The Order: 1886

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

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  1. velvetmeds
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of modern gaming. Expertly combines cutting edge visuals, atmospheric and intense audio, with fun, punchy and violent shooting gameplay, great story and interesting characters. Ignore the uninformed haterade, there are very little QTEs in this game, and while it's true that there are a lot of cutscenes (which are NOT qtes), they are very well done and a pleasure to watch.A masterpiece of modern gaming. Expertly combines cutting edge visuals, atmospheric and intense audio, with fun, punchy and violent shooting gameplay, great story and interesting characters. Ignore the uninformed haterade, there are very little QTEs in this game, and while it's true that there are a lot of cutscenes (which are NOT qtes), they are very well done and a pleasure to watch. When replaying the game (if you just want to reexperience the gameplay) you can simply select any checkpoint from the main menu, allowing you to indirectly skip cutscenes if you don't want to watch them again. The best next generation game so far, and one that every single player gaming lover should support.… Expand
  2. JAX85
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Best graphic , game play and story . but game play is too short ! i love single player story mode game with long story and more challenge. only offline story mode game! :)
  3. Somhairle
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Great looking and full of atmosphere. Let down by short length and "Cinematic" display.
    Otherwise i loved it and looked forward to The Order pt 2 and any DLC that may come.
  4. cusman
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    I was impressed by many of the things other reviews acknowledge that this new IP game did right (graphics / animations, story, characters, and weapons), and I wasn't overly disappointed by the things that other reviews have pointed out as short comings (pacing, overall length, linear combat). I would be very interested in a sequel that continues the story, and the improvements I would hopeI was impressed by many of the things other reviews acknowledge that this new IP game did right (graphics / animations, story, characters, and weapons), and I wasn't overly disappointed by the things that other reviews have pointed out as short comings (pacing, overall length, linear combat). I would be very interested in a sequel that continues the story, and the improvements I would hope for are limited to improving the overall pacing and making the combat scenarios less linear and more abundant with some stand out memorable set pieces.… Expand
  5. Sion1986
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Having played this game I can say this is the simply the best cinematic I have had in a game. The game play is tight and well executed. Graphic are the best I have ever seen on a console. There is replay value you want to enjoy the story again and you do have a chapter select that lets you get into the more action oriented areas of the game quicker upon the second play though. No, youHaving played this game I can say this is the simply the best cinematic I have had in a game. The game play is tight and well executed. Graphic are the best I have ever seen on a console. There is replay value you want to enjoy the story again and you do have a chapter select that lets you get into the more action oriented areas of the game quicker upon the second play though. No, you can skip the movie portions, but that's not what this game is about. Its about immersion into the story being told, much like a Tell Tale game. The cover system is like TLOU NOT GEARS OF WAR. It has its problems yes but it doesnt deserve the hate it is getting. Games are not all about killing everything in sight,. If you want non stop action play a FPS. This is a game for gamers who enjoy story . I loved it and if you enjoy a great story you will love it too.… Expand
  6. Ateam043
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Wow...4 hours in and only on chapter 4. Loving this game so far. I was not fooled, going in I knew it was a cinematic experience ala The Walking Dead game.

    If that game can charge $30, The Order is easily worth $50. If they continue with this IP, the only thing I would recommend is to add more chapters or perhaps a small multiplayer ala The Last of Us style for added re playability.
  7. carlosplumbot
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Wow, what an experience!

    This game had me gripped from the moment it started until the credits rolled! I see a lot of scores around the '0' mark on here! How can you give this game such a score? Even if this game is not what you expected or not as action orientated as you thought, you can't give this game such a poor score! So many people have said its got great graphics, voice acting    Wow, what an experience!

    This game had me gripped from the moment it started until the credits rolled! I see a lot of scores around the '0' mark on here! How can you give this game such a score? Even if this game is not what you expected or not as action orientated as you thought, you can't give this game such a poor score! So many people have said its got great graphics, voice acting is great, story isn't bad, and then say 'that's it' and give it a score between 0 and 3?! For those things alone its worth a great deal more. I enjoyed the mechanics of the game, gave it some added challenge. Anyway, less of the ranting, I just hope the unjust negativity doesn't put a stop to a sequel or 2!    … Expand
  8. WaffleCondom
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I would argue that they mostly misunderstand the game itself. Yes, there could be a much wider range of enemies. Yes, the shooting is reasonably simplistic. But it is also completely solid. I've sunk hundreds upon hundreds of hours into Gears of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and many other third person cover shooters. Not only does this one keep up with them, the weighty, meaty, destructive feel of the guns makes it a cut above most. As for the QTEs, they are indeed plentiful and many are far from action-packed, but that is also the POINT. Remember L.A. Noire and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Remember Heavy Rain and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Why is The Order any less so simply because it is ALSO attempting to be a cover shooter? It's all about immersion, keeping you locked into the character by having you follow his ever movement.
    The final point people seem to make about the game is that the story is "too linear" and "lacks player choice." So what? If you want a game where you decide everything, go play Skyrim. No one will judge you, Skyrim is great. But if you want a thrilling, directed storyline left for you to experience as you are intended to experience it, then play The Order: 1886.    … Expand
  9. Qriator
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 is the finest example of a 'playable movie' I've ever experienced. It's something of a blend between a very well-produced animated film and a video game. The transitions from one to the other are practically seamless, and the pacing of the action and the storytelling aid the viewer/player in both understanding what's going on and participating in what's going on.

    If you    The Order: 1886 is the finest example of a 'playable movie' I've ever experienced. It's something of a blend between a very well-produced animated film and a video game. The transitions from one to the other are practically seamless, and the pacing of the action and the storytelling aid the viewer/player in both understanding what's going on and participating in what's going on.

    If you make this purchase, expect to be entertained, and to take part in a highly-scripted cinematic experience that is more tightly controlled than you may be used to in other games. It's still fun, but because of the high amount of detail and attention to story, the game is shorter, and that is a good thing from my perspective. I like experiencing a game that I can finish quickly sometimes, keeps up a solid story pace, and one that doesn't drown the story in repressive amounts of repettitive action.

    In a way, this is a very experiemental video game, and it definitely crosses genres in more ways just crossing FPS and animated movie, by both incorporating stealth components and button-press fighting like from God of War. The mere fact that it's a very short game is also different these days, with many game companies trying to extend playtime by giving you infinite challenges in open worlds. These are okay, for what they are, but they lack the storytelling acumen present in something like The Order: 1886 or in The Last of Us, which has a very similar feel.

    The Order was successful in holding my attention over the entire story, and if you have a weekend day to sit down and play this, you can sit down in the morning and be done with it by evening, even taking dining breaks. I really enjoyed the story, which is something I cannot say for most video games out there (cough-Destiny-cough).

    The acting in the game was also top-notch. It looks like they did some seriously amazing motion cap work with this, and worked hard to make the facial expressions and voice timing perfectly working every time.

    Now for the reason I removed 1 star:
    I disliked the button-reaction boss battles. I've always hated these in other games as well. I did not see that in the trailers, so I assumed that the battles would all be FPS-style. They aren't. The button-reaction challenges involve attacks by very fast opponents and learning to time your attacks to STOP early enough so that you can press the button you need to dodge. The dodge timings are highly scripted, and you don't have any option on what to do. You either hit 'circle' at precisely the right time, or you don't, and you die pretty fast if you don't. The attacks aren't logically placed, and the button timings seem wrong in my hands. For example, right after a creature attacks, you have to attack back, but I ended up pressing the attack button repeatedly before my character would attack, because I wasn't in the 'attacking window' or whatever. There was no smooth fighting feel for this, it was all way too scripted for my taste. Additionally, high-powered rifle shots to some combattants, the Lycans, did not seem to phase them. There was no indication that shooting them in the head even slowed them slightly. They weren't dead until you landed the last shot.

    Unfortunately, this clouded a rather otherwise solid FPS experience. The weapons, particularly the thermite rifle and the arc lance were inspired and fit into the technology of the late 1800's, assuming some boost in weapon innovation from England essentially having complete imperial control over most of the planet, and being forced to develop weapons to combat the main threat of the story.

    About the FPS fighting - there were times when I did not like the combat system because the weapon tracking was rather slow, or the weapon would be on target, and then suddenly the character would pull the weapon into ready-position, not shooting position, because you happened to slide a little close to a corner or a railing, instead of staying on target, even with the aiming trigger pulled. This became rather frustrating, but you could deal with it.

    Finally, there are ethical issues. Every FPS game needs to deal with the ethics of your character needing, or wanting, to kill large numbers of people. This isn't a stealth game, for the most part. You cannot choose to evade your enemies in most situations, or if you can, I could figure out how to do it only once or twice. You're forced down a direct course 100% of the time, following script, and that often involves a large number of rebels or company men attacking you.

    This means that for some portions of the game, when your character's been specifically instructed to keep violence low and try to not kill people, you end up in massive firefights that you might conceivably have prevented had you done a better job staying undetected. It seems that the main character doesn't particularly care about that stuff because he's spent several lifetimes killing, and without any sort of repercussions for doing so    … Expand
  10. MAFiltrante
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Finally a Complete game for my $60! Next Gen graphics, fluid gameplay, decent origin story with huge potential, no load times, and the game isn't broken!
    I really enjoyed The Order. I'm not an "online gamer", so this type of game is right up my alley. It is a shorter game than your normal single player focused game, but so were most AAA IP's like Uncharted, God of War, etc. I'm also a    Finally a Complete game for my $60! Next Gen graphics, fluid gameplay, decent origin story with huge potential, no load times, and the game isn't broken!
    I really enjoyed The Order. I'm not an "online gamer", so this type of game is right up my alley. It is a shorter game than your normal single player focused game, but so were most AAA IP's like Uncharted, God of War, etc. I'm also a fan of QTE's as I enjoy the cinematic shots as opposed to running and gunning.
    Again, The Order is a complete game, unbroken, no $120 of day one dlc, and no endless patching to fix it. May not be for everyone, but definitely right for me.    … Expand
  11. moche
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Hi !
    I never take the time to write review for games but for this one, when I read some reviews and mostly critic one, I have to.
    You may like this game or not but 2/10 ?? You re kidding right ? (Digital trends if you're reading !) If at school your teachers had been like you (you critics or users who give score like 0 or 2...) what would have been your score ? I play a lot of games    Hi !
    I never take the time to write review for games but for this one, when I read some reviews and mostly critic one, I have to.
    You may like this game or not but 2/10 ?? You re kidding right ? (Digital trends if you're reading !) If at school your teachers had been like you (you critics or users who give score like 0 or 2...) what would have been your score ?
    I play a lot of games since a long time and I don't understand why to be good a game must be looooong or replayable ? Have you ever seen a cinema critic say "yes the film is good but it's a shame it's not rewatchable ?

