Dishonored

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8.3

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  1. bianweiqu123
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Own it, love it. I actually mainly wanted to write this review to comment on the obviously bogus amount of negative User Ratings. The other versions of this game only have between 200-300 total ratings, and even a controversial game like Mass Effect 3 only has 2900 or so total ratings after 7 months. Obviously, some shenanigans are afoot. This proves my point: User Ratings are useless
  2. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    creepy setting, stealth is a challenge or you can just hack and slash everyone. I have fun memories of this game. After I beat it I would just go through the levels again messing around seeing what I can do. The combat is fun and the skills are fun. Blinking to areas to hide is a cool feature. Love the powers. Good game. Never tried part 2 cause tbh I don't really care enough.
  3. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    This is by far the greatest Arkane game ever made in my opinion. Excellent graphics, story, combat, and outcome driven by the player's choices. A true masterpiece!
  4. 95Drlay
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    I have played Dishonored ever since the Xbox360 was out. It is and will always be my favorite game. Dishonored 2 is very well done and has great details. In conclusion Dishonored 1 and 2 and all the other Dishonored games are very well done and I recommend getting the game/games. BUT if you are a picky person and hate glitches from time to time and will throw a fit about it then don't get the game
  5. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    It's one for the ages. One of the best I've played. The level design is exceptional allowing for multiple roots to reach the same destination, which I think is really beneficial for replay value. The art direction is one of the best. Games with this type of art direction always stand the test of time. The gameplay is wonderful. However, it has many flaws. For example, the stealth system isIt's one for the ages. One of the best I've played. The level design is exceptional allowing for multiple roots to reach the same destination, which I think is really beneficial for replay value. The art direction is one of the best. Games with this type of art direction always stand the test of time. The gameplay is wonderful. However, it has many flaws. For example, the stealth system is too simple; it should be more advanced than that, especially in a game that encourages a pacifist approach. I can look past the flaws and call this game a masterpiece simply because of how much I adore the art style and level design. Dishonored is a must-play. I can look past the flaws and call this game a masterpiece simply because of how much I adore the art style and level design. Dishonored is a must-play.… Expand
  6. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    There's interesting world-building here that is accompanied by great stealth mechanics.
  7. ffs
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    A great representative of the immersive-sim genre, featuring quite an original world that was brought to life with the help of HL2's art director Victor Antonov.
    A lovely addition to the collection and pretty much a must buy for the fans of the genre.
  8. UserThomasH
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good stealth game but a bit unorthodox. You rescue the "damsel in distress" on the third of fourth level. Still very fun but unbalanced enemys make it quite unfun.… Expand
  9. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Gran juego de sigilo y accion con multiples opciones para realizar las misiones-
  10. tk_248
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    кайфанул. не видел смысла няньчиться стелсом, шел напролом, зачем жалеть эти страшные рожи?
  11. Aeolian
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    The overall experience, atmosphere, story, gameplay, offers something memorable, special and hard to forget. This is a fantastic stealth game with a lot of ways to finish your objectives that are very satisfying. If you love stealth and magic in a dystopian universe, this is your place to be. I loved every second of it. My only complain is that it begins very abrupt. Personally i would'veThe overall experience, atmosphere, story, gameplay, offers something memorable, special and hard to forget. This is a fantastic stealth game with a lot of ways to finish your objectives that are very satisfying. If you love stealth and magic in a dystopian universe, this is your place to be. I loved every second of it. My only complain is that it begins very abrupt. Personally i would've preferred a more build up situation… Expand
  12. PSGaming
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    Absolutely brilliant.The Story is interesting,even it has its drawback sometimes.Graphics are great for the art direction the developers went for.Sound effect and music are making the atmosphere very mysterious and when enemy attack you,its getting very scary.Overall it is a great game and its a must play for me.

