For Honor

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  1. Xenophon5456
    Feb 19, 2017
    5
    Sadly the one thing people leave out of "professional" reviews is the experience most people will have. Is the game innovative? Yes. Does it have its moments when its fun? Sure. Its a majority of it annoying? Yes. This game is probably awesome if you have 3 friends, then you will destroy people pretty easily, but if youre solo you might as well quit now. Im not going to say i havent had mySadly the one thing people leave out of "professional" reviews is the experience most people will have. Is the game innovative? Yes. Does it have its moments when its fun? Sure. Its a majority of it annoying? Yes. This game is probably awesome if you have 3 friends, then you will destroy people pretty easily, but if youre solo you might as well quit now. Im not going to say i havent had my moments, and a majority of the time i end up on top, but i can see where this is going and its not pretty. Theres a lot of fun here but unfortunatly its just outweighed by the annoying things. If youre solo its comes down to this - youre fighting someone, one or two other players come and now its 3 on 1, they all start spamming heavy attacks, guard breaks, and unblockables. I can usually last until i get revenge buffs (an effort to balance out being outnumbered which adds attack and defence bonuses) but it doesnt help much. Unblockables and guard breaks are ok if its one on one, you just dodge, but in a situation like that you just cant keep track of it all. When things like this dont happen its a pretty fun game, but now that people are realizing they can get easy kills this way its happening all the time. You will be fighting and a faster class runs in and spams heavy attack for an execution. This also works the other way, you get a guy down 90% and your teammate runs in and steals the kill.

    P2p servers are garbage too. You will be fighting and someone will drop and the whole game freezes to reconnect. That is if you dont get one of the many errors and get booted back to the home screen

    Its not a totally bad game, just a lot of annoying things that make it money better spent on other game.

    Oh, and if youre interested in the campaign save your money. Its pathetic. People who think its decent need to get out more. Its cheaply done and only lasts a few hours with almost no replay value. The character you play is set and the missions are linear. Let me put it this way, ive enjoyed battlefield campaigns more then this one and thats saying something.    … Expand
  2. deadhm
    Feb 19, 2017
    5
    Gameplay is fun and good customization, but the god awful servers make it pretty much unplayable. The P2P might be one of the worst things I have ever seen in a game and the gameplay ends up being an irrelevant point when you arent even able to play the game. In the rare chance you actually get a match going, the game will end up crapping out 9 times out of 10.
  3. Mike_Zmeke
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Ubisoft make something really new in game industry, some kind of mix fighting+moba+sims. All crying about steel purchase it's some kind of childish. Hope they roll new path soon to fix network bugs.
  4. Darkresurrect
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    An excellent eccentricity from Ubisoft Montreal, and I say eccentric because it deserves it. This game is wat Bushido Blade on his days back to ps one was all about strategic fighting. Besides that there's another department that shines at first sight Graphics, graphics in this game with the PS4 are freaking Beautiful and even more with the power of PS4 Pro. The campaign is a welcomeAn excellent eccentricity from Ubisoft Montreal, and I say eccentric because it deserves it. This game is wat Bushido Blade on his days back to ps one was all about strategic fighting. Besides that there's another department that shines at first sight Graphics, graphics in this game with the PS4 are freaking Beautiful and even more with the power of PS4 Pro. The campaign is a welcome addition and it's fun while it lasts. The only real downside of this game for now is the servers. Nothing else. Stops listening to stupid cry ass haters and give this game a try.… Expand
  5. ranzikiel
    Feb 19, 2017
    7
    Gameplay 9/10!
    I really love the combat, it's smooth, rewarding executions and just just totally fun.
    Story/Campaign 7/10 Did not expect anything from the story, but it was interesting and some chapters are fun with boss cool boss fights. p2p Servers 5/10 I spent half of my time finding match. I have a fibre optic broadband, so I should not have problem finding a match but the p2p    Gameplay 9/10!
    I really love the combat, it's smooth, rewarding executions and just just totally fun.

