The Order: 1886

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2015
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6.8

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  1. scholly23
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I have played this game for about 5 hours now. I have really enjoyed it. This game has been getting pretty bad reviews, but I think you should give it a try yourself. The story is very engaging, and the setting draws you in.

    I see the basis in most of the complaints, like the shooting not being inspired or the vertical bars making shooting harder, but these are mostly overshadowed by    I have played this game for about 5 hours now. I have really enjoyed it. This game has been getting pretty bad reviews, but I think you should give it a try yourself. The story is very engaging, and the setting draws you in.

    I see the basis in most of the complaints, like the shooting not being inspired or the vertical bars making shooting harder, but these are mostly overshadowed by the great tale on tap.

    I give this game an 8, as it is not perfect, it is not ground breaking, but it is a really good game worth your time.    … Expand
  2. Bioshocken
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    The Order 1886 is most noticeably a beautiful game. From the vast skylines of Victorian London to the detail on every brick. It looks very "next gen" but plays like a PS3 game. Not to say it's bad just very generic. I'd compare it to the shooting in the Uncharted series. when you're not shooting your walking, just walking with a few newspaper or pictures scattered around to inspect. It isThe Order 1886 is most noticeably a beautiful game. From the vast skylines of Victorian London to the detail on every brick. It looks very "next gen" but plays like a PS3 game. Not to say it's bad just very generic. I'd compare it to the shooting in the Uncharted series. when you're not shooting your walking, just walking with a few newspaper or pictures scattered around to inspect. It is an cut scene heavy game, which I am a fan of. The story to good (not great), but is helped by the amazing atmosphere and the lived in look of the city. Also the historical character and references are a great edition, if you're familiar with the time period. I'd definitely give it a play through just to experience the world.
    Hopefully the iron out some of the game play issues in the next installment.    … Expand
  3. PsiCat
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    The Order is a good game. Its fun and absolutely beautiful graphically. The story and setting had me intrigue the whole way through. The shooting and other game-play mechanics feel good. It's not perfect but definitely a wonderful game and undeserving of all the hate that built towards it before it was even released.
  4. berndogskate
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Glad i never headed the really low reviews, ive played a few hours and really am enjoying it, great graphics engaging story and setting, nice weapons and audio from music to effects, if you own a playstation 4 then you should consider the order .

    Great game 9/10 from me
  5. hopsandmalt
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game. You can definitely tell that the Order has a purpose and that members respect that andAbsolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game. You can definitely tell that the Order has a purpose and that members respect that and themselves. I was drawn in from the beginning. I also really enjoyed the prologue and how it drops you into the story. Great stuff!… Expand
  6. audreyvixen
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.

    The Order 1886 has been copping a lot flack by reviews, I would like to pint out a few things to help YOU decide if this is a game for you... If you prefer constant action, gameplay and the bullets flying (and that is totally cool btw) then you need not keep reading, go play Call of Duty or Gears of war. However if you enjoyed    An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.

    The Order 1886 has been copping a lot flack by reviews, I would like to pint out a few things to help YOU decide if this is a game for you...

    If you prefer constant action, gameplay and the bullets flying (and that is totally cool btw) then you need not keep reading, go play Call of Duty or Gears of war.

    However if you enjoyed games like Heavy Rain, The Walking Dead and Life is Strange but also love a bit of third person action then this a game you will want to check out.

    ready at dawn have created a wholly unique piece of gaming art, it is completely story driven- with a lot of QTE's splashed around that don't feel lazy- they help progress the story, as this is exactly what the game has set out to be- a long, cinematic period movie.

    The story itself is full of mystery, intrigue and lore with amazing characters who you come to truly care about by the end of the game.

    The graphics are stunning, almost life-like in parts but it is the atmosphere and progression, just like a film that really got me engaged.

    I see The Order: 1886 being seen as a 'fail' by mainstream audiences, however I also see this as a cult classic for the niche market of gamers who enjoy a great tale of history and revenge.

    I am giving a perfect 10 because for what it is, that is exactly what the game deserves. It is epic beyond words.