    story 8/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Sound effects & Music 8/10
  13. Denizarda
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    very good game story, not bad diversity It doesn't take up much space like a nice game in free time.
  14. RealJSCarpio
    May 8, 2019
    10
    Un juego espectacular en todos sus aspectos, graficos, sonidos, historia, jugabilidad, sin prácticamente bugs (por decir algo, ya que yo no he sufrido ni uno) artisticamente brutal, tiene una estética que recuerda al gran Bioshock, con buena duración y lo mejor, muy rejugable, el diseño de niveles es de lo mejor de la industria, te puedes pasar el juego de mil formas diferentes, si ademasUn juego espectacular en todos sus aspectos, graficos, sonidos, historia, jugabilidad, sin prácticamente bugs (por decir algo, ya que yo no he sufrido ni uno) artisticamente brutal, tiene una estética que recuerda al gran Bioshock, con buena duración y lo mejor, muy rejugable, el diseño de niveles es de lo mejor de la industria, te puedes pasar el juego de mil formas diferentes, si ademas le sumas los poderes y las diferentes armas con su toque rolero, aun tienes mas diversión, ademas las ejecuciones son una delicia, muy a lo mortal kombat, quien no haya jugado a esta saga no se arrepentirá.… Expand
  15. MurphyBrandon
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Dishonored is my personal favorite stealth game. There are only a couple of stealth games that even come close. The abilities and tools you're given make the stealth gameplay more exciting and agile than any other game like this. Additionally, I was able to really connect with the story. I actually started caring about the characters, which I didn't expect beforehand at all. The cherriesDishonored is my personal favorite stealth game. There are only a couple of stealth games that even come close. The abilities and tools you're given make the stealth gameplay more exciting and agile than any other game like this. Additionally, I was able to really connect with the story. I actually started caring about the characters, which I didn't expect beforehand at all. The cherries on top are the unique art styles throughout the game and the music that reminds me of Sherlock Holmes.… Expand
  16. Folmer
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    The best stealth game i ever played. It has interesting story, mechanics, combat system and atmosphere. That time Bethesda created really good and soulful games.
  17. FranciscoM
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Bethesda has gotten us used to amazing open worlds throughout the years and despite Dishonored not being an open world game, it definitely feels at home. One of the best single player games from the last generation.
  18. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  19. Ishi123
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best original games to ever grace video games, Dishonored is everything a stealth action game should be, while being perfectly balanced for both stealthy and action-oriented players. Level design is incredible, the story, while cliche, will draw you in though the game's incredible world-building, and dynamic gameplay presenting a multitude of options to go about yourEasily one of the best original games to ever grace video games, Dishonored is everything a stealth action game should be, while being perfectly balanced for both stealthy and action-oriented players. Level design is incredible, the story, while cliche, will draw you in though the game's incredible world-building, and dynamic gameplay presenting a multitude of options to go about your revenge.

    Definitely one of my favorite games ever, and one that I'm gonna remember and compare others of its kind to for years to come.    … Expand
  20. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Juego increible , totalmente recomendado , este juego me ayudo a mejorar mucho mi sigilo en cuanto a videojuegos, la historia detras de ello es interesante y puedes optar entre ser sigiloso o básicamente ir y matar todo lo que se te cruce XD recomendado!
  21. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Loved the story. It was a lot of fun and has a lot of great memories for me. Was fun enough that I went on a powerless run and loved it.
  22. timmertams
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    Steampunk setting and supernatural assassins? I'm in. Great story and art in general. I played this game entirely in stealth mode, but you also have the option to murder everyone, which is nice. The game also features two different endings depending on your approach. Personally I found that the gameplay really excels with stealth, as the combat mechanics generally feel clunky.
  23. PanTac
    Dec 14, 2017
    8
    I played this game on PC, when it was released and yesterday i finished it on PS4. I cannot evaluate graphic, because it is older game and it is not comparable with new ones, but it is still enjoyable game. Perfect story and you can choose your playstyle what suits you best without missing something. Stealth or kind of "doom 2" style :)
  24. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Super divertido, me encantó. No hay momento en el que este tremendo juego me haya parecido aburrido, me gustan muchos los personajes y toda la historia.
  25. OldMemoria
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This is my first time writing a review, and im doing so, because I really think this game deserves it.