    Story/Campaign 7/10
    Did not expect anything from the story, but it was interesting and some chapters are fun with boss cool boss fights.
    p2p Servers 5/10

    I spent half of my time finding match. I have a fibre optic broadband, so I should not have problem finding a match but the p2p server just destroy the experience.    … Expand
  6. mattsoubala
    Feb 19, 2017
    0
    Without p2p: the game is worth a 10/10 and is goty material. But with p2p EVERYTHING IS DOWN THE DRAIN.

    Seriously as an aspiring massive mmo with antiquated P2P methods, THIS IS A FKING JOKE. I tried to play this game on my pc (mind you i have fiber i7 6700 with gtx1060) and still couldn't connect 9/10 times. when i could finally manage to connect i would always be placed at an inferior    Without p2p: the game is worth a 10/10 and is goty material. But with p2p EVERYTHING IS DOWN THE DRAIN.

    Seriously as an aspiring massive mmo with antiquated P2P methods, THIS IS A FKING JOKE. I tried to play this game on my pc (mind you i have fiber i7 6700 with gtx1060) and still couldn't connect 9/10 times. when i could finally manage to connect i would always be placed at an inferior team and be defeated. mind you 10/10 times someone would disconnect and a crappy bot would place them.

    being a ubi fanboy myself, I know ubisoft is notorious for its online connections but this takes its NOTORIETY TO ANOTHER LEVEL. And as a game that revolves around multiplayer 90% of the time (cus no one cares about singleplayer with this game like no one), this is terrible!    … Expand
  7. P0iS0NdaRt
    Feb 18, 2017
    5
    reviewed on ps4 - Open NAT - ultimate Cable 100 mps - ping 15

    Good- if your a fan of fighting games and PVP combat this is the best game . Lots of fun . different characters to chose all with different combos and Armour types. Can get a little confusing , with the way multiplayer resources and coins are spent. Bad - Networking is terrible. i seen other people comment and thought i    reviewed on ps4 - Open NAT - ultimate Cable 100 mps - ping 15

    Good- if your a fan of fighting games and PVP combat this is the best game . Lots of fun . different characters to chose all with different combos and Armour types. Can get a little confusing , with the way multiplayer resources and coins are spent.

    Bad - Networking is terrible. i seen other people comment and thought i might have been lucky 20 or so games not many issues. then tonight after 5 attempts for a match, Connection problem exit at the middle of a match all progress lost. Rebooted again another issue players leave all bots , then i thought cant get any worse rite ? game freezes completely ?!? like come on is this still in BETA? i think so ubi.

    Please fix game with patch , game gets a score of 5 , 8 when patched and fixed.    … Expand
  8. VitaminK
    Feb 18, 2017
    0
    Not the game we were promised. No 'battlefields', just 1v1, 2v2, and 4v4 with bots. This game is a joke. It's really too bad because the gameplay is actually good. Honestly I give the game a 6 but gave it a zero to counter fan-boys splooging on the title. Don't spend your money on this. Get Ubi to wake the f*ck up!
  9. Kamarr
    Feb 18, 2017
    4
    This game is not a 10 nor is it anything better than a 5 the single player is terrible and I'm talking 6 hours 2 for each faction thats like 10$ of content. Now the strong point of the game is the Multiplayer but there is a lot of things missing and its not as fun as everyone proclaims. 1v1 are AMAZING but when you gotta deal with people who think they are good at the game cause they canThis game is not a 10 nor is it anything better than a 5 the single player is terrible and I'm talking 6 hours 2 for each faction thats like 10$ of content. Now the strong point of the game is the Multiplayer but there is a lot of things missing and its not as fun as everyone proclaims. 1v1 are AMAZING but when you gotta deal with people who think they are good at the game cause they can get 4 players against 1 please. One of the things that truly infuriates me is that the game is 60$ on top of the fact the game offers micro transactions!! Which makes the game pay to win even though it is a skill based game in some cases a really bad player can easily drop 100$ for steel and get good gear that ups there damage to the extreme. Skip this game with it having micro transactions I can easily see it going Free 2 play. Also don't drop 60-80$ on this game do yourself a favor and go buy Chivalry its 25$ made in 2012 and its BETTER than this or play the free to play title War of Roses thats also BETTER than this and its F2P!!! lol But if you do enjoy this game have fun because I only see this game lasting 3-6 months.… Expand
  10. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 18, 2017
    8
    In a sea of sequels and "me too" clones, For Honor is a new and original IP. Something that feels all too rare in today's triple-A gaming scene. It's exciting approach to combat sets it apart from the pack and makes for one of most unique multiplayer experiences currently on the market. Although a few niggling issues are present here and there, this is a remarkably well-executed game.In a sea of sequels and "me too" clones, For Honor is a new and original IP. Something that feels all too rare in today's triple-A gaming scene. It's exciting approach to combat sets it apart from the pack and makes for one of most unique multiplayer experiences currently on the market. Although a few niggling issues are present here and there, this is a remarkably well-executed game.

