The Order: 1886

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

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  1. Captfish71
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    WOW 7 hours of gameplay. Are you freaking kidding me???? Totally linear, the action is fun BUT 7 HOURS for 60 dollars??? I love 3rd person action games. But waaaay too linear, no development of the character.

    You see all these weapons in the game guide, BTW WHY IS THERE A GAME GUIDE??!! It says something along the lines of make sure you pick the right weapons before a mission.    WOW 7 hours of gameplay. Are you freaking kidding me???? Totally linear, the action is fun BUT 7 HOURS for 60 dollars??? I love 3rd person action games. But waaaay too linear, no development of the character.

    You see all these weapons in the game guide, BTW WHY IS THERE A GAME GUIDE??!! It says something along the lines of make sure you pick the right weapons before a mission. THERE is NO picking of weapons!!! You can pick up other ones but wow.

    I wish I could return it to Gamestop tomorrow and get my money back because I feel totally freaking Robbed!!! How can you give 7 hours of Gameplay a positive review??? HAS to be people hired by the developers. WOW I forgot about Video sequences so way less than 7 hours of gameplay!! Maybe 4.

    BTW it costs you about $25 to get a Blue Ray movie. Did I mention that the game is Letterboxed? so you don't even get your full TVs picture.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. Freelance7
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Alright, there have been a lot of bad reviews for this game going around, and I would just say, don't listen to them! The developers specifically said this would be a cinematic experience, and they have so far delivered.

    Pros: -Stunning, amazing graphics and animation. -Setting is amazing. Steampunk Victorian era monster hunters, radical! -Great gameplay, I love every shootout and    Alright, there have been a lot of bad reviews for this game going around, and I would just say, don't listen to them! The developers specifically said this would be a cinematic experience, and they have so far delivered.

    Pros:
    -Stunning, amazing graphics and animation.
    -Setting is amazing. Steampunk Victorian era monster hunters, radical!
    -Great gameplay, I love every shootout and fight.
    -Great story, something games lack these days. Also characters that you can like and relate to.
    -A surprising amount of weapons, and they are all awesome.
    -AI is decent, frustrates me, but that's good, they're smart. Creatures are scary.
    -QTEs are also quite decent, they do not detract from the experience.

