Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

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  1. bewarechameleon
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    kingdom of amalur: rereckoning isn’t a remaster in the general sense, you won’t see anything too mind blowing here but that isn’t a bad thing. This is essentially the same game you loved from the playstation 3 but slightly cleaned up. gameplay is still fun, story is still intriguing with at times goofy dialogue, the world you’re introduced to will still enthral you and keep you hooked. Ifkingdom of amalur: rereckoning isn’t a remaster in the general sense, you won’t see anything too mind blowing here but that isn’t a bad thing. This is essentially the same game you loved from the playstation 3 but slightly cleaned up. gameplay is still fun, story is still intriguing with at times goofy dialogue, the world you’re introduced to will still enthral you and keep you hooked. If you’re coming into this game looking for high resolution final fantasy style graphics and lighting don’t get your hopes up but what you will get is a really enjoyable and fun game worth your money.… Expand
  2. Steyraus
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    THQ seemingly did everything right with this re release. They didnt call it a "Remaster or Remake" to manage expectations, They didnt charge full price for the game. They kept the art and assets the same to be true to the original. They got the maximum performance for every console including 60 FPS. AND YET THERE IS STILL "OFF COURSE" OUTRAGE!!!!! Modern gaming consumers man!, its just aTHQ seemingly did everything right with this re release. They didnt call it a "Remaster or Remake" to manage expectations, They didnt charge full price for the game. They kept the art and assets the same to be true to the original. They got the maximum performance for every console including 60 FPS. AND YET THERE IS STILL "OFF COURSE" OUTRAGE!!!!! Modern gaming consumers man!, its just a cycle of outrage instigated on You Tube Spreed to the Audience then to Twitter and back to another You Tube video, just a cycle of people looking to create or be out raged,
    This re release was made for consoles the PC game all ways looked good because games scale with PC hardware, so you wont see much difference. On PS3 and 360 this game was 720p at 30FPS, you can now play it at true 4K 60 fps on the 1X and 1440p 60FPS on PS4 pro and 1080P 60 FPS on base consoles, this is a massive upgrade, IF you cant understand those number than you wont understand just how amazing they are.
    Yes the art and assets are the same, thankfully because the character models in the original game are more attractive than the character models in modern games made today, thanks to political pandering. Yes the animation looks dated but this isnt a full priced release and re animating 1000s of characters would have made the project way to costly to risk.
    Its meant as a performance upgrade so modern console gamers can experience this amazing game. After the cry baby reception that the game has received for not completely over hauling everything, and them not spending 500 m on this risky project dont expect many more of histories hidden gems to be brought to the new platforms. Its just to much of a risk with today's entitled modern You Tuber community and their hungry for out rage audience.    … Expand
  3. Gohax
    Oct 5, 2020
    7
    kingdoms of amalur re-reckoning is a really good remaster but also a really disappointing one here's
    why
    cons: the fact that they didn't even bother to enhance and improve the graphics and the only thing they did is to add a color filter just shows how lazy they were i really wanted at least some graphics enhancement here and there game is still buggy as it was eight years ago    kingdoms of amalur re-reckoning is a really good remaster but also a really disappointing one here's
    why

    cons:

    the fact that they didn't even bother to enhance and improve the graphics and the only thing they did is to add a color filter just shows how lazy they were i really wanted at least some graphics enhancement here and there

    game is still buggy as it was eight years ago and there are a good amount of performance issues

    the game it self is really clunky really weird 2012 voice overs and sounds again as i said it really feels like they didn't bother to do anything to better the game

    pros:
    the game does open this jar of nostalgia and it did put a smile on my face as i am a fan of the original game

    the gameplay is really fun and everything about this game from switching classes to combining them to crafting and everything else is just pure fun