    It's the combat system that really makes For Honor so special. This isn't your average button-mashing action game. Juggling attacks from different directions and finding openings in your opponents strategy is a blast. It's so much deeper than one might initially expect. Taking the time to master all of the game's intricacies and discovering new ways to best your opponents is incredibly satisfying. While you'll find plenty of people online who are content to spam attacks and get lucky kills, skill is what will ultimately win the day. There's no feeling more rewarding than surviving an encounter against two or more players on the other team because you took the time to master the combat system.

    The game does offer a single-player campaign. It consists of three chapters, each of which have six levels. Mostly, this mode just serves as kind of an extended tutorial if you will. It's not bad by any means, but multiplayer is definitely the heart of the experience. Those looking for a lengthy and satisfying offline experience should look elsewhere. The story mode is only worth a few hours of entertainment. The story itself is painfully uninteresting. Still, it has it's moments of fun.

    This is a game where the more you play, the better you get. As you learn new strategies, you'll also be able to purchase new gear which modify your stats to your playstyle. Now this is by no means where the player(s) with the best gear dominate matches. Like I said, skill wins the day. Plus, every piece of gear I've seen thus far has come with trade-offs as well.

    One notable sour patch in the multiplayer experience is that there are times where people will drop out of a match and you'll be left playing with or against bots. You still get the fun of the match, but it's nowhere near as satisfying as fighting against a real person. The bots honestly aren't that bright or tough. There are also the rare moments of lost connections. These matchmaking issues are rare, but nonetheless disappointing when they do show up.

    So For Honor isn't perfect. It could use a better campaign, more modes and maps, and a few wrinkles ironed out. However at the end of the day the incredible combat system, depth, and all around originality make up for these faults. If you're looking for a fresh face to enter into your multiplayer rotation you'll be hard pressed to find a better option than For Honor. It rewards skill and patience like few other games out there right now, which makes it perfect for hardcore competition. Even if it ends up not being your cup of tea the game is at least deserving of a chance. Not only is it something genuinely new on the market, but just about everything it does, it does well.    … Expand
  11. Basada
    Feb 18, 2017
    9
    People that complain just suck. It's a game that you have to devote time to "get good". Lots of people go in button mashing and get their asses handed to them and complain that "you have to memorize special moves". If you can't memorize a max of 3 bottom combos and timing then stop playing games altogether and do something simple like coloring. Oh wait you will **** about having to stayPeople that complain just suck. It's a game that you have to devote time to "get good". Lots of people go in button mashing and get their asses handed to them and complain that "you have to memorize special moves". If you can't memorize a max of 3 bottom combos and timing then stop playing games altogether and do something simple like coloring. Oh wait you will **** about having to stay in the lines too... Point is this is a great game and Ubisoft has a great track record of supporting and improving their multiplayer games. If intense combat that is simple to pick up but harder to master is for you GREAT, see you on the battlefield. The rest of you get the **** out … Expand
  12. cas514
    Feb 18, 2017
    4
    Single player was so terrible and tacked on, traded it for Sniper Elite 4. Best decision I ever made..Single player is so satisfying and flushed out in Sniper Elite bot some tacked on thing like in For Honor
  13. Pupunator
    Feb 18, 2017
    0
    After grinding 12 hours the game throws you a feeling that you need to grind more because of those microstransactions that costs alot. The game is slowpaced unsatisfying and boring
  14. tatzelworm
    Feb 18, 2017
    4
    I had such high hopes for this game, but it's broken. I've tried it for both the PC and the PS4 and ran into control problems and server problems.

