The Order: 1886

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2015
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  1. Agent-D
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles). The game    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles). The game offers no incredibly noticeable difference in challenge across the difficulties nor does it present a trophy for beating it on any specific difficulty so feel free to play it as you see fit.

    Out of the entire run time of the game approximately half of that time is not player controlled due to the use of frequent and at times long cutscenes (similar to the presentation in most Metal Gear Solid games), at times these segments will feature small interactive QTE's to keep the player invested but otherwise offer no actual gameplay. The story is primarily told through these cutscenes and QTE's and as such they non playable segments are 100% unskippable, meaning you must watch them, all the way through, every time you play the game...

    One of the major downfalls for me was I felt the game was more or less sold as a supernatural cinematic action game, while the cinematic part is correct The Order features VERY little action and the supernatural aspect is almost non existent. The same can also be said for some of the games more unique weapons as you find yourself using the same weapons for 90% of the already short actual play time, only allowing for around 10% of hands on times with the "cool weapons". The game controls well enough as a third person shooter, but I can not stress enough that for such a minute amount of gameplay time, it should have been absolutely exceptional.

    The characters and atmosphere are the strongest aspects of the game outside of the graphics, it made me frustrated that the narrative moved away from it's supernatural elements too quickly as I felt that was the element that really could have made The Order stand out from other third person shooters or cinematic adventure games. I only hope that Ready at Dawn moves the series in a slightly different direction if the series continues and given the events at the end, I would say it's entirely possible we could eventually get a sequel.

    To actively address the cinematic ratio black bars, they did not hurt my experience with the title, nor did they provide any benefit. They meant absolutely nothing to me either way and did not effect the score of this review in anyway. The game is beautiful and well acted but none of that can change the fact it's just not very good.

    (Note: Any review under a 5 is an absolute joke and anything above a 7 is laughable and both cases should raise questions about the review/reviewers agenda.)    … Expand
  2. Kaniya
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    i have finished the game on hard difficulty and it took me roughly about 6 hours and half ( perhaps close to 7)
    i should admit like Ryse, The Order is more like a commercialized product showcasing PS4 power.
    Part of the game u just walk around, watch cut scenes and investigate items, in these part all you can do is to enjoy the nice atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice    i have finished the game on hard difficulty and it took me roughly about 6 hours and half ( perhaps close to 7)
    i should admit like Ryse, The Order is more like a commercialized product showcasing PS4 power.
    Part of the game u just walk around, watch cut scenes and investigate items, in these part all you can do is to enjoy the nice atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice acting and catchy soundtracks! walking around and checking items are not fun to do since they are not rewarding at all and there is no scope of story in them. It seems RAD developed the game in a way to push gamer to know that Order is the best looking game atm, and yes it is! there are parts in the game that are simply Jaw dropping in terms of visual presentation. but i guess having too much focus on this, makes the game like walking in a half boring half fun museum. specially that story kicks off well and midway it becomes well .... lets just say so so.
    The Other part of the game is QTEs and gunplay, some of the QTEs are fun but mostly they have overloaded the game with QTEs, due to the letterbox presentation and almost there is no sense of gameplay sometimes, u feel like its an interactive movie just like TWDs or Heavy Rain but the lack of meaningful choices, 0 interactivity with the environments and a super linear adventure ( not necessarily a negative but it sounds like the game really sets u on a roller coaster ) makes it much inferior than those titles.
    Another part is the gunplay, the guns are fantastic, shooter feels so good, but bad thing is that it ends fast, just where everything starts to be very cool, bang, the game throws u into a cut-scene and it ends all the fun. (i definitely suggest you to play on hard so it takes longer for the fun to end) it is a shame to see developers preferred all the boring scenes to the cooler parts, even facing half breeds (which is the coolest part of the game) falls pretty short. The game is designed in a way that wants you know there are cool things awaiting but in the end the outcome is not satisfying and all the cool parts are pretty short.
    I should say there are a few cool parts in the game, shooter is smooth and nice, atmosphere and the world is engaging but the content and overall balance of gameplay is lacking attention.
    definitely worthy of playing once !    … Expand
  3. Rem
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 struggles with finding identity between an interactive movie and an actual game. Without a doubt, this is among the most gorgeous of games, every little detail crammed into the game and its presentation is top-notch which helps its blockbuster feel. Following in the footsteps of the Evil Within, it uses a letterbox presentation using black bars in the top and bottom to evokeThe Order 1886 struggles with finding identity between an interactive movie and an actual game. Without a doubt, this is among the most gorgeous of games, every little detail crammed into the game and its presentation is top-notch which helps its blockbuster feel. Following in the footsteps of the Evil Within, it uses a letterbox presentation using black bars in the top and bottom to evoke a cinematic feel which in turn makes it feel more cinematic, but detrimental to the gameplay as there is almost a lack of a HUD. The plot of the Order 1886 at its best feels like eating popcorn along with friends except I'm supposed to have a controller in my hands. Alternate history London is a joy to watch, but the gameplay restricts you to only looking at it as there is absolutely nothing off the beaten path, if there was. So many times the game cuts between what is played and what is meant to be watched that is broken up by needless piles of QTE's which is this game's biggest sin .The characters are superbly acted though the writing is sort of hit and miss but then again is negated by some truly incredible voicework by the main protagonist. The shooter portions is solid, but nothing superb though the excellent presentation makes some of the moments fiery for brief moments with the era-inspired weaponry. Finally, the game hardly makes an effort to do much more than tell its short story which took me around 9 hours to complete with no incentive to return. The Order 1886 is certainly a disappointment in getting you to play it, but it sure is dandy to watch, much like David Cage games.… Expand
  4. PieZed
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This game will put you in a big dilemma. It is a masterpiece from a technical standpoint. Great directing, wonderful art design on every level, the voice acting is flawless (one of the best, if you ask me) and also great character design with no typical stereotypes (particularly the women). The characters are very well written and you will care about them till the last minute.

    But why    This game will put you in a big dilemma. It is a masterpiece from a technical standpoint. Great directing, wonderful art design on every level, the voice acting is flawless (one of the best, if you ask me) and also great character design with no typical stereotypes (particularly the women). The characters are very well written and you will care about them till the last minute.

    But why oh why is the rest of the game so mediocre. And let me make this perfectly clear. The problem of The Order is not the amount of Quick Tim Events (QTE) or all the cut scenes (there are a lot, but all are very very good and fun to watch), There is more gameplay that you would expect after all the negativity in last few weeks. But the gameplay is comepletely generic. The shootouts have not enough dynamic and the AI does not set you under pressure and always stay behind the cover. The presentation of the werewolves are underwhelming. No suspense, no horror and the same attacking scheme every time (they run towards you, short QTE, they run away while you shoot them, after not even 1 second they start running again. It is the same thing over and over). Especially the werewolves would have been a great opportunity for some horror elements and scares.

    Next are the weapons. In a steam punk scenario yu would expect some crazy stuff especially with Nicola Tesla in the Game. But no, the weapons are all comepletly dull and generic. All your standard stuff like handgun, MG, Shotgun (except for the Arc Gun, which shoots a focused stream of electricity). Why they did not use the scenario to develop some crazy steampunk weapons like the Arc Gun? The disappointment in this regard becomes mostly clear when you first enter Tesla's research laboratory. Now you think there will be great gadgets and inventions, right? No, you can not touch one if the great inventions in his laboratory (except one gadget which is used for a mini game throughout the rest of the game). And the "greatest invention" Nicola Tesla shows you (this are his own words in the game) is a boring sniper rifle. Seriously? You are in Nicola Tesla's laboratory and all you get to see is a sniper rifle.

    The Order can not decide what it really wants to be. A 3rd Person Shooter a la Gears of War or a cinematic game like Heavy Rain. If the developers would have focused on either one of the sides the game would have been great.

    And here lies the dilemma. If you like a game with new gameplay aspects and a lt of surprises, then you will hate The Order. If you like the technical aspect and great cinematic and well written characters you will love it.

    I think I am between those two sides. I hope The Order sells well and the developers can make a sequel where they can completely focus on the gameplay aspects. Because the artwork and technical foundation is great and I am looking forward to dive in the world of The Order again.    … Expand
  5. synced
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    why Sony why. this game had so much potential but once again sony **** up everting -.-'

    technically The order is amazing grafics, sound, atmosphere of the game, everting is gorgerous but why this game has so many QTE why only 6 hours why has no have MP $60 game for 6 **** hours of gameplay honestly Sony is taking the huge success of the PS4 and **** up everting first party game    why Sony why. this game had so much potential but once again sony **** up everting -.-'

    technically The order is amazing grafics, sound, atmosphere of the game, everting is gorgerous but why this game has so many QTE why only 6 hours why has no have MP $60 game for 6 **** hours of gameplay

    honestly Sony is taking the huge success of the PS4 and **** up everting first party game

    knack, KZ SF, LBP3, Drive Clube, all games is bad or very dissapointing

    Pros
    Grafics
    soud
    jogability

    Cons
    QTE
    MORE QTE
    6 Hours of Gameplay
    Stupid I.A
    No MP
    3 hours of cinematics
    This game runs on 30 FPS and SUB-FULL HD

    6.5/10    … Expand
  6. griffey546
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    I decided to give this game a rating of 5, just like how long the game is. Despite the game being buggy, extremely short for a game that costs $60, and also has no replay ability what so ever, "The Order: 1886" has nothing fun to offer other than a decent story with mostly walking and cutscenes. It is only acceptable to make a game 5 hours long if it's a free roaming game, or if its $10,I decided to give this game a rating of 5, just like how long the game is. Despite the game being buggy, extremely short for a game that costs $60, and also has no replay ability what so ever, "The Order: 1886" has nothing fun to offer other than a decent story with mostly walking and cutscenes. It is only acceptable to make a game 5 hours long if it's a free roaming game, or if its $10, unfortunately it's neither, and I will be returning this game back to the store I bought it from.… Expand
  7. captainmartin
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    Crossover between movie (TV mini series) and game.Graphical benchmark for PS4, visual and audio presentation triumphed over simplistic and short gameplay so typical for cove-based shooters.Imagine that HBO called Zack Snyder and give him enormous budget in order to create mini-series and add a little bit of gameplay. Visual "orgies" meets alternative history set in Victorian era,Crossover between movie (TV mini series) and game.Graphical benchmark for PS4, visual and audio presentation triumphed over simplistic and short gameplay so typical for cove-based shooters.Imagine that HBO called Zack Snyder and give him enormous budget in order to create mini-series and add a little bit of gameplay. Visual "orgies" meets alternative history set in Victorian era, mysterious story consisting all typical "blockbuster" elements and archetypes, but everything is extremely well-executed. A mix of too many QTE events, and short gameplay sequences compared to long cutscenes might be disappointing for typical gamers, but The Order 1886 can be still perceived as a good game for beginners and extremely casual players.… Expand
  8. Veska
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    Well...
    1st Non-skippable cut scenes, so if one goes for the second time, he must see again and again the same scenes.
    2st Cutscene and QTE account for about 50% of the game with a game time of 5-7 hours. 3rd Enemy AI is as AI from Lemings. 4th Animation of lycanthrope are continuously repeated. So far I counted 4 again and again repeating. 5th Duel with boss on the principle of QTE    Well...
    1st Non-skippable cut scenes, so if one goes for the second time, he must see again and again the same scenes.
    2st Cutscene and QTE account for about 50% of the game with a game time of 5-7 hours.
    3rd Enemy AI is as AI from Lemings.
    4th Animation of lycanthrope are continuously repeated. So far I counted 4 again and again repeating.
    5th Duel with boss on the principle of QTE is something shocking. But it isnt the worst thing. Finall boss and one boss in half of game are the "same". Same QTE and animations....
    6th Trimmed graphics. Somewhere I found how the game should look like and how it looks. Better are the shadows, but the rest is hacked, including details around a single character.
    7th Untapped potential of Victorian England is a great steampunk inventions of Nikola Tesla in the background of the war with werewolves.
    8th Boring coridor and stupid stealt passages which indicate that the authors put it there either forced or over them completely considered.    … Expand
  9. Termin8ter
    Feb 9, 2016
    5
    The Order 1886 is a very disappointing game, with excellent graphics, but average gameplay(that rips off Red Dead Redemption), sort of interesting story, too much QTE, and a cliffhanger ending!! The Lycans were hyped up for years to be menacing bad asses, but when you finally get to face one, the entire boss fight is just quick time events!! The AI takes the I out of AI. And the TPSThe Order 1886 is a very disappointing game, with excellent graphics, but average gameplay(that rips off Red Dead Redemption), sort of interesting story, too much QTE, and a cliffhanger ending!! The Lycans were hyped up for years to be menacing bad asses, but when you finally get to face one, the entire boss fight is just quick time events!! The AI takes the I out of AI. And the TPS gameplay is just a plain copy-paste of Gears Of War. After the excellent God Of War games, how could Santa Monica screw up this badly!? Don't buy this game, you knew that already.… Expand
  10. themilkybarkid
    Jun 22, 2016
    6
    Given the reviews and initial impressions, my expectations were already through the floor. It's basically 1 long corridor for beginning to end. The gunplay is fun. The weapons feel diverse and have real weight too them. When the corridor opens up to provide more strategy , it's really good. Although it's a steampunk kind of world, they do a really good job at making them feel authentic-Given the reviews and initial impressions, my expectations were already through the floor. It's basically 1 long corridor for beginning to end. The gunplay is fun. The weapons feel diverse and have real weight too them. When the corridor opens up to provide more strategy , it's really good. Although it's a steampunk kind of world, they do a really good job at making them feel authentic- like they really existed in that time. But it's still mainly an A to B corridor.

