
  88. Basem101
    Sep 13, 2013
    8
    a really amazing and fulfilling RPG the graphics and story are okay but the gameplay is simply awesome the hack'n'slash game play is just amazing recommended to any rpg fan
  89. Knirt
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    This is a pretty nice RPG with lots of content/quests and a decent size world. Graphics are ok, a little more on the colorful side and in my opinion almost cartoonish. It's definitely not as good as Skyrim when it comes to dialogs, details and atmosphere but i do like the combat and controls, lots of fun and action. If you're looking for an action RPG that can keep you busy (I got about 60This is a pretty nice RPG with lots of content/quests and a decent size world. Graphics are ok, a little more on the colorful side and in my opinion almost cartoonish. It's definitely not as good as Skyrim when it comes to dialogs, details and atmosphere but i do like the combat and controls, lots of fun and action. If you're looking for an action RPG that can keep you busy (I got about 60 hours in and probably only half way through) then give this game a try.… Expand
  90. BlackWidow
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ken Rolston, (Morrowind, Oblivion) was one of the designers for this game, so it comes as no surprise that KOAR (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning) is good; very good. It plays a little like Fable and The Elder Scrolls, but also has its own flavor and flare. Here is my list of Pros and Cons...

    PROS:

    Very detailed world, and large.
    Nice graphics for 2012.
    Great musical scores. Fits very well.
    Decent character creation; Male & Female.
    Four Races: 2 Human, 2 Elf.
    3 main classes; Warrior, Mage and Rogue.
    Classes can be mixed to make unique classes.
    Fateweavers can reset your destiny at anytime.
    Can pick gods and goddesses to worship.
    Great Main Quest. Unique & intriguing.
    Tons of side quests. Not boring or repetitive.
    Thousands of characters to talk too.
    100+ hrs can be dumped into the MQ alone.
    Crafting. This is one of the best parts. GREAT!
    DLC adds new land, quests, a keep, & marriage.
    NPCS are voiced and it was done very well.
    One of the most bug free games I've ever played.

    CONS:

    Little to no weather effects. Takes away realism.
    Despite all the taverns, you can't order food or drink.
    There's no alignments. It's like TES IV: Oblivion.
    A level cap increase should have been added.
    Quest items sometimes get stuck in inventory.
    Sprinting forever? A fatigue meter was needed.
    Jumping from 10 story cliffs unhurt? Very odd.

    -----

    That's about it. KOAR is a hugely underrated game and was well put together. 8/10.    … Expand
  91. Slaye_114
    Sep 1, 2013
    9
    This game was great. Seriously. Screw all these other guys expecting it to be another skyrim, which it's not. Its more of a cross between Dragon Age, Fable, a bit of God of War and a little bit of Diablo. Definitley worth it.
  92. AngealHewley
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    Played about 20 hours of it so far and I believe it deserves a solid 8.2ish out of ten. Great game, alot of options for your character, gameplay is fun as muck and never before have I come across Chakrams in an action rpg such as this before. They are fun to play around with and this game is worth catching on steam sale for sure!

    The only con I can really think of is the lacking story.    Played about 20 hours of it so far and I believe it deserves a solid 8.2ish out of ten. Great game, alot of options for your character, gameplay is fun as muck and never before have I come across Chakrams in an action rpg such as this before. They are fun to play around with and this game is worth catching on steam sale for sure!