    This is a tough game and is not for everyone. I expected this. I love challenging games like Dark Souls. But the controls are not responsive at all. I found myself button mashing just to get my character to dodge backwards. This made an    I had such high hopes for this game, but it's broken. I've tried it for both the PC and the PS4 and ran into control problems and server problems.

    This is a tough game and is not for everyone. I expected this. I love challenging games like Dark Souls. But the controls are not responsive at all. I found myself button mashing just to get my character to dodge backwards. This made an already difficult game frustrating. A part of me feels like this problem ties to the other issue. The servers. My god. The lag and the servers reconnecting every game. I have high speed internet so I know the issue is not my own.

    I can't say that I'm surprised. This is not the first time that I've been burned by a Ubisoft title. To ebay you go!    … Expand
  15. that_danish_guy
    Feb 18, 2017
    5
    Good game, broken launch.

    Game itself is good, however the launch is extremely flawed, would not recommend as of now. Bugs include: Random disconnects, hard crashes, hardware specific issues for modern parts, and general **** surrounding an "iconic" Ubisoft release.
  16. Littlemad
    Feb 18, 2017
    0
    I asked for a refund of the game. I played closed beta, open beta and the game when released for 2 days.

    Than my frustration hit the roof because the connectivity issue of P2P it would make you hate the game. Not one single match without a connectivity issue. Always stuck by someone leaving or entering. Or unable to enter in matchmaking. The game it is so frustrating by tons of    I asked for a refund of the game. I played closed beta, open beta and the game when released for 2 days.

    Than my frustration hit the roof because the connectivity issue of P2P it would make you hate the game. Not one single match without a connectivity issue. Always stuck by someone leaving or entering. Or unable to enter in matchmaking.

    The game it is so frustrating by tons of issues that I couldn't even play with my friends because we are UNABLE TO MAKE GROUP. What's the point of playing if you cannot play with friends on a multiplayer game?

    The basic idea is fun, 1v1 can be challenging, but once you switch to 2v2 or 4v4 or dominion the dynamic completely change and it is a kind of noobfest.

    Without considering that sometimes on 1v1 if you are against a character that is OP because of poor balancing, doesn't matter your skill. You just get destroyed and there is no competition vs an enemy that spam light attack or apply bleed to you making the 1v1 unfair instead of just challenging.    … Expand
  17. Matttappen
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Okay, honestly... People giving this game anything below a 6 are flat out over exaggerating and are most likely just upset because they aren't very good at the game. Yes, it takes some time to learn, but if you put in that time you'll be fine. There is no other game out on console like this right now, so it will take time to learn all the combos and techniques for each fighter/hero. PeopleOkay, honestly... People giving this game anything below a 6 are flat out over exaggerating and are most likely just upset because they aren't very good at the game. Yes, it takes some time to learn, but if you put in that time you'll be fine. There is no other game out on console like this right now, so it will take time to learn all the combos and techniques for each fighter/hero. People with gameplay issues... I honestly have not had even one, so maybe try upgrading your internet speed to over 256kbs per second before you complain about the game being "sluggish"... Overall, this is a great game that, in my opinion, should sit at about 7.7-8.3. I am giving this game a 10 on here to counter the ridiculous and idiotic people who give this game a 0.… Expand
  18. Serious_Much
    Feb 17, 2017
    5
    I have not bought the game, but extensively played the Beta and am fully aware of what the game offers.