    The game overall is great. Really great. The gameplay, lore and music makes it really really good. I've played videogames for many years, and I don't remember a game recently that made wish to come home soon to play it - and Dishonored did it. I'm seeing some reviews saying how the    This is my first time writing a review, and im doing so, because I really think this game deserves it.

    The game overall is great. Really great. The gameplay, lore and music makes it really really good. I've played videogames for many years, and I don't remember a game recently that made wish to come home soon to play it - and Dishonored did it.

    I'm seeing some reviews saying how the ''kiling path'' has more abilities and therefore its easier. How theres a lack of skills to have a more stealthier way. This isn't true. In fact, both ways are good as they are. Is it easier to enter a zone killing all guards? Undoubtedly yes. The non-lethal way is harder of course, but it's not because the lack of skills. It's because is way more interesting and fun. Do you imagine a great stealth game, like Metal Gear Solid for example, where you can pass all enemies easily undetected? Where would the fun of it be? Players must understand that games are meant to offer us a challenge too.

    Another great point on this game is how the city changes depending on your approach. More kills will lead to a more darker and rainy weather and more plague rats. There will be some enviroments where if you read the books or notes in there, will provide some interesting backstory. The main story overall is really great too!

    If you ever come across an opportunity to play or either buy Dishonored, do it because you wont be dissapointed!    … Expand
  26. ori0nis
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    My overall verdict is that I have absolutely loved Dishonored. Just like any game it has some pros and cons that need to be pointed out and that ultimately have made me unable to give it a 9,5, which is the score I'd like to stamp above my review.

    Pros: 1- The game's immersion is brilliant. The ambience, the environment, the design of the spaces and the city itself are really pretty.    My overall verdict is that I have absolutely loved Dishonored. Just like any game it has some pros and cons that need to be pointed out and that ultimately have made me unable to give it a 9,5, which is the score I'd like to stamp above my review.

    Pros:

    1- The game's immersion is brilliant. The ambience, the environment, the design of the spaces and the city itself are really pretty. You find yourself completely devoted to the atmosphere of horror, despair and vital hopelessness from minute 1. The way stealth and mystery are put in this game is magnificent, not only does it make sense but it makes you feel like you really do belong in this place.
    2- The story is engaging and the gameplay is suspenseful. The lore is rich and well put across, it really does make the game very interesting. You feel that you really do care about the moral and personal implications of the character, even though there's little chance to develop him and get to know him better. You feel yourself in tension during the 90% of this game.
    3- I love the fact that you can choose how you want to set up your walkthrough and the way you want to confront the action.
    4- I played in normal and the fights against enemies were of adequate difficulty. I think it's good that a game makes you feel like you can be killed at any time and that for that reason you have to respect the environment and present a strategy.
    5- Sometimes we fail to review games for what really matters: entertainment value. Dishonored is interesting, entertaining and fun to play. It was almost impossible to put it down and I found myself enjoying its lore and secondary objectives.

    Cons:

    1- First person makes the game feel awkward at times. I feel like a third person option would've rounded up the gameplay. Controlling powers, weapons and map/enemies at the same time without messing up is difficult. When you're damaged and build up frenzy the screen effect is more annoying than engaging.
    2- The game lags usually when there's fire onscreen. If you add the annoying frenzied screen, the difficult first person control and the more than probable chance of you messing up with controls, you get a confusing demise that will usually get on your nerves.
    3- Even though the game's immersion is brilliant, you lose sight of the real reason why you're fighting very soon. The empress' figure (and the fact that you loved her) dispel quickly in favor of the actual engage in the ambience. The game becomes a challenge in the gameplay section rather than a well crafted meaningful journey.
    4- For some, the fact that the game is very well defined when it comes to structure (you are dropped at a location, must get to point A to point B choosing how you want to do this, then you get back to base) might turn into a chance for boredom. To be honest this didn't happen to me because I was too busy enjoying this game to the max, but I can see how some people could get tired of that mechanic.
    5- The game is too short. It ends when you're familiar with mechanics and have grown fond of the lore. If Corvo's character had been more explored it could've had two or three more missions which would have made the game a much richer experience.