    Again, I can not stress enough if you are looking for an action title, best save your $$.
    But if you are willing to try something new, have an open mind and are not bogged down by the pretty unfair negative press you will be pleasantly surprised by what i would call a masterpiece of cinematic gaming.    … Expand
  7. Teh_Beavs
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Im about 4 hours in and just wanted to get a quick review up since there is so much hate towards this game. Visually it is stunning the attention to detail is amazing. The voice acting is also very well done, and helps the story and characters. The quick time events are usually short and enjoyable. The gun play is pretty straight forward but is very well done. Getting to experience theIm about 4 hours in and just wanted to get a quick review up since there is so much hate towards this game. Visually it is stunning the attention to detail is amazing. The voice acting is also very well done, and helps the story and characters. The quick time events are usually short and enjoyable. The gun play is pretty straight forward but is very well done. Getting to experience the crazy weapons in the game is where the fun factor comes in during gun play. I feel the cinematics and gameplay are balanced fine. You feel like you are along for a ride but its enjoyable.

    *I may update this if something goes terribly awry but as of now this game is solid and worth checking out. **when you see that many reds the night the game comes out its just haters hating IMHO. Also, no AAA title is a 0 lol.    … Expand
  8. BRpreahBR
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    I made a game analysis with a few hours of gameplay only and I think I rushed. In chapter 3 of the game on everything is very good and engaging. The story becomes magnificent and the cut scene become sporadic. Is also the occasional quick time and the game begins to have an intense action. There is still a difficulty in gameplay and as said before the black bars very atrabalham theI made a game analysis with a few hours of gameplay only and I think I rushed. In chapter 3 of the game on everything is very good and engaging. The story becomes magnificent and the cut scene become sporadic. Is also the occasional quick time and the game begins to have an intense action. There is still a difficulty in gameplay and as said before the black bars very atrabalham the shooting time. It really is a game that is worth and by the end of the game, I hope a sequel.… Expand
  9. Dunge
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The details in this game are impressive, the fact that every characters and objects are fully detailed and different is worth a lot. I prefer having a shorter campaign like this than a long one with copy pasted assets and repetitive events. I don't get the comments saying the cinematic-genre, QTE and linearity is bad. It's in my opinion the best type of game and I want more like this.
  10. derage88
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    All the commotion around this game is so pathetic. It's probably the best story and engaging game I've experienced in the past years. The game looks stunning, combat may be straightforward but at least it's solid and it feels like the media and people/haters who (obviously) haven't played the game are exaggerating everything about the game. Apparently criticasters were expecting a trueAll the commotion around this game is so pathetic. It's probably the best story and engaging game I've experienced in the past years. The game looks stunning, combat may be straightforward but at least it's solid and it feels like the media and people/haters who (obviously) haven't played the game are exaggerating everything about the game. Apparently criticasters were expecting a true innovative gameplay experience where the developer never promised any. Yes there are a few QTE battles in there but not as much as people like others to believe. And the next complaint many people have is the overall +/- 7 hour playthrough. It does sound short, but it's about 7 hours of pure quality, story-driven immersion. Compared to certain other titles such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and Shadow Of Mordor which supposedly offer a much longer playthrough experience this doesn't sound like much, but in either of those games (and many others) 95% of the game is completely made up of filler quests and objectives just to reach a certain level to reach your end-game, overall the true valuable gameplay combined those campaigns offer much less hours.
    I can't wait for a sequel, and I will gladly drop another 60 euro's for this excellent IP.    … Expand
  11. matzebacke
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The game has ist flaws, but it also does many things extremely well: The visuals and Art Design are the best I've seen on a console (and in General, tbh) and I like the rather slow pacing. What's really important: It's BUGFREE and the game Mechanics are really polished and work well (unlike e.g. the horrible controls in Assassins creed).
    i don't get all the negativity, as this game does    The game has ist flaws, but it also does many things extremely well: The visuals and Art Design are the best I've seen on a console (and in General, tbh) and I like the rather slow pacing. What's really important: It's BUGFREE and the game Mechanics are really polished and work well (unlike e.g. the horrible controls in Assassins creed).
    i don't get all the negativity, as this game does many things as good or better than other games that have gotten better scores. it's by no means perfect, but it's not as bad as many reviewers say it is.    … Expand
  12. jojo7yheng68
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I'm a fan of critics review, I have always check them prior to buying any game. Last week I was surprised that The ORDER:1886 is already available (18th Feb), and by Gut Feel I bought it...and played the next day (around 6 hours already and have not yet finished). The graphics are outstanding...but felt that it is like a movie in a way, the game mechanics are mediocre and basicallyI'm a fan of critics review, I have always check them prior to buying any game. Last week I was surprised that The ORDER:1886 is already available (18th Feb), and by Gut Feel I bought it...and played the next day (around 6 hours already and have not yet finished). The graphics are outstanding...but felt that it is like a movie in a way, the game mechanics are mediocre and basically acceptable but at the end of the day, I have played it longer than any game that I have bought for PS4 that received better review than this game.