    The game does not have enough content full stop. There are micro-transactions at the same time as a season pass for the other half of the content not released at launch and the game is still full price. The game should have gone with the Overwatch model- full price game, rest of    I have not bought the game, but extensively played the Beta and am fully aware of what the game offers.

    The game does not have enough content full stop. There are micro-transactions at the same time as a season pass for the other half of the content not released at launch and the game is still full price.

    The game should have gone with the Overwatch model- full price game, rest of the content for free, pay for future content through optional visual micro-transactions. As a result the game feels like a semi-complete product used as a cash grab- which is sadly what many AAA games these days are.

    The gameplay and graphics are excellent. It feels like Dark Souls PvP plus. However, without any reasonable amount of single player content and much of the multiplayer content delayed as "DLC" the game is not worth full price.

    I may get it in a year when the game is bundled with the season pass for ~£20-30- that is if the game doesnt prove to be a short lived affair.. Before then? Don't waste your money.    … Expand
  19. Blacklightbulb
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 이 게임은 정말 재미있다.
    상당하게 유비소프트의 역작이라고 할 수 있을정도로
    전작들에서 갉아먹었던 유비소프트의 명성을 다시 살릴 수 있을정도로
    밸런스도 말이 많지만 4vs4에 맞춰졌다는걸 감안하면 생각보다 잘 짜여진 벨런스까지
    하지만 모든 장점을 서버가 덮어버린다.
    툭하면 멈추는 클라이언트부터 시작해서 매치도중 튕기는 현상까지
    클로즈베타부터 오픈베타까지 이여져 온 문제를 아직까지도 해결하지 못한셈
    이점은 질타받아야 마땅하다고 생각한다.
    어서 빨리 제발 서버문제만 해결되었으면..    … Expand
  20. damman
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Beware! If you got a lower IQ than 60 do not buy this game it takes skill and common sense to become good at this game. I love this game it's a relief that it's not a hack ans slash game. I can't list of the fun stuff but if you want to become a true warrior just play against the bots in practice mode and check out the youtube videos too it's a learning curve but once you get it you willBeware! If you got a lower IQ than 60 do not buy this game it takes skill and common sense to become good at this game. I love this game it's a relief that it's not a hack ans slash game. I can't list of the fun stuff but if you want to become a true warrior just play against the bots in practice mode and check out the youtube videos too it's a learning curve but once you get it you will give this game a 10/10. If you're dumb and love Call of duty type games where do not need a brain to play please do not pick up this game it's not for the stupid and slow thinkers.… Expand
  21. Capadocius
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    Solo merece la pena el sistema de combate, algunas personalizaciones y los combos.

    El resto es una broma. 4 vs 4 máximo en partidas sin servers dedicados. Un modo dominación en el que los mapas están distribuidos todos igual. Unos botijos que molestan más que ayudan. Modos de juego cortos. Y una campaña corta con un argumento sin mucho sentido. Es carne de E-Sports y sin duda no es    Solo merece la pena el sistema de combate, algunas personalizaciones y los combos.

    El resto es una broma. 4 vs 4 máximo en partidas sin servers dedicados. Un modo dominación en el que los mapas están distribuidos todos igual. Unos botijos que molestan más que ayudan. Modos de juego cortos. Y una campaña corta con un argumento sin mucho sentido.