    Like I said at the start I have loved this game so much, but that's not incompatible with pointing out some of its flaws. Still, I totally recommend it. Due to its age you'll be able to find it at a very good price, so go buy it.    … Expand
  27. mixxalot
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    Great game in spite of a few issues.

    First the bad The chaos morality system is crap. I hate games that force you to play a certain non fun way to get the good ending. I was unable to play game without killing a lot because the stealth sucks bad and too many open areas make it impossible to hide constantly with the guards wide area of vision and movement patterns. Story is weak.    Great game in spite of a few issues.

    First the bad

    The chaos morality system is crap. I hate games that force you to play a certain non fun way to get the good ending. I was unable to play game without killing a lot because the stealth sucks bad and too many open areas make it impossible to hide constantly with the guards wide area of vision and movement patterns.

    Story is weak.

    Ending lack luster.

    Game is too short.

    The GOOD

    Love the steampunk water oil painting style of the art made nice change for the game.

    Tons of cool fun ways to be creative in how you kill stuff and do assassinations.

    Graphics are decent.

    I had fun with it.    … Expand
  28. Alvokun
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    I did not enjoy this very much at the beginning, but I ended up realizing that it has many good aspects. Dishonored is an outstanding game, in fact.

    Gameplay is solid enough, with various weapons and supernatural powers to be used freely. However, I think it is the artistic side of the game that truly stands out: the dystopian city of Dunwall and its marvellous soundtrack ("The Drunken    I did not enjoy this very much at the beginning, but I ended up realizing that it has many good aspects. Dishonored is an outstanding game, in fact.