    The characters, their VO's, setting and tone are all fantastic. The game is. Absolutely. Beautiful. Probably the best I've seen. Though I'd hazard a guess that they would struggle to achieve that standard if it was more open. A lot of people said they couldn't believe the story finished where it did so I was waiting for it, but it continued passed the points it could have several times and finished on a nice platform ready for a sequel.

    I'd like to see a second game for sure, perhaps implementing a hub world. The characters and the story they've built are worthy of one. But as interesting as the world is and as gorgeous as the game is, it's still an A to B corridor with vary little variation. The insta-fail QTE's can do one 'n all.    … Expand
  11. DarkReaperV3
    Jun 29, 2016
    6
    No tiene multijugador, graficos excelentes, hostoria regular es muy corta, en dos dias acabas el juego. Esperaba mas de este juego, recomiedo solo rentarlo para pasar la campaña y no hay nada mas...
  12. Tselel
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    Story/Campaign - Well, one word to describe this game. DISSAPOINTING. The story isnt bad, its actually is good and could be great if only the idiots Ready at Dawn made an actual full story of the game and not an obvious sequel bait. No questions were answered nor closure was felt by me even in the end. Freaking stupid to make that kind of move. The game SHOULD just be a DLC due to itsStory/Campaign - Well, one word to describe this game. DISSAPOINTING. The story isnt bad, its actually is good and could be great if only the idiots Ready at Dawn made an actual full story of the game and not an obvious sequel bait. No questions were answered nor closure was felt by me even in the end. Freaking stupid to make that kind of move. The game SHOULD just be a DLC due to its short campaign, you could easily finish the game in 2-3 hours if its not for the long and many cutscenes and QTE moments of the game. There isnt even any other modes to play in the game after you finish the campaign which makes it worthless if you dont intend to replay the campaign, no multiplayer both online or offline or challenge mode or etc. Collectibles are useless and doesnt really show you anything that is relevant for its story. Though its not all that bad though, the characters of the game are all good and interesting, their voice acting are great, and everyone has their unique personality to make them memorable for the gamers. However, you were not given enough time to understand them more due to its short campaign. This part deserves a 3/10 score.

    Gameplay - The game is a interactive game with third person shooter gameplay. Its shoot and cover based mechanic despite being basic and ordinary is actually good and the melee fights are actually interesting, though the QTE segment of the game really dissolves its challenge and fun aspect. Every QTE are easy and very dissapointing that was the mechanic used and recycled in all its few boss fights. Should've been better to focus more to being a shooter game than the interactive part. The guns are good and very detailed. Another dissapointing performance by the game which desrves another 3/10

    Graphics - The graphics on the other hand ARE A MASTERPIECE. The game looks like a film even when you are not in the cutscenes. Its beautiful, detailed and no words can really describe how beautiful the graphics of this game was but MASTERPIECE. A score of 10/10 for this.

    Sound - As to its music though, i cannot recall a good music from this game nor even remembered them. The sound of the guns exlosions and electricity are good though, does that count?? A score of 3/10 for these.

    Total = 4.75

    First of all, I really wanted this game to be successful and i really saw that Ready at Dawn put effort in making this game because of how beautiful its graphics and environment are. However, It really showed that preferring graphics over gameplay and story results in a dissapointing game. The game shows potential to be great but its developers are overconfident that this would sell despite having a very short and not including a multiplayer in the game causing it to have almost no content. Damn, I doubt sony would make a sequel for this series considering how poor this game was. Too bad this game died before it was even born.    … Expand
  13. ElleryHQ
    Jan 26, 2019
    7
    Приятная графика, интересный сеттинг. Раздражает лишь концовка, что явно напрашивается на сиквел, который, судя по всему, мы никогда не увидим.
  14. BITESCREEN
    Jun 22, 2017
    5
    Der Start der Playstation 4 war durch fehlende Spitzentitel schwach, selbst Referenzreihen wie Killzone zeigten im November 2013 ihre hässliche Seite. Seither hecheln Zocker gierig jedem potenziellen Next-Gen-Kracher entgegen – wie The Order – 1886. Der Exklusivtitel von Ready at Dawn lockte auf der vorletzten E3 mit feschem viktorianischen Steampunk und trotze dank neuer Marke demDer Start der Playstation 4 war durch fehlende Spitzentitel schwach, selbst Referenzreihen wie Killzone zeigten im November 2013 ihre hässliche Seite. Seither hecheln Zocker gierig jedem potenziellen Next-Gen-Kracher entgegen – wie The Order – 1886. Der Exklusivtitel von Ready at Dawn lockte auf der vorletzten E3 mit feschem viktorianischen Steampunk und trotze dank neuer Marke dem Fortsetzungswahn. Jetzt erscheint das Spiel hinter dem Bombast-Trailer – und entpuppt sich als optisch atemberaubender Deckungsshooter mit langsamem Tempo und überflüssigem Beiwerk. Unspannende Zwischensequenzen, eine schwache Story mit entsprechenden Charakteren, aufgesetztes Schleichen und viele ungeliebte Quicktime-Events machen den Einstieg zäh. In der zweiten Spielhälfte verdichten sich die bis aufs etwas fehlerhafte Deckungssystem gelungenen Shootersequenzen, sodass The Order – 1886 gerade noch die Kurve kriegt.… Expand
  15. HappySpaceInvad
    Dec 24, 2018
    7
    I'd like to address one of the most damaging criticisms of this game: that the game is the prelude to something better and ends on a cliffhanger. In fact, this criticism put me off bothering to complete the game until today, despite having bought the game at release. But it's simply untrue. If you were expecting "and they all lived happily every after", then yes you might beI'd like to address one of the most damaging criticisms of this game: that the game is the prelude to something better and ends on a cliffhanger. In fact, this criticism put me off bothering to complete the game until today, despite having bought the game at release. But it's simply untrue. If you were expecting "and they all lived happily every after", then yes you might be disappointed... but the story in fact closes in the most logical way, given the direction it was heading. It does leave open the possibility of a follow-up, but by no means demands it.

    With that out of the way, I really enjoyed the game, despite its obvious shortcomings. Besides the astonishing graphics and motion-capture (which still haven't been bettered on PS4), the story was original and the lore rich enough to allow me to enjoy the slower sections of the game. Some of the weapons were really fun to use and the combat against human AI was always enjoyable. The voice acting was solid, and the music is possibly one of the highlights... I ended up getting the soundtrack album.

    In terms of story and replayability, it is no more linear than Uncharted, and I will certainly be going back to play it again to get the trophies I missed, perfecting my combat (I managed to finish the game without even being aware of the "Blacksight" skill) and trying the harder difficulty setting.

    I was really only disappointed with the fact that there were too many quicktime sections for their own sake, and some where missing them did not affect the consequences. Also, although I was happy with the length of the game, I don't consider it value for money at its original price. If you can pick it up for around £20/$20, I think that's about right.    … Expand
  16. llDust
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    This is definitely one of the game with the best graphics on a console. Unfortunately, the game was really short and the gameplay lacking and a little to be desire. Also, around the final act the story felt rushed. would have really loved to see more world building and character building.
  17. bersi84
    Jan 25, 2020
    7
    The Order 1886 is a well made game that left so much potential on the track but is still worth a grab at a reasonable discount. It is hard to rate, but I ve given it a 7/10. Read on if you want to know more about it.

    It has taken me quite some time to finally grab The Order 1886 at a reasonable discount. I played it on my PS4 Pro SSD and encountered no bluescreens, bugs or frame issues    The Order 1886 is a well made game that left so much potential on the track but is still worth a grab at a reasonable discount. It is hard to rate, but I ve given it a 7/10. Read on if you want to know more about it.

    It has taken me quite some time to finally grab The Order 1886 at a reasonable discount. I played it on my PS4 Pro SSD and encountered no bluescreens, bugs or frame issues at all besides of a tiny sequence later in the game. The engine does quite some magic and besides its age the game delivers outstanding graphical atmosphere, intense sound and really good voice acting.

    I will not spoil the story but I personally liked it a lot. I think it is well developed but nothing too outstanding. The characters are nicely placed within the world but do not have enough time to rise because the game itself is rather short. I think its easily finishable in a 5hr slot and might take 7 to 10hrs at most. The gunplay is really good with a decent amount of arsenal to play with consisting of rifles, snipers, shotguns, smgs, revolvers and special weapons I wont spoil here. The visual and sound effects in gunplay are fun and suit the weapons you wield pretty accurate.

    Gameplay consist of few core features: quick time events, walking simulator, movie sequence and action sequences. Some clever mechanics are included also in the game but do not play a significant role. All the other core parts might share equal parts. You could considere The Order more as interactive movie with stealth accents, if I were to quote it in a single line.

    Why only 7/10 you might ask now? It is really hard to explain because the game does everything right in certain areas deserving a plain 10/10 but the short length after all and the heavy cutscenes within this short period deserve at least a minus of 1 or 2. Besides that some controls are clunky. They are not bad at all and you will get used to it but the switching between weapons and control schemes onto quick time events are sometimes annoying and will lead to frustrating moments. Also the encounters are often pretty bland and it is more of enduring waves of enemies then intelligent gunplay.

    My summary is that I m glad that I finally tried out THe Order 1886 considering there will be a successor and it will hopefully take the good parts and enhance the improveable ones to a great game experience. Visually the game is outstanding for its age. I liked the story and the characters. Gameplay is smooth and gunplay is mostly fun. Grab this short but worthwhile game experience at a discount of at least 50 to 80% in regards to the retail price and I think you will make a nice deal with some enjoyable moments.    … Expand
  18. Mattyc96
    Dec 24, 2019
    6
    The game felt like it had potential, but was ultimately disappointing. Gameplay is bland and often accompanied by too many quick time events. I did enjoy the weapons though. This game lacked the freedom to explore its beautiful world. Story had a few good moments, but came up short in the end. I got it for 3$ so can't complain that much.
  19. Denis94
    Feb 7, 2020
    7
    Juego ambientado en la maravillosa época victoriana, extremadamente cinematográfico tanto para bien como para mal, gráficos de un nivel muy alto, sonido y banda sonora geniales, historia muy bien construida e interesante, falla el gameplay que no es muy variado pero dada la corta duración del juego unas 7 u 8 horas que me llevó no se llega hacer repetitivo, entiendo las críticas de suJuego ambientado en la maravillosa época victoriana, extremadamente cinematográfico tanto para bien como para mal, gráficos de un nivel muy alto, sonido y banda sonora geniales, historia muy bien construida e interesante, falla el gameplay que no es muy variado pero dada la corta duración del juego unas 7 u 8 horas que me llevó no se llega hacer repetitivo, entiendo las críticas de su momento pero no creo que mereciera tanto "hate" como recibió, si tengo que resaltar una cosa realmente mala es el no poder poner el juego en inglés, sinceramente le quita bastante ambientación al juego, The order 1886 creo que esta hecho para jugadores que aprecien más la historia que es sin duda su punto fuerte.

    PD: hay escena post créditos.    … Expand
  20. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  21. Deonord
    Mar 26, 2015
    6
    Game just doesnt feel to be finished. Big fight with last boss is same as few hours back. Its really sad, because game had big potential to become something more than just a promises. Yeah, graphics is best I have ever seen but the game does not worth the full price because of too short story.
  22. DrugsMeazureTim
    Mar 28, 2015
    6
    many things i do love in the order. many things i also hate in the order.

    pros best graphics on ps4 awesome story great cutscenes great soundtrack good sound effects cons many of quicktime events AI is not much of smart 5 hours.. terribly lacking gameplay, mostly you watch cutscenes. i do love the order 1886. but it proves that GRAPHICS ARE NOT EVERYTHING. and that's sad    many things i do love in the order. many things i also hate in the order.

    pros
    best graphics on ps4
    awesome story
    great cutscenes
    great soundtrack
    good sound effects
    cons
    many of quicktime events
    AI is not much of smart
    5 hours..
    terribly lacking gameplay, mostly you watch cutscenes.

    i do love the order 1886. but it proves that GRAPHICS ARE NOT EVERYTHING.
    and that's sad that this game was developed 5 years. and finished like too human,duke nukem forever,aliens colonial marines and ride to hell    … Expand
  23. BaronMonaco
    Aug 21, 2016
    7
    The Order was supposed to be the new killer app license for Sony, but they missed their shot, let's see why.

    First technically the game is marvelous, the graphics are jaw dropping for its time, with an incredible amount of details and the world around you actually reacting to your actions in realistic ways. No bugs or framerate issues, clearly the game stands up to the expectations in    The Order was supposed to be the new killer app license for Sony, but they missed their shot, let's see why.

    First technically the game is marvelous, the graphics are jaw dropping for its time, with an incredible amount of details and the world around you actually reacting to your actions in realistic ways. No bugs or framerate issues, clearly the game stands up to the expectations in this department.

    Concerning the gameplay, most of the time it's a common TPS (you go undercover shoot the enemies that are coming in front of you then go to the next area) it's not badly done, there's some nice guns but nothing is ground breaking and it lacks variety in terms of actions possible during those said fight. There's also a bit of QTE fights in the game, that are welcome to change your habit and have more cinematic fights (a good thing they picked up from God Of War).But the main complaint I have about the gameplay is the level design that is way too tight for what I want in this generation of gaming, people were okay with corridors in the PS3/360 era but now a great game must offer a minimal of space to the player.

    The story is pretty good with a nice build up, an universe appealing and clearly detailed in the mind of its creators but the awfully short 6 hours of gameplay needed to finish the game is too short even for the story itself that is not concluded at the end of the game and it's clearly yelling for a sequel, which is a bad thing considering such sequel is uncertain and I would hate to see this universe being waste just because they did a game too short because this is clearly the main issue of this game and if it would have last the required 12-15 hours for a solo focus experienced, critics and sales would have been very different in my opinion.