    in conclusion i don't have a lot to say about the game because we are talking about a eight year old game so everything has been already said about it the game is really outdated for new comers so im guessing that they made this remaster for the OG fans although they didn't update the graphics or even better remake it it really is a fun throw back to more simpler times so my final score to this game is a 7 out of 10    … Expand
  4. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 4, 2021
    6
    Played the OG version back in the day and while it looked colorful it was kind of a 100 hour grind. Fired up this remastered version of the game (DNF) which came free with PSN+ subscription recently. I remember this game was supposed to be the spiritual successor to say Morrowind lol and no. Gameplay was/is simple and basic even if it was flashy visually. Pretty to look, but a fairly emptyPlayed the OG version back in the day and while it looked colorful it was kind of a 100 hour grind. Fired up this remastered version of the game (DNF) which came free with PSN+ subscription recently. I remember this game was supposed to be the spiritual successor to say Morrowind lol and no. Gameplay was/is simple and basic even if it was flashy visually. Pretty to look, but a fairly empty feeling game. It comes across like a MMO that has no player base anymore. As in easy gameplay, simple MMO questing, flashy cool visuals. | will say this one good thing about it though. The only game that did QTE right for sure. Those finishers are visually awesome to behold. Ok back to Skyrim for the umpteen time then, laters.… Expand
  5. StevelVl
    Oct 23, 2020
    5
    Not enough difference to warrant this a legit remaster. Load times are still brutal, this game just has too much stuff to do , it’s overkill
  6. Melodethjazz92
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    First off, if I were to rate this purely as a remaster, it would get a 2 out of 10, but since this is still an immensely fun game to play and spend over a hundred hours in, I'm giving it an 8 out of 10

    My initial review for the original was a 10 out of 10, but since this has clearly aged graphically mechanically, I have to lower it for the remaster if you want to call it a remaster and    First off, if I were to rate this purely as a remaster, it would get a 2 out of 10, but since this is still an immensely fun game to play and spend over a hundred hours in, I'm giving it an 8 out of 10

    My initial review for the original was a 10 out of 10, but since this has clearly aged graphically mechanically, I have to lower it for the remaster if you want to call it a remaster and not just a re-release, which is pretty much what it is. But I can't stress enough that this is still an extremely fun game that I hope everyone picks up, especially if you haven't played it in the past. The negative reviews that you see are usually from people who rated only as a remaster, but don't elaborate on how great the game actually is. Great story, combat and music combined make this a solid game in and of itself.

    In terms of gameplay in combat, this pretty much has even most modern-day RPGs beat. It's extremely fun and arcade-like and being able to pick and choose and even mix classes together very seamlessly make this a pretty great experience.

    Back in 2012 when this was first released, I felt that this was one of the best RPGs released, in my opinion of the game is still the same today. I really hope that this re-release is successful and that we get a sequel. The great news is that there is a new DLC coming out next year, which most reviewers failed to mention also.    … Expand
  7. Gunner54
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    Although not a ‘remake’ of the original 2012 game, nor really a full blown ‘remaster’ the new version is basically a very welcome tweaked port. PC gamers have said they can’t see much of a difference, however, having replayed some of the original on Xbox 360 recently, I can say that the PS4 Pro version is very much a step up. The graphics have been given a HD lift, resulting in sharperAlthough not a ‘remake’ of the original 2012 game, nor really a full blown ‘remaster’ the new version is basically a very welcome tweaked port. PC gamers have said they can’t see much of a difference, however, having replayed some of the original on Xbox 360 recently, I can say that the PS4 Pro version is very much a step up. The graphics have been given a HD lift, resulting in sharper detail and more vibrant colours. KoA has never looked so amazingly pretty on consoles. The new version has also tweaked and balanced game play, including much needed improvement to the loot and area level system. All the released DLC is included (including the Mass Effect inspired ‘Shepard’s Armour’). The game is still awesome and fun to play. The combat is excellent, the content immense, the visuals have a colour-rich vibe, and the fabulous score by Grant Kirkhope is big, bold and suitably high fantasy epic.… Expand
  8. sonatyne
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    more a remaster than a remake.
    For me it's an attempt to see if a second episode could possibly have some success or not
  9. dpgreturns30
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    De lo mejor de la antigua generación que casi nadie lo valoro correctamente. Una joya que gracias a Dios, vuelve en formato mejorado.
  10. CoBrv
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Had fun playing the original and am currently enjoying the remastered version of it while I'm typing this. I wasn't expecting a lot since it's a remaster and typically remastered are just the same game from the pass with little to none better graphics with bonus content, if it had any (I never bought the dlcs that came out for it last gen, so i dont't know what I missed). Plus a future dlcHad fun playing the original and am currently enjoying the remastered version of it while I'm typing this. I wasn't expecting a lot since it's a remaster and typically remastered are just the same game from the pass with little to none better graphics with bonus content, if it had any (I never bought the dlcs that came out for it last gen, so i dont't know what I missed). Plus a future dlc coming around next year to further expand upon it.… Expand
  11. Vibrun
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    an underrated game that was overshadowed by skyrim ...
    it's a pity that this happened to her, but she was given a second chance and I will hope that the developers will be satisfied with the sales and make a sequel.
    I love this game, combat and the plot are the main feature of the gamе
  12. PHNTMRIDR
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    It's a remaster. The same thing that was done here was done with darksiders 1 & 2. People need to realize that remasters will only look slightly as better as its original. The game is great as of now as it was back in 2012. With an expansion coming in 2021, fans of the game have something to look forward to.
  13. Goo4you
    Oct 14, 2020
    7
    I played Skyrim right before I played Kingdoms of Amalur, and because of that, Amalur was cast in its shadow. Fast forward to 2020, and there's no hint of that shadow here, but the problems are.