    Cons:
    -May have had a few bugs

    That's about it for me. The game is like Heavy Rain mixed with Gears of War, and it's really good. So if you want a game that is story AND gameplay, get this. If you were expecting an action packed adventure game, you are in the wrong place.    … Expand
  4. BMadd38
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    As usual metacritic user reviews are borderline retarded on here. I made an account just so I can post a 10 review for this unjustly low rated game. The graphics are the best among any game that has ever come out. This game should at least be rewarded 5 points alone for its incredible detail in graphics and presentation. Second the shooter mechanics are incredibly smooth and solid, amongAs usual metacritic user reviews are borderline retarded on here. I made an account just so I can post a 10 review for this unjustly low rated game. The graphics are the best among any game that has ever come out. This game should at least be rewarded 5 points alone for its incredible detail in graphics and presentation. Second the shooter mechanics are incredibly smooth and solid, among the most realistic shooting I've seen in a game ever. The cover system is smooth and easy to transition between covers which is such a problem in most games anymore. It's incredibly how call of duty, killzone and some of these other shooters still don't have a solid cover system till this day. Third the storytelling and voice acting is very good but not GREAT as I wish it was. This game deserves at least a 8 or a 7.5 for its innovative graphics and tight shooting mechanics. Oh and did I mention how incredibly awesome some of the weapons are in this game??? Also the melee and quick time events are pretty solid even though this is a chief complaint among many critics and user reviews. I for one don't understand the complaint since Heavy Rain, one of the most highly rated and innovative Playstation 3 games got 9 or 8's all across the board, which is funny cause the only action in the game was quick time events. Which by the way I LOVED Heavy Rain but that's exactly the point I'm making. Why is this game getting the hate that it so doesn't deserve for its short length and quick time events when Heavy Rain didn't even have any shooting mechanics or action??? Gears of War campaign was shorter then this game's but yet that game received 9's all across the board? Yes I understand that Gears of War had multiplayer but it was so generic and lacking that it didn't add any value to the game, at least not for me. It consisted of people running around shotgunning other players and required zero strategy. Also there is not multi-player or split screen for the campaign, I understand this complaint. I do not understand why they didn't implement mulitiplayer or split screen to the campaign but I don't believe it's a reason to give this game such a ridiculous low score especially when it finally provides the innovative graphics, a solid narrative, good voice acting and great shooting mechanics that this next gen has been waiting for and sorely lacking. I've played Ryse, Killzone PS4, Infamous Second Son, Sunset Overdrive, Titanfall, and pretty much every exclusive that has come out for both next gen systems. This was the most impressive. Yes PS4 and Xbox One has yet to have a GTA V (not counting the upgraded version), Uncharted, The Last of Us, or a Metal Gear Solid caliber game yet but its still just over a year of being out. Finally I believe they have a very good next gen game. This is a story driven single player game, if that isn't your taste and your into the whole 100 hours free roam gameplay and heavy into multiplayer, then this isn't for you. I'm rating this game for what it is, a story driven single player narrative which it does very well. Some people don't realize what it is. 8.5/10… Expand
  5. Huey_Freeman
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Gaming journalism is a complete sham. Like most news of today it has lost integrity in an effort to compete with bloggers and social media. Honest reporting has taken a backseat to sensationalized, clickbait, lowest common denominator trash. Payouts, scandals, controversy, political bias, all have turned the world into people living in a bubble or vaccum of their liking. The Order 1886 isGaming journalism is a complete sham. Like most news of today it has lost integrity in an effort to compete with bloggers and social media. Honest reporting has taken a backseat to sensationalized, clickbait, lowest common denominator trash. Payouts, scandals, controversy, political bias, all have turned the world into people living in a bubble or vaccum of their liking. The Order 1886 is a remarkable video game. Not just in the quality of its technical aesthetic (which is the most astonishing thing ever seen in a video game) but in its storytelling and diverse gameplay that does what's right for its story and not what's right to appeal to every gamer under the moon. Single player campaigns are the heart and soul of gaming. Always has been and always will be. Games that tell an immersive story and envelops the player in an incredible gaming experience is still a profitable sphere. And The Order will be successful. I bought it. I loved it (all 11 hours of my first play through) and so will millions of others. The gaming media won't change that. Multiplayer is an added bonus in video games. Every game doesn't have to be everything for everyone. And the outright hatred and bias this game has faced for not being Call of Duty or even Gears of War is despicable. Gears of War dreamed it had a story and universe this sophisticated and well written. Gears of Wars story and characters seem as if written by drunken frat boys who wanted to make an alien invasion game. A quintessential dude bro fiasco with over maschismoed steroid junkies as leads. The Order aspires to be more than that. An I appreciate its classy take on the genre. Sorry if you don't. But not everyone wants their gaming dumbed down.
    And furthermore, I have never been a tin foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist. But GOOD LORD some of these reviews wreak of alterior motive and disingenuous bias. Take this Digital Trend review for example. There is no way in absolute hell you can in good conscience score this game a 1. The quality is just too good. It's an undeniable technical masterpiece regardless if you find its gaming shortcomings egregious or not. I didn't because I really enjoy cinematic experiences. And the gun combat is incredible when it's there. Granted their could be more in the game. It's not perfect by any stretch but a 1?! Yeah right. The fact that the guy at Digital Trends used to be editor at Xbox The Magazine is a glaring red flag. I do believe he and SOME (not all) oft hear reviewers had a clear motive when harshly damning this game. Some people fear this game can rival and surpass Gears of War. Well Iin terms of story, lore, graphics, and characters it eclipse it by lightyears. Gameplay and game modes wise it admittedly hasn't but it has potential to with a sequel. Anyone who loved Uncharted, Heavy Rain, or God of War will love it. No multiplayer in those games, no new game plus, incredible experiences. Which is exactly what the Order is. An incredible gaming experience. A must have if you own a PS4.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. Rundusol
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    The order 1886 get's a 4. And that for is mostly down to the visuals, animations and voice acting - the rest I really don't feel warrant the stupid levels of hype surrounding it. Hype might I add, is always driven by the end user I realise... so in part it is my fault for letting out a big old "MEH, is that it?" once I finished it.

    I had been looking forward to this for a long time, but    The order 1886 get's a 4. And that for is mostly down to the visuals, animations and voice acting - the rest I really don't feel warrant the stupid levels of hype surrounding it. Hype might I add, is always driven by the end user I realise... so in part it is my fault for letting out a big old "MEH, is that it?" once I finished it.

    I had been looking forward to this for a long time, but was always on the fence - and having played it, I wish I had only waited till it was cheaper and/or on sale. So I played through on normal and it took me about 10 hours, and I spend a lot of time looking at things and exploring. What little you can explore in The order anyways.

    The bottom line is this. The game is a showcase for the power of the PS4, it is breathtakingly beautiful at times and the atmospheric effects like smoke and sparks are a beauty to behold. The voice acting and animations are again, all top level, but it doesn't stop the game from being boring, shortlived and just lacking any real depth.