    So in conclusion The Order is a gorgeously short common TPS with a good story, that is fun to play for the time it'll last but not unmissable either. Considering its price now (10-15 $/€) if you're attracted to its universe or looking for a new TPS to play I'll advise the purchase, you'll not pay too much for the time its length.    … Expand
  24. Tailynd
    Apr 23, 2016
    7
    This is one of the best looking games ive ever played. It astounding how good it looks. I like the setting, it really feels like you are there and at that time 1886. I was into the story and the game has a way of making the quick time Event feel a lot better from other games. I like the the weapons, thier are cool interesting new guns. Now the thing i didnt like it was too short. andThis is one of the best looking games ive ever played. It astounding how good it looks. I like the setting, it really feels like you are there and at that time 1886. I was into the story and the game has a way of making the quick time Event feel a lot better from other games. I like the the weapons, thier are cool interesting new guns. Now the thing i didnt like it was too short. and the game has a way of taking you out of the gameplay by makimg you walk and not having access to your weapons. But i feel they made you walk so you could really take in the beauty of the game. I got this game for $10 buck on black friday. I would wait for a sell. Definitely enjoyed my experience 7.1 and its a easy Platinum.… Expand
  25. Feedee1986
    May 6, 2016
    7
    Había leído muchos análisis negativos del juego sin haberlo jugado, hasta que por fin lo jugué. Y para mi no es tan malo como dicen, es un juego que gráficamente luce espectacular, parece una película en todo momento y eso es algo muy destacable, porque es lo que esta generación tendría que brindar. Sobre la jugabilidad y la mecánica del juego, quizás sea algo genérica, pero no es mala yHabía leído muchos análisis negativos del juego sin haberlo jugado, hasta que por fin lo jugué. Y para mi no es tan malo como dicen, es un juego que gráficamente luce espectacular, parece una película en todo momento y eso es algo muy destacable, porque es lo que esta generación tendría que brindar. Sobre la jugabilidad y la mecánica del juego, quizás sea algo genérica, pero no es mala y cumple con su cuota de entretenimiento. Quizás la critica venga en el sentido que le falta algo mas de "profundidad" a la historia, y quizás con unas horas mas en el modo campaña hubiera sido mucho mejor. Otra critica es que no haya modo multijugador, ya que se habría podido aprovechar mas el juego Tiene partes en las que vas muy tranquilo y de pronto se vienen enfrentamientos muy buenos, mas sobre el final de juego. Tiene ese buen impacto de sorpresa. En conclusión, buenos gráficos, una historia aceptable, y un modo de juego distinto que por momentos entretiene.… Expand
  26. Archulysses
    Dec 13, 2016
    6
    Story - The game is set in the 1886 London whereby and order of knights which has access to advanced weaponry are protecting the country from half breeds, those monster which are combination of beast and man. The main character of the story is one of the members of the knights called Galahad in his battle against both half breeds and rebels and his discovery to the dark secrets of his ownStory - The game is set in the 1886 London whereby and order of knights which has access to advanced weaponry are protecting the country from half breeds, those monster which are combination of beast and man. The main character of the story is one of the members of the knights called Galahad in his battle against both half breeds and rebels and his discovery to the dark secrets of his own organization. The story of the game really has promise to get into that epic or masterpiece level but is far from that due to its very short campaign and the frustrating sequel bait ending, they should have just finished the game from the get go to have the people to really love this game. The characters imo is also likable but their personalities weren't highlighted enough to show their strength due to the same reason that the whole campaign is so short it is ridiculous. Everything is affected negatively due to that. Therefore, a score of 3/10 will do for that promising but dissapointing length of its story and campaign.

    Gameplay - The gameplay is your typical cover based third person shooter with added QTE cutscenes in game. As for me, the gameplay is actually good, the fighting scenes of the game in the whole campaign are all awesome and fun. The guns are also good and varies from each other. However, what really lacks in this game is its replayability, there are no more modes other than the main campaign, no multiplayer, no lan, no challenge mode nor anything more to do after doing the campaign, the collectibles in game are there but no really relevance since usually they arent that connected in the main storyline or anything. And another bad thing in the game is its boss fights which are recycled in the game and how bad the ai of the half breeds are that results in your fight against them to be very easy and predictable rather than you being afraid of them. Due to this factors, it deserves a score of 4/10.

    Graphics - Now let us focus on the main part where the developers really gave their 100%, its graphics. All i can say is that, IT IS A MASTERPIECE visually. Everything is detailed from the smoke of London to its inhabitants, the faces of each character, the fall of rain in every object in game and how everything looks a big budget 3D film even in cutscenes, qte scenes and fight scenes. There are zero fps drops and really showed how beautiful the developers want us to see in their game. It is one of the best looking games ever. Therefore, it deserves a score of 10/10.

    Music and Sound - The music of this game is actually good with abundant use of piano, violin in orchestrated style of music. I liked its soundtrack personally but lacks of that memorable song which gives me LSS. And as to the voice acting, it is also top notched with how the accent of each characters really fits London and their times using old english terms and vocabulary not use anymore in today's era. Best voice acting for me is Lafayette and his great french accent. Due to this, a score of 8/10 deserves its aspect.

    Total average = 6.25

    Despite its dissapointing flaws, The Order 1886 imo is a good game. I really loved my short experienced to it and how i loved its graphics and its characters. I was dissapointed though that the developers are overconfident they thought that graphics alone can win them the fans. This game proved that grahics alone cant lift a game to be great. I really wish that if the developers has any intent to make a sequel of this game is that they should learn from their mistakes and give us gamers that masterpiece game they have the potential to do. Stay strong!    … Expand
  27. joshcohen73
    Dec 27, 2017
    7
    Extremely Underrated Game.

    I understand how people could be dissapointed by the game, and I get that it's not the Insanely amazing new AAA Sony exclusive they were hoping for, but I think it definitely deserves a sequel to get things right. The graphics, I'm sure you've heard.. are INSANELY amazing. The lighting, the atmosphere, the realism. Just check out your character model while    Extremely Underrated Game.

    I understand how people could be dissapointed by the game, and I get that it's not the Insanely amazing new AAA Sony exclusive they were hoping for, but I think it definitely deserves a sequel to get things right.

    The graphics, I'm sure you've heard.. are INSANELY amazing. The lighting, the atmosphere, the realism. Just check out your character model while you're playing. INSANE! The sound is also amazing. Whole game plays like a movie, it's great.

    Where the game could definitely improve a lot on is in the gameplay. The shooting mechanics are okay. Very basic shooting, and there is huge rooms for improvement, as the shooting mechanics are a little too bare bones. When you're not in shoot outs, you're probably platforming and climbing through the levels (which i actually enjoyed). Reminded me a bit of uncharted.

    Honestly, I get that people feel that player choice was taken out the window and yes it can be cheap to press a button to get something to happen (mini quick time events) but it's done in such a cinematic way that it's not that big of a deal.

    I feel like the game was going for something different possibly, and was suppose to be more of a point and click game (but with action segments) as it is very cinematic and seamless, and the shooting scenes for me are just like part of the movie or something. Its all done very smoothly together.

    Is the game the most fun game ever? no. Is it a little boring at times? yes. but in NOOOO way does it deserve anything less than a 6 out of 10. sure, above an 8 is a very generous review for this game, but below a 6 is also ridiculous. There are MUCH worse games out there.

    I'd only pick this up if you get it on sale. They should have charged 39.99 for the game instead of full price, as id be annoyed if i paid full price, but I got this on PSN for practically $5 so I cant complain too much.. though I am enjoying the game somewhat, as Im in between games.    … Expand
  28. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    6
    Добротный шутер в футуристичной викторианской эпохе с рыцарями круглого стола, воюющими против оборотней. Парочка неожиданных поворотов и большая недосказанность в конце присутствует.
  29. jstanothergamr
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    Amazing. It's as equally stunning as it is dull.

    The Order: 1886 = 50% cutscene, 15% walking from one cutscene to another, 15% QT cutscene, and 20% actual gunplay / poorly done stealth. Anyone that says this is an intelligent game in it's design is.. quite honestly, just a dumb person. (Enjoying the game doesn't make you dumb, but saying its a well made game does). It is simply the    Amazing. It's as equally stunning as it is dull.

    The Order: 1886 = 50% cutscene, 15% walking from one cutscene to another, 15% QT cutscene, and 20% actual gunplay / poorly done stealth.

    Anyone that says this is an intelligent game in it's design is.. quite honestly, just a dumb person. (Enjoying the game doesn't make you dumb, but saying its a well made game does). It is simply the most linear and under developed single player game I have every played and It's shocking how little of the game is under the control of the player. These developers seem to have forgotten what a game is.

    The story is about as deep as an "Underworld" movie, mixed with a little Christopher Nolan, lowest-common-denominator, "humanity." The game also ends, once the story seems like it's about to get interesting. ••••(SPOILER)•••• And Jack the Ripper is the big bad, except only in the sequel.

    All that being said, I enjoyed portions of it, the world was interesting (the world, not the story the game focuses on), and it was visually breathtaking. Now, imagine if the 3d artists involved in this game worked with a company that new how to design games. It's simply not worth the money so that's an automatic 2 points off the score. The other 3 points are for extremely poor game design and a very weak & unfinished story.

    This game is a rental only (as in, check out how pretty it is and move on with your life). Save your well earned $60.    … Expand
  30. Glennfire
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    I'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without probI'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without prob even playing it. Gameplay is average but the mechanics could use some improvement. The story is verry verry nice and I like the whole setting and characters. This game might not be a must-buy for everyone but def worth renting it, I don't mind that I actually bought it cause I'll surely play it again some time soon after I finished it.

    Last thing I want to say is, beware of most of negative userscores here!!! Most people who gave it a 0 gave 0's to a few ps4 gams but 10's to xbox games so it's pretty clear they are xboxfanboys and so yhey make the whole metacritic page useless in som kind of way. Also a lot of these people only have 1 game reviewed again making it clear they're just here to bash the game.

    Verdict: rent it and judge for yourself, don't let fanboys destroy all the hard work the dev's put n this game cause it might not be the best game but it's got a great story, it looks amazing and it's rich in detail and it surely doesn't deserve all the 0's it gets here!!!

    I got message for you retarded xboxfanboys, stop being pathetic and stop your consolewars cause no one cares really. It's not funny breakin down anyones hard work just cause it's not on the console you own!!!    … Expand
  31. Tubey
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    The Order: 1886 is the net result of AAA developers focusing on something that grabs people on the surface of what it looks like it's going to be, but doesn't focus at all on adding meat to the bones of the title. It is visually stunning, has fantastic audio and on the surface looks an absolute masterpiece.

    Unfortunately, you then play the game for more than 30 minutes, and you realise    The Order: 1886 is the net result of AAA developers focusing on something that grabs people on the surface of what it looks like it's going to be, but doesn't focus at all on adding meat to the bones of the title. It is visually stunning, has fantastic audio and on the surface looks an absolute masterpiece.

    Unfortunately, you then play the game for more than 30 minutes, and you realise that you may as well be watching a mediocre CGI movie rather than play through a drab, unevenly paced 3rd person bog-standard cover shooter with a badly wasted setting due to a lacklustre plot.

    To use a book analogy, you pick the book up, you look at the amazing cover and can't wait to read the whole thing. You then read the first chapter and you're thinking, "wow, this could be the best book ever!". Then you read chapter two, and it's the same thing as chapter one, but toned down. Chapter three is the same. By this point, you're asking yourself, "so yeah, the first part was great, but can I have something else now?" But chapter four and five are the same. At this point, you're bored of the story. The characters are boring, and the pretty cover art is a distant memory. By chapter six, you've lost all interest, and then it ends at chapter seven, because the story is short anyway. The impression you're left with is that everything around the story was great, but the story itself was abysmal.

    And thus, The Order: 1886 joins the growing list of AAA titles on the "next gen" systems that flatters to deceive. My guess is that only about half of those who play the game will have the willpower to finish it, and only half again will actually enjoy it, and those that do are those who value something that looks good rather than actually IS good.    … Expand
  32. DragonFlight
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    As others have said the game is beautiful to look at and what little game play there is is fluid. Unfortunately there is no real substance, it's a very short game and the vast majority of it is taken up by overly long cut scenes, it's more film than game. Which is a real shame and such a wasted opportunity, it could have been a great game, but the linear game play, lack of ability toAs others have said the game is beautiful to look at and what little game play there is is fluid. Unfortunately there is no real substance, it's a very short game and the vast majority of it is taken up by overly long cut scenes, it's more film than game. Which is a real shame and such a wasted opportunity, it could have been a great game, but the linear game play, lack of ability to explore and the really long cut scenes, which were also way too numerous, some chapters literally seemed to only be cut scenes made it a very boring game to play. Going to be trading my copy in for something better as soon as I can as I finished it in a few short hours and it has zero replay value.… Expand
  33. DrkHunter
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    In a world where triple A titles are recycled year upon year, and yet somehow seem to impress the critics without fail. Where the next biggest thing was last years biggest thing with a new name. Some choose the bash one of the single most original IPs to appear on the new generation of consoles.

    The Order 1886, like many titles before it, has had to carry the heavy burden of it's own    In a world where triple A titles are recycled year upon year, and yet somehow seem to impress the critics without fail. Where the next biggest thing was last years biggest thing with a new name. Some choose the bash one of the single most original IPs to appear on the new generation of consoles.

    The Order 1886, like many titles before it, has had to carry the heavy burden of it's own hype - and yet in this one's opinion it hasn't done too badly for it.

    The Order is beautiful. On this the critics and other reviewers are unanimous. The fidelity and detail developers Ready at Dawn have achieved is magnificent. The main characters are brought to life, showing a great range of emotion, and effortlessly conveying the talented voice acting seamlessly. Textures, though on occasion miss the mark, are crisp and perfect in the setting. The lighting and shadows are second to none.