    Es carne de E-Sports y sin duda no es un juego para todo el mundo. Buenas ideas mal llevadas.    … Expand
  22. javiernapoles
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    I don't really get why people are giving such horrible reviews. This game is by far one of the best games Ubisoft has made. The game-play is awesome, the graphics are great and the game style is of the charts. I think the reason people are giving bad reviews is because the are really bad and don't have any skill. I played the Beta for about as long as i could and I was so hooked that evenI don't really get why people are giving such horrible reviews. This game is by far one of the best games Ubisoft has made. The game-play is awesome, the graphics are great and the game style is of the charts. I think the reason people are giving bad reviews is because the are really bad and don't have any skill. I played the Beta for about as long as i could and I was so hooked that even though am now in a tie economic situation i had to get it right away, I bi-leave Ubisoft have redeem themselves with this game and they will fix everything that needs to be fixed to honor the game.… Expand
  23. Landiien
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    You won't find an experience like this anywhere else - this is the kind of new IP that breathes life into an industry stagnating with sequels and "me-too" titles that use the same genre formulas again and again with little in the way of innovation.

    Thrilling, well-polished, and addictive - For Honor is the thinking person's PvP game.
  24. MidAirMan
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    I played in the technical test, Alpha, and all the betas open and closed. Now I have played it at launch. It has been nice to see the progress in the game, but it feels like they put all their effort into 1v1 combat and everything else was secondary. When I say this I am referring to the secondary abilities. They do add some extra strategy to combat, but some of the abilities areI played in the technical test, Alpha, and all the betas open and closed. Now I have played it at launch. It has been nice to see the progress in the game, but it feels like they put all their effort into 1v1 combat and everything else was secondary. When I say this I am referring to the secondary abilities. They do add some extra strategy to combat, but some of the abilities are insanely over powered.

    Most of the maps feel like moba style maps. Three lanes that players hop between. Obviously more maps can always be added. Right now the variance just doesn't feel like enough. The duel mode is the purest form of the game and I can see it being the focus in competitive play. Brawl can get messy especially if either team seems determined to fight 2v1. This causes a lot of scrambling. Dominion or 4v4 can be an absolute mess a lot of the time. You will likely see packs of enemies running around the map. In this mode it is unwise to ever think you will have a 1v1 match up. You will likely always either have an advantage or disadvantage. None of this really lets the gameplay shine, but more so shows how the mechanics break down and become obsolete.

    In the instances you do find yourself surrounded you can block attacks from people you are not lock onto and I'm sure someone who is a god at this game will post videos of them destroying people 1v4 on youtube, but for most people this will never happen. The revenge mode may make it possible to take on multiple people at once, but you can't rely on it to overcome the odds. The game is heavily skill based, which is good, but I also feel some of the mechanics need to be ironed out still. One thing I have found is that if an enemy starts a swing and you go to do a guard break, there is no collision on your guard break since they are not guarding and its as if you are standing there doing nothing. This leaves you wide open for attacks.

    Now I understand it by name is a guard break, but hitting someone should be read as hitting someone and its affect should not be dependent on their current action. I feel this is valid because lets say you go to guard break someone and right as you hit the button they do a heavy attack. Your guard break lands long before the heavy attack, but because it doesn't work or do anything in the current build you take the full damage from their attack. In the very least it should stop their attack and you both start over.

