The First Templar

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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 80
  3. Negative: 16 out of 80
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  1. RUNAWAY
    May 10, 2011
    8
    8 for debut in action/adventure, nice work Haemimont Games. One of the best games in not very popular genre "Slasher" for PC in 2011 year. Gameplay is very similar to another greate slashing game The Lord of the Rings: Ã
  2. Amigos
    Oct 16, 2011
    10
    This is a good cooperative game, with very good gameplay ad my review is for the italian edition from FX Interactive with very very good price: 19,90 Euro.
  3. NordSkyrim
    May 2, 2015
    9
    The advantages of The First Templar can be attributed to its technical side. Artists and level designers did their best. Though in these locations and there is nothing particularly grand, they are made with proper approach to detail and in any time not copying each other, carrying their share of uniqueness. Graphic design is praiseworthy: crisp texture, plenty of shadows, soft lighting -The advantages of The First Templar can be attributed to its technical side. Artists and level designers did their best. Though in these locations and there is nothing particularly grand, they are made with proper approach to detail and in any time not copying each other, carrying their share of uniqueness. Graphic design is praiseworthy: crisp texture, plenty of shadows, soft lighting - all this can not but rejoice. Sorry, but pumped up the animation. And if the stiff gait of heroes can still endure, the absence of any sane great facial animation contrasts with their high quality traced persons.

    From cards to ax

    The First Templar is not quickly dispersed. Many players will throw it right at the beginning: oddly enough, it performed worse than the rest of the game. Those who remain in it and advance further, unlikely to be impressed by anything. The ancient tale about the search for the Holy Grail - too worn out topic for speculation and a little bonus in the form of scattered Templar Code page level - fun for the units. Let's leave it to the conscience of Haemimont Games, because of their track record before that was limited mainly historical strategy. The First Templar - the first attempt in the genre of slasher developers, and call it a failure does not. However, just as difficult to confidently call it a success.

    Pros: nice graphics; good location; Templars.
    Cons: monotonous gameplay; a simple fighting system; slow development activities; levers.
    Verdict: not the best representative of the genre. It may interest fans of the Knights Templar and ancient traps.

    Our Rating: 8.7    … Expand
  4. CriticoDubioso
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    Masterwork: great story, beautiful music, atmospheric, cultural content, addicting combat system, perfect learning curve, ...
  5. crysi102
    Aug 28, 2016
    9
    While short, and dated, this game has aged well. I picked it up for .47 cents at a local store, and while I'm not ashamed of it, I believe I would have payed a nice 20 dollars for this if asked. The graphics are nice, the combat is amazingly smooth. The block mechanics are a bit frustrating, and the double tap for dodging is... well, dodgy, but that game is overall a solid hack-and-slash.While short, and dated, this game has aged well. I picked it up for .47 cents at a local store, and while I'm not ashamed of it, I believe I would have payed a nice 20 dollars for this if asked. The graphics are nice, the combat is amazingly smooth. The block mechanics are a bit frustrating, and the double tap for dodging is... well, dodgy, but that game is overall a solid hack-and-slash. The skills as you progress are fun, the level design--while horribly linear--is well thought out. There are audio volume issues, yes, but the soundtrack is beautiful, and the voice acting isn't unbearably terrible. The story is simple, but combat is the focus of the game, and exploration the second, so I don't mind.

    In short, this game has aged remarkably well. It's simple, and worth picking up for a relaxing hack-and-slash adventure while waiting for the next AAA title you'll add to your library.    … Expand
  6. Nikomak
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this game far more than a lot of other action games and yes it is rather linear but why is that a bad thing. I love not having to roam around aimlessly looking things. When I was younger and had all the time in the world I didn't mind spending 80+ hours in a game even though back then most games weren't that long but now I prefer shorter more to the point games and don'tI really enjoyed this game far more than a lot of other action games and yes it is rather linear but why is that a bad thing. I love not having to roam around aimlessly looking things. When I was younger and had all the time in the world I didn't mind spending 80+ hours in a game even though back then most games weren't that long but now I prefer shorter more to the point games and don't have time to be wasting endlessly wandering around. I don't know why people give low ratings for being linear in the first place, the game was designed a certain way for a reason and does not have to be open world with multiple paths to be great. The real enjoyment in this game for me comes from the story which I immensely enjoy as I really love history from that era whether it be real or fiction it a joy to play. If you think you may like a game try it and don't listen to other reviews, you may be surprised that you actually like a game that has been poorly rated by countless others and vice-versa.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Games.cz
    Aug 13, 2011
    50
    If Antonio Salieri was the boss of these developers, it would explain a lot of things. The First Templar is a prime example of a mediocre game that won't hurt nor warm your gamer's heart.
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  2. Vandal
    Aug 9, 2011
    55
    This game looks five years older, and is obsolete both technically and gameplay-wise. However, its theme and cooperative modes are enjoyable.
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    Aug 6, 2011
    63
    Besides unlocking costumes that don't offer stat bonuses, there's almost zero replay value here. [Aug 2011, p.99]
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