    I prefer play the game just once but take the time to look at everything, to enter in the universel, to look at details of this amaaazing graphics (Digital trend you are serious when comparing The Order with Infamous ?) take the time to live a story, to feel something than rush two or three times the same game !
    Because if take the time to look around you and to admire the work of RAD this game is not short at ail and most important it's not repetitive ! I like Far cry or GTA but hé after a few hour you're keep doing the same thing don't you ?
    One word concerning the gameplay : it may not be the strongest part of the game but it's effective and I found it well balanced between the different phases. Here they can do better (whereas in DA and graphics they can't!) but it does not ruin the experience not all.

    The Order is about (great) quality above quantity, it's about taking the time to feel above rushing to endlessly doing the same thing !

    In any case users you should try it and some pro critics you should change of job.    … Expand
  12. magic_jon
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    Where to start with The Order 1886. It really feels like this game has been a victim of a media furor and bad circumstances. The game is by no means as bad as some outlets are reporting in fact it is indeed very much the opposite. I can understand why some people will find this game hard to swallow mainly because the game play mechanics are quite simple and the time between them can beWhere to start with The Order 1886. It really feels like this game has been a victim of a media furor and bad circumstances. The game is by no means as bad as some outlets are reporting in fact it is indeed very much the opposite. I can understand why some people will find this game hard to swallow mainly because the game play mechanics are quite simple and the time between them can be quite spaced out. Is this a problem? Only if you are incapable of not itching to press the buttons on your controller at all times. The negativity toward this particular aspect of the game is puzzling to me especially when you consider games like 'Gone Home' received such critical acclaim despite being arguably a very dry experience depending on your preference. I am aware that the game falls into the so called 'triple A' camp and therefore is rather pricey at launch but its just a good game despite what has been said about it so its a worth while investment.

    To be honest I actually respect this game for allowing down time between action segments. It might feel like you're not doing much at the time but the whole time you're absorbing your environments and taking in the atmosphere. It really reminds me of old point and click adventures at times. Granted you're not usually out to solve puzzles but the dynamic feels the same. Perhaps I'm just not a 'real gamer' but I believe there's space in the gaming world for these sorts of titles. I'd very much like to see a sequel and the main aspects I'd like to see altered would perhaps be the addition of some more lore or indeed a little more opportunity to interact with the world around you and indeed have the world fleshed out the world in general.

    Give the game a chance for yourself and judge for yourself.    … Expand
  13. vanflet2
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of thisI loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of this game, some of the things the reviewers have stated about thegameplay, and create an unforgettable sequel. As for this game, for all it lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with groundbreaking graphics and production value, in addition to a dynamite story.… Expand
  14. theplayer2k15
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Incredible visuals, story, atmosphere, and cannot understand the negative review scores.

    Excellent game, through and through, and hoping for a sequel.
  15. vcamaraljr
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Incredible visuals, story, atmosphere, and cannot understand the negative review scores.

    Excellent game, through and through, and hoping for a sequel.
  16. Cyrdup
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Interesting story and characters, beautiful graphics and atmosphere, fun weapon mechanics and enemy types. I'm completely hooked by the franchise. Can't wait for the next part!

    It could have been a little bit longer, but still, it feels like a whole, and it's totally worth the money!
  17. mogulmedia
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    This game is so underrated and I can't understand the negativity around it!

    Amazing setting, graphics, gameplay. A little on the short side but I'd prefer quality over quantity. Would love a sequel as this has massive potential as a full franchise and I'd love to play more. As it can be found very cheap now, you really should get it if you like shooters and have a PS4. Would rate    This game is so underrated and I can't understand the negativity around it!

    Amazing setting, graphics, gameplay. A little on the short side but I'd prefer quality over quantity. Would love a sequel as this has massive potential as a full franchise and I'd love to play more.

    As it can be found very cheap now, you really should get it if you like shooters and have a PS4.

    Would rate it about 9/10 though awarded 10/10 to counter some of the 0's which the game obviously doesn't deserve...    … Expand
  18. C3realkillah
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    Well I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that muchWell I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that much guys) or lockpicking minigames. The story was great but had a lot of sequel set up. Hopefully there will be story dlc just to add more lore and hours of gameplay to the game's fantastic setting. Also a lot of people complained about the game's length as being too short. I'm proud to say that the game isn't 5 hours long it's about 7 or 8 but it seems much longer when you play which is a good thing as if you're a fan of cinematic story based games Like I am you won't want it to end quickly. I recommend playing on hard as it will provide a challenge and add to the game's playtime as enemies act realistically and are very aggressive. Overall the game is fun it's great however it isn't worth the full price and the reason being is once you beat it.. that's it. There isn't any extra missions, modes, or multiplayer since you beat it and see the great story to it's disappointing conclusion you're done. It is a shame because this is a top notch beautiful and awesome game that could of given so much more. I recommend playing it at least even if you have to red box it like I did. It's a well made polished story based game that is worth at least a rent. Hopefully the inevitable sequel will do this new series justice it rightfully deserves. 8/10… Expand
  19. ForeverFalling
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    A solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. TheA solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. The werewolves are barely in it and when you do get to fight them, the fights are largely uninspired as their A.I. is very simple but it is still fun to fight them. The best werewolf fights are with the Elders but there are only two of these in the game. Some of the collectables are interesting but a lot of them don't really add anything to the game, they just immerse you into the world. The game is pretty much a one time through fun ride as there isn't any replayability aside from the collectables, which if you are thorough like me and search every nook and cranny, you will find most of them anyway. It has problems, sure, but overall I really did enjoy my time with the game and did end up getting the platinum trophy (fairly easily).… Expand
  20. sirgalahad0665
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic!!!Its one of the first real time game,all of the game subjects are amazing,graphic ,story ,sound and musics are amazing,RAD working on this game over 9 years,and its not right to take this score,people never understand!!!!i give 10 to this game… Expand
  21. GameHawk36
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    This was a very enjoyable game. Great voice acting, great graphics, and great story. My only problems with the game were limited controlling, one camera to use at all times, and crappy aiming/shooting. I had a really fun time playing this, just wish was a tad longer, still a great experience overall.
  22. Cibo
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This is a unique game. The game has an interesting story, beautiful graphics and excellent gameplay. This is one of the best exclusives for the PlayStation 4.
  23. kellkerrick
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    I really like The Order: 1886 and will definitely be on board for a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the soundtrack is wonderful. The production values are top notch. Much criticism has been laid on the abundance of cutscenes, length of the game, quick time events and the black bars. I savor cutscenes and have no problems with QTEs and the black bars so I don't see them asI really like The Order: 1886 and will definitely be on board for a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the soundtrack is wonderful. The production values are top notch. Much criticism has been laid on the abundance of cutscenes, length of the game, quick time events and the black bars. I savor cutscenes and have no problems with QTEs and the black bars so I don't see them as negatives. The one criticism that I completely agree with is that the story ended too quickly when things were just starting to get really compelling. I was left wanting more :(

    Gameplay is a guided experience that fits the game's cinematic ambitions. It's a hybrid of third-person shooting, quick time events, stealth, and a couple of mini-games. The game manages to balance all these different mechanics nicely in my opinion. I mentioned "guided experience" because the game does limit your weapon options during certain segments. Also, you know when a firefight is coming from Galahad's automatic stance.

    I personally love story-driven single-player games and The Order: 1886 is comparable to my favorites such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Heavy Rain, and Beyond: Two Souls.

    All in all, Ready at Dawn did a commendable job developing their first major title. The game is not perfect but I hope RaD can build upon the foundation laid with The Order: 1886 to give us an even better experience in the potential sequel. I give it an 8 out of 10 (but rating it higher because I feel critics have been too harsh with their scoring and are depriving potential fans of a great cinematic gaming experience).    … Expand
  24. TinoKP
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    All I have to say about this game is that while the gunplay may not be revolutionary, and even though the music, voice acting, environments, and graphics in general are beyond anything I've seen in the past, the one thing that stands out to me is this:

    Even halfway through the game, it would take me an average of 15-20 seconds to realize that the cutscenes were over and I was in control    All I have to say about this game is that while the gunplay may not be revolutionary, and even though the music, voice acting, environments, and graphics in general are beyond anything I've seen in the past, the one thing that stands out to me is this:

    Even halfway through the game, it would take me an average of 15-20 seconds to realize that the cutscenes were over and I was in control of the main character, because the cutscenes are so seamless and the game just looks that fantastic. I've never experienced anything like it.    … Expand
  25. WORDSof1K
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. This game is spectacular, the graphics are revolutionary and the story immersive. The voice acting is on point as well. I compare this to The last of us in the way that i will play it over and over again because its just fun to play.
  26. tonylionedo
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    most amazing next-gen game,cant understand the hate,whatever,if you love story driven and movie like game,its must buy,for its uniqueness and amazing environment, and of course gun fight feels marvelous
  27. nousername00
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    I LOVE this game, gave it a ten because it is exactly what I expected it to be. Yes, it has a lot of cut scenes, but I like cut scenes, it did feel like a movie to me. But actually I was very surprised as there is actually far more action then I expected. Playing on the default difficulty setting was enough challenge to keep me interested and I'm really excited to try on a harder mode. TheI LOVE this game, gave it a ten because it is exactly what I expected it to be. Yes, it has a lot of cut scenes, but I like cut scenes, it did feel like a movie to me. But actually I was very surprised as there is actually far more action then I expected. Playing on the default difficulty setting was enough challenge to keep me interested and I'm really excited to try on a harder mode. The game doesn't take long to beat especially if you play it consecutively like I did, but it was still worth it to me as I am not done playing this game, going for all the trophies. But the best thing about the game is the story which breathes life into this game, ( involving conspiracy, politics, betrayal, the supernatural and even a bit of a love story ) character depth, and the visually in-depth surroundings. The game is subtle in many ways, not sure how else to describe that. I like how the game incorporates real people and events in history into the story, helps to submerge you more into that time era. it's hard to think of a game to compare this to but if you appreciate a great story told well and are open minded with the types of video games you play, you should definitely try this! It's kind of similar to the Walking Dead series, in the sense that it relies more on artistic approach, conflict and the deep emotions involved. They do not have hundreds of weapons to choose from, as they where trying to give the game an element of realism, among other things. It is not like Destiny, Borderlands, Far Cry or any other action/shooter games. It's not meant to be flashy. The creators had a vision with this game, and I think they succeeded. Also judging by the ending, there could be a sequel. I am keeping my fingers crossed for this one!… Expand
  28. allanon04
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    A pure masterpiece! Amazing video and audio. Graphics are awesome. And one thing that is completely forgotten in today's gaming experience - sense of reality. Everything is so real that senses hurt. Characters are close to real people, something overlooked completely in other games nowadays. I am anxious for the next game and I hope for more like it in the near future.
  29. Mystril
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burnedI enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burned out on this type, but so far it is good, not inventive, not innovative, but it works well, enemy AI could be improved, same with friendly AI, but I don't mind too much.

    This is a very cinematic experience, so if you dislike these I don't think this game will be for you. I, however, do like cinematic experiences, especially those where there are no progression, no unlockables, no achievements popping up, you just sit down and play your game, i >>LOVE    … Expand
  30. Pepe5125
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I feel the need to write a review on this game because I love it so much and most of the reviews are so bad that I'm actually really mad at how people use reviews today. I feel like there are many people that think current games need more freedom of choice than their predecessors. They don't. You just need to know what you pay for. If people can't wait for reviews and throw their money atI feel the need to write a review on this game because I love it so much and most of the reviews are so bad that I'm actually really mad at how people use reviews today. I feel like there are many people that think current games need more freedom of choice than their predecessors. They don't. You just need to know what you pay for. If people can't wait for reviews and throw their money at developers before the game's out... well, bad luck if the game is not what you expected.

    Now to the game.
    First of all I don't really care about graphics in terms of technology. I'm just happy if the game looks gorgeous and The Order certainly does. It's one of the most beautiful games ever created. The art style and the color palette is just awesome. The Order is one of the most immersive experiences I had in a while and the story is really thrilling. I don't really care that there is no freedom of choice and that the player doesn't get rewarded with something like collectibles because that's not what The Order tries to be good at. The Order is a immersive, intense, interesting and unique, linear experience. That's the core of the game: It's cinematic presentation and that's what I was looking for.
    If you don't like these type of games than please don't buy them and if you did because you were impatient then don't write a review about something you generally don't like.    … Expand
  31. Kastle
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best graphics I have ever seen on a video game in my entire life. If you're looking for an expansive open-world game then look elsewhere. But if you're looking for something unique that will truly amaze you then this is it. Simply Stunning.
  32. valtonero
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    In a 0 or 10 world (which is what mindless reviewers give a game) this game gets a 10. Otherwise in a normal fair world this would get an 8. Again, please metacritic, disable scores below a 5 from user scores because the majority of the people reviewing are beyond uninformed and they cannot count past number 4.
  33. Mad-Marston
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    First of all I should say, It's my personal view.
    I'm totally in love with this game. Loved it since I saw its first gameplay demos. It's has the best graphics and visuals I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely Gorgeous!! Just being able to move Galahad in the that amazingly detailed environment and with that smooth animation is top pleasure for me let alone getting into action with him.    First of all I should say, It's my personal view.
    I'm totally in love with this game. Loved it since I saw its first gameplay demos. It's has the best graphics and visuals I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely Gorgeous!! Just being able to move Galahad in the that amazingly detailed environment and with that smooth animation is top pleasure for me let alone getting into action with him. Shooting part is solid in my opinion but not mind blowing and that innovative, it's satisfying. I love to play online but for me it's not the top priority so I mainly focus on single player side. If you're a type of gamer who just wants gameplay and hours and hours of shooting and crafting and ... and going to compete online then definitely this game is not a choice for you. But you want to let your eyes enjoy beauty and at the same time getting involved into action, give it a try. Ready at Dawn! I really look forward for the sequel, even better than 1886. Great job!    … Expand
  34. elliothaney
    Mar 8, 2015
    8
    My main reason for writing this review is to say, please give this game a chance! Yes, the game at time feels like it is on rails, there are quick time events galore and it is not a twenty hour game. However, underneath the criticism, there is such an interesting and beautiful story that I'm worried too many people will simply never experience.

    The order is a graphical and auditory    My main reason for writing this review is to say, please give this game a chance! Yes, the game at time feels like it is on rails, there are quick time events galore and it is not a twenty hour game. However, underneath the criticism, there is such an interesting and beautiful story that I'm worried too many people will simply never experience.

    The order is a graphical and auditory masterpiece. I have never seen a game look this good, but you know that already. The sounds, the music and the voice acting is something that you can't see in a screenshot, so at the very least, try it to experience the technical wizardry happening here.

    Besides that, the length for me was simply perfect. It's playable over a weekend, and it doesn't overstay it's welcome. It probably took me about 8 hours over three days, and I actually finished it, which is more than I can say for a lot of games.

    This is a fun game with a great story and unbelievable graphics and sound. There are faults (read nearly any other review if your interested in them, they're probably accurate) but this is an experience that is worth your time.    … Expand
  35. burjeffton
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    While not an ADHD shooter, The Order is unflinching in its cinematic vision. While it sacrifices player choice and open worlds, the narrative and visuals are executed with pinpoint control. While there could and should be more here to do and see, I appreciate the dev's commitment to the vision.

    There are drawbacks, as the game ends just as the story is beginning to get interesting.    While not an ADHD shooter, The Order is unflinching in its cinematic vision. While it sacrifices player choice and open worlds, the narrative and visuals are executed with pinpoint control. While there could and should be more here to do and see, I appreciate the dev's commitment to the vision.

    There are drawbacks, as the game ends just as the story is beginning to get interesting. There are no side quests or much reason to replay, other than getting trophies.

    All in all, if you enjoy cinema and rich story-based games, The Order is worth giving a try.    … Expand
  36. YetiConfetti
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15 hours for myself altogether - $60/12 hours=$5/hour or $60/15 hours=$4/hour, worth the money to me), and yes, you will spend a good portion of that time watching cutscenes. However, I found the action to be urgent and exciting when it was available, and the scenes were interesting enough to me that I didn't mind sitting back for a few minutes here and there because I wanted to see what would happen next. You'll learn to savor the action scenes and even feel encouraged to experiment with the weaponry as much as possible. It's by no means a perfect experience, but I'd argue it's a rival to Uncharted and at the very least it's worth a rental. I'm a father of two and I only get an hour or two to game each night if I'm lucky, so my time is definitely valuable to me, and I can't say I felt like any of it was wasted playing this game. I think it's a great first entry for a new series and I already can't wait for a sequel. I recommend playing with an open mind and considering this game as a pilot episode for a promising sequel or two - so again, I can't wholeheartedly recommend a purchase, but I do think it should be experienced either as a rental or once the price drops a bit.… Expand
  37. Honelith
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    A much better game then many people are giving it credit for. With well designed weapons, top notch graphics and attention to detail, a very well told story with some of the best voice acting and animations, the wolf fights are fun and they look very disturbing while they morph right infront of your eyes. A short game but you'll be left wanting more as the setting and characters keeps youA much better game then many people are giving it credit for. With well designed weapons, top notch graphics and attention to detail, a very well told story with some of the best voice acting and animations, the wolf fights are fun and they look very disturbing while they morph right infront of your eyes. A short game but you'll be left wanting more as the setting and characters keeps you thinking about the story long after you finish it. Can't wait to see more in the series, a great entry with an interesting world that needs to be expanded upon.… Expand
  38. Storm1672
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 got to a status few games can. Ready at Dawn's first AAA game shows the talent of the developers as far as the technical/artistic direction goes and how inferior the gameplay is. In a way, it is suiting at this time and day, as this is the definition of AA game/blockbuster.

    I loved it for as long as it lasted but beyond the shocking graphics and the 7-9-hour great fun    The Order: 1886 got to a status few games can. Ready at Dawn's first AAA game shows the talent of the developers as far as the technical/artistic direction goes and how inferior the gameplay is. In a way, it is suiting at this time and day, as this is the definition of AA game/blockbuster.

    I loved it for as long as it lasted but beyond the shocking graphics and the 7-9-hour great fun time, I will probably soon forget about it...    … Expand
  39. StratoCut
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 a misunderstood game, not for everyone,.

    +Story
    +Graphics ( obviously )
    +Unique Weapons
    +OST
    +Victorian Era

    -Not much replay value...
  40. Xaviale
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    I'm going to be straight up with this review, and by the end of reading this you will know whether this game is right for you or not..

    If you're the kind of guy that says "Quality over Quantity a lot.." This game is for you. If you're the kind of guy that thinks whiskey is a mans drink.. This game is for you. If you're the kind of guy that thinks Drakkar Noir smells good. This game is    I'm going to be straight up with this review, and by the end of reading this you will know whether this game is right for you or not..

    If you're the kind of guy that says "Quality over Quantity a lot.." This game is for you.
    If you're the kind of guy that thinks whiskey is a mans drink.. This game is for you.
    If you're the kind of guy that thinks Drakkar Noir smells good. This game is for you.