    The story has been seen before, but that's not so much a weakness. At least its not post-apocalyptic or heavens-no-not-another-one-zombies. It's followable, and draws you in if you take the time to do so. The pace is variable, often a little too slow or fast but still keeps the story ticking on nicely. Some of the more extended cutscenes could have been cut in favour of some more action.

    The combat is fluid and pleasing and among the best cover based action games recently. The weapons feel grounded, though early on woefully underpowered. I was a little annoyed by the amount of shots to the head which resulted in nothing more than the enemy just shaking it off. I don't know if this is because I was playing on hard or not. Monster fights can be repetitive and tiresome, for example requiring a QTE's to dodge at the right time rather than when you decide.

    On the point of QTEs, yes The Order leans a little heavy on them but they rarely feel trivial.

    If you enjoy linear, story driven gameplay then you'll get something out of The Order. If you're a fan of cover based gameplay then you'll be right at home, but may find it's pace and content lacking compared to the likes of the Gears series. Comparisons have been drawn to the Uncharted series, or The Last of Us which is fair as it's quite close to both.

    In short, if you have patience and enjoy a slower pace marbled with pleasing gunplay then give it a go. If you're looking for more action than story then give it a miss. If you think that QTE are the devil then give it a miss. If you think that COD is the pinnacle of gameplay, give it a miss.

    I like it. It's my cup of tea. I wish to congratulate Ready at Dawn on their obvious labor of love.    … Expand
  34. fanuvstarwars
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    Mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, it was one of the most beautiful (graphics) games I've seen on console or PC, and voice acted superbly. The story was decent, enough to keep me engaged in it, and the cut-scene length was superb. If I was rating solely these categories, it would easily be a 9/10 for me.

    However, I also have to consider that this particular form of media    Mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, it was one of the most beautiful (graphics) games I've seen on console or PC, and voice acted superbly. The story was decent, enough to keep me engaged in it, and the cut-scene length was superb. If I was rating solely these categories, it would easily be a 9/10 for me.

    However, I also have to consider that this particular form of media is a 'game', and that is where the product falls short. I enjoyed the cover system & pacing during firefights, but that is about the only thing positive I can say for the game play.

    The "collectibles", while beautiful, do little to further the story and as they cannot be tracked via inventory barely merit the name, as you simply do not collect them but observe them. Aside from the audio tapes, which I assume are only collectible, so you could listen to them again on a future play through.

    The button press, quick time events (QTE) are many. I think I could have overlooked this if not for the fact that the "boss fights" are simply an endless loop of cat and mouse until you sink enough bullets to unlock a QTE to kill the boss. Possibly the most unsatisfying boss fight I have ever played.

    The trophy system was the worst I've seen in any game hands down. I hit platinum in 2 days of playing (maybe 10 hrs) and I was going slow to observe the game's beauty.

    So with such negative feelings on the gameplay, why a 7/10 you ask? Simply...the time and effort into the graphics engine is superb. This NEEDS a sequel where that beautiful engine can be utilized with much more game play and engaging boss fights.

    Ready at Dawn is oh so close to Naughty Dog quality...if they can find a way to make the game play engaging (hint: especially the boss fights), get a solid trophy system for replay-ability, their sequel could churn out a 9+/10.    … Expand
  35. HitmanStryker
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements If there is one thing Ready at Dawn got right is the astonishing graphics of the World of the alternative    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements

    If there is one thing Ready at Dawn got right is the astonishing graphics of the World of the alternative reality of London, in the year of 1886. As I was playing this game my wife asked if I was watching a movie. Unfortunately, what Ready at Dawn got right is also what it got wrong. The Order: 1886 is a movie getting in the way of game-play.

    The gaming moments are marred with unnecessary QTE (Quick Time Events)[which I loathe] and interactive cinematics that could have been better suited with actual instead of watching the playable Sir Galahad without interaction of any-kind. Sure many games use this but at least the NPC talk to you. In this IP there is no communication between NPC you meet as you boringly walk around trying to get to you objective.

    On normal difficulty it took me 10 hours to get through the game and 33% of that was trying to fight my way of QTE's situation of mashing the "X" button to save myself out of hand to hand combat. The firefights were brief and the weaponry, although impressive, were basic there for look as most of the time you cannot use it, or barely use them.

    Simply put this game is trying to find itself and lost its way through the cinematic experience that it is trying to accomplish. Anybody who bought this game should be given credit back or some free DLC to make up for the lack of game-play.

    I do not mind long cinematic scenes but 66% of the game was cinematic scenes and spending about five minutes of watching your character walk by himself without interaction and NPC just standing there without acknowledging you is just too much to endure in a full price game.

    I give this game a seven out of ten and that is because of the amazing graphics, otherwise I would have given it a three.    … Expand
  36. reiomelo
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    The game is not perfect, but is a good game...................................................................................................................
  37. SwitSwat
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    I know it's early in the year, but I'm still going to go ahead and give The Order: 1886 the title of most disappointing AAA exclusive of the year. I had this game pre-ordered, thinking it was going to be a whole new level of amazingness in a game. Much to popular opinion though, it was not. As I'm sure everyone who has reviewed this game has said before, the graphics are the most gorgeousI know it's early in the year, but I'm still going to go ahead and give The Order: 1886 the title of most disappointing AAA exclusive of the year. I had this game pre-ordered, thinking it was going to be a whole new level of amazingness in a game. Much to popular opinion though, it was not. As I'm sure everyone who has reviewed this game has said before, the graphics are the most gorgeous I have ever seen on a console, thus far. Besides the visuals, nothing else really stands out about the game. The story is mediocre and the pacing is pretty slow at times. Gunplay isn't as bad as a lot of people claim it is, but the AI is not the best, which makes for a less than challenging experience. There's an option to slow down time during gunfights, which I still don't understand what the point of it is. I guess the developers thought it was badass or something and tried to throw in some matrix crap in there. The battles with the half-breeds are, surprisingly, WORSE THAN SHOOTING HUMANS. Of course, I am talking about the regular encounters, in which you try to shoot at them and then they go hide and 5 seconds later, they show up out of nowhere and ram your ass! Most of the time they don't even try to kill you, they just knock you down and then it's back to trying to shoot the ******* without getting rammed! It's an annoying process, and also, I find it strange that for a game that revolves around the 'Battle between man and the half-breeds' most of your enemies in the game are humans. Huh. Moving on, we have everyone's favorite: QTE's! No, but seriously, these things are the worst. The game is filled with them and they are generic and boring and do nothing to improve the gameplay. And ending on a good note, the game does have some superb voice acting. Kudos to the voice actors. But anyway, it should be said that The Order: 1886 is in no way a terrible game, but it isn't something you are likely to replay. 6/10 (Oh, and those black bars are the devil)… Expand
  38. HarrySound
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    Good game.
    It was about 9 hours long for me. Looks astonishing. Lacks structure, story and characters but the gameplay building blocks are definitely there.
  39. Makaveli
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 is a game where people were not exactly sure what they were going to get. Some people expected a 3rd person shooter like Gears of War but with werewolves . The developer/publisher never really showed too much gameplay footage and when they did, there was very little of it. The game is marketed as a 3rd person shooter and I feel that it is more of an interactive movie than aThe Order 1886 is a game where people were not exactly sure what they were going to get. Some people expected a 3rd person shooter like Gears of War but with werewolves . The developer/publisher never really showed too much gameplay footage and when they did, there was very little of it. The game is marketed as a 3rd person shooter and I feel that it is more of an interactive movie than a shooter.

    The game has 16 chapters and although this sounds like a long game, it really isn't... I played the game on Hard, I finished the game in approximately 7 hours. At first I found the game to be kind of fun but after about an hour I started getting bored. I'm 28 years old, been gaming since I was 2 and I remember the Sega CD having "cinematic games" and I always thought they were god awful. A video game I believe is suppose to have more game play than cutscenes, there are a lot of QTEs too but we should of expected that as almost all footage of the game before release had them in it but I believe if you are going to use QTE in games, you should offer even gameplay.. Shenmue back in 1998 did it correctly, that game you could do basically everthing.

    I know some are upset about the bad review scores but you got to understand that a lot of us gamers do not like playing a video game that has more cut scenes than game play, I even gave Metal Gear Solid 4 flak for that, but the difference between that game and this one was that in MGS4 it still had fun gameplay.
    The Order can be fun but I wouldn't call it anything special.

    Visually it is outstanding, I do not like black bars on the screen, but whatever. The game runs smooth and I was happy to see that this may be the first game this generation (on PS4 anyway) that does not have bugs, but I don't know if that should be a + or not because no game should have the bugs that we have been seeing lately. here is a breakdown of my review..

    Gameplay- 3/10
    Replayability- 3/10
    Story - 6/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Sound - 8/10    … Expand
  40. mnguy048
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.
    The Voice Acting is superb, the actors and voices draw you in and make you want to learn more about each character. Con's: The pace of the game is painfully slow. Each chapter starts off    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.

    The Voice Acting is superb, the actors and voices draw you in and make you want to learn more about each character.

    Con's:
    The pace of the game is painfully slow. Each chapter starts off at a crawling speed, followed by looking at objects, then a long drawn out duck and cover shoot out. Rinse and repeat for all chapters.
    The story is really left open with and the ending just leaves you upset with a "is that it?" moment.

    The Gun Play is the most basic duck and cover system. The AI even on hard mode is black and white. They shoot, they duck while reloading, they occasionally blind fire to change it up, and if your far away they slowly duck and cover towards you. While duck and covering the camera slams up to your characters shoulders, and you will be ducking and covering about 90% of the fights, because if not you'll just get mowed down.

    To Sum it up:

    The game flows and feels like a T.V. series, with the fact that your halfway in the season and you don't get to see the end or the beginning. I really hope they make a 2nd one. Because the artwork is amazing, the story has alot of potential. They just need to fix the pacing and the gun play to be a little more fluid and they could have a really solid game. As it is right now I cannot justify this game being $60. At $39.99 I could see it being a seller.    … Expand
  41. Gnilleps
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless. Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended. Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT? Man, it was SOOOOOOOO    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless.
    Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended.
    Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT?
    Man, it was SOOOOOOOO pretty and had some cool elements. I feel like I just played a demo for a concept    … Expand
  42. CaT-LiN_
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    "The Order: 1886" does exactly what it promies in delivering a cinematic experience.

    The filmic graphics the atmosphere and voice acting are the main pillars of Sony newest PS4 exclusive. The story has an unexpected twist to it which you won't see coming no matter how hard you try. Regardless it just isn't very interesting and like "Destiny" you are thrown into a world with little to no    "The Order: 1886" does exactly what it promies in delivering a cinematic experience.

    The filmic graphics the atmosphere and voice acting are the main pillars of Sony newest PS4 exclusive. The story has an unexpected twist to it which you won't see coming no matter how hard you try. Regardless it just isn't very interesting and like "Destiny" you are thrown into a world with little to no context. The dialogue is as chliché as it can get. Outside of he Marquis Lafayette I didn't find any interesting character in the game either. I almost forgot the cliffhanger and sequel-bait ending like you probably know from Ubisoft games like "Assassin's Creed".

    The "gameplay" is just another average third-person shooter with 2-3 special guns to mix it up which just isn't enough. If you have played a TPS before the gameplay of "The Order: 1886" won't impress you. A couple times throughout the game you will encounter stealth segments with guards mumbling the same lines as in "Metal Gear Solid". Unfortunately these feel totally out of place and are a disgrace to the Metal Gear Saga

    In "The Order: 1886" you are not playing a game at all you're pushing puttons to play an animation. I feel ashamed and guilty because I bought and supported this piece of media. Replay value is zero to none.

    This is not why I fall in love with video games. Please don't buy this you will be dissapointed heavily even going in with no expectations.    … Expand
  43. Shahalim
    Mar 1, 2015
    5
    Make no mistake about it; The Order 1886 is THE benchmark for future games to come - if you're talking about visuals and storytelling.

    Graphics are amazing. The environmental details are stunning. The frame rates are smooth. The motion captures and facial animations are on par with The Last of Us' HD version. Too bad that you're stuck to a narrow FOV even if the camera can be rotated.    Make no mistake about it; The Order 1886 is THE benchmark for future games to come - if you're talking about visuals and storytelling.

    Graphics are amazing. The environmental details are stunning. The frame rates are smooth. The motion captures and facial animations are on par with The Last of Us' HD version. Too bad that you're stuck to a narrow FOV even if the camera can be rotated. It just ended up feeling 'restricted' and gives the game an 'on-rails' shooter feel for most of the game.

    The storytelling is indeed cinematic. The way it builds up (although predictable) really makes you feel all MGS-ey. Unfortunately, they took too much from MGS and it shows in the amount of cutscenes.

    Weapon designs are fresh. The steampunk versions of your everyday shooter gives a punch and that makes firefights and battles all that interesting. Plus, there ARE exploding limbs and heads so that Arc Gun makes it worth while.

    I think the reasons why I gave this a 5 is pretty obvious now.

    It's TOO DAMN SHORT. For a full priced game, and no MP mode, even slowing down to eat up the scenery still doesn't make this game worth replaying. The story builds up so good, and the anti climatic ending (while an awesome way to build hype for a sequel) makes me feel cheated. Cliffhangers are good...if the sequel is coming out within the same year.

    So yes, they managed to deliver a beautiful, gorgeous game, but at the end of the day, I want a game I could play over and over (like The Last of Us, or inFamous SS) until the next one comes out. The Order 1886 seriously feels like an extended TECH DEMO. It gives you the illusion of choice, but it's just "do this, watch cutscene, shoot guns, watch cutscene, QTE, cutscene, QTE again, end".