    Anyway that was me just pointing out a few things I think are holding this game back. I have enjoyed my time with it so far, but I really want to see it grow into more and have adjustments made to the combat. Its not a perfect game, but I think Ubisofts entry into the growing melee combat games is a strong and refreshing take that needs refinement. I won't say its the best one out there. Some of the other games actually make you feel like you are in a medieval battle. Other games have armor that matters in terms of weapons that are affective against them and archers which really change things up. For Honor offers less in a more arcade style game with small maps and combat that I feel has been done better. They are new and have time to improve, but right now they aren't the best entry. Still a fun game, but I have to question how strong the player base will be in a month unless improvements are made quickly,    … Expand
  25. batuhanyel
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    I don't know about the PC side of this game, but at ps4 the game is truly addictive and fulfils my graphics appetite. About the negative reviews; in my opinion this is an entire new game type, not like any other. I'm not saying that the game is 100/100 but I should give 90/100 for gameplay + graphics + gaming logic. This game is not bad just because you dont like medieval combat game type.
  26. ParentCritic
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far, this looks like a game with very high potential. The one thing that I noticed that troubled me was the rating. Being rated M seems a little excessive. The only real gore comes from the blood when you are hit and the "executions". The worst of these being an inferred decapitation for the Orochi character. Other than that, there is obviously the constant fighting in the game, but nothing really unreasonable. Me and my wife got it for my 13 year old on the 15th and he seems to love it. Of course, I played it first because he is 13 and the game is rated M, but from what I played it is basically rated T. It is a game that keeps the player active and aware at all times and actually requires some skill and strategy. Just make sure if you are a parent, and your kid plays the Orochi character, do not let them use the decapitation. It's nothing major, but you definitely know what is happening. 9/10… Expand
  27. cdodd404
    Feb 16, 2017
    8
    After spending about 30 hours playing For Honor it took some time to gather my thoughts and put it to review. The single player is short but I didn't think I should look at it negatively since anyone who is interested in the game should be looking solely at the multiplayer. Rather the single player is an extended tutorial before you dive into the multiplayer. For Honor is at its heart aAfter spending about 30 hours playing For Honor it took some time to gather my thoughts and put it to review. The single player is short but I didn't think I should look at it negatively since anyone who is interested in the game should be looking solely at the multiplayer. Rather the single player is an extended tutorial before you dive into the multiplayer. For Honor is at its heart a fighting game and people who aren't into fighting games this one won't change your mind. 1v1 is the most balanced of the game modes in multiplayer then it begins to fall off. All the classes are distinct and balanced. I love the feeling that the characters and weapons have weight and momentum, and the gameplay is easy to pick up but very hard to master. P2P game hosting is not ideal, if the host drops you're pretty much paused until a new host can be established. This is my biggest complaint about the game. I think if Ubisoft maintains support for this title and doesn't put content behind a pay wall (Which they promised it wouldn't do.) For Honor could be a competitive multiplayer game with a good long life.… Expand
  28. Ryel
    Feb 16, 2017
    0
    Is this game fun, short answer yes. While i enjoy competitive games most are not to my taste. For honor however fills a gap in the genre that until now dark souls pvp was the only real option, (unless mount and blade has moved to console) and as great as dark souls is it's not very deep in the mechanics end.

    But For Honor is not without it's problems. Primary the P2P multiplayer is    Is this game fun, short answer yes. While i enjoy competitive games most are not to my taste. For honor however fills a gap in the genre that until now dark souls pvp was the only real option, (unless mount and blade has moved to console) and as great as dark souls is it's not very deep in the mechanics end.

    But For Honor is not without it's problems. Primary the P2P multiplayer is beyond ridiculous in this day and age. I've lost count of the times I've been disconnected in-spite of my decent connection, died to someone I just executed or the match has paused or best of all I spawn already dead. Case in point I've played for three hours before writing this and only managed to complete three matches.

    This is of course less pronounced in duel or brawl modes due to the smaller number of players but how fast you progress is tied to the modes with more players present granting more EXP at the end of a match. I suspect that a large part of this is due to the programming involved as I had few if any problems during the beta.

    Matchmaking is frankly terrible with teams often being one person and some bots vs four players, and other times one side simply outclassing the other by a wide margin.

    As for single player, it's simply tedious. there are very few check points so dying because of a mistake simply results in 15 minutes playing the same section you have already beaten, repeatedly until you either give up or power through. in the end i finished it on the 'hardest' difficulty by simply running past most of the enemies to fight the boss of the level who is itself only difficult because the UI is missing and it has it's health boosted to a ridiculous level.