    I just so happen to love this game.    … Expand
  41. JoshLuck1995
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    I went into this game expecting the worse considering all the bad coverage it got, i was plesently surprised by how good it was, i really enjoyed the story and i loved the setting and characters, and of course the graphics are amazing. The best i have seen so far on a console. 8/10
  42. scott5150
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    This is a good game. The people hating on this game are only hating because they don't own a ps4 and/or because they have no attention span or only enjoy such casual games like Newer CODs and week story line games. Us real gamers know who you casuals are! The seamlessness of game play and cut scenes sets the bar for next generation games and the shooting mechanics are perfect. Most gameThis is a good game. The people hating on this game are only hating because they don't own a ps4 and/or because they have no attention span or only enjoy such casual games like Newer CODs and week story line games. Us real gamers know who you casuals are! The seamlessness of game play and cut scenes sets the bar for next generation games and the shooting mechanics are perfect. Most game stories are around 6-12 hours so this game meets that standard. The only bad part and the reason I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is because this game is bare bones it has no other content or multiplayer, although I generally play mostly single player games I like to know my $60 is well spent. I recommend unless you are hardcore like myself to wait until this game is around $45 to buy. I personally bought the $80 statue bundle and feel like I received my moneys worth especially since the statue in my opinion could be worth well more than $20 extra!!… Expand
  43. TiFosO
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Totally underrated. Immensely reach universe to expand, great graphics and atmosphere, the level of detalizaition is unbelievably high. Story is decent, keeps you playing through. All in all, this game IS a true art, focused on story telling and graphical elements. I just do not understand why the rating is so low.
  44. Bjiarn
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 is a fine masterpiece, the graphics are amazing, story is good. Yes it is 8hours long but still. a great showcase of the power the Ps4 has. Hope the sequel will make them do the ajustments needed to please the xbots that give this game a 0 and writing false reviews about it.
  45. kyuha
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is getting too much blame.
    Reviewers have the best graphics, great motion, nice voice acting, beautiful artwork are ignored and only drawback seems to be focused exclusively
    Do you think this game is really 4 or 5-point game in the 10-point scale?
    The problem has been recognized, but it's still too underestimated
  46. Karel7
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played since Metal Gear Solid for PSX. Beautiful atmosphere, epic plot, great graphics. Yes, it's short. Yes it does not have multiplayer. So what? It's not a game for kids crying all the time online. It's a game made for serious people who enjoy and remember good stories. I just can't wait for a second part.

    Well done RAD.
  47. Kulgatoff
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    Cool game. Beatiful setting , ambient sound and cool graphics. Good balance with the action and cutscenes. There are many qte's, but their length is pretty small so it's not gonna be so annoying. Storyline is very simple, but it's presenting is awesome, no joke. If think about minuses, the 1st is boring gameplay - all that you do is only shooting in the shelters, 2nd minus is that locationCool game. Beatiful setting , ambient sound and cool graphics. Good balance with the action and cutscenes. There are many qte's, but their length is pretty small so it's not gonna be so annoying. Storyline is very simple, but it's presenting is awesome, no joke. If think about minuses, the 1st is boring gameplay - all that you do is only shooting in the shelters, 2nd minus is that location are really small so you dont have enough space to discover the world, and 3rd minus is the stupid lycans ai, damn, they are so stupid and easy to kill, even on the hard difficulty . And another small minus about russian localization, they didnt translate newspaper and letters, lazy bastards… Expand
  48. Vondergraaf
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This game is no revolution! Be warned before you purchase it. But it is great at what it wants to be: An awesome looking game (wait till you see it in motion) with solid shooter mechanics, an interesting story, great atmosphere and sound design! If you are bored of open world games or simply want something different, something old school, buy or rent it.
  49. SchJock
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 ended up being one of the best games I have played in a long time. Even though the combat is what you would expect, the game is unique in the fact that it is more of a movie in which you act out the action sequences. The all the characters are surprisingly deep and the story is engrossing. Once it ended I only wanted more. This will become a great new franchise for PS4The Order 1886 ended up being one of the best games I have played in a long time. Even though the combat is what you would expect, the game is unique in the fact that it is more of a movie in which you act out the action sequences. The all the characters are surprisingly deep and the story is engrossing. Once it ended I only wanted more. This will become a great new franchise for PS4 players!

    Highly Recommend!    … Expand
  50. Elboricua
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Lot of people have giving bad score to this game and the only thing I can think is they are just fan boys that want every game be like halo or call of duty full of action. This game is very good great graphic and environment. When is action is very good and challenging if you play it on hard mode. Overall this game get me the same felling when I play resident evil 4.
  51. BlueEye79
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Ein wirklich gutes Spiel, mit einer toller Story. Die Kinoreife Inszenierung hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Negativ ist das die Spielzeit doch sehr kurz ist und auch auf schwer nicht wirklich eine Herausforderung ist. Leider bekommt das Spiel nicht die Anerkennung die es verdient hätte.
  52. dobleuve
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    I absolutely love this game. For me, the most amazing game I've played in the generation of console systems. Bad reviews are hurting the game based probably on the "hype" created before around it. It's clear that it's not an actual FPS, full of online features and to spend thousend of hours playing to get your character level up, is more old fashioned style. For the players who love theI absolutely love this game. For me, the most amazing game I've played in the generation of console systems. Bad reviews are hurting the game based probably on the "hype" created before around it. It's clear that it's not an actual FPS, full of online features and to spend thousend of hours playing to get your character level up, is more old fashioned style. For the players who love the plot of the history and the Cinema-style-scenes is a masterpiece. Great atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice work.… Expand
  53. Juniorcsf
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Enquanto jogava procurava todos os problemas já citados pelas analises especializadas, mas simplesmente não achava nada de que o jogo não havia prometido. Me apaixonei pelo jogo e recomendo que julguem ele por si mesmos, seja alugando ou comprando, vale muito a pena!
  54. SilverCross
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    I Really Loved This Game .. At The First Cutsence (QTE) . My Mind Blown And I Was Never Ever Saw Games Like This.. Very Nice Sound Direction .. Perfect Music. I Loved This Game Because I Love Cinematic Games Like Beyound Two Souls And Heavy Rain.. I Think Gamers Have To Try This Game..
    Note : If Director Of This Game Never Mention That Shooting And Covering Similar To Gears Of War No One    I Really Loved This Game .. At The First Cutsence (QTE) . My Mind Blown And I Was Never Ever Saw Games Like This.. Very Nice Sound Direction .. Perfect Music. I Loved This Game Because I Love Cinematic Games Like Beyound Two Souls And Heavy Rain.. I Think Gamers Have To Try This Game..
    Note : If Director Of This Game Never Mention That Shooting And Covering Similar To Gears Of War No One Can Hate This Game Because Shooting And Covering ..    … Expand
  55. Rurimino
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Don't let the critics scare you off this game as it stands out as one of this year's finest and the impressive sales will demand a much needed sequel. Outstanding in cinematic cut-scene to controlled player interchange, deeply atmospheric setting, fantastic score, rich and intriguing story line and strong believable characters you want to invest in.
    The section on top of the airship    Don't let the critics scare you off this game as it stands out as one of this year's finest and the impressive sales will demand a much needed sequel. Outstanding in cinematic cut-scene to controlled player interchange, deeply atmospheric setting, fantastic score, rich and intriguing story line and strong believable characters you want to invest in.
    The section on top of the airship rappelling down over a glittering London Thames river is one of the best moments in any game I can ever remember. And that thermal rifle...well hey it doesn't get much better.    … Expand
  56. Locksheath22
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This afternoon I finished the Order 1886, and I more than just enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much I felt compelled to write a review, and champion ready at dawns piece because I have never in my twenty plus years of playing video games, seen a game so underrated and misrepresented.
    So, what's wrong with the game? - Not all that much to be honest, but let's lay the games flaws out.    This afternoon I finished the Order 1886, and I more than just enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much I felt compelled to write a review, and champion ready at dawns piece because I have never in my twenty plus years of playing video games, seen a game so underrated and misrepresented.
    So, what's wrong with the game? - Not all that much to be honest, but let's lay the games flaws out.

    Firstly, It has a shaky, and rather ill paced, quick time heavy first hour or so. This rather misplaced slow burn made my heart sink at first, as I thought that all the criticism laid at the game was founded. Once the game gets going, and you settle in to the first real firefight, the adrenaline really ramps up and the game just gets better and better. The other negative is the lack of variety in enemies, which I do think could have been far more varied and taxing. Also, the Lycans are far too easy to despatch once you get their patterns down.
    That's it for the negatives I encountered, but what about the cons the critics seem to level at the order 1886?
    You may have heard that this game is extremely short...I did not find this to be the case what so ever, and I clocked the entire thing to take the best part of 10 hours, which is perfect for a heavy, narrative driven experience. Narrative driven games like Alien Isolation really do outstay their welcome when you go clocking up to about 15 hours or so of game play.
    You may have heard it has little replay value, a statement I find stunning as I will without question play the game through again, and cannot wait to in fact, as well as take on the hard mode. The final, and most baffling game play criticism was of the games stealth moments which people found clunky. How? Why? I have no idea, as I have zero issue manoeuvring them and I am in no way an expert gamer. In fact, one of the later missions (no spoilers) which relied heavily on stealth was a particular favourite of mine.
    However...
    The game has positives in spades. You all know how incredible the game looks graphically, and you will find yourself stopping to marvel at tiles on a wall, or wallpaper (something I've never done in any game) but graphics are not everything without gameplay, and the order delivers with solid, heart racing firefights, a truly sexy array of weapons to get stuck into, and one of the most engaging storeys I've encountered in a video game since the Last of Us. Honestly, I am still thinking about the storey, and want to reply again and experience the game a new. I'm also hungry for a sequel. Stunning, solid and totally misunderstood by people who won't give it a go, the order 1886 is a game where people I know who've played it love it, and people who haven't are wary.

    It's a rare bird, and it's uniqueness in appearance, and setting is another rub of the game - If you're a bit of a geek, and love high conceptual settings, elegance, and interesting lore, you will love the game and find it engadging, and actually thrilling at times, but if you're the kind of person who likes your games rooted in some kind of reality, and have little to no interest in the setting, and overall look of the game but fancy giving it a play regardless - don't. You need to want to invest yourself in the setting, and the characters. You need to want to have an immersive, atmospheric experience rather than just another first person, or driving game to pass the time. The only true crime of the order 1886 is how astonishingly harsh the critics have been to it.