    I have hope for the next iteration from Ready at Dawn, no doubt about that. However, this one is worth a rental or picking it up as a used item.    … Expand
  44. airickz
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    Have you ever watched a friend play a video game that you wanted to play? That's the frustration the Order: 1886 leaves it's players with. Beautiful work and amazing visuals, music and acting but never can the player take it all in or feel like they're really in control or able to immerse themselves in the rich world presented to them.
  45. SaberEdge
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    This game is a bit of a mixed bag. The graphics are outstanding and the story is fairly interesting, but the gameplay is spread too thin and it's too basic. I find myself more engaged by the visuals and the storytelling than the gameplay.
  46. Tom360
    Mar 6, 2015
    6
    The Order is a very enjoyable game, but it demands patience. If you can't sit through a several minute cutscene (it's about 50% gameplay, 50% cutscene/slow walking around) you should take a pass on this one. I consider myself to be a pretty patient gamer, but even I had a few moments of "come on already."

    The main order of business here is the story. As it unfolds you jump in from time    The Order is a very enjoyable game, but it demands patience. If you can't sit through a several minute cutscene (it's about 50% gameplay, 50% cutscene/slow walking around) you should take a pass on this one. I consider myself to be a pretty patient gamer, but even I had a few moments of "come on already."

    The main order of business here is the story. As it unfolds you jump in from time to time slaying monsters or human foes. To give a more "cinematic" feel to the game they use a 16:9 aspect ration, basically there are two huge black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I felt it made the action more intense, having to actually lean from cover to find your foes. I think some may find them annoying, though. The upside to this approach is an unbelievably beautiful game on showcase. It truly is brought to life by the animation and motion capture. The game mechanics that are used are solidly done. The third person cover shooting feels great. There is a definite reliance on QTE's, but they are done imaginatively enough to feel fresh.

    There is a huge downside to this game though: complete lack of replayability. No multiplayer, no alternative challenge mode. Just the story mode and once you've beaten it there really isn't much reason to play it again. Even at that it's a bit short to charge a full $60. I would recommend a rental on this one. I've almost completed the game and I can't see any reason to go back for a second outing.    … Expand
  47. Jollukka1
    Jul 10, 2015
    6
    Order: 1886 is cinematic game, but its not good movie or the game. Little disappointment, although i knew before buying that the gameplay is boring. // 6 points
  48. cip224
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    for so much money and 8h play hymmmm ..i finish and thats over my story with game ...not bad not nice ....realy good looking game but the story is just litte boring .....
  49. AnimatedOtaku
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Well I finished The Order: 1886, the Playstation 4's first major release for 2015 and Ready at Dawns labor of love. So how was it?

    Graphics: Well lets just get this out of the way first since its the most obvious aspect. The game is absolutely gorgeous the in game cinematics are all as promised running in engine and the gameplay segments look every bit as gorgeous which is to say VERY    Well I finished The Order: 1886, the Playstation 4's first major release for 2015 and Ready at Dawns labor of love. So how was it?

    Graphics: Well lets just get this out of the way first since its the most obvious aspect. The game is absolutely gorgeous the in game cinematics are all as promised running in engine and the gameplay segments look every bit as gorgeous which is to say VERY gorgeous. The game looks and runs great there is literally no slowdown at any point, the textures are just mind blowing, and the animation is fantastic. Yeah the game is only running at 30fps which may be an issue for some and I will admit I prefer 60fps BUT it isn't required for most games and for this kind of game its barely even an issue. I could go on and on why this game looks great but I don't think I need to.

    Story/Characters: I will say while I didn't care for ALL of the characters in this game I really did like most of them and was genuinely interested in their interactions, personalities, and relationships. The lead characters Galahad isn't super interesting on his own but he's pretty relate-able and I did want to join him on his journeys. I also really did enjoy the story, as someone who loves the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table this definitely had me fully engrossed at a lot of the back story elements, how these legends were connecting with this sort of Steam Punk London and the centuries old conflict that came out of it. Now I will say that the pacing does seem a bit rushed and the ending which I don't wanna spoil for you I will say ends on what I assume is a sequel cliffhanger which normally annoys me but didn't bother me to much here.

    Gameplay: For the most part the Gameplay elements are really solid. There are a only really 2 prominent puzzle mechanics in this game one which uses a sort of electric fuse thing and another which is used for picking locks neither is very interesting but they function okay. The gun play during action segments while not being anything to great works just fine and thanks to some really cool weapons can be pretty exciting at times. The only real issues I have is that the stealth parts of the game while mostly okay can lead to some frustrating deaths because of the cover mechanic which works fine during the shoot out segments but not so well here as there is no good way to transition from cover to cover and the other being that this game is extremely linear with little to no reward for exploring the environments aside from the occasional locked door with ammo and guns behind it and very few collectibles, I do really wish they had given me more incentive to walk around this beautifully crafted world. These gripes while fairly minor do hurt the experience a bit. The game also isn't very long I finished it after about 6.5 hours and with no real replay ability I don't see myself playing it again for any reason outside a few trophies so if you want a game you'll be playing for weeks this isn't for you.

    Verdict: All in all I wouldn't say The Order:1886 is that magic system selling exclusive that Sony and Ready at Dawn wanted it to be. However while not a fantastic game it is still pretty good. I enjoyed the story however short it was, the visuals were amazing, and the game play of which there was honestly more than I was expecting especially in the middle of the game was pretty fun. I don't think its on par with story driven experiences like the Last of Us (which has better game play and story) or TellTales amazing point and clicks (which had great stories and minimal game play that didn't really get in the way) I'd say this game belongs in the same category as Ryse: Son of Rome, games that may not be the top of their genre but are still enjoyable experiences.    … Expand
  50. Franklord85
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    I am just going to save myself and maybe some people some time. After beating it and having the weekend to think about what I thought. If your a fan of linear FPS games then this is for u. Other than the beautiful graphics this game offers no replay and nothing. It has long dragged out cutscenes, with good voice acting. But the boringness of QTES taking over the game is a killer for me.I am just going to save myself and maybe some people some time. After beating it and having the weekend to think about what I thought. If your a fan of linear FPS games then this is for u. Other than the beautiful graphics this game offers no replay and nothing. It has long dragged out cutscenes, with good voice acting. But the boringness of QTES taking over the game is a killer for me. Honestly Sony has made a more pretty looking Ryse: Son of Rome. Congrats Sony you have offered us Infamous, Litte Big Planet 3, Driveclub and now THE ORDER. I really miss Sonys exclusives, seems so far they have missed on every exclusive so far.… Expand
  51. tino2000
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    This game is severely underrated, I don't understand all the **** it's been getting I honestly think it's a really good game not amazing but good. Let's start with all the supposed negatives, beginning with the length. This game isn't 3 hours, 5 hours, it's between 7 and 10 hours and although there are many cutscenes they aren't bad at all they're very well done with the voice acting,This game is severely underrated, I don't understand all the **** it's been getting I honestly think it's a really good game not amazing but good. Let's start with all the supposed negatives, beginning with the length. This game isn't 3 hours, 5 hours, it's between 7 and 10 hours and although there are many cutscenes they aren't bad at all they're very well done with the voice acting, facial animations, and graphics all being top notch, and are some of the best I've ever seen. Now onto the gameplay which I freaking love, besides the werewolf fights which are quite mediocre imo. Except for that the gameplay is a lot of fun the gunplay is intense and action packed and there are tons of awesome weapons to get your hands on. Now for the quick time events there are too many but I feel this really won't be a problem next time around and they'll be able to master them just like god of war did.Also I think if they made more climbing segments and stepped them up a little bit it would add some much needed diversity. Next up is the story which I thought was really good and took some unexpected turns which I can't say a lot of games have done for quite a while. Overall I think this game is very good and if they can fix all of the problems and make a sequel then it could truly be something great. I give it a 7 out of 10… Expand
  52. kbx
    Mar 6, 2015
    5
    I cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. SchootingI cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. Schooting sequences are almost absent. I really hope this weird idea of a game will not be picked up by the rest of the industry because it will be a disaster for gamers.… Expand
  53. kazRium
    Mar 3, 2015
    5
    Graphics instead of Gameplay, that sums up this horrible game. It is a boring ride through a beautifully created world. I haven't even finished it ( the whole 5 hours of campaign ), I just don't have any want to do it. Luckily all you have to do is go on youtube and view the entire game instead of paying for this crap. Save your money, move along, nothing to see here.
  54. unluckydice
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 is based in a rich medieval London that consists of many threats such the rebels (humans) and the Half-Breed's (underworld type werewolf's). An Order was established to specifically abolish these threat's a group of people who work with law and who are loyal to there cause (well supposedly) .
    The game centers around 4 characters Galahada a straight minded long    The Order 1886 is based in a rich medieval London that consists of many threats such the rebels (humans) and the Half-Breed's (underworld type werewolf's). An Order was established to specifically abolish these threat's a group of people who work with law and who are loyal to there cause (well supposedly) .
    The game centers around 4 characters Galahada a straight minded long mustached leader who thinks outside the box the main protagonist who you play as, then there's Lady Igraine the youngest member of the group a strong minded witty women who abides by the moral code of The Order, a woman who's words are wiser than most, also there's Malory a straight faced older worn man the oldest running member of the order a man who has seen it all through thick and thin, and finally Lafayette a womanizer and enthusiastic fellow he is the newest member to The Order.

    Throughout the starting chapters of the game I respected Galahad's morals, (what he fought for) until he went of the rails near the middle of the game for example there are parts were he will just make the decision to go on an endless killing spree disrespecting The Order and the wise words of Lady Igraine. I didn't care for him after this. most of the time throughout the game the rebel AI would just keep coming one after the other, it was like I was playing a cheap mindless repetitive 3rd person shooter and the objective was to get the most kills, what I think The Order is meant to stand for is Order, so killing should be the very last option but this band of trigger happy dimwits were out for blood as much as the Half-Breed's were. It's not all that bad though the game certainly has potential and some nice moments for example exploring the pits of the London undergrounds or being hunted by Half-Breed's in the mists of the dark or the nice mix between cinematic and gameplay, plus the already established order and history is believable and you really feel like there's been a lot of history formed within it .

    Below i have wrote some perks and negatives with my final verdict be sure to check it out

    Perks
    The music is really good
    Exploring the Q like headquarters
    Sound design from the weapons
    A good contender for the best graphics I'v seen in a game 30fps? wow
    Interesting era and premise
    Some interesting side characters such as the leader of The Order
    Good voice acting
    The mix between cinematic and gameplay works great
    The established order and history is believable and you feel like there's been a lot of history formed within it
    The 3rd person gameplay is a mix of Gears of of War and Uncharted with a hint of The Last Of Us nothing innovating here but it still works
    Weapons are unique suit the time, era and mood also the sound and fire of each of the weapon's at your disposal are very distinctive
    The Half-Breed's are scary
    The London underground tunnels were creepy

    Negatives
    Not much insist story or history about the Rebels or the Half-Breeds
    The over amount of enemy's at once is beyond realistic and ridiculous
    Game holds your hand way to much even in the boss battles
    QuickTime event's are way too frequent unfortunately
    Stealth missions were tedious lucky it's brief
    Endless Rebel AI at times really ruined this unique experience
    Rebels AI same plastered models
    Game is a tad short for a game to be this expensive at this level of AAA quality this is a trend that needs to stop in most next gen games

    Final Verdict
    The Order 1886 may not be as long as Galahads mustache or have the depth as games like the Last Of Us, but what it does have is an interesting setting with already believable established world and Order that co existed perfectly

    Unfortunately The Order 1886 is only worth the admission at half price or game rental    … Expand
  55. DragonKingSoup
    Feb 26, 2015
    6
    The main problem with The Order is not its gameplay, QTE's or length. The price point is the games main issue and is something that a consumer should not stand for. Due to the games length, lack of innovation and David Cage influenced Quick Time Events = riveting gameplay approach; the game is a rental at best. At a price point of half its current value, the game would score much higherThe main problem with The Order is not its gameplay, QTE's or length. The price point is the games main issue and is something that a consumer should not stand for. Due to the games length, lack of innovation and David Cage influenced Quick Time Events = riveting gameplay approach; the game is a rental at best. At a price point of half its current value, the game would score much higher on most accounts. Until then find a good Twitch stream and flip the bird to Sony.… Expand
  56. Vyrotix
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    To keep it short, the story is good, graphics are amazing and gameplay is as common as a look and shoot TPS.

    A couple things I do not like about this game is that the story is very short, being able to be completed within one sitting of about 7 hours. One thing I dislike about this game is that the characters aren't really likable, and are just bland. Another thing is that you do    To keep it short, the story is good, graphics are amazing and gameplay is as common as a look and shoot TPS.

    A couple things I do not like about this game is that the story is very short, being able to be completed within one sitting of about 7 hours.

    One thing I dislike about this game is that the characters aren't really likable, and are just bland.

    Another thing is that you do not meet the main enemy of the game often, which is the Half-Breed. You only encounter about 3 in the whole game.

    Some other things include awkward cover mechanics and chapters only being whole cutscenes without gameplay. Finally concluding the cons of this game, pre-order DLC doesn't really serve much purpose, as for you are only getting a different outfit for Balaghad and other characters.

    Good things about this game is that the story is quite fun, the game looks beautiful and that the game worked day one, and didn't have any 15-20GB patches upon purchase.

    I give The Order: 1886 a 7.4/10    … Expand
  57. xThexEvilxLordx
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    Ok the Order has so much potential but instead we get is mediocre story
    Very short game take 5 to 6 hours to finish
    Tha wide screen is annoying
    Final boss was bottom pressing Disappointments
    The props I give this game is
    Beautiful graphic
    Voice Acting perfect
    Atmosphere are awesome
    weapon look great and their desing
  58. DrZomboid
    Mar 2, 2015
    7
    Amazing graphics a audio visual presentation with few bad thing like letterbox or missing ambiental sounds. Short 6-7 hours game that want to do everything from QTE to stealth.