    In short the game is fun but isn't worth the asking price, there's only so many times you can get kicked from a game because the host has a bad connection before it becomes rage inducing. If they fix the P2P issue (how i don't know) then it would be an 8/10 it's a decent title but honestly could use some work and a lot of polish. As things stand, don't buy it.    … Expand
  29. anti_lov
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    If you are fan of games like Chivalry, Mount & Blade, and Dark Souls, this game is a no brainier for you. This is a game that ultimately comes down to skill, much like the games I mentioned, so if you are not willing to put in the practice, you will probably end up writing a confused and unhappy review like half of the ones I see here. To be clear, For Honor has a steep learning curve, butIf you are fan of games like Chivalry, Mount & Blade, and Dark Souls, this game is a no brainier for you. This is a game that ultimately comes down to skill, much like the games I mentioned, so if you are not willing to put in the practice, you will probably end up writing a confused and unhappy review like half of the ones I see here. To be clear, For Honor has a steep learning curve, but the skill ceiling is high enough to make the investment of your time and work well worth it.

    The melee combat plays like a dream, the victory going to the most skilled player. I get the impression most players leaving bad reviews never took the time to use one of the games many practice modes to actually learn the moveset of their class, Learn your class, practice, and you will be rewarded. A lot of players get discouraged by 2v1 situations, but the game uses a "revenge mode" that activates in your favor if you are getting ganged up on. This buffs your HP and increases you damage, and really can even of odds if used properly. I'm about 30 hours deep in playtime, and I'm finally at the point were 2v1 situations are manageable for me, but this just comes with PRACTICE which is not something many players are willing to invest. Their loss.

    For the dedicated player, For Honors combat is pure nirvana, and what fans of melee combat.    … Expand
  30. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 16, 2017
    6
    Man, this was a rough one for me. I was SUPER excited for this game, and although it's not terrible by any means it is definitely not what I was expecting. I am really kicking myself in the a$$ right now because I decided not to play the beta because I hate getting really into a game then for it to end in a day or two. The melee combat is some of the best I have EVER seen in the game.Man, this was a rough one for me. I was SUPER excited for this game, and although it's not terrible by any means it is definitely not what I was expecting. I am really kicking myself in the a$$ right now because I decided not to play the beta because I hate getting really into a game then for it to end in a day or two. The melee combat is some of the best I have EVER seen in the game. It seems to rely a whole lot more on the player's skill, and would take years to master. However, it is easily exploitable by players that would rather cheese their way through than actually fight. It is a giant spam fest. I have had several instances where I would play a one on one match for best out of five rounds, win the first round and the player will just quit the match. Granted, the quitting player is replaced by a bot, so you can still get the xp and stuff, but it feels cheap. The different classes are completely imbalanced. All I have to do when facing a somewhat big and strong enemy is pick the lighter assassin and just spam attack them. Even when their revenge mode is activated, as long as I keep attacking the enemy doesn't even get a chance for revenge. I gotta give Ubisoft some credit though. They tried making something completely new and unconventional. It's just a shame that the game that shipped just isn't really good. If Ubisoft can support it with patches and changes, I bet they could turn this game into a great one. The layout is there, and it definitely has it moments. I have been in a couple of fight with players that LOVE the game and it was a lot of fun. My heart was pumping and everything. Super intense. Those instances were few and far between. Kudos to the players that really love this game. Those types of players are building a community and really trying to make the best of For Honor, unfortunately they are outnumbered imo by the players that just cheese everything, and I really think those types of players will be responsible for this game's demise.… Expand
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#85 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#20 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#10 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    79
    An addictive, nuanced and surprisingly deep battler, prevented from being a killer by its lack of variety. [Apr 2017, p.73]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 2, 2017
    70
    The campaign might disappoint, but the game’s one-on-one online duels will take you to Valhalla. [May 2017, p75]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 11, 2017
    70
    A brilliant multiplayer battler with a combat system that captures meaty melee battles like no other, but a mediocre single-player unfortunately drags it down. [Apr 2017, p.86]
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