    PS - I am not a sony fan boy. I couldn't give two hoots about sony, and have not brand allegiance to anyone. I JUST LOVED THE GAME!!!    … Expand
  57. Jerreth
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Ignore the haters! This is, as advertised, a story driven game. I loved the inventive story and well done combat. The graphics are just plain amazing. Yes it is a little short, but the quality of the game and lack of bugs more than make up for this. So for those whining about the price, what well produced game does not cost $60 any more.
    The Cinematics advance the story quite nicely IMHO.    Ignore the haters! This is, as advertised, a story driven game. I loved the inventive story and well done combat. The graphics are just plain amazing. Yes it is a little short, but the quality of the game and lack of bugs more than make up for this. So for those whining about the price, what well produced game does not cost $60 any more.
    The Cinematics advance the story quite nicely IMHO. If you want a game that is all shooting and very little story, there are plenty out there. Call of Duty, Destiny, anyone.    … Expand
  58. PhoneVector
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    A true classic. I have no idea why this game is bashed on so highly. It doesn't even matter how long the game is when the game itself is fun, yet people praise Nintendo's and Steam's constant failings when those "games" have just the same "problems" that people harp on this gem for. It genuinely felt like I was in the cinema playing this game. It was just the future gaming needed. SonyA true classic. I have no idea why this game is bashed on so highly. It doesn't even matter how long the game is when the game itself is fun, yet people praise Nintendo's and Steam's constant failings when those "games" have just the same "problems" that people harp on this gem for. It genuinely felt like I was in the cinema playing this game. It was just the future gaming needed. Sony really keeps outdoing themselves.… Expand
  59. Manic_Harlequin
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, but flawed. Should that put you off playing it? No, definitely not.

    As well as being a graphical masterpiece, as so many have mentioned, it is a moreish game that has satisfying run and gun sections and suitably frustrating sections that make you want to return your console, controllers and games to where you bought them from or throw them all in the nearest river. i.e. the 'stealth' sections are brutally unforgiving and players could find themselves re-treading ground in a continuous loop for a few of the sections. Also, the difficulty curve does exist with some of the enemies and a lot of the time you could find yourself victim to a Shot Gunner similar class of heavily armed foe who rush you and have armor to protect them in some cases. It's not all cannon fodder.

    There are a lot of cut scenes. The game wants to immerse you in the story and the world in which it is set. It achieves that with mixed success but when it succeeds, which is more often than not, wow! A cinematic ratio is used - so we see black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, this re-enforces the cinematic theme. With regards to the 'over use' of cut scenes - The MGS franchise has hours of cut scenes in each release, no one complains too much, it could be argued that the amount of game-play in the MGS games is proportional but again it doesn't really have any impact on whether you should play The Order 1886 or not.

    There is a supernatural theme running through the game and that part of the game-play is perhaps neglected too much and where it really lets itself down and loses its shine, as this part of the game is far too reliant on Quick Time Events so there is scant occasion for the players to feel any satisfaction at all in slaying their supernatural foes.

    The game is very well produced - it looks beautiful (despite being quite dark and murky in tone in a lot of the sections), the run and gun 3rd person shooting is great with a nice array of weaponry available as you traverse the chapters and the character and story development is great too.

    To reiterate - The Order: 1886 is indeed flawed but not to the degree that should deter you from playing it. What are you waiting for? :-)    … Expand
  60. Raspervoet
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    Let me start of by saying I loved The Order: 1886. I did not expect an unbelievably deep story. I did not expect brilliant gameplay mechanics, and I did not expect an openworld RPG.

    I did however expect to be entertained, and boy was I! From the brilliantly moody score, to the unbelievably eye-popping graphics, The Order: 1886 is an experience not soon to be forgotten. I was completely    Let me start of by saying I loved The Order: 1886. I did not expect an unbelievably deep story. I did not expect brilliant gameplay mechanics, and I did not expect an openworld RPG.

    I did however expect to be entertained, and boy was I! From the brilliantly moody score, to the unbelievably eye-popping graphics, The Order: 1886 is an experience not soon to be forgotten. I was completely enthralled during my whole playthrough - which I managed to complete in one sitting. Never was I bored, never did I feel like giving up.

    Yeah sure, The Order: 1886 is not without its flaws. At times the storyline gets muddy, at times characters feel just a tad forced, and at times AI behave really stupid. Yet overall the experience was very enjoyable.

    I don't understand why people are giving this game such a bad name. The fidelity is probably the best I've seen in a game to date, and the voice acting is top notch. Level design was engrossing, even for a linear shooter. And the world was very well imagined and realised. I personally feel that Ready At Dawn did an absolutely fantastic job at bringing their alternate version of Victorian London to life, although I might've loved to explore just a bit more of it.

    Some of the scenes in the game were indescribably beautiful, such as the early morning by the docks, overlooking the Thames. Shot setup and cinematography was also very professionally executed. And yes the game is cut-scene heavy, I did however like the balance between firefights, navigating levels, cut-scenes and QTE's. I felt that as a whole it worked quite well. I did not feel that the QTE's were too many, and they merged quite well with the game, especially during the elder werewolf fights.

    If you want to be entertained, and like the idea of a steampunky, alternate, Victorian London, definitely give The Order: 1886 a go. If however massive games with unending freedom and deep RPG systems are your thing, best give The Order: 1886 a wide birch.

    All in all I am very happy that I played The Order: 1886, and it definitely reaches top-tier on my most unforgettable gaming experiences. I really hope that Ready At Dawn allows us to further venture into the world of The Order.    … Expand
  61. nastybutler224
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Visually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. WhichVisually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. Which is what half the games I bought this year were sorely lacking. This isn't a long game and the game it is very linear, but it is a nice change from the plethora of open-world, side quest driven games that have saturated the market.… Expand
  62. trasteando72
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The Order lleva con muchos años de desarrollo y ha llegado también con mucha polémica detrás, se podría resumir como juego esperado y juego polémico donde los haya a partes iguales. Pienso que será sin duda uno de los títulos más controvertidos en cuando a disparidad de opiniones de esa generación y uno de los más recordados dentro de este hobby por dicha controversia como pocos juegos hanThe Order lleva con muchos años de desarrollo y ha llegado también con mucha polémica detrás, se podría resumir como juego esperado y juego polémico donde los haya a partes iguales. Pienso que será sin duda uno de los títulos más controvertidos en cuando a disparidad de opiniones de esa generación y uno de los más recordados dentro de este hobby por dicha controversia como pocos juegos han suscitado desde hace muchos años.

    Comenzaremos por decir que The Order es un juego que tiene una propuesta clara para con el jugador y es adsorber en este en el viejo Londres de corte steampunk que los chicos de RA han querido crear, mezclando elementos de fantasía como armas imaginarias futuristas con la fantasía de la mitología europea, todo esta mezcla casa muy bien y consigue una atmosfera que atrapa al jugador desde el primer minuto.

    La base de la historia tiene sus cimientos en una cruzada que tiene lugar desde hace siglos, en concreto desde los tiempos del mítico rey Arturo. Los caballeros de la mesa redonda van pasando desde antaño sus nombres a los nuevos caballeros caídos que caen en combate contra la lucha contra los híbridos, hombres lobo. La Orden de los caballeros se encarga de mantener el equilibrio entre ambas razas desde hace siglos y combaten a estos.

    Con esta propuesta arranca el juego, con una historia y trama que si bien toma prestadas muchas cosas que se han visto ya en cine o libros, las hace suyas para imprimir de un carácter único al mundo que nos rodea en el juego y a sus personajes, algunos como el protagonista o su mentor con un fuerte carisma. El juego tiene un arranque lento, siendo los dos primeros capítulos casi un tutorial largo cargado de una larga cinemática en el segundo para presentar el mundo de los caballeros en esta época que describo atrás.

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    Es un juego con un componente cinematográfico aun mayor que otros títulos que ya conocemos como TLOU, o Uncharted, no solo porque posea muchas cinemáticas si no porque intercala estas con el gameplay de diferentes maneras. Para analizar el gameplay del juego lo tendríamos que diseccionar en cuatro partes. Por un lado tenemos fases donde el juego toma prestadas fases con ligeros toques de plataformas, donde deberemos de escalar por edificios, o saltar entre tejados.

    Después estaría el gameplay mezclado con cinemáticas, que salta de estas dejando de nuevo el control con el jugador y viceversa a cada pocos segundos para lograr ese toque cinematográfico a base de sentir que nunca perdemos el control del todo. Después el juego bebe también en algunos niveles de fases de infiltración donde deberemos de hacer gala de nuestro sigilo para que no nos descubran e ir eliminando a los enemigos por detrás como ya hemos visto en otros juegos.

    Por último nos encontramos con el gameplay de donde bebe el juego totalmente y es el del género shooter. Basado en un sistema de coberturas como ya vimos en los Gears of War o el más reciente Uncharted, el juego no inventa nada nuevo, y tampoco lo ha pretendido nunca el estudio en este contexto, pero lo que hace lo hace muy bien en este apartado mostrando un gameplay igual de absorbente que otros, gracias a dos factores. El primero la gala visual y sonora del que hace gala, del que hablare más abajo, mostrándonos un espectáculo audio/visual sin precedentes hasta la fecha en un videojuego, y segundo por una solidez enorme en dicho gameplay, sin fisuras, con una estupenda jugabilidad que hace gala de un control perfecto del personaje y la armas que manejaremos.