    I'll get the most common gripes being thrown out first. Tying the X button to multiple functions is silly. Picking up items, running, talking to NPC's all connected to the X button is not smart    I played Skyrim right before I played Kingdoms of Amalur, and because of that, Amalur was cast in its shadow. Fast forward to 2020, and there's no hint of that shadow here, but the problems are.

    I'll get the most common gripes being thrown out first. Tying the X button to multiple functions is silly. Picking up items, running, talking to NPC's all connected to the X button is not smart developing back then; it could have been fixed. Run could be set to R3, for example.

    I am playing Amalur on a 4k HDR LG from this year, and even with all the graphical support coming from that TV (and ps4 pro), the game is muddy looking at times. The inclusion of better textures should have been a given with a remaster. Whatever they did, though, it wasn't enough.

    The loading screens are ridiculous. I know there are going to be loading screens; everything is a loading screen. I am getting ANTHEM flashbacks. I hope THQ Nordic comes back around in a future patch to streamline these a bit.

    Personal gripes:
    Voice acting and dialogue are tedious and grating at times. I forgot how much each NPC has to say about either current events, factions, races, locations. The menu breaking down every single thing that every NPC has to say gets real old, real quick. Apparently, every inhabitant of Amalur gets their rocks off being gossips! Not every NPC needed to have something to say. Half the time is just the same root thing being told by everyone else, but because the option exists to ask them about it, the compulsion to ask for the player rises.

    Combat, while fluid and has been, also has no weight or impact. The sound effects of connecting with attacks are muted or nonexistent, even fate mode. It would have been nice to hear those attacks connect with this remaster.

    Quest log and quest tracking, which worked in 2012, is woefully inadequate in 2020. Get ready to criss-cross the map and fast travel (and the LOADING!) all the time. An exact tracker/distance from the goal would have been appreciated in this remaster. Also, one visual tracked mission on the map, please.

    Storage and prices are awful for the early game and pointless at the late game. Stop gating content like this. Also, "fenced" items are a stupid mechanic that should have been removed. I mean, how in the world could any merchant know those peasant boots I stole in Gerhart are stolen in Sheildring Keep? Couple that with early game issues with space, and you're left with this silly balancing act with your bags.

    I love the fate system. I hate and always have how easily you can respec throughout the game. Money costs are pointless after a time. There should have been a different (and harder) way to change your fate. With that said:

    Magic is worthless of an option as it was in the first game. I tried early on and found the ranged to combat style to be boring. At least with the physical builds, you can have a mixed experience, but they're never dull. The game is obviously designed and optimized for physical combat, so why both even trying to use magic?* Until the end game when you've max out everything, playing magic makes you beyond overpowered. It's still boring.

    This is a minor point, and I hope should an Amalur 2 become a thing, but the narrative thru-line should be much, much clearer next time. I get the need to establish a whole new world, and it's people and beliefs, but you lose the plot almost as quickly as you start it. There is no urgency in Amalur, no sense of what you are beyond being unique, and no real timescale of what is coming or how quickly you must act.

    The quest system at large is probably responsible being much like an MMO, but the central story doesn't feel more significant or more urgent than, say perhaps, collecting some guy's bones and returning them to his family.