    If you are on the fence with this one - stay there and wait for it to come on sale, or if you're like me - buy it and play through it all then return it after a few days for your money back and put it towards something better in the future.    … Expand
  8. AsboXFlemzo
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Yeh the reviews of this game are rubbish, Some one tries a slightly different take on a 3rd person shooter, not the usual run and gun explosion people who play other shooters are used to. A slower paced, entirely fluid graphics shooter/adventure game. Give it a 5....or a 0 hell its meta-critic.
    +Scary atmosphere
    +graphics +polished shooter gameplay +unique weapons +great acting    Yeh the reviews of this game are rubbish, Some one tries a slightly different take on a 3rd person shooter, not the usual run and gun explosion people who play other shooters are used to. A slower paced, entirely fluid graphics shooter/adventure game. Give it a 5....or a 0 hell its meta-critic.
    +Scary atmosphere
    +graphics
    +polished shooter gameplay
    +unique weapons
    +great acting

    -Usual average story
    -Far to many QTE
    -Poor pacing

    Yeh at what point do you remove 5 points, its rare a shooter has a good story, good pacing anyways.    … Expand
  9. BSD1SURESHOT
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I read some reviews before buying and after being hyped for a while I was shocked. I have no idea why these so called industry "experts" thought poorly of this game. Great gameplay, interesting story (wich I hope dlc will continue) and looks.... Nothing beats it. Don't miss this.
  10. dooremouse
    Feb 20, 2015
    4
    This is, as everyone else is saying, a beautiful game with an interesting idea for the story. Steampunk in Victorian London with magic and legend all rolled into one is exciting and hits a lot of points for me. However, I have run into multiple issues. The force letterbox ratio makes things feel claustrophobic. Unable to turn off the tutorial popups. It forces the character to merely walkThis is, as everyone else is saying, a beautiful game with an interesting idea for the story. Steampunk in Victorian London with magic and legend all rolled into one is exciting and hits a lot of points for me. However, I have run into multiple issues. The force letterbox ratio makes things feel claustrophobic. Unable to turn off the tutorial popups. It forces the character to merely walk rather than run way too much. I don't mind all of the cut scenes but at least let me run to and from them. I'm uncertain if this is an actual glitch or perhaps maybe something I'm missing but my alternate uniform/weapons don't seem to work correctly. The uniforms load, but the weapons do not. I like a lot of story. That's one of the big reasons I pick games is for the immersive storytelling, but it seems as if there's more story than gameplay and that seems a little ridiculous. I was really excited by this game and have been disappointed.… Expand
  11. alexmann152
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    READ THIS FOR THE TRUTH.

    The Order is getting a lot of flack from gamer the world over. Criticized for its shortness (not that short), it's sometimes unoriginal gameplay, and its lack of true game mechanics. Now I have beaten the game and while I cannot totally disagree I think everyone is a bit confused. Story (Good) -Great characters -Best graphics in existence. Better than    READ THIS FOR THE TRUTH.

    The Order is getting a lot of flack from gamer the world over. Criticized for its shortness (not that short), it's sometimes unoriginal gameplay, and its lack of true game mechanics. Now I have beaten the game and while I cannot totally disagree I think everyone is a bit confused.

    Story (Good)
    -Great characters
    -Best graphics in existence. Better than anything on any Super PC or gaming consol
    -Great setting
    -Great set up
    -Good writing
    -Amazing voice acting
    -Cutscenes are great and there is no difference between them and gameplay.

    Story (bad)
    -Setting can be bland through tried and boring gameplay
    -At the end plot points don’t die up- leading us to believe they are expecting to make a sequel
    -Sometimes cutscenese seem to go to long
    -Awful pacing. Game is divided into chapters and some chapters are these long involved missions that incorporate all the different elements of the game. Others are short cutscenes
    -The story can be depressing

    Gameplay (good)
    -Shooting is good. Not great but good
    -Fun guns and gadgets courtesy of Nicola Tesla
    -Battles with Lycans are fun and thrilling
    -The story complements the gameplay well- elevating the sometimes paint by numbers shooting
    -Setting serves to give a little variety to the shooting sequences
    -No difference in graphics from the cutscenes to the gameplay
    -QTEs are different than your standard “press Y to dodge”

    Gameplay (bad)
    -Game in general is short. My play through was about 10 hours end to end on hard mode
    -Not much variety in the shooting
    -The great arsenal is not at your disposal. The amount of time you can use these awesome weapons is far to short
    -When shooting humans expect the firefights to be a bit boring at times
    -QTEs can seem unnecessary
    -SO MUCH WALKING AROUND. And you can’t even log to speed things up

    When all is said and done it is a decent game! The promise was never an excellent 3rd person shooter. The promise was a filmatic experience and that promise is delivered. The gameplay is not the focus, the story is- and the story is good. While the story focuses on the characters instead of the world around it- it still serves it purpose as an entertaining, if short, filmatic experience.    … Expand
  12. YeahNah
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I preordered the collector's edition, 10/10 I had so much fun.