    Nunca iremos totalmente sobrados de munición y probablemente en muchos combates, sobre todo en los más largos deberemos de ir recargando nuestra munición que dejan los enemigos caídos en el suelo, o tomando sus propias armas. El juego hace gala de una variada gama de armas, algunas realmente impactantes, otras igual de impactantes pero además muy originales como la escopeta de termita, donde rociaremos la zona de un gas para después prender dicha zona con una bengala y el espectáculo esta servido. El equilibrio, peso y consistencia de las armas es un apartado en el que se ve que el estudio ha puesto también gran mimo y esfuerzo, ya que notaremos cada cambio entre ellas de forma consistente así como la dosis de realismo y brutalidad a la que se han dotado algunas de ellas como el arma de rayo donde arrancaremos literalmente trozos del cuerpo de los enemigos.

    Por último destacar que el juego bebe también del Uncharted en los ataques cuerpo a cuerpo contra los enemigos, comenzando una secuencia corta para derribarlos cuando pulsemos un botón, siendo algunas bastante gores y salvajes. Nuestro protagonista, Gallahad, mas que un cuchillo lleva una espada corta con la que no duda en atravesar con ella desde la clavícula hasta al pecho a los enemigos en escenas realmente duras y bastante explicitas.

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    En el gameplay del juego también interactuaremos a veces con el escenario para avanzar por zonas, pulsar elevadores, mover carruajes, lo típico y que como digo aporta siempre el control del personaje intercalado con cortas cinemáticas para lograr siempre ese enfoque cinematográfico. Después el juego posee también numerosas cinemáticas para narrar la trama, algunas como la mencionada del capítulo dos bastante largas. En este sentido desde el MGS4 no había jugado a otro juego igual.

    Esta a sido una de las fuertes criticas del juego, siendo únicamente el medio que han querido usar sus creadores para narrar la historia de los caballeros de la Orden, al igual que otros creadores las toman prestadas en mayor o menor medida como medio para narrar lo que desean contar. Gustará esta decisión más, gustará menos a algunos, ya que entra en puros gustos personales, y el juego hace una propuesta clara sobre ello, sin matices. Pero como digo no es un punto negativo, es la herramienta que han decidido de usar sus creadores para narrarnos esta historia.

    Otra parte crítica del juego es la duración. Este que escribe se termino el juego en normal en su primera ronda en algo más de siete horas. ¿Corto? Si, pero no menos que otros del mismo género que han salido antes, y con una base de horas del mismo promedio que otros. No tiene online, que alargue la vida del título, pero tampoco lo tenían otros de la pasada generación.
    El equilibrio entre cinemáticas y shooter toma ritmo a justo en el capítulo tres y la propuesta que hace el juego mezclando todos los elementos del gameplay que he comentado atrás llegará a absorber a unos más y a otros menos, dependiendo de que este buscando cada persona en un juego.

    A mi personalmente la propuesta de los chicos de RA me ha gustado mucho, hubiera sido un punto negativo que con tanta cinemática esta fuera mediocre, porque entonces llegaría aburrir, pero si algo de lo que hace gala el juego es de un guión realmente trabajado para un videojuego y de unos giros en la historia y trama que sin inventar nada nuevo, están francamente bien realizados e invitan al jugar a no parar de jugar para seguir disfrutando de los acontecimientos de la historia.

    Sobre el apartado gráfico del juego cualquiera que haya disfrutado de la experiencia podría escribir más de un folio de el recreándose en el abrumador espectáculo que han conseguido en este nivel. El juego es ni más ni menos que una enorme CGI de alto nivel en movimiento, alcanzando unas cotas que espero que marquen los juegos en esta generación a partir de ahora, porque el nivel es tan alto y el salto tan grande que ahora todo lo que veamos que este por debajo nos sabrá a poco a no ser que goce de un gran apartado artístico que lo compense.

    No hay ni una sola textura mala, ni un efecto dejado de la mano o descuidado, la atención por el nivel visual del juego se podría decir que raya casi lo enfermizo, y eso se ve en detalles como en el cristal de las lámparas por la noche mojado por la lluvia, en como la iluminación de la llama interactúa con el agua que cae a través del cristal. Comento este detalle porque es un simple punto de luz en una fase que podrían haber solventado con algo más simple y no con lo que comento, para mostrar un ejemplo de hasta que punto se ha cuidado cada plano del juego a nivel gráfico. Jamás en mi vida he visto tanto mimo en este sentido por un juego en cada detalle por minúsculo que sea.

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    La banda sonora posee la misma calidad que el apartado gráfico, donde violines y chelos muy presentes en ella, dan ese toque oscuro al juego en el mundo y época donde se desarrolla. La música creada para el juego posee una calidad increíble manteniendo siempre todo el nivel, pero destacan varias piezas donde realmente el compositor se ve que ha estado en estado de gracia regalándonos para los oídos unos temas abrumadores, tanto los lentos para algunas escenas emotivas con algunos coros muy acertados, como los más impactantes para otras. Sobre los efectos de sonido también habría que hacer un punto y parte. Londres esta vivo en el juego, y la contundencia de las explosiones y sonido de las armas salta de la pantalla con mucha fuerza, en resumen, un gran nivel y cuidado el que se le ha dedicado a este apartado también.

    Resumiendo, es un juego de unas 7-8 horas, que durara más o durara menos dependiendo de la habilidad del jugador y de lo que se pare en ciertas pantallas únicamente para contemplar algunos paisajes que quitan el aliento, o para recoger objetos del juego, o sea una duración normal de muchos de los juegos de la pasada generación, sin más. Los amantes de los platinos sacaran los de este juego en el primer día, no ofrece retos fuertes quitando el nivel difícil de dificultad para conseguir trofeos difíciles.

    The Order es un shooter con grandes dosis de cinemáticas, intercaladas con tenues pinceladas de plataformas, sigilo y con fases de puro y clásico shooter con coberturas, la mezcla de todo ello resulta homogénea como comento atrás ya en el tercer capítulo, ofreciendo al jugador una experiencia que solo se podría definir como única, porque para definir al juego diría que The Order es....The Order, y no se parece en nada a lo que ha salido hasta la fecha por esto mismo que comento. La propuesta de RA creara odios y alabanzas dependiendo que quien sostenga el mando, pero de lo que no se le puede quitar merito dejando de lado la mezcla que han querido crear en su gameplay que comento detalladamente atrás, es que es uno de los juegos mas bellos y trabajados que se han visto jamás a nivel audio/visual, y solo por el espectáculo que ofrece en este sentido merece ser disfrutado por cualquier amante de los videojuegos, aunque no sea muy amante de los shooters, ni de las cinemáticas. Es un juego que se debe de analizar en conjunto una vez finalizado, y agitar y mezclar todo lo que ofrece en nuestra cabeza, para hacerte después una única y franca pregunta ¿has disfrutado?.......    … Expand
  63. sameoldcritic
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The game is fantastic. The graphics are the best I've seen so far. Solid gameplay and story. I found that medium difficulty and auto aim off gives me enough challenge. I tried hard mode with auto aim off and the game was kicking my ass lol. Don't trust the 0s and 1s scores they are trolls. If you love a good story (you actually pay attention to it, and explore don't rush it) solidThe game is fantastic. The graphics are the best I've seen so far. Solid gameplay and story. I found that medium difficulty and auto aim off gives me enough challenge. I tried hard mode with auto aim off and the game was kicking my ass lol. Don't trust the 0s and 1s scores they are trolls. If you love a good story (you actually pay attention to it, and explore don't rush it) solid gameplay, amazing graphics, then there's really no better game right now. I really hope ready at dawn makes a sequel becuase I want more!!… Expand
  64. Crazye2000
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 doesn't deserve the hard hitting criticism it's getting. Over-exaggerations from critics and the media are plaguing this game, it saddens me. It isn't perfect, but what this game offers in terms of story and atmosphere is exceptional. I played the game on hard, which to me was the perfect playing setting. Never once in the game did I feel that the cut scenes were too long orThe Order 1886 doesn't deserve the hard hitting criticism it's getting. Over-exaggerations from critics and the media are plaguing this game, it saddens me. It isn't perfect, but what this game offers in terms of story and atmosphere is exceptional. I played the game on hard, which to me was the perfect playing setting. Never once in the game did I feel that the cut scenes were too long or there wasn't enough combat to compensate it on the other end, don't let others determine your opinion until you try it yourself.… Expand
  65. TheLastColossus
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Simply the most beautiful game, the story is amazing, fantastic QTEs, nice cover-based combat, graphics is something not to worry about, this game shows just what the PS4 is capable of, I would love to see a sequel for this game sooner than later. 10/10
  66. harkkoretimppa
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Game is engaging, beautiful and interesting. Steampunk/werewolf setting is cool, graphics wonderful. Story and voice acting is top notch. Shooting mechanics solid. Though a little cutscene and QTE heavy, it's still a pretty good game for those who like games like The Last Of Us and Heavy Rain for example.
  67. battleTerror
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Flat out bloody awesome on so many levels. I haven't loved a game this much in ages and I play alot of games across all formats. The games score here is a disgrace and people need to read different points of view and not just the totally self righteous and cynical gaming press who aren't fit to lick the games considerably polished and buckled leather boots. It's clear from the outset thatFlat out bloody awesome on so many levels. I haven't loved a game this much in ages and I play alot of games across all formats. The games score here is a disgrace and people need to read different points of view and not just the totally self righteous and cynical gaming press who aren't fit to lick the games considerably polished and buckled leather boots. It's clear from the outset that 1886 is a highly cinematic experience with lots of scripting and relatively constrictive gameplay. If you want a more open world game with tons of collectible crap and rat run errands buy something else. If you want a game with a great focused story, truly memorable characters you root for and movie quality tension and action set pieces look no further. All backed up by some of the best audio visual work ever done for a video game. It's worth owning a PS4 just for this and I pray the sales are good enough for a sequel.… Expand
  68. ChazzRabble
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! I am baffled for reasons why people are writing bad reviews. Sure there is no multi player, but FINALLY a single player experience where the story is great and the graphics are the best. Literally THE BEST I've ever seen. Everyone who owns a ps4 should play this game.
  69. CrusaderForever
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    What an amazing new franchise! I am 7 hours in and just finished Chapter 6. I am playing on hard and going for the Platinum so I am looking for all collectibles. The firefights have been so fun. Also everything that has been said about the graphics is absolutely true. I have never played a game with such graphical fidelity. The story is very good and a lot of my questions have beenWhat an amazing new franchise! I am 7 hours in and just finished Chapter 6. I am playing on hard and going for the Platinum so I am looking for all collectibles. The firefights have been so fun. Also everything that has been said about the graphics is absolutely true. I have never played a game with such graphical fidelity. The story is very good and a lot of my questions have been answered all ready. The Lycans have been great so far and hope there are more later on in the game. Please don't over look the sound and control in favor of the graphics. I would score this game a solid 9 due to the fact that there moments where the game needs to leave me in control. But that is not a deal breaker by any means. It's such a shame this game received such a bad reputation even before it released. Looks like I am going to get about 12-13 hours out of my first play through. With my second play through to grab my 19th Platinum will probably net me close to 30 hours for this game. My only complaint is that the game actually ends. I hope that 1886 sells well enough to get tell the story of 1887 because these Knights need way more attention from PS4 gamers!… Expand
  70. RustyValour
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understandI love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understand people have opinions far different to mine and I respect that truly , but I did not feel its flaws as they did… Expand
  71. Taller_Tyrion
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Once the internet decides to crucify something, then god help those who stand in its way. This game is NOT a 10, but I want to offset the awful scores users are giving this title. The game has its flaws, certainly. The primary flaw being the weird pacing of the game. It's slow moving, and you'll likely spend as much time watching cinematics as you will actually playing the game. And onOnce the internet decides to crucify something, then god help those who stand in its way. This game is NOT a 10, but I want to offset the awful scores users are giving this title. The game has its flaws, certainly. The primary flaw being the weird pacing of the game. It's slow moving, and you'll likely spend as much time watching cinematics as you will actually playing the game. And on top of this, the gameplay is often slow... walking through environments, following characters... but here's the thing. The environment, the characters, the story, the cinematics, they are all VERY GOOD things. I can equate it to Metal Gear IV almost. My god, did that game have cinematics. Be prepared to watch a good 15 minutes between gameplay sometimes. But again, the narrative that's being told is very good. Not LoU good, but there's nothing else quite like the universe RAD has created here. It deserves a sequel.