    Gameplay is solid enough, with various weapons and supernatural powers to be used freely. However, I think it is the artistic side of the game that truly stands out: the dystopian city of Dunwall and its marvellous soundtrack ("The Drunken Whaler" is one of the best songs I have ever listened to in a video game) make Dishonored a really interesting game.    … Expand
  29. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 16, 2016
    8
    Dishonored
    Untapped Potential
    Dishonored is a first person action stealth game where you play as an assassin... the bodyguard of an empress who gets murdered and her daughter gets kidnapped within the first 10 minutes of the game… Naturally you’re framed as others are hungry for power… So the game really starts with you in a jail cell on a rescue mission… You’ll spend the game    Dishonored
    Untapped Potential
    Dishonored is a first person action stealth game where you play as an assassin... the bodyguard of an empress who gets murdered and her daughter gets kidnapped within the first 10 minutes of the game…
    Naturally you’re framed as others are hungry for power…
    So the game really starts with you in a jail cell on a rescue mission…
    You’ll spend the game crawling through sewers and small cities going after a target in each of the 9 total missions…
    These missions last about an hour long highly dependent on your gameplay style which is such a great thing…
    Dishonored offers ultimate freedom in the way other assassin games like hitman and assassins creed have lost sight of with their highly suggested stealth design…
    Here you get a blade and a pistol… how you get to the end is up to you…
    From how you deal with situation to how you infiltrate areas…
    There’s multiple passage ways into every section…
    You can sneak up behind enemies to assassinate them or put them to sleep…
    You can straight up go in guns and swords blazing…
    There’s a catch though… the way you play effects the story. The ending and how other characters portray you… You can literally beat the entire game without killing anyone...
    While at the same time you can kill almost anyone you want at any time you want
    while again you can play anyway you like... I played as an aggressive assassin opposed to a ninja assassin… and I found that this game was definitely designed more for the patient type as the combat feels just a tad bit awkward…
    Its bearable, but the rag doll physics, awkward weapon wheel, occasional lack of hit detection, and unrealistic blocking abilities of guards made it apparent combat while an option was an afterthought…
    The most annoying thing that stuck out time after time was enemies that are about to shoot you, naturally you’d assume when they are readying their pistol, it’s the perfect opportunity to strike…
    But the guards would always.. And I mean always. Instantly block me when I took such a natural and realistic opportunity to deal damage…
    That single bit alone hurts hand to hand combat the most as the rest is pretty decent, you can block and parry, dual weald crossbows, guns, and swords…
    And if you feel more like going in stealthy, you can also use magic in your ranged weapon hand
    all of which can be swapped on the fly
    The magic is where the potential shines..
    Every mission has runes hidden as well as bone charms… these charms are stat boosts and the runes unlock magic skills of your choice…
    You can unlock a dash attack… unlock a skill to see through walls.. Summon rats to eat enemies… just to name a few...
    These skills could’ve been used for side quests in the city or platforming sections, but they weren’t... they were just there... much like everything else, optional...
    The optional with the magic though is a letdown as there so much imbalance in game progression and this could have helped it
    Its constant sneaking around or fighting…
    There are no puzzles, no adventure sections to give you a chance to breathe…
    It’s a constant walking on eggs shells which ultimately makes this rescue mission feel more like a chore than an immersive duty, despite a handful of side missions actually showing great promise of what this series can become…
    Dishonored definitely has its flaws, but it also has potential and is a must play for any fan of the stealth genre
    I give Dishonored an 8.0/10    … Expand
  30. fawazc
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    Dishonored, a game which really intrigued and sucked me into it's gaming content. Let's start by with the gameplay: it's exquisite!. Dishonored has a smooth and seamless gameplay of jumping and walking and using different sorts of powers you oriented with the game that also include of hand to hand combat and using these powers according to your specific conditions in the game. There is noDishonored, a game which really intrigued and sucked me into it's gaming content. Let's start by with the gameplay: it's exquisite!. Dishonored has a smooth and seamless gameplay of jumping and walking and using different sorts of powers you oriented with the game that also include of hand to hand combat and using these powers according to your specific conditions in the game. There is no open world gameplay here. There are specific maps and levels designed for a certain task or mission you are assigned to but the levels are beautifully crafted and made where each section of it is tailored to give the player a scare of unexpected enemies and/or side task that you can complete. Each mission specifically the main story one have extensive amount of ways to complete. You can infiltrate a specific building by possessing guards or animals, by approaching it with pure stealth, by thinking of a creative way of using your specials powers such as stopping time (Yes! stopping time!!), by going through the roofs, sewers, a specific room which requires a key (can be obtained by completing side tasks) and many more actually. So, you get the picture when I say "extensive". You're main tasks are to Assassinate, abduct, subdue or to not do any of those, meaning you have a choice. Onto another aspect, graphics: they're gorgeous!. The only thing that made me give this game a 9 was it's story wrap up at the end. The story is great don't get me wrong on that. It's just the wrap up at the end which made me deduct a point out of it.… Expand
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#8 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 35
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  1. TotalPlayStation
    Nov 27, 2012
    95
    Well, Arkane, you did what so few games have done this generation: you got me to want to come back to play Dishonored annually. Very, very few games have that honor, but I just can't imagine ever getting tried of Dunwall. What a wonderful game.
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  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Nov 1, 2012
    90
    You can combine Corvos weapons and superpowers in an almost infinite of ways, which can result in some pretty satisfying outcomes. Throw a proximity mine, called a spring razor, on a rat. Then take possession of the rat and walk up to the nearest guard. Then watch the limbs fly. [November 2012, p.66]
  3. D+PAD Magazine
    Oct 31, 2012
    90
    It is a major accomplishment and for all its ambition it succeeds where it counts, by transporting you to a world and empowering you to do with it you wish, creating unscripted and unexpected moments that feel unique to you. It is at these times that it becomes more than just an enjoyable stealth action game, but something truly special.
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