    Great art and setting but dull story and weak ending, stupid two identical QTE boss fights.
  59. aes0411
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Here is my review of the PlayStation 4 exclusive -- The Order 1886:

    Background and Coverage --> Due to its status as a new IP, I did not have prior knowledge about the way in which the game is going to play out. Story --> The player assumes the role of Sir Galahan, a knight within a group called the Order that tasks you to protect humanity from the half-breeds (i.e. werewolves). The    Here is my review of the PlayStation 4 exclusive -- The Order 1886:

    Background and Coverage --> Due to its status as a new IP, I did not have prior knowledge about the way in which the game is going to play out.

    Story --> The player assumes the role of Sir Galahan, a knight within a group called the Order that tasks you to protect humanity from the half-breeds (i.e. werewolves). The entire narrative is set in Ready at Dawn's fictional version of London a few clichés that are typically presented in werewolf-infested stories. With that being said, your peer-to-peer interactions are your primary source of understanding the lore in which the developers have decided to drop you and enable you to be fully immersed in it. Whereas Destiny introduced a new universe that was not adequately explained, Ready at Dawn did an excellent job with the introduction of the Order 1886's unique world and one which you will be eager to return to in the inevitable sequel.

    Sound --> The sound design of the Order 1886 is phenomenal. The weaponry, both modern and fictional, are spot on and when you use them, it is apparent what kind of damage they will surely do. The werewolves' growls invoke a sense of tension and the voice-actors should be commended as the title has what can quite arguably be the best voice-acting on the next-generation consoles thus far (I am aware that the PlayStation 4 also has "The Last of Us Remastered", but it is a game that was originated in the PlayStation 3). The emotions that the characters are trying to illustrate are clear and the facial animations, which I will further discuss in a little bit, bring the imaginary individuals to life. As far as the music is concerned, it is top notch and if you are a fan of dark-toned and, quite frankly, fear-invoking tunes, then you will enjoy the game's music design.

    Graphics --> If I could summarize the title's visuals in one word, it would be "stunning". The game's pacing is deliberately slow in certain points, which enables you to embrace the incredible world that Ready at Dawn has created. The environments are awe-inspiring, the monsters (with a special shout-out to the transformation animations) are spectacular, and the humans with their respective facial animations and lip syncing, are quite a sight to behold. In a similar manner that people bought Killzone Shadow Fall to showcase the "graphical fidelity" of the next-generation consoles, the Order 1886 stands head and shoulder above every other next-generation game as the new standard for upcoming titles to surpass when it comes to visuals. Side note -- frame rate is a smooth 30 frames per second.

    Gameplay --> Most of the title's gameplay mechanics can be found in typical third-person shooters. However, there are a few additions that are appropriate for the setting that Ready at Dawn has delivered to the consumer. You are able to use either modern weapons (hand-guns, automatic rifles, shotguns, etc...) or fictional weapons (thermal and "electric" guns, for example), as well as a couple of mini-games with regards to lock-picking and overriding electric circuit. While the gameplay feels great, it is in this department that the game takes a turn for the worse. It is clear that Ready at Dawn focused a considerable amount of time on the technical aspects of the Order 1886 and it is unfortunately apparent that there is a higher emphasis on cut-scenes over gameplay. It is amazing to witness the smooth transition between cut-scenes and actual gameplay, but I felt as if I watched the game more than I played it and there were certain cases where entire chapters were solely cut-scenes. The other issue that I have with the title is the over-abundance of Quick Time Events. I did not held a grudge over this aspect during the story; but rather in the end when you fight the final boss. As far as I'm concerned, final bosses that can be beat by mainly performing quick-time events is lazy and something that I hope disappears in the near future. Aside from these two points, the game is a good time and a good choice for trophy hunters due to the ease with which you can platinum the game.

    Longevity --> The most prevalent problem with the Order 1886 comes with its replay value, which is none-existent. Aside from re-playing the story and collecting all the newspapers, audio-logs and objects, there is nothing to do after the completion of the story. There is no multi-player, co-op mode or new-game plus mode. As good as this game is, the one aspect that is holding it back from being recommended for the full $60 asking price is its absent replay-value.

    Overall --> The Order 1886 is a game that should be experienced by every PlayStation 4 owner. However, I would wait until the game has a $20/$30 discount before purchasing it.    … Expand
  60. psytrix
    Feb 23, 2015
    7
    Beautifully made and bug free. Imagine an interesting drama filled with suspense that completely immerses you, and you sum up The Order 1886 quite nicely. Unfortunately due to online gamers and tabloid gaming media trolls, who have been on an endless pursuit to destroy this game in its tracks - months before release, it has been met with hostility and unwarranted hate. I highly recommendBeautifully made and bug free. Imagine an interesting drama filled with suspense that completely immerses you, and you sum up The Order 1886 quite nicely. Unfortunately due to online gamers and tabloid gaming media trolls, who have been on an endless pursuit to destroy this game in its tracks - months before release, it has been met with hostility and unwarranted hate. I highly recommend any true solo & story driven gamer to give this game a chance. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
  61. r15full
    Feb 24, 2015
    5
    Good graphics, stunning gameplay, but are you serious Sony? 60 USD for just 6 -7 hours of gameplay. Once again I'm disapointed for this Sony's "exclusive game". I want my money back.
  62. vito0719
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, the fact that it makes people feel it's too short proves that it's a good game. Did you feel the same finishing Kill Zone Shadow Fall? I was thinking why do they make the campaign so long/ I just want to see the ending...
    I didn't want to praise the graphics as it has been celebrated again and again and has become so boring. But it is stunning. Absolutely staggering. Definitely a treat for your eyes.
    However as a movie-like game, the plot is mediocre and did NOT utilize the background very well. Vampires, lycans, 1886's London, steampunk. They could definitely done better. Plus they ended it with the primary antagonist still at large, it's like screaming: we'll make a sequel... hate it! That being said, the campaign is still a good one.
    Shooting is alright. Actually more than alright. The shooting is a lot of fun. Typical TPS shoot from cover along with cool bullet time and new guns. Enemies are predictable but dangerous nevertheless, especially those helmet guys and shotgun specialists.
    I tried to consider this as Heavy Rain or Beyond Two Souls packed with more action. But the story is not nearly as good. And as a shooter, CoD provides a fun multiplayer mode after an equally good campaign. No matter how you look at it, 1886 is an OK game but not worth 60 dollars. Buying a used one and selling it after finishing the story or getting all the trophies (which would not take much more time than finishing the story) would be a wise choice. But if there's a season pass in which a MP or/(preferably)and coop survival DLC is included, I'd say it's better to get this than CoD+season pass.    … Expand
  63. Bobertt
    Feb 27, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay: 6.5
    The aiming and shooting in this game are not amazing but it is still fun and not clumsy or too slow like some other games. The cover system works great when your running to cover and shooting behind cover but could be more fluid when going from cover to cover but that isn't a big issue when fighting. There are QTE in this game but they aren't overwhelming like people make them out to be and don't take away form the game except for the last fight which should of been a lot better. The fights in this game are not boring and one of the areas had 40+ enemies to fight but since the game is short some of the fights against the Lycans could of had more variety. There are 16 weapons and they are all were fun to use. Other reviews on the internet have bashed the game for its cover system and shooting but they were either expecting the next Call of Duty or just over exaggerated because they feel wronged by the game being short.

    Graphics: 9.5
    Best looking game on consoles right now! There were some minor areas that had low resolution textures but the game looks very realistic and the developers spent a lot of time adding all these little details to make the atmosphere of the game feel like Victorian London and that alone makes this game worth playing but not for $60.

    Sound: 9
    Not much to say here, the sound quality is great in this game.

    Story: 7.5
    The characters are all great, they have distinct personalities and for the most part are well written. The story is good but should of been better. The game will probably have one or two sequels from the ending. The problem with the story is this was meant to be the first part in the series and either due to budget, time, or disc space limitations i think some parts were cut for the next games. In the beginning the story is progresses nicely and the questions start to arise but towards the end when they get answered some motives aren't fully explained and at the end there is a possible stupid move by the main character. I say possible because in the next game we would see the outcome and where they plan to go from there. I think they could of added more to make the story more memorable but with where they can go in the story in the future i would still say play the game for the sequel. The story is short, it's about 5 hours if you rush through the game without collecting the items around the game and rushing through the fights without taking in the story. The items in the game do add a little to the story so i would recommend inspecting them because most are not hidden. I platinumed the game in about 10 hours so i would say 8-10 if you do everything.

    Lasting Appeal: 5.5
    Not much to do after you beat the story unless you are going for trophies or have the dlc weapons to try out in the story. The story is good and has potential to be great going forward but right now not as memorable as it should of been.

    Conclusion: (Minor spoilers)
    I think the story could be great if they go to areas outside of London where the United Indian Company operates and since Tesla is still around he can design new fun weapons. The game is not as bad as some make it out to be but it should of been better. I would recommend buying the game if it gets a price drop or renting it and waiting to see if they improve in the next one.    … Expand
  64. 1MG
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    The Order: 1886, A world so visually stunning that it fills you full of excitement for the journey ahead.
    Its just a shame that we don't get to have much part in it.
    The world in which we have found ourselves is absolutely breath taking, using a level of graphics that have set a new bar in console visuals, if Ready at Dawn have done anything right, they have definitely brought the    The Order: 1886, A world so visually stunning that it fills you full of excitement for the journey ahead.
    Its just a shame that we don't get to have much part in it.

    The world in which we have found ourselves is absolutely breath taking, using a level of graphics that have set a new bar in console visuals, if Ready at Dawn have done anything right, they have definitely brought the industry one step closer to what the PS4 is truly capable of .

    But in an effort to do one thing better than any other game before it, The Order accomplishes very little outside of its visual attributes, garnishing the question of whether or not it was all worth it.

    The story and characters are layered with an atmosphere that does the visuals justice, the voice acting is deep and real, with no attention to detail lost, its just a shame that the majority of our time is spent being shown a game that lures us in with its beautiful appearance, but ultimately leaves us unfulfilled with questions left unanswered and an ending that might as well have said in bold white writing, “To Be Continued”

    The enormous surplus of cut scenes is quite possibly this games largest downfall, you spend such a long amount of time viewing what can only be considered an ensemble of short films, that at points you actually put down the controller. Throw in a single Quick Time Event and its almost as if the game is trying to make sure you’re still there. This in turn severely affects the pacing of the story.

    Overall, despite having great mechanics, a good selection of guns and plenty of opportunities to use them, in a variety of changing environments. This game is worth picking up, but only when it drops in price and if you do give it a go, than we suggest that you play on a harder difficulty to lengthen out the actual gameplay.

    The Order didn't quite hit the mark, that is unless you were looking for a good movie to watch.
    For 1 Minute Review vid: http://youtu.be/Km82kHQsUHk    … Expand
  65. Amine404
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles). The game
  66. aspentitan
    Aug 29, 2016
    6
    This is a very unique game that breaks a lot of the rules of current game trends. The first thing I would like to say is this "game" is more or less an interactive story. There was not much game to be played. In fact I think at least 3 or 4 of the chapters were cutscenes only. However playing this "game" to the end was still fun. The cutscenes developed a worthwhile enough story and thereThis is a very unique game that breaks a lot of the rules of current game trends. The first thing I would like to say is this "game" is more or less an interactive story. There was not much game to be played. In fact I think at least 3 or 4 of the chapters were cutscenes only. However playing this "game" to the end was still fun. The cutscenes developed a worthwhile enough story and there was enough gameplay that you didn't feel bored to watch that story unfold. The gameplay was simple enough but not so simple you felt insulted. I think any person could play this game and appreciate the blend of story and game integration. The game is very short maybe 7 or 8 hours tops however the story and graphics were quite decent. On the other hand for 7 or 8 hours of simple gameplay this game should not cost more than $15 in my opinion. I honestly can't see this game being played more than once. All in all I didn't mind that this game was made even though it was so simple my only concern would be not overpaying for such a simple quick game since it has pretty much no chance at enjoying a second playthrough. At a low cost i would recommend trying this it can easily be completed in the same time frame it would be to read a book and this in my opinion is a better way for me to enjoy stories since generally i do not ever read books… Expand
  67. Yerczeys
    Aug 23, 2015
    6
    I really wanted to like this game, I loved the flavor from the moment I set eyes on it. I've been captivated by both the steampunk and gothic horror genres for a long time and blending them into a beautiful game felt like I just got invited to be the guest star in an orgy of lesbian angels. Sadly, I was let down.

    The game is pretty, there's no denying that. There were a few moments    I really wanted to like this game, I loved the flavor from the moment I set eyes on it. I've been captivated by both the steampunk and gothic horror genres for a long time and blending them into a beautiful game felt like I just got invited to be the guest star in an orgy of lesbian angels. Sadly, I was let down.

    The game is pretty, there's no denying that. There were a few moments where I thought I was watching a cutscene only to discover that I was in control. The characters all expressed their emotions well and the voice acting was pretty good all around.

    The atmosphere was incredible. I found myself immersed in the world they'd set up while I was just standing there. It was gritty and ugly and treated my like an adult which I appreciated hugely. First game I, personally, have played where they weren't afraid to show you a naked person when the person should be naked. Everything fit miraculously on this aspect.