    This is not a casual gaming experience. You'll need time and no interruptions if you hope to fully enjoy it. It requires your engagement. The shooting aspect is good. Not great, but definitely not bad by any stretch. The voice acting is excellent and by now I'm sure you know the game looks beautiful. There's plenty of room for improvement, but this is something special that needs a chance to evolve a bit more. If you don't mind a slower paced experience and the subject matter intrigues you, I would urge you to give this game a try.    … Expand
  72. mannyfresh
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    The Order is incredible. Story wise, it's just a new experience. The way the story unfolds is unlike anything I have seen before and it makes me wonder that people say the story is flat. Especially compared to predictable and at times senseless storytelling of other shooters like Gears of War or COD:AW.
    Believe characters, perfect mo-cap and voice acting really bring the characters to    The Order is incredible. Story wise, it's just a new experience. The way the story unfolds is unlike anything I have seen before and it makes me wonder that people say the story is flat. Especially compared to predictable and at times senseless storytelling of other shooters like Gears of War or COD:AW.
    Believe characters, perfect mo-cap and voice acting really bring the characters to life.
    Gameplay wise the shooter mechanics are spot-on and perfectly balanced. You will keep going back to your sidearm weapons because they can be as powerful as your primary, which is often an indication of great weapon game-design. Cutscenes blend perfectly into the primary shooter mechanic and keep you in the immersion by using quick-time events.

    As a fellow game designer and developer I can only pull my hat. What Ready-At-Dawn delivers with The Order is groundbreaking. The amount of detail in this game in every aspect is astonishing: technically and visually the engines seems to be more capable than state of the art engines like UE4. The sound design is at a height that has not been heard before. And the way the game blends between story and gameplay is perfect. And to top it off, there are like no loading times. The title we're currently developing for a next gen console loads like forever in comparison.

    If you like shooter, this is a shooter you should not be missing out on. If you do not have a PS4 - go buy one for this title. It's worth it. The reviews do not do it justice, these are horrible times where sensational stories have to be created at the expense of developers.

    This is the first time I have written a game-review in my entire life. But The Order: 1866 deserve this.    … Expand
  73. GyGhostGirl
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    This game was an awesome masterpiece and It was very entertaining.
    I have really enjoyed it. The whole day, I spend for the game was certainly no regrettable mistake.
    The fantastic story combined with a good working fighting system and of course the fantastic graphic was inherently consistent. I was not disturbed by the vast amount of cutscenes because they were integrated very well in    This game was an awesome masterpiece and It was very entertaining.
    I have really enjoyed it. The whole day, I spend for the game was certainly no regrettable mistake.
    The fantastic story combined with a good working fighting system and of course the fantastic graphic was inherently consistent. I was not disturbed by the vast amount of cutscenes because they were integrated very well in the course of the game and kept the tension high. When it was come to the playable parts you either had quicktime events, climbing or shooting sections. Despite of the enormous weapon repertory, the enemy's were not so easy at all. Some of them were **** badasses and I am not talking about the werewolves. I have died many times. The climbing sections remind me of AC but this is only a minor matter. In fact, for the playable parts there was a good mix of everything and I was not bored like so often, when you play a game which repeat itself at some points again and again and again. I have liked it.
    BUT: I am really disappointed of the sudden ending. There are to many questions with no answer. I hate open endings so much.
    My Opinion: Please make more games like movies and show us a very thrilling story but don't let the gaming parts slide 'cause it is still a game.    … Expand
  74. sediles
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This game is receiving way too much hate for no reason, it is a really good game, amazing graphics, really good story, very solid characters and nice weapons, yes, it has a lot of QTE but that doesn't take away the fun to play, the only down side I see is the letterbox and the ending, I hope they make a sequel I want more from this franchise.
  75. smoovelai
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    only giving this a 10 due to the stupid 0's and 1's people give a game is never worth a 0 unless its completely broken my actual score is a 7.75 if you read game informer;s review i completely agree with them
  76. DarkMoonGaming
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    You deleted my review again. If you delete it again i will eat you for my dinner. I am tired to write this review 3 time so quick overview: 10/10 i like story, and i like this game because i am too lazy for playing games like this
  77. InstantSergio
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    Not only is this not as bad as many reviewers are claiming, but it's actually good.

    The game is visually stunning, with great audio and voice acting. It has great world building and a good story. Most reviewers are finding faults with what the game isn't than what the game is. The game isn't an open world game, so gripes about being linear seem unfair when that is what the game is going    Not only is this not as bad as many reviewers are claiming, but it's actually good.

    The game is visually stunning, with great audio and voice acting. It has great world building and a good story. Most reviewers are finding faults with what the game isn't than what the game is. The game isn't an open world game, so gripes about being linear seem unfair when that is what the game is going for. There aren't as many QTEs as they claim, unless they're counting every time you get a button prompt to open a door. There's nothing wrong with a shorter game, finishing it in under 8 hours if you're not rushing things. I had no problem with the preset weapons for each mission; this isn't a multiplayer FPS, but a specifically designed experience.

    The only problem with the game are the cover mechanics. I found myself wanting to take cover sometimes where the game wouldn't let me, while snapping into cover when I didn't want to. There also was a lack of cover-to-cover movement, forcing you to pop out and back into cover if you wanted to go around a corner or move forward. These are lessons that should have been learned from games such as The Last of Us.    … Expand
  78. BasedPizzaGod
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles andThe game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles and action, you shouldn't get this.… Expand
  79. Master94
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    I have just finished the game. Man it was awesome. It's like Van Helsing. I loved it so MUCH!! The story, graphics, gun mechanics and gameplay. Everything was superb! And the ending? I just can't wait for the sequel! It didn't even feel short to me.
  80. StrifeSoldier7
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people areThis game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people are comparing other games to new IP's way too much. Let the new game's speak for themselves without any comparisons! This game is meant to be a cinema type experience where you play through the main scenes of the "movie " and then proceed to watch the cut-scenes and then back to playing the main scenes again. Hence the top and bottom black bars on the screen... like a movie!! Hmm... I guess people are not used to the whole cinema game experience. I don't know? Or maybe they refuse to accept a cinema game as a good game? Who knows! People are weird. If there's something they want to rant about with bad things to say, they will find a way and a reason to do so.

    One thing I do know: I have been enjoying every second of the game very much so. Do not listen to all the negative crap people are spewing at you. The game is great and I love everything about it! The Order set out to be an interactive movie with a lot of gameplay elements and to tell a story.. they did all of that extremely well! It's not trying to be an open world massive game of any sorts, stop acting like that's what they were going for. People are horrible for rating this game with mediocre reviews. Rate on a higher, more professional level and not something like... "It's not Call of Duty, I hate it.", and then proceed to rate it a very low score... possibly a 0. That's just wrong and irresponsible. Also, a score of 0 should not even be allowed!

    It's not just gaming either that suffers from silly reviews... check out the latest movies on Metacritic! You'll see. Everything is crap... or so the reviewers say. Don't ever buy into reviews of such, and form your own opinions. Anybody on the internet can say anything they want about everything. Doesn't mean the game is bad, but that people are not quite right. Take these weird, mediocre reviews with a grain of salt, and enjoy The Order: 1886. I know I am! I hope that more good people like myself step forward and rate the game with the proper high score that it deserves.    … Expand
  81. Just_Got_Wicked
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Please don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutelyPlease don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutely stunning and though it does have some quick time events they do not feel out of place. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up. I am so thankful I didn't listen to the false reviews and hate coming from the Xbox children.… Expand
  82. senki123
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready at Dawn's vision. I agree that the game is brief; I beat it in 8 hours on Hard difficulty, which is a decent length for a single player game, but the main problem that people seem to be having with it, is that it's filled with cutscenes. This wasn't the case for me. I thought the story and characters were very compelling and found myself eager to get to the next cutscenes to find out what was going around.
    I would suggest buying the game and returning it (which was my initial plan), in case you don't like it. It seems like there are still people out there that appreciate a studio's vision rather than looking for things that the studio was supposed to do for them to enjoy.
    I can't remember if I've ever seen such an unfairly reviewed game, and it saddens me that Ready at Dawn, a clearly talented studio will probably not be able to finalize the vision they had for any sequels The Order was supposed to have.    … Expand
  83. cdwjustin
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    enjoyable i enjoyed the story but the gameplay was lacking more like an interactive movie which isnt a bad thing i do want a sequel and its an easy plat
  84. Shellbullets
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Screw the critics.