    The only con I can really think of is the lacking story. Just a bit long winded but apart from this and a bug or two, its a stellar game.    … Expand
  93. TheGamingSaint
    Jul 19, 2013
    8
    I had heard this game was good from a few people and decided to check it out. If you come in expecting something akin to Skyrim or Oblivion you might be disappointed but with an open mind you are sure to enjoy this game. The combat reminds me of fable and dragon age two except it feels tighter and more responsive. That isn't to saw the combat isn't without minor flaws on rare occasionsI had heard this game was good from a few people and decided to check it out. If you come in expecting something akin to Skyrim or Oblivion you might be disappointed but with an open mind you are sure to enjoy this game. The combat reminds me of fable and dragon age two except it feels tighter and more responsive. That isn't to saw the combat isn't without minor flaws on rare occasions your camera will do something completely idiotic that makes about as much sense as braille at the drive up ATM but you really can't complain to much. Story wise it was somewhat forgettable however the lackluster story will fade from mind as the loot starts to drop and you run around the world of Amalur like the god of reckoning killing things in ways that will put a smile on your face. Think murdering things with daggers is fun and lo and behold a legendary greatsword drops, just visit a fateweaver and spec into sword and go on a rampage. The combat in this game is so enjoyable it will overshadow all gripes. The loot is outstanding you feel the need to open everything just to see if you get something new to rip things apart with. The world is nice to look at don't expect realism you are in the fae lands the monsters are a riot to fight and there are about 30 different types with many sub types. The crafting allows you to make items that will make you whistle.
    This game is solid enjoyable and worth your time and money maybe not at 50 dollars but if you see this game on sale be sure to buy it you will enjoy your purchase    … Expand
  94. Stealthfull
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    Amazing game! Seriously, IGNORE THE TROLLS. Reminds me of a classic RPG with a good balance of story, lore, and new gear everywhere. PLENTY of side quests and exploring for being a linear game. You don't think too much on the linear side because of the amount of things to do including crafting and hidden loot etc. MUST BUY for RPG fans!
  95. StudMcMuffin
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    The game is really fun and great combat big beautiful world, huge amount of side quests thought the world and plays great with no bugs even from the launch.
    defiantly worth to pick up and play,
  96. BartCiao
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Woah, this game is underrated. Normally, I'm more into "realistic" RPGs, like the Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls or Witcher series. This game is pure fantasy, and it's amazing. I never thought I could enjoy such a game so much. The combat is truly amazing: the controls are intuitive and you feel really powerful while executing all the cool combos and special moves. Reckoning mode (slow motion +Woah, this game is underrated. Normally, I'm more into "realistic" RPGs, like the Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls or Witcher series. This game is pure fantasy, and it's amazing. I never thought I could enjoy such a game so much. The combat is truly amazing: the controls are intuitive and you feel really powerful while executing all the cool combos and special moves. Reckoning mode (slow motion + extra cool stuff) also works like a charm. This is, btw, the first game in which I have enjoyed playing a mage.
    I'm not that far in the game, so I can't tell you much about the story yet. The hook, however, seems pretty awesome. It's already clear to me that the main story is just a story, and you have many sidequests, which are all pretty interesting.
    If you're really into roleplaying, as I am, you also have some options, although your choices don't affect the world as much as I would have liked. You can, however, choose different reactions to peoples' conversations and requests. The roleplaying aspect is a bit underdeveloped in this game.
    Thus, this is a great game if you don't expect the wrong things from it. Don't expect it to be like Dragon Age or the Witcher, where all your choices matter greatly. You also shouldn't expect it to be realistic (it's the first RPG in which I used bloom, just to make it feel even more fantasy-like). You should expect a great adventure/action game with a really great combat system instead.    … Expand
  97. Envy661
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    I think this is perhaps one of the most underrated games I've played. Truly, it has it's flaws (EA publishing being one of them), but overall, it's a mix of things I greatly enjoy. Fable II's fun combat system into something significantly and dynamically more fluid. The first Fable's enjoyable and rather diverse magic abilities. Skyrim's level of questing and sheer expansiveness of theI think this is perhaps one of the most underrated games I've played. Truly, it has it's flaws (EA publishing being one of them), but overall, it's a mix of things I greatly enjoy. Fable II's fun combat system into something significantly and dynamically more fluid. The first Fable's enjoyable and rather diverse magic abilities. Skyrim's level of questing and sheer expansiveness of the world. When playing through it, it will make you think of an MMO environment and loot basis, but with the enjoyment, immersion, exploration, and questing of the singleplayer game it is. A game so good, I bought it twice - Once for xbox, and again for PC. It's worth getting. Simple as that.… Expand
  98. Gamerwithpride
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    I thought that this would be just anther RPG game that I would finish and countinue my life but when I begin the game I was getting involved with the story it just was not what I expected but I love the game and to get the full experience buy the game on PC
  99. rmcfc1988
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    I love this game!!!

    One of the best RPG games I've played in recent years with the best combat system of an RPG ever. The storyline is enough to get you hooked it does slowdown about halfway through the campaign however the abundant side quests and faction quests will soon make you forget about that. The characters are at best forgettable not helped by an outdated animation system    I love this game!!!

    One of the best RPG games I've played in recent years with the best combat system of an RPG ever.

    The storyline is enough to get you hooked it does slowdown about halfway through the campaign however the abundant side quests and faction quests will soon make you forget about that. The characters are at best forgettable not helped by an outdated animation system and outdated graphics however the art style is spot on and makes this a minor issue.

    In a world of diminishing RPG's this is one that I have returned to numerous times and a must own for any fan of RPG's.    … Expand
  100. ghostly
    May 20, 2014
    10
    The game fight mechanic is awesome, real action RPG and even better with the fate rage mode. The story is good and we can make different for the next event (that RPG game need). The quest is clear and fun. The leveling system like other RPG game. There are 3 main attribute: Might(hard hitter), Finesse(sneak attack type), Magic(like what u think with this word). From this 3 main attributeThe game fight mechanic is awesome, real action RPG and even better with the fate rage mode. The story is good and we can make different for the next event (that RPG game need). The quest is clear and fun. The leveling system like other RPG game. There are 3 main attribute: Might(hard hitter), Finesse(sneak attack type), Magic(like what u think with this word). From this 3 main attribute u can get a class with a specific requirement each attribute level. U can mix the attribute to get a different class too, and it can change anytime as long we meet the requirement.

    The game difficulty is flexible, for me Hard level is suit for me for challenge and fun. For the first time of playing i choose to mix some main attribute then i decide Hero to be magic type class. Until i found out that class can't hold fast mobs attack, especially in narrow field. So i decide to get my Hero to be Might-Magic class (luckily there are Fateweaver NPC that can un-allocate ur point), which mean i can hard hit while get magic "benefit". With this state i can beat most of boss without a single potion.

    I play this game mainly with Joystick and keyboard for quicksave and quickload. The joystick one can only do 4 skill due lack of skill slot and u need re-allocate the slot everytime u need to change.

    i give 10 for the awesome fight system and flexibility    … Expand
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 5, 2012
    60
    Fast and flashy combat in a shallow fantasy world. For the solo MMO player only. [Apr 2012, p.62]
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  2. CPUGamer
    Mar 27, 2012
    80
    For all the things that don't work well, the exciting combat and deep world make KAR a very worthy game to play. It's a shame Electronic Arts is doing such a poor job of promoting it, as there is enough here to make the foundation of a very solid franchise.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Mar 21, 2012
    74
    Great combat and mountains of loot can't compensate for Amalur's generic world design and familiar story. [May 2012, p.72]
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