    My problems with the game began pretty early as the understanding that I wasn't going to be actually facing too many supernatural enemies dawned on me. I had hoped to be primarily facing such things, like a steampunk Van Helsing, but the vast majority of the enemies were boring old humans. The only supernatural enemies you did fight were werewolves or "halfbreeds" as they were called and those fights were annoying at best. Oh, quick time events, they were everywhere, so heads up. Entire boss fights in quick time events and only quick time events. Whomever made that decision should lose a job.

    The next strike for me was our hero's bizarre moral compass. Melee kills were done with one button and resulted in fun and smooth animated takedowns, so I used them with some regularity. I noticed that on rebels and villains I'd just beat them ruthlessly. They'd have survived most of the animations I saw even if without all their teeth. But when I was sneaking up on guards who were (in the moment) on my side and just an inconvenience I was stab-happy and throat-slitty. First time I shanked some poor mechanic who was just doing his job I began to feel like I might be the bad guy.

    The final straw for me was the story, and there was a lot of it for such a miserably short game. With such an interesting setting you should be able to really do some fun things and get the player involved, but this game did everything by the book. Most of the characters might as well have been wearing signs saying things like "I'm going to die or betray you", or "I'm actually a villain". It was very disappointing to see everything line up so predictably. And our hero's moral dilemma was so obviously on it's way that I groaned when it finally got there. Also, loose ends.

    All in all, the game was fun enough. It was hackneyed and predictable and downright obnoxious in spots but it was a decent if disappointing amount of fun for the few hours it lasted. I just wanted so much more out of it.    … Expand
  68. dharma
    Jul 19, 2015
    6
    The PS 4 is a great console, but you will not find a good First Party game on it until next year. Order 1886 serves as an example of the best and the worst tendency of developers these days: great, beautiful graphics and production values, marred by limited game play, unfair difficulty spikes and 'a look but don't touch' game environment. Bearable until it lasts.
  69. Lord_Angeluz
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    Best graphics, soundtrack and voice acting. but the story is full of cliches and loop holes, i'm sick of vampires and werewolves. i like the Lightning Gun but is to powerful, the final boss it's the same of the mid game. only quick time events and FULL of cinematic **** Here's my chart:

    Graphics 2/2
    Soundtrack 2/2
    Plot/ Concept 1/2
    Gameplay 1/2
    Innovation 1/2

    Total: 7
  70. Carlitoxic
    May 18, 2015
    5
    Maybe The Order 1886 isn´t the great game that sony and the players had been waitting, but it´s a correct shooter game with the most beautiful visuals that I has seen in one videogame. Sometimes I stopped of playing for admire the splendid scenarios. The Order has a spectacular and elegant artist concept in all the things that your eyes see, characters, scenario, costumes or iluminationMaybe The Order 1886 isn´t the great game that sony and the players had been waitting, but it´s a correct shooter game with the most beautiful visuals that I has seen in one videogame. Sometimes I stopped of playing for admire the splendid scenarios. The Order has a spectacular and elegant artist concept in all the things that your eyes see, characters, scenario, costumes or ilumination conditions. I think that ready at down must be better in the next game, but for the moment he gives us, the most beautiful game ever and a correct and entertained shooter, and that is so good.… Expand
  71. carlingtat
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    The Order: 1886 is set in an alternative London in the 1800s and follows the story of Sir Galahad as he leads the charge against the rebellion taking place in White Chapel. A great looking game if only the story and gameplay could match it.

    Positives: + A game has never looked so good. Incredible talent used in creating this game look fantastic. + Interesting setting and concept for a    The Order: 1886 is set in an alternative London in the 1800s and follows the story of Sir Galahad as he leads the charge against the rebellion taking place in White Chapel. A great looking game if only the story and gameplay could match it.

    Positives:
    + A game has never looked so good. Incredible talent used in creating this game look fantastic.
    + Interesting setting and concept for a story. Alternative London with the history of the Knights of the Round Table sets a nice set up for the game and any sequels that might follow.
    + Awesome arsenal of science weapons.
    + Sounds and voice acting is top notch.

    Negatives:
    - Not enough background nor lore about the order and how they got to the point at the start of the game nor is anything really explained about the rebels or why they're fighting them.
    - Story is short, lets be honest. I feel more development was done in creating the engine and graphics which left little time to create a more meaningful story. If they can improve on this for a sequel it could be a very worthwhile series.
    - One too many QTEs.
    - Narrow corridors make everything seem so claustrophobic. London never felt so small. Doesn't mean we need an open world where we can explore London just don't make it so narrow.    … Expand
  72. sd11
    May 20, 2018
    6
    I enjoyed the game and story, the graphics were nice and I would most certainly buy a sequel (hopefully it happens). The biggest negative is that a single playthrough took me just under 5 hours and there was nothing else to do. It seems like half a game. Fix this aspect and you easily have an 8-9/10 game.
  73. p1menta
    Jan 11, 2019
    7
    not much to talk about here. it could be an awesome game, bestvisuals ever maybe, really cool plot (done wrong), interesting wepons (misused) but they did a super lazy job here. its **** 5hours long. it should be a DLC at best
  74. naveedesahar
    Oct 26, 2015
    5
    Finally made my mind to try this game. Wanted to know what this game actually is so I bought it for cheap price and got platinum the same day.

    Never seen graphics like that before but after all, gameplay is more important then the visuals. Game length is not the main issue with this game. To tell the truth, I have played shorter games but those games felt like a game. This game lacks    Finally made my mind to try this game. Wanted to know what this game actually is so I bought it for cheap price and got platinum the same day.

    Never seen graphics like that before but after all, gameplay is more important then the visuals. Game length is not the main issue with this game. To tell the truth, I have played shorter games but those games felt like a game. This game lacks ability to engage the player into gameplay. They introduced so many good weapons and the game setting was good as well. Its sad that they just wasted those idea by not executing them properly.

    Story was ok but it felt incomplete. I mean the whole game felt like a prologue to me. If there was an option to skip cutscenes, I could speed run it well under an hour. If they wanted to present it like a movie, they should have atleast made its story epic. Its definitely worth $20 to be honest so give it a try if you ever had a chance to buy it at cheap price.    … Expand
  75. MerodeTalks
    Jul 21, 2017
    6
    Let's start this review with a tip - The Order 1886 is worth playing. It's not a bad game.

    This game is a mix of really superb stuff and quite mediocre stuff. I guess you could end every sentence of praise with 'but' when it comes to this game. I have found story and setting extremely interesting BUT it feels like this game starts in the middle. I would have loved some proper    Let's start this review with a tip - The Order 1886 is worth playing. It's not a bad game.

    This game is a mix of really superb stuff and quite mediocre stuff. I guess you could end every sentence of praise with 'but' when it comes to this game.

    I have found story and setting extremely interesting BUT it feels like this game starts in the middle. I would have loved some proper introduction. Explanation, what the Order is, what these knights stand for. Maybe one mundane day of Galahad's life before plunging into the storm.

    I hoped that recordings you find through the game will contain such interesting information, since the first one attempts to do that BUT they are random and contain anything from lullabies to random letters not connected to the story. I find that a wasted opportunity. There's also quite a lot of items that you can pick up and inspect but they don't contain any information valuable to the story (random letters, boxes, etc).

    Weapons are interesting and feel really good, BUT this game is a gallery shooter. If you felt like killing waves after waves of enemies in Uncharted was bad, this is worse. Once you get to the skirmish area, you hide behind crates and face a little army. It gets ridiculous sometimes.

    The game didn't feel as short as people made it seem. I haven't counted, but I'd say it took me about 7 hours. In my opinion, it's a little short for a full priced game without multiplayer. I understand that people felt cheated for buying it for 60€. I'd say it should have been priced 40€ and people would be joyous.

    Writing, soundtrack and graphics are really good. I would love to get to know more about The Order and main characters. It's going to be a tragedy if this franchise is left to die. I'm really hoping for a sequel.

    Overall this game is quite good and that's surprising after reading reviews - I was expecting something much worse.    … Expand
  76. midway23
    Mar 23, 2015
    7
    While the game doesn’t allow for much player input, its breath taking visuals, sound design and compelling world are begged to be explored. And although the experience may not be long, it can sometimes be nice to sit back and enjoy the spectacle of a short game that does most of the work for you. I can’t wait to see where the series goes in the future, both in terms of setting, andWhile the game doesn’t allow for much player input, its breath taking visuals, sound design and compelling world are begged to be explored. And although the experience may not be long, it can sometimes be nice to sit back and enjoy the spectacle of a short game that does most of the work for you. I can’t wait to see where the series goes in the future, both in terms of setting, and gameplay. It may be a rocky start, but I am definitely on board.… Expand
  77. flametail23
    Mar 29, 2015
    6
    I can't give this game any higher than a 6 out of 10 because it has such a short length. This game is pretty fun but It's only like 5 hours long which is unacceptable because the games costs £55. It's a fun time but is not worth the money.

    6/10
  78. jelikey
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles).
  79. JustJakeBurke
    Apr 4, 2015
    6
    On the surface, The Order 1886 is a remarkable feat. Sadly, once your eyes adjust to its console defining graphics, that feeling of greatness slowly fades and this PS4 exclusive becomes an incredibly conflicted game. Over the years we’ve seen games become more focused on cinematic experiences and telling captivating stories, most games use a mix of gameplay and cutscenes to take theOn the surface, The Order 1886 is a remarkable feat. Sadly, once your eyes adjust to its console defining graphics, that feeling of greatness slowly fades and this PS4 exclusive becomes an incredibly conflicted game. Over the years we’ve seen games become more focused on cinematic experiences and telling captivating stories, most games use a mix of gameplay and cutscenes to take the player on a journey. The Order 1886 is the perfect example of taking this idea too far.
    There is no denying the physical beauty of The Order 1886. The player finds his or herself in a magnificent looking London during the year of, you guessed it, 1886. Every physical detail is present, from the cloth movement to how a bottle rolls over the cobblestone streets. This just proves how beautiful a game can look. Sadly the attention to the world’s aesthetics may be the cause of the game’s greatest downfall.
    Just like The Order itself, the story is far better on the surface. The player takes the role of Sir Gallahad, a member of The Order, a modern facet of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. Their goal is to maintain peace within an alternate historical version of 1886 London. The Order’s main enemies include a small band of Rebels and Werewolves, or Lycans. From here the story kicks off and slowly unravels till you reach an ending that will make shrug and say: “I guess it’s over?” When you're playing The Order, shrugging will probably be something you do incredibly often.
    From the get go 1886’s main problem is revealed. Pacing is certainly the enemy to any story and it is obvious from the start. Most of the game’s chapters are filled with sections that the require you to walk, incredibly slowly, through a room, hallway or dark corridor. The game’s total playtime is no more than seven hours long, but that really isn’t the issue. The problem is how conflicted the game is at its core. While trying to tell it’s less than satisfying story the player watches cutscenes, slowly walks around, and occasionally shoots enemies.
    The Order 1886 plays like the game equivalent to a pop-up book that only occasionally has little tabs you can actually use. As you meander through the game’s sixteen chapters, some of which are only cutscenes, there’s something that becomes progressively apparent. This isn’t an experience you become part of, no this is a story that you’ll be force fed. The story contains no sense of exploration, danger or even depth. This style of storytelling only subtracts from The Order’s positive notes, like Sir Gallahad, the outstanding lead character, the remarkable over all world of 1886 and the interesting war between Knights and Werewolves.
    The Order’s combat is one of its greatest aspects; it plays like a traditional third person shooter, yet doesn’t add anything new to the genre. Each encounter is still enjoyable and a welcome break from the walking and waiting. The vast array of weapons is another strong aspect of The Order 1886. Each gun is unique and fun, but you really only get to use each weapon once or twice because of how little combat situations appear.
    Despite all of The Order’s substantial issues there is some definite promise for the future of this franchise. 1886 may not be the greatest third person shooter or even tell the most captivating story, yet there was a certain appeal. The game’s world is something truly special containing a surprisingly strong lead character and drop dead gorgeous visuals. Despite some small of The Order’s strengths this still may be one you can pass on.    … Expand
  80. RowtangRevived
    Mar 1, 2015
    5
    I wanted to enjoy this game. A lot. It was a promising blend of high technology and the supernatural, and it was gorgeous.

    I have no problem with lengthy cutscenes, or QTEs used well and appropriately. Or games that are not heavy on action and focus more on story. What disappointed me was the wasted potential of The Order. It was a new world with a fresh set up (modern day Arthurian    I wanted to enjoy this game. A lot. It was a promising blend of high technology and the supernatural, and it was gorgeous.

    I have no problem with lengthy cutscenes, or QTEs used well and appropriately. Or games that are not heavy on action and focus more on story.

    What disappointed me was the wasted potential of The Order. It was a new world with a fresh set up (modern day Arthurian knights with an arsenal supplied by Tesla) but it wound up having little soul. It reminded me of the stereotypical supermodel: all looks but nothing behind the ears. The much maligned full frontal male nudity scene summed it up for me: why create an engaging world to go with a fresh idea when one can use parlour tricks to hopefully engage the audience and sell game discs.

    This game does have positives, but it seems more like a proof of concept than a compelling experience. And it is a bloody shame.    … Expand
  81. JakeyWV
    Mar 12, 2015
    7
    7/10 Simply because the game is beautiful. Not worth the full price tag though due to the lack of freedom and stuff. Although it plays similar to the GoW Franchise its nowhere near as fun.

    Also I understand the game isn't a sandbox game where you can do numerous things but in today's technology and next generation gaming, you expect a slight bit of freedom.
  82. oupaxander
    Mar 14, 2015
    7
    It depends on whether you like cinematic action third-person shooters.

    Beautiful visuals. Good action and great moments. Cinematic cut scenes are a bit long and sometimes uninvolved.

    Not an open ended game and not meant to be one.