    All that said, I just realized that we just need to buy the games that we want and not let reviews ruin the experience...This game is just my cup of tea...you may not like it but for me...it quench my thirst for a well worth game.    … Expand
  13. JpaxxX
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed the game, i found it too short true but what i've experienced was great so i can't be mad at Ready at Dawn for that. Furthermore has The Order 1886 is their really first game it has flaws because of their inexperience but it also has something that other don't which is glimpses of talent. It's Beautiful, the story is very good and holds your attention until the end, theI really enjoyed the game, i found it too short true but what i've experienced was great so i can't be mad at Ready at Dawn for that. Furthermore has The Order 1886 is their really first game it has flaws because of their inexperience but it also has something that other don't which is glimpses of talent. It's Beautiful, the story is very good and holds your attention until the end, the Artistic Direction is phenomenal the soundtrack fits perfectly, whereas it's too short because it's too good and it's too bad the gunfights are built on the same scheme. Though i'm a hardcore gamer i spent more than 10 hours to reach the end on the game without retrying the segments but i explored the beauties around me and searched for the collectibles (which i didn't find totally and in each category). So for a first game Ready at dawn signed an awesome performance and i really wish the Order will come back in the future but this time with some of the Fans complaints resolved (though i don't care about multiplayer, it would have been sweet to have one here, the game that lasts longer, a better replay value starting with the trophies depending on the difficulty etc...) but the experience was great and i don't regret my 60€ spent to live it but i would have loved to see more because it was good.… Expand
  14. boynamedluke
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not miss this experience. The setting of a steampunk London steals the show, nicely coupled with a very satisfying gameplay fueled by ultra violence. Negative reviews simply do not get the point of this type of game and genre. I wish there were MORE games exactly like The Order 1886.
  15. SteveVicious
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Its a decent game dont understand all the hate. Anyway its the best looking game I've ever seen and the gunplay is just amazingly beautiful and well made. If you played Max payne 3 before u'll gonna like it as much as i did.
  16. aciphex
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game is underated for what it is...the flak this game is getting is for not being like other games that offer far more freedom in the way you approach a mission..which can be overshadowed by what this game does right...which is extremley well written dialogue, story and characters...if you enjoy a great cinematic experience youll love this game...if you couldn't give a rats rectumThis game is underated for what it is...the flak this game is getting is for not being like other games that offer far more freedom in the way you approach a mission..which can be overshadowed by what this game does right...which is extremley well written dialogue, story and characters...if you enjoy a great cinematic experience youll love this game...if you couldn't give a rats rectum about graphics or story you will be very dissapointed...… Expand
  17. anthplays
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not mistake it for what it is not, it is NOT a fast paced shooter. Do not follow the haters. It is a cinematic masterpiece, with incredible action alongside. It is graphically beautiful, the best visuals I've ever seen in a game. The smoke rising from grenades and explosions, the materials of the characters clothing, the detail put into the weapons are astounding. There are a variety ofDo not mistake it for what it is not, it is NOT a fast paced shooter. Do not follow the haters. It is a cinematic masterpiece, with incredible action alongside. It is graphically beautiful, the best visuals I've ever seen in a game. The smoke rising from grenades and explosions, the materials of the characters clothing, the detail put into the weapons are astounding. There are a variety of epic weapons, my favourite being the Arc Rifle, The story is amazing. I have enjoyed every second, and i will enjoy every second again.… Expand
  18. benito_camelo
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Excelente juego es evidente que si tiene muy poca duración pero la diversión que me dio para esa cantidad de horas fue un deleite que hacen que merezca este 10 que le estoy dando!
  19. harryharding
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not be deterred by all the negativity surrounding the release of The Order. As you will read 100's of times the graphics have no equal on console. But the gameplay is not near as bad as all these critics with unrealistic expectations want you to believe. I am a huge Uncharted fan one of the greatest reviewed series on any Playstation console. I will tell you that the gunplay here isDo not be deterred by all the negativity surrounding the release of The Order. As you will read 100's of times the graphics have no equal on console. But the gameplay is not near as bad as all these critics with unrealistic expectations want you to believe. I am a huge Uncharted fan one of the greatest reviewed series on any Playstation console. I will tell you that the gunplay here is much tighter, headshots which I struggle with in Uncharted are much easier to accomplish in The Order. Sure the Uncharted series has a much more open structure and great exploration. But this game is striving for a truly cinematic experience. To me the results are jaw-dropping. The atmosphere and sound design are the best I've seen since The Last of Us. The production values are probably the likes of which we won't see until the new Uncharted. Ready at Dawn just might be the next Naughty Dog. They have learned to push the hardware to heights that other develops can't come close to. Sure the game is short and linear. But I would rather have 8 hours of perfection then 100 hours of open world average gameplay where most of the stuff is just there to pad the length. The Order is a breath of fresh air in a world where develops concentrate on huge amounts of content instead of perfecting what is there. What's here in The Order is beautiful, exciting and executed to near perfection. If you have been waiting for a game to show your friends what your PS4 is capable of this is finally the game. Do I truly believe that this is a perfect 10, I don't. But it is much better then it is being given credit for. If this is the direction the new gen of gaming is going I'm all in. I just pray that the negative reviews don't prevent Ready at Dawns' masterpiece from reaching the audience it deserves. Because I really want a sequel to explore this incredible world they have created further.… Expand
  20. Daniel_Stone
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    The game is simple but it has awesome graphics. Some reviews mention http://youtu.be/ivwc4S6egLM that design is strange, I don't see anything strange in design. It may not be exactly what we expected, but still this is a decent game worth trying.
  21. thc187
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The hate this game is receiving is disgusting. In my 20 years of gaming, I have never seen such a vicious act of hate, trolls and biased reviews towards a new IP. And this has been on since day one. I wonder what people get out of bashing The Order? If this game had been multiplatform, a couple hours longer and couple pf QTE`s lighter, people would have been praising it through the roof.The hate this game is receiving is disgusting. In my 20 years of gaming, I have never seen such a vicious act of hate, trolls and biased reviews towards a new IP. And this has been on since day one. I wonder what people get out of bashing The Order? If this game had been multiplatform, a couple hours longer and couple pf QTE`s lighter, people would have been praising it through the roof.