    I get the above is negative points, but others have already said the positives. I could easily see giving this an 8 if THQ Nordic cleans up the graphics a bit more and cuts the loading times down. It's worth owning and worth playing, and I hope the next batch of DLC supports a future for this series. I would play more of this.    … Expand
  14. cheese-eater
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    its a great game with a great story
    i played the original and loved it. now they are even making a dlc for it with this remaster.
    the grapics aged wel

    futher a con would be is that the game wil feel a bit out dated
  15. Bragamot
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    Decent remaster. I can't call it remake, but the game itself is very good. Especially combat system
  16. keaganjames
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    The original Kingdoms of Amalur was one of my favourite games of the last generation. 38 Studios managed to create a world which, visually at least, was obviously inspired by the of World of Warcraft but at the same time combine it with personality and charm that just made you want to explore for hours on end.

    Fast-forward almost ten years later and, thanks to THQ Nordic prying the IP    The original Kingdoms of Amalur was one of my favourite games of the last generation. 38 Studios managed to create a world which, visually at least, was obviously inspired by the of World of Warcraft but at the same time combine it with personality and charm that just made you want to explore for hours on end.

    Fast-forward almost ten years later and, thanks to THQ Nordic prying the IP from the filthy clutches of EA, we have Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning. A title which when I first heard it I was thrown off by, but now having played the game I feel it suits it far more than was actually intended.

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, whilst still a blast to play, offers little more than the original. THQ claim that the game now runs at a higher resolution and with more detailed textures. I can’t speak for the console versions of the game however I struggled to notice a difference when playing on PC. Both looked nearly identical, aside from some colour correction, and offered the same high and ultra-wide display options. Perhaps this is why the game is being offered at a discount of 50-60% off for the first few weeks of release.

    Aside from this Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is the same game that 38 Studios released in 2012. It’s bright, colourful, charming, funny and definitely worth a play if you haven’t already. Even at the current discounted rate though I can’t recommend purchasing Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on PC if you own the original. It may be worth picking up in a future Steam Sale at 75-80% off, but until then the original will surely suffice.    … Expand
  17. OyeB
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    I have no problem with it. It's a good remastered and a whole lot of fun to play.
  18. T1NMAN
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Probably the most slept on game of its time. With this remaster, fans of the original can enjoy and revisit Amalur along with new fans to come.
  19. OhMyGames
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Great game. To be honest, I slept on the original every time I went to gamestop and now I know why it is a hidden gem and beloved by its fans. It's fun with basic combat and a great story. Played it on launch and had no problems with bugs, crashes, framerates, etc. likes others claim to have had. Overall, I'm glad I decided to give this game a shot.
  20. ciccio80_1980
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Anyone who has not had the pleasure of encountering THQ Nordic's current intellectual property on their path is strongly advised to purchase it without reserve.
    I spent about thirty hours in the game, but at the time it took me more than a hundred to finish the game on PC: it is certainly a long-lived title that allows you to have fun for a long time.
    - Immense, multifaceted and deep -    Anyone who has not had the pleasure of encountering THQ Nordic's current intellectual property on their path is strongly advised to purchase it without reserve.
    I spent about thirty hours in the game, but at the time it took me more than a hundred to finish the game on PC: it is certainly a long-lived title that allows you to have fun for a long time.
    - Immense, multifaceted and deep
    - Combat System still at the forefront
    - 60 fps that make everyone happy
    - A new expansion is coming 2021
    voto : 10    … Expand
  21. Grumppi
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Nice update! Awesome gameplay, world building, combat, etc. Loved this game when it came out. Still do. Recommended.
  22. veldor
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    I am very happy to replay this game with some ameliorations, it is fluid and I enjoy to replay the game. I don't put 10/10 because the loading times are sometimes long and there are some graphical bugs, especially with some loot containers. And 40€ is a little too expensive, even if there is the two DLC.
  23. Aerialslayer
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best Open World RPGs from 2012 in its remastered glory. Highly recommended.
  24. Blck06
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    I really love playing the original and am loving the re-reckoning version. I see little improvements here and there and I trust THQ Nordic with this property. Hopefully we can finally get a sequel to this game. Looking forward to the expansion coming our way.
  25. Baggins7
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Good remastered. Had lots of good memories playing the original. Hope THQ Nordic can make a sequel to this.
  26. LordSaygan
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    THQ should have wait till the game was finished to let that game out. Currently It's a cash grab. Played 29hours, get hit by dissapearing bug, Cynric Carrier crash bug, Adessa Armory bug just to name those few. Look that up. When they will patch it, it's gonna be playable. As now i'm trapped. So in my view, too many games get out completly bugged these days and that's thief. Really gamesTHQ should have wait till the game was finished to let that game out. Currently It's a cash grab. Played 29hours, get hit by dissapearing bug, Cynric Carrier crash bug, Adessa Armory bug just to name those few. Look that up. When they will patch it, it's gonna be playable. As now i'm trapped. So in my view, too many games get out completly bugged these days and that's thief. Really games should get out on point with FEW MINOR bugs. Would loves to go back to Playstation 2 times, when games were finished on release.