    Worth the buy.
  83. Solidosnake
    Mar 28, 2015
    7
    Best next gen game graphics - sounds and nice story but the gameplay isn't good the weapons are great and great cutcenes but it's looooooooooooooong and the gameplay are short.
    If you have ps4 wait for sell and buy this game it's Not worth 60$. But it good game.
  84. tandk1993
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    everything about this game works and is great. The only reason i'm giving it such a low score because of the SHORT story. definitely worth a shot if you want something quick to play through
  85. HungryHippo123
    Apr 23, 2015
    5
    This game has been getting a hell tone of mixed reviews but this is my opinion. It looks god damn amazing but sadly their is no reply value, poor ai, to many QTE and over a bad experience
  86. CntrlAltDel101
    Sep 29, 2015
    6
    Officially the best looking game I have ever played.

    My feelings on this game are mixed. Visually impressive with a decent story, ruined by very bland combat and liniar gameplay. Dispite it's shortcomings (and incredibly short campaign) this is the perfect game to see the power of the PS4 at work. This game was announced as a first entry in a series, so despite the bland    Officially the best looking game I have ever played.

    My feelings on this game are mixed. Visually impressive with a decent story, ruined by very bland combat and liniar gameplay.

    Dispite it's shortcomings (and incredibly short campaign) this is the perfect game to see the power of the PS4 at work.

    This game was announced as a first entry in a series, so despite the bland experience on offer here, I'm hoping the developers have taken note and will bring us the sequel this promising series deserves.    … Expand
  87. Akk3d1s
    Dec 2, 2016
    6
    This is one of those games that had so much potential, but just squandered it. Good graphics, good voice acting and some really nice controls. The game feels extremely polished. However, the part that lets it down the most, is the fact that the first 50% or so of the game is extremely boring. Once you get over that first part, it slowly start to get better and better. I honestly enjoyedThis is one of those games that had so much potential, but just squandered it. Good graphics, good voice acting and some really nice controls. The game feels extremely polished. However, the part that lets it down the most, is the fact that the first 50% or so of the game is extremely boring. Once you get over that first part, it slowly start to get better and better. I honestly enjoyed the last couple of chapters and if the game could have maintained that level of excitement, I would have given it an 8 or even a 9.

    Needless to say, I would still like to see a sequel.    … Expand
  88. GuyFromFinland
    Oct 28, 2015
    6
    So much hype for nothing.
    Im not hating game, but it's gameplay is so slow that even Internet Explorer is faster.
    Sneaking is the biggest joke. Story is mediocre, most of the weapons are available already at the beginning, shooting is pretty nice, graphics are nice, but everything is so gray and dark.
    Remarkable voice acting, but the main character doesn't have a sense of humor or charisma.
  89. Guin2514
    Jan 11, 2016
    5
    The Pros
    -Extremely nice graphics
    -Good voice acting The Cons -Very short only 5-6 hours game play -No replay value -Mainly quick time events -Bad AI partners The Order:1886 is one of them games you borrow from a friend or rent from a store the story is well told and the graphics are amazing but unfortunately that is all you can get from this game. I tried to find more    The Pros
    -Extremely nice graphics
    -Good voice acting

    The Cons
    -Very short only 5-6 hours game play
    -No replay value
    -Mainly quick time events
    -Bad AI partners

    The Order:1886 is one of them games you borrow from a friend or rent from a store the story is well told and the graphics are amazing but unfortunately that is all you can get from this game.

    I tried to find more positives from this game but i couldn't do it the campaign is extremely short and it offers no replay value after the game is complete the bosses are also really disappointing as they are all quick time events so when they are beaten i didn't feel a sense of achievement from doing it.

    I would say play the game once if your a PlayStation 4 exclusives enthusiast like myself but do not buy it go out and borrow it from a friend or rent it due to its faults.    … Expand
  90. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 27, 2015
    6
    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles). The game offers    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

    While The Order: 1886 is a graphical masterpiece it has far more in common with titles released by TellTale Games than it does third person shooters like Gears of War. In it's brisk 5-7 hour run time (largely depending on player skill and the want/need to find the collectibles). The game offers no incredibly noticeable difference in challenge across the difficulties nor does it present a trophy for beating it on any specific difficulty so feel free to play it as you see fit.

    Out of the entire run time of the game approximately half of that time is not player controlled due to the use of frequent and at times long cutscenes (similar to the presentation in most Metal Gear Solid games), at times these segments will feature small interactive QTE's to keep the player invested but otherwise offer no actual gameplay. The story is primarily told through these cutscenes and QTE's and as such they non playable segments are 100% unskippable, meaning you must watch them, all the way through, every time you play the game...

    One of the major downfalls for me was I felt the game was more or less sold as a supernatural cinematic action game, while the cinematic part is correct The Order features VERY little action and the supernatural aspect is almost non existent. The same can also be said for some of the games more unique weapons as you find yourself using the same weapons for 90% of the already short actual play time, only allowing for around 10% of hands on times with the "cool weapons". The game controls well enough as a third person shooter, but I can not stress enough that for such a minute amount of gameplay time, it should have been absolutely exceptional.

    The characters and atmosphere are the strongest aspects of the game outside of the graphics, it made me frustrated that the narrative moved away from it's supernatural elements too quickly as I felt that was the element that really could have made The Order stand out from other third person shooters or cinematic adventure games. I only hope that Ready at Dawn moves the series in a slightly different direction if the series continues and given the events at the end, I would say it's entirely possible we could eventually get a sequel.

    To actively address the cinematic ratio black bars, they did not hurt my experience with the title, nor did they provide any benefit. They meant absolutely nothing to me either way and did not effect the score of this review in anyway. The game is beautiful and well acted but none of that can change the fact it's just not very good.

    (Note: Any review under a 5 is an absolute joke and anything above a 7 is laughable and both cases should raise questions about the review/reviewers agenda.)    … Expand
  91. Milo14CL
    May 23, 2016
    7
    Un juego decente, los graficos son increíbles, la historia es buena, lo malo es su duración, es muy corto, y abusa de cinematicas, lo que hace que el juego sea bastante guiado, lo que no lo hace rejugable. Un buen juego para pasar el rato, muy recomendable si se consigue a un buen precio.
  92. VictorGTX
    Mar 31, 2018
    7
    Por mais que eu tenha gostado bastante desse jogo, The order 1886 ainda deixa a desejar em alguns aspectos que eu senti falta, o principal ponto negativo e pelo preço de lançamento que no brasil foi por R$199,00 reais ( $60,00 dolares). pois o jogo não tem a companha muito longa e nem multplayer

    pontos positivos: Graficos maravilhosos, otima jogabilidade, quick time events bons, e    Por mais que eu tenha gostado bastante desse jogo, The order 1886 ainda deixa a desejar em alguns aspectos que eu senti falta, o principal ponto negativo e pelo preço de lançamento que no brasil foi por R$199,00 reais ( $60,00 dolares). pois o jogo não tem a companha muito longa e nem multplayer

    pontos positivos: Graficos maravilhosos, otima jogabilidade, quick time events bons, e dublagem boa

    pontos ruins: campanha muito curta, platina muito facil de fazer, historia cliche    … Expand
  93. Dandan2212
    Apr 13, 2018
    7
    The order 1886 me cativou apesar de sua historia muitas vezes lenta! o jogo começa a entra no ápice próximo ao final mas apos zera-lo percebemos o quanto o jogo e grandioso no quesito enredo! pena que a jogabilidade seja tão repetitiva e sua história tem sido mal contada!
  94. Xedmed
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    This game is woefully disappointing. It's a great concept plagued by strange design choices and QTEs. The forced walking in segments is tedious, the lack of a collectable counter or proper archive is unbelievable and the fact you can't skip cutscenes is truly criminal when wanting to replay for collectables, but you'd get through the game in about 2 hrs.
  95. boy_number_8
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very cliche and you notice a lack of actual gameplay early on. I wish they allowed you to explore, instead a lot of time (of a not very long game) is spent walking you through the game with an over use of quick time events. This quick time events arnt necessarily done badly but they do become annoying.
    Saying this, the game doesn't make me not interested in its universe, quite the opposite actually. It did leave me wanting more and i would love for there to be a sequel. Just one that is done a little differently.

    The Order 1886 really isnt as bad as people are making out, but i recommend waiting for the price to drop before purchasing.    … Expand
  96. SombreroGamer
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    There has been a lot of debate surrounding The Order 1886; even before its release. One of the biggest debates was over the length of the game. My first and only play-through thus far was on hard and it took just over 9.5 hours to complete. I did quite a bit of exploring, but apparently not enough since as I didn’t earn any of the collection trophies.

    The Order is a story-driven game    There has been a lot of debate surrounding The Order 1886; even before its release. One of the biggest debates was over the length of the game. My first and only play-through thus far was on hard and it took just over 9.5 hours to complete. I did quite a bit of exploring, but apparently not enough since as I didn’t earn any of the collection trophies.

    The Order is a story-driven game with very sparse gunplay. There is a lot of walking and a handful of stealth missions. Though gunplay is sparse, there are several other gameplay elements such as lock picking and overloading electrical boxes.

    The story is quite engaging and drew me in from the beginning. I completed the game in 4 separate gameplay sessions, but I didn’t want to stop playing any of them. Alas, I either had to go to work, to bed, or eat. I played the bulk of the game on a Saturday and stopped only for lunch. Had time permitted, I was intrigued enough that playing through in one sitting was very likely.

    The Order performed quite well on the PS4. I didn’t notice any frame stuttering or frame rate drops. It transitioned from cut scene to game play seamlessly. In fact, a couple of times I stood there not knowing the cut scene had ended. The visuals were phenomenal. Clothing and materials looked as if I could touch them and they draped over the characters quite well rather than seeming like a stiff sheet of plastic. Little details like wind blowing through Galahad’s hair, realistic looking flames, grimy fingernails, the way light interacted with everything, casting shadows or rays through atmospheric dust, were everywhere. Many times I stopped just to admire the details in this alternate version of London

    The game was very linear. There was not a lot of room for deviation with the exception of the occasional out of the way path usually leading to a collectible. There were quite a few cut scenes. They felt like they were the majority of the game, but that feeling maybe partly due to how seamless the game moved from cut scene to gameplay. There is also lot of QTEs in this game, but I was so engaged in the story they didn’t bother me.

    The minimal UI, including the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, lent itself well to the cinematic style and helped deepen the immersion. Honestly, the only time I actually noticed the black bars were during the rare moments when I’d think about something I was going to write in my review (A.D.D FTW), and the bars would cross my mind. Otherwise I was so focused on the story, they were invisible to me.

    The ambient sounds made the environment feel like a living, breathing world. Other sounds, such as gunfire or your gear moving while walking, further drew you in. The music was subtle at times, and very dramatic at others. It never seemed out of place and coupled with the outstanding visuals, it felt like you were right in the story.

    The combat wasn’t innovative, and didn’t bring anything new to the table but was still very fun. Putting one right between the enemy’s eyes was very gratifying and never got old. The gunfights weren’t challenging until the last few, though I was playing on hard. I think I died more on those last few skirmishes, than I did in the entire game prior to them. The stealth kill missions were a little weird at first, but once I got the timing down of sneaking up on someone, they became much easier. Cover was kind of clunky. Some times I couldn’t use an object as cover that seemed like obvious cover to me. I couldn’t move around corners while in cover which made the stealth missions and gun fights a little more difficult.

    In summary, The Order is a very cinematic story-driven game. This is where it shines. If you’re looking for an action game, pass this one up. It’s not action packed, and has a lot of QTE’s and cut scenes. On average it is about an 8 – 10 hour game. However, If you like cinematic, story-driven games, do not pass it up. The Order 1886 is by far the best cinematic game have I’ve played, and comes in just behind Mass Effect and TLOU For Story    … Expand
  97. ex0siris
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    The good: Great game, real good gameplay, very nice graphics, very interesting story, real nice world with potential.

    Now the bad: Gets very repetitive at times, very dark game, sometimes hard to see, story feels a bit rushed, extremely linear game.

    Reason for the low score is simple: Really short game, and zero replay value.
  98. thj1188
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome
    The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I reviewing again?

    Final verdict: 5/10
    As average as my Year 9 school report C C C C C C C Overall: C    … Expand
  99. ToFewViews
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit more for your dollar.
    All that aside, The Order is a beautiful game and maybe one of the nicest looking games on the console so far, Amazing lighting, Great Explosions/Action and a original environment all ties together great. The smooth-ish cover and firing system adds to the immersion as well, but can destroy your fun with your blind sided by overpowered enemy.
    The story isn't as strong as the graphics, Most the time your tied up in the shooting and killing and not the plot that is very similar to anything involving "Lycans". Even tho most of the game is cinematics there never enough to really grab your attention and takes a back seat tell the end.
    Overall 'The Order 1886' Was a bit of a let down and could have been much more, if your looking for a good rental I'd say this is much worth your time but not the 70$ price tag.    … Expand
  100. MrRedFox
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    This game is a waste of time, money, and effort. My friend and I played through it in tandem, switching off at levels end, and completed it in 6.5 hours. Total garbage this game is... if you must play it, rent it.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 94
  3. Negative: 11 out of 94
  1. Games Master UK
    May 6, 2015
    61
    A limp story, repetitive combat and lack of agency take the shine off a great technical achievement. [May 2015, p.64]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    50
    Visually it's everything you could have hoped for, but the compromises required to reach that fidelity, and moments of narcissism as a result of it, are hugely damaging. [Apr 2015, p.81]
  3. Washington Post
    Apr 6, 2015
    40
    Although the storyline invokes weighty subjects like colonialization and socioeconomic inequality, it fails to address these topics in any substantive way. Ditto the game’s dialogue, which contains flourishes of eloquence that founder because, as pleasing as the words are to the ear, the actions they affect have no bite.
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