    The game is good. It is really really good. If your`e a fan of story driven games in the vein of Uncharted, The Last Of Us, Heavy Rain and TellTale`s The Walking Dead, you`re in for a treat. everything works great as a whole in this game, and everyone has to remember, it`s a new IP. Everything will be bigger and better in the next installment. I hope there is The Order 1887 in the horizon, despite some petty people trying to ruin everything.

    Graphics are great, setpieces engaging, the setting marvellous. QTE`s are a bit on the heavy side and the story and it`s conclusion somewhat lacking. And the game could be unboubtedly a little longer. Other than that, it`s all good.    … Expand
  22. wowski13
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I haven't written a review in a while but felt it was probably necessary given the amount of mixed press surrounding the release of The Order. I'll point out initially that I haven't yet completed the game so these are just my impression of the first few hours of game play (I'm on Chapter 5 out of what I believe are 16 so about a third of the way through the game) which I hope will helpI haven't written a review in a while but felt it was probably necessary given the amount of mixed press surrounding the release of The Order. I'll point out initially that I haven't yet completed the game so these are just my impression of the first few hours of game play (I'm on Chapter 5 out of what I believe are 16 so about a third of the way through the game) which I hope will help people undecided about whether to buy it. The main criticisms coming out of the press are aimed at the game play (or lack thereof) and also the story. In my opinion there are some grounds to gripe with the game play but certainly not the story. The order is a cover shooter and really wants you to know it, in fact aside from Heavy Rain style QTEs (think press X to Jason) and a lot of walking that's pretty much all the game play you will be doing . There's absolutely nothing wrong with the cover shooting system, it works very well and for the most part is pretty enjoyable, but the thing that other successful cover shooters on PlayStation achieve is to have some additional elements to the game play. Uncharted throws in the odd bit of driving along with plenty of platforming and puzzle solving, Vanquish had a suit with crazy abilities to add some melee combat in, and games like Sleeping Dogs and GTA V have an open expansive world to explore with plenty of side activities. I'm not saying that The Order needs all or any of these elements but it certainly would benefit from the odd change up in a while, hell even a levelling system would spice things up. On the subject of the story, I haven't found any reason to find fault so far, in fact I'm fairly gripped both by the topic and the performances. I'm genuinely interested to find out how everything unravels! The final thing I will mention is the graphics. I'm sure PC gamers will point out that high end PC's have been sporting these kind of graphics for ages blah blah blah, but for console gaming it really is a wonder to behold. Be it a reflection in a window, a cloud of smoke from an explosion or just the glow of a lamp in the dark, the sheer impressiveness of the visuals is there for all to see!