    Re-Review: Every games breaking bug seems to be patched as so this game is a masterpiece! Go buy it now! Was overshadowed by Skyrim in 2012. Aged really well. One of the best A-RPG, with is Destiny system, the combat system is on point and since you can play without expecting a blue screen every 2 minutes it's a sure buy!    … Expand
  27. Jamesw29
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    This game is so amazing. I’m playing it for the first time ever and it just feels addicting. So many weapons and classes to choose from to tailor to your specific play style. So many quests scattered around the world. You can play for 30 hours or 200 hours. It’s up to the player to decide how much they want to invest in this world. The graphics isn’t much of a dealbreaker once you get usedThis game is so amazing. I’m playing it for the first time ever and it just feels addicting. So many weapons and classes to choose from to tailor to your specific play style. So many quests scattered around the world. You can play for 30 hours or 200 hours. It’s up to the player to decide how much they want to invest in this world. The graphics isn’t much of a dealbreaker once you get used to it. Solid 8.5/10 and highly recommend.… Expand
  28. justinjrthomas
    Sep 27, 2020
    4
    Although a fairly decent game, this didn’t amount to much of a remake. It is essentially a port of the old game brought to newer consoles.
  29. CorixAsk
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    I had a game breaking bug 15 hours in game a game breaking bug that was in the original as all of the other bugs are this is a re realese with only graphics updated a little yet still people love it and pay for it
    Are we still surprised companies treat us like **** when the consumers will pay anything they spit and be grateful for it
  30. brachypelma44
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    I think the people who gave this really bad reviews were expecting a reMAKE, which is a completely rebuilt game. This is a reMASTER, so you have to judge it on that standard. It's the original game running better on new hardware, with some quality of life tweaks added. Let's review what they've done with this game:

    -1440p 60 fps instead of 720p 30 fps -inventory space doubled    I think the people who gave this really bad reviews were expecting a reMAKE, which is a completely rebuilt game. This is a reMASTER, so you have to judge it on that standard. It's the original game running better on new hardware, with some quality of life tweaks added. Let's review what they've done with this game:

    -1440p 60 fps instead of 720p 30 fps

    -inventory space doubled

    -field of view slider added

    -camera distance slider added

    -zone level lock upon entry has been removed (was a major problem with the original game)

    -8 skill slots instead of 4

    - loot tweaked so that you're more likely to get drops based on your spec (might/finesse/sorcery)

    -very hard mode added

    -expansion coming in 2021

    They just released a patch 9 days after launch (9/17/20) version 1.05 which cleans up some bugs that people had been experiencing. To me, this is already a nearly perfect remaster of a great game. It was only $33 on release day. Totally worth it.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    80
    A great remaster of the best “single-player MMORPG” ever. The original seemed to have everything it needed to shine, but some external factors (poor marketing, the closure of 38 Studios) robbed it of success. I’m happy to inform that the remastering was done expertly and this charming, fun, unpretentious game resembling Fable is still worth both its price and all the hours needed to complete it. I’m really happy I got this chance to revisit Amalur, and I want to believe that Re-Reckoning foreshadows the revival of the franchise that died prematurely years ago. [11/2020, p.48]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    70
    Reasons for playing, then? Nostalgia. Appeasing all those ‘best RPGs you’ve never played’ listicles. And as a reminder of why character– new ideas and memorable places – is so important to a grand adventure. [Issue#181, p.86]
  3. GamingBolt
    Oct 31, 2020
    70
    If you’ve never played this game before, or if you want to dive back into it but don’t have access to an older copy, Re-Reckoning is easy to recommend- but only because the game itself is as good as it is. If you were hoping for an impressive visual upgrade, this isn’t it, and those who already have access to a copy of the original game should probably save their money.
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