    Maybe it's not worth $60 because of limited replay-ability. But that is in no means worth the drastically low scores it is getting. Word
  85. KinjoTakemura
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    Well made game with minor flaws. I finished the game in 7hrs 43min on medium difficulty. The story, the voice acting, and the graphics are this game's best assets. It's weakest is it's length. There were several missed opportunities to create some amazing combat sequences during certain chapters and that is this game's greatest flaw. It's a story driven single player game, I have no ideaWell made game with minor flaws. I finished the game in 7hrs 43min on medium difficulty. The story, the voice acting, and the graphics are this game's best assets. It's weakest is it's length. There were several missed opportunities to create some amazing combat sequences during certain chapters and that is this game's greatest flaw. It's a story driven single player game, I have no idea why people were expecting something other than what the developers have been saying since the game was first revealed.… Expand
  86. gamecommencer
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Let me start by saying this is one of the best experiences on PS4. The game is a genre on its own. A simple one that is. The focus is the "journey" and that is fulfilling.
    I enjoyed whole campaign, conversations and action. The QTE are limited and have no negative effect on the gameplay. The quality is exceptional in graphics acting and atmosphere. The levels are great and the action is    Let me start by saying this is one of the best experiences on PS4. The game is a genre on its own. A simple one that is. The focus is the "journey" and that is fulfilling.
    I enjoyed whole campaign, conversations and action. The QTE are limited and have no negative effect on the gameplay. The quality is exceptional in graphics acting and atmosphere. The levels are great and the action is satisfying.
    The length may be not so long for few but as a married man with full time job I am happy to complete a game that I can finish within few days.
    So as Playstation brand is known for unique, amazing, satisfying mature(older) audience content, this game delivers. Have an open mind and take the ride, well worth your money. Big congrats to Ready @ Dawn. I hope there would be a sequel to it.    … Expand
  87. jackseg
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Best game ever.
    0 score is stupid people !

    If you like Uncharted, Heavy Rain, Gear of War, and many cinematrographics games, you like this game.
    Real score is 8 for me but it's not possible to have many 0 or 1 score for this game.
  88. Steelworker216
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    I do not understand how people can hate this game and why there are so many negative reviews, especially from critics. The storyline is intriguing, the gameplay is interesting, the visuals are outstanding, and the balance between action and cut-scenes makes the story flow nicely. This is one of those games that gets better as you go along. To me, this game is what you would get if youI do not understand how people can hate this game and why there are so many negative reviews, especially from critics. The storyline is intriguing, the gameplay is interesting, the visuals are outstanding, and the balance between action and cut-scenes makes the story flow nicely. This is one of those games that gets better as you go along. To me, this game is what you would get if you combined Telltale's The Walking Dead with Metro Last Light. Are the mechanics and gameplay a brand new experience? No, but why must every game that comes out be revolutionary? It's just a good game. Plain and simple.… Expand
  89. Nick630
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    An absolutely stunning game! If you enjoy a game with an immersive story, intriguing characters, fun gameplay and beautiful graphics you will love this game.
  90. McMahontheIV
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Best visuals I have ever seen. Game play is different, and that is why COD players give it a bad review. Slow paced, and more attention to detail. Overall it is a quality game.
  91. Thatbrownie
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This game was beautiful. I CRYED MY EYES OUT LOOKING AT IT. Sure I beat it in an hour and a 23 minutes but it doesn't matter. This game will cure your bad eyesight. It looks so beautiful. Man oh man oh man I don't even know what else to say buy this game and you will have the best hour of your life. I pooped myself playing this game and you will too. It's like eating a good burrito, youThis game was beautiful. I CRYED MY EYES OUT LOOKING AT IT. Sure I beat it in an hour and a 23 minutes but it doesn't matter. This game will cure your bad eyesight. It looks so beautiful. Man oh man oh man I don't even know what else to say buy this game and you will have the best hour of your life. I pooped myself playing this game and you will too. It's like eating a good burrito, you will finish it fast but you will be thinking about it for a while. Screw xbox and halo. This game is better than any xbox exclusive.… Expand
  92. CKhound
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    I have to say this is a really fun game!

    Just to start out, I generally like shooters, whether they are first or third person. Secondly, one of the biggest aspects of a game that I love is story. Overall I feel this is a really good game. Obviously it is a shooter, and the controls in the shooting aspects of the game are pretty good. I feel like it is up to the standards that most    I have to say this is a really fun game!

    Just to start out, I generally like shooters, whether they are first or third person. Secondly, one of the biggest aspects of a game that I love is story.

    Overall I feel this is a really good game. Obviously it is a shooter, and the controls in the shooting aspects of the game are pretty good. I feel like it is up to the standards that most third person shooters abide by. I feel like if you like a game like Gears of War, or maybe an Uncharted without all the climbing then you will like the combat.

    As for the story. I know that a lot of stuff has been said in regards to its' length. I clocked it in at about 6 or so hours. That may sound short, but the amount of content put into that 6 hours is great. It has a very engaging story line that had me confused at parts and then going, wow that makes so much sense at other times. The story is very much clocked in at the right time at 6 hours. I feel like that if it was any longer that it would lose its' luster. Being a Cinematic game means that just like a movie, you don't want to spend 10 hours playing something that could be done in shorter times.

    Unlike games that are only Quick Time Events, this game has a lot of great combat, and an amazing story. While there are some plot holes at the end of the game, they are pretty easy to infer what happened and why. I feel like the bad press this game is getting is undue. While not a Game of the Year Candidate, it is a solid title.

    Overall I give this game a 9 out of 10    … Expand
  93. vcca15
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    You may wonder why this game has mixed to bad reviews, the answer is simple, gamers are jaded these days and addicted to online multiplayer, there is literally no chance a player with a love for single player story driven games would not like this game.

    The atmosphere is the best ive ever seen, as are the graphics, and the story and main character are awesome, luckily the game is    You may wonder why this game has mixed to bad reviews, the answer is simple, gamers are jaded these days and addicted to online multiplayer, there is literally no chance a player with a love for single player story driven games would not like this game.

    The atmosphere is the best ive ever seen, as are the graphics, and the story and main character are awesome, luckily the game is selling well and we will certainly get a sequel and i cant wait for the expansion of the story of the order and its universe,    … Expand
  94. sunshine7913
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The quality of this game is awesome. I thought I was watching the movie. Any other games and TPS games had some kind of unreal thing but this game show the best. Well, I know that the play time is too short and criticized but I still love the game walkthrough that other games didn't show.
  95. milnet
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The graphics, outstanding. The gameplay, above par. Subject matter, outstanding. I am thoroughly enjoying this game. Some of the QTEs suck but overall, awesome game.
  96. R0GZ1EL
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This is a wonderful game, with an incredible storyline. The story is gripping and leaves you wanting more. Yes there are a few cutscenes, but so what, so does many popular established ip's (Metal Gear franchise, Gears of War, etc..) The devs are introducing you to a new ip, there should be some awesome cutscenes. This game without a doubt deserves a sequal. What it does not deserve is allThis is a wonderful game, with an incredible storyline. The story is gripping and leaves you wanting more. Yes there are a few cutscenes, but so what, so does many popular established ip's (Metal Gear franchise, Gears of War, etc..) The devs are introducing you to a new ip, there should be some awesome cutscenes. This game without a doubt deserves a sequal. What it does not deserve is all the unfounded hate and criticism. Yes the gameplay is nothing new ( a la gears of war / third person shooter), but it does not claim to revolutionize gaming. It has an intriguing storyline with a vast amount of potential for a new Sony blockbuster. This deserves much more praise and positivity then it has received.… Expand
  97. anerubay
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. An incredibly immersive experience that weaves beautiful graphics, a terrific story and fun gameplay. the characters were fantastic and how often does a game have a character arc of any kind let alone a well thought out one. There was an impressive amount of quality put into this game and it shown through in my opinion. If what you are looking for in a game is theFantastic game. An incredibly immersive experience that weaves beautiful graphics, a terrific story and fun gameplay. the characters were fantastic and how often does a game have a character arc of any kind let alone a well thought out one. There was an impressive amount of quality put into this game and it shown through in my opinion. If what you are looking for in a game is the seamless integration of cinema and gameplay look no further...you will not be disappointed.

    As a side note it is a shame to see the negative reviews on this game you may not think it is a 10 but anything less than a 6 is just a joke. Play the game for what it is, not what people want it to be!    … Expand
  98. tjhowardwsu
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Game was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play asGame was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play as a beat in 1 or 2 days game when Im feeling like having a huge gaming session. A multiplayer or hoard mode would keep the replayability going a little better though. I would say it's a must play, if you don't feel like buying it at least give it a shot through renting or maybe borrowing a friends game.… Expand
  99. hamoonbeigi
    May 4, 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
  100. Zlatan
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    I have read comments and some of people are complaining because the game looks like a movie. Really?
    I have played the game for about 4 hours and I must admit that game blew me away. The graphics sound and movie like experience is top notch.Games art style is something you can enjoy when playing the game and I find myself staring at detail level of the background and characters/buildings    I have read comments and some of people are complaining because the game looks like a movie. Really?
    I have played the game for about 4 hours and I must admit that game blew me away. The graphics sound and movie like experience is top notch.Games art style is something you can enjoy when playing the game and I find myself staring at detail level of the background and characters/buildings it's really impressive.The games is in rails but that's the point . No, it is not the new witcher or GTA and no it has not multiplier. But what it offers is an graphical/visual experience with an great story and really impressive art style and that is fine with me.... I recommend trying this game if you appreciate "expensive" "qaility" stuff :)    … Expand
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#24 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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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