    Whether or not you should buy The Order boils down to a few things, if you aren't strapped for cash and enjoy a decent bit of story driven gaming then definitely check it out. If you are interested in experiencing the graphics and story but are unsure about the game play and the cost, then wait to get a pre-owned copy (there is unlikely to be any worthwhile DLC to miss out on). Finally if your games collection consists of only FIFA and/or CoD/Battlefield then give it a miss, you wont enjoy it and will probably spend the next month slagging it off on message boards!

    I hope this has been useful for anyone on the fence about whether to pick up The Order: 1886 this weekend.    … Expand
  23. simon7109
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    So I started to write a long review, but unfortunetly I refreshed the site by mistake and it's all lost...
    So I will be quick. The game is NOT SHORT by any means. I've just finished Chapter 3 and I played around 3 hours, there is no way I will finish the last 13 Chapters under 2 hours.... The gameplay is intense and the gunplay is really fun. Yes, there are a lot of cut-scenes and QTEs,    So I started to write a long review, but unfortunetly I refreshed the site by mistake and it's all lost...
    So I will be quick. The game is NOT SHORT by any means. I've just finished Chapter 3 and I played around 3 hours, there is no way I will finish the last 13 Chapters under 2 hours.... The gameplay is intense and the gunplay is really fun. Yes, there are a lot of cut-scenes and QTEs, but it's a cinematic game. I expected the game to be like this, the developers said it many times that the game will be like this. So if you like cinematic games and don't minde QTEs, you should buy this game. There are some interesting new QTEs too when you need to choose what "weapon" to use.
    The whole game is working very well, but ofcourse there are some negative things too, like when you can explore, there are a lot of places you can go in, like rooms and stuff, but in these rooms there is nothing. You can go in, but nothing is there. It would be good if we could find some interesting stuff there. But that's all what I don't like.
    What I can't understand what the reviewers expected from the game? Because if someone followed the game from the announcment to the release that person must have known what the game will be like. I mean gameplay wise. If you expected a sandbox game with only gameplay, you did something wrong. If you expected a cinematic expereince with lot of cut-scenes and QTEs, than you will like this game a lot.
    So if you are the kind of person who like that stuff, buy it. No matter what other people says. If you want only gameplay and not, basically an interactive movie, than don't go even near to it. I wanted a game like this, so I love it's every aspect. I don't really care what other people say. The game is amazing for me, and I hope if there will be a sequel in the future, it will be the same. I don't want to see an amazing game's sequel like this to be ruined by people who don't know what they want to play... If you want to play a basketball game, don't buy FIFA. If you don't want to play an interactive movie game with TPS elements, don't buy The Order 1886!    … Expand
  24. SticksofTruth
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The most immersive and engaging game I think I have ever played. The polish and level of perfection is setting a new standard. The story is interesting and keeps you guessing, the gunplay is on point and the weapons are fun to use. London feels alive and vibrant, gives beautiful screenshots and is worthwhile listening in on conversations. The game is quite unique actually and IS definitelyThe most immersive and engaging game I think I have ever played. The polish and level of perfection is setting a new standard. The story is interesting and keeps you guessing, the gunplay is on point and the weapons are fun to use. London feels alive and vibrant, gives beautiful screenshots and is worthwhile listening in on conversations. The game is quite unique actually and IS definitely worth buying.… Expand
  25. billay
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I really like the graphics and world design. It is like a next gen Dishonored. The constant letterboxing and qte's are a definite minus though. It could have been a great game if the gameplay and level design were at the same level as the graphics.
  26. GELU2703
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Un historia intensa y muy gratificante, te metes en ella desde el primer momento, unos gráficos jamas vistos en la nueva generación, las mecánicas de juego son divertidas y muy rejugable para los que nos gustan este tipo de juegos.
  27. Okamisen
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    That now a GAME in pure case of a word - but this is enjoyable experience - i love it. There is some downsides about lenght of the game, but it feel's complete anyway.
  28. metay85
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Best graphics ever! Why the hell I have to write 150 characters long review. I love the game and give it a 10/10. Isn't that enough for you metacritic.
  29. harperr
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The most hated and unfairly rated game in history of the industry. The Order 1886 is really beautiful game, with amazing story and mind blowing next-gen graphics. 10/10 for me.
  30. f178083
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    This game by no means deserve this criticism. There are some technical downsides but still, story and the atmosphere... Something that you must try for yourselfe!
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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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