Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1215 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 256 out of 1215
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  1. kmich
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    Although this game doesn't revolutionize RPG gaming, it is a fun classic RPG. It will get you addicted in trying to level up and get xp. It's like the junk food of RPG games. The only negative is that the characters are not memorable. That's because there's hundreds of people to talk to, and so you'll often skip a lot of dialogue. But if you're a fan of lore, and don't mind gettingAlthough this game doesn't revolutionize RPG gaming, it is a fun classic RPG. It will get you addicted in trying to level up and get xp. It's like the junk food of RPG games. The only negative is that the characters are not memorable. That's because there's hundreds of people to talk to, and so you'll often skip a lot of dialogue. But if you're a fan of lore, and don't mind getting deep into the story, then you'll enjoy the dialogue.… Expand
  2. tian2matt2
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed playing this game and actually continue to a harder mode. Graphics are so incredible and the story is excellent. There's so much to do and weapons to collect through out the game. It's money well spent. Gave it a 10 since it delivers and met my expectations like the previous installment.
  3. Luffy_toons
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    The combat is heaven. The graphics are so bright and relaxing, they are some of my favorite ever. The voice acting is pretty good, better than fallout, worse than skyrim. I like the story and I like the faction quests. The problems are Mainly the music and the camera, but those are noticeable too often. It's a great game.
  4. Shliosas
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    So user friendly and beautiful, intuitive controls... Cant wait until someone makes second "KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING " its pity that people who made it bankrupted ! :(
  5. AlinuxOP
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    This is the second time I've played KoA: Reckoning, but this time I managed to finish it. I've decided to give this game the rating of 8, because it isn't such a bad game and also, I respect the work of the developers, even if it wasn't put enough effort in the making of it.
    The story of the game is not simple, but not complex either. The beginning of the game is very promising, because    This is the second time I've played KoA: Reckoning, but this time I managed to finish it. I've decided to give this game the rating of 8, because it isn't such a bad game and also, I respect the work of the developers, even if it wasn't put enough effort in the making of it.
    The story of the game is not simple, but not complex either. The beginning of the game is very promising, because there is a lot mistery there... You don't know who you are, you don't know what you will do and most importantly, you don't even know who you have been, because it seems that you have been revived by some gnomish invention. The number of the main quests is very small, compared with the side quests and tasks you will have during gameplay. The game is huge, but not because of the main quests, but the side quests which are a lot, around (250-300).
    The graphic of the game is beautiful, of course, but it isn't realistic. There is kinda animated and is very similar to that of World of Warcraft. The special effects are good too.
    The customization of the character is detailed enough and the best thing is the diversity of the destinies and fates you can choose of. You can just be focused on might, finesse or sorcery, or you can combine all of this skill trees, even being a jack of all trades type of person. Moreover, after some important steps or milestones of the game, you unlock a new fate and that fates gives you other benefits. The lore of the game is immense and you can find different scattered lorestones during the world and if you can find all of some set, you receive another benefits.
    There are some things I didn't like of this game too, unfortunately. First, the slience of the protagonist, made the dialogs boring after a while. I would have wanted that the bosses to be a little more difficult, because overall, the game is very easy. The combat is easy too, that's why it got boring for me, personally, after a while.
    These being said, the game is not bad, and definitely should be played, especially by the RPG lovers. There are some missing parts of the game, but the lack of these doesn't make the game bad.    … Expand
  6. Renewall
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    It is strange how such a seemingly simple game can create an atmosphere of a fairy tale and adventure.
  7. Xeltor
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    As an Animator and a game artist I must say this is the best game in terms of both animation and combat mechanic, this game is a bible for us in game development industry. You should watch their documentary in youtube and witness what is actually game developing is. When someone mentions this game we feel sadness inside because we know what they endured during the creation of this game.As an Animator and a game artist I must say this is the best game in terms of both animation and combat mechanic, this game is a bible for us in game development industry. You should watch their documentary in youtube and witness what is actually game developing is. When someone mentions this game we feel sadness inside because we know what they endured during the creation of this game. Fortunately they announced the remastered version (thanks nordic). Yes better than skyrim, just less open world.… Expand
  8. SantiPar
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    Extremely underrated RPG. It had a rocky disastrous development fore sure, but it's a lot of fun nevertheless, you should check it out.
  9. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Underrated gem, I really wished this game have had more success. Great action combat (as great as non-soulslikes goes) and a cliche but good plot. Loved it back in the day!
  10. Tabbou
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Je suis assez mitigé sur ce jeu, c'est un open world avec pas mal de quêtes, sorts et attaques à votre disposition, les dialogues proposent différents choix, l'histoire est sympa et on peux choisir plusieurs manières de combattre (plutot magie, corps à corps, discrétion, équilibré...) du même genre que skyrim mais en plus limité.
    Donc à choisir prenez skyrim, mais si ce jeu est en promo    Je suis assez mitigé sur ce jeu, c'est un open world avec pas mal de quêtes, sorts et attaques à votre disposition, les dialogues proposent différents choix, l'histoire est sympa et on peux choisir plusieurs manières de combattre (plutot magie, corps à corps, discrétion, équilibré...) du même genre que skyrim mais en plus limité.
    Donc à choisir prenez skyrim, mais si ce jeu est en promo ça peux être une bonne expérience ;)    … Expand
  11. kndr
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Story is interesting. You die, reborn and try to find who killed you. We are also not affected by fate, which is why they call us the fateless one. Lore is also interesting. Almost everything has a story to tell.

    It gives you nice rpg experience. Collectibles actually adds something to the game. Combat is thrilling and there are many different combos. There are many enemies to    Story is interesting. You die, reborn and try to find who killed you. We are also not affected by fate, which is why they call us the fateless one. Lore is also interesting. Almost everything has a story to tell.

    It gives you nice rpg experience.

    Collectibles actually adds something to the game.

    Combat is thrilling and there are many different combos. There are many enemies to fight and it is not just spamming.

    Special abilities are amazing. You feel like a invincible warrior.

    You can craft your own weapons and armor. You can make overpowered stuff and break the game.

    Max level is 40 and this is not enough.

    We run everywhere. There should've been horse.

    World is really special. It pleased me. The music, atmosphere, locations. It is not like other soulness open world games.    … Expand
  12. Bruninho1997
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    Um RPG com uma ótima mistura de Hack'n Slash e que se parece muito com algum tipo de MMO.
    Muito divertido, a história é ok e a criação do personagem é bem fraca, mas o jogo é cheio de conteúdo e de missões... É algo que eu valorizo mais do que um enredo interessante pelo menos.
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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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