    Not. At the end of my play time, the thought replaying the story again felt like a chore, because it feels like there is a lot of cutscenes to go through again. I already saw them less than a day ago, I'll have to wait a week or more to forget them so watching them again won't be that boring. Why am I complaining about    I preordered the collector's edition, 10/10 I had so much fun.

    Not. At the end of my play time, the thought replaying the story again felt like a chore, because it feels like there is a lot of cutscenes to go through again. I already saw them less than a day ago, I'll have to wait a week or more to forget them so watching them again won't be that boring.

    Why am I complaining about this? Because the way RAD wanted this game to be - a game that is a cinematic experience, ended up being a frankenstein-like creation, cutting out chunks of gameplay and shoehorning in numerous cutscenes and scripted action. Then they have the audacity to market their qte's as a way to 'involve the player so they don't feel like they're just watching a movie'. Qte's work when they are on rare occasions, not everytime your character gets into a fist fight animation.

    Why do I replay single-player games? Because it is a game, not a movie. Games are different, everytime you play it. Movies are the same every time you rewatch it, but its story and quality are high enough to compensate. RAD wanted to make the game into a movie, so they made the gameplay as linear as possible, and segmented it with heaps of cutscenes and qte sequences. It's a game. I'm suppose to control the character, not watch him be animated 50% of the time.

    Gameplay? It's very simple. The environments look diverse, but the playspace is simply different combinations of cover spaced 3 metres from eachother. The AI rebels aren't very dynamic at all, there's two types of enemies, one rushes you with shotguns, the other hides behind cover, periodically shooting at you, and is programmed to so nohing else till his death. And ways of taking down human enemies is the same, even for pretty much every weapon - headshot them. A Halo campaign with only Grunts as enemies would be more dynamic than this game.

    Well I'm selling my copy. Next time I'll only buy games that have good gameplay, because that is the sole purpose of a game - to be fun to play. A game with the best graphics in the world, and the best story in the world is useless if it's no fun to play.

    If you want the story that much, just watch a walkthrough, and use your money to buy a fun game. Better yet just rent it. With almost zero replayability, you can get its full worth after two days.    … Expand
  13. DemKin
    Feb 20, 2015
    4
    Another example of the graphic-whoreness and the naivete of some "gamers" out there.
    This game is not innovative in any way, the so-called "amazing graphics" are only possible because of low framerate according to today's standards, black bars and corridor-ish areas.
    The Order: 1886 is not in any way the game that was sold to us in the trailers by Sony. In fact, when they showed us 20    Another example of the graphic-whoreness and the naivete of some "gamers" out there.
    This game is not innovative in any way, the so-called "amazing graphics" are only possible because of low framerate according to today's standards, black bars and corridor-ish areas.
    The Order: 1886 is not in any way the game that was sold to us in the trailers by Sony. In fact, when they showed us 20 minutes long trailers, little did we know that we were actually looking at a quarter of the game. It's a very short game, and you spend half of it looking at it instead of playing.
    If only for the charming universe, the design and the quality of the textures and character models, it would make it for a good immersion, but everything else, and that includes the mechanics, the story, and the GAMEPLAY, ruin it all with its overall blandness.

    This is not a movie you're rating here people, it's a video game. Stop with your "Thoroughly exciting thriller" crap, or go in the movie section of Metacritic. I'm all for cinematic experiences, but this is not it, they couldn't find a balance.

    Sony obviously played the card of "let's forget the gameplay, go all in on graphics" to try to impress the masses and send another kick in the poor Xbox's ribs. But yeah, this game is not good, it's average at most, and only the most naive of gamers will fall for it.    … Expand
  14. Glennfire
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    I'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without probI'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without prob even playing it. Gameplay is average but the mechanics could use some improvement. The story is verry verry nice and I like the whole setting and characters. This game might not be a must-buy for everyone but def worth renting it, I don't mind that I actually bought it cause I'll surely play it again some time soon after I finished it.

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

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

    I got message for you retarded xboxfanboys, stop being pathetic and stop your consolewars cause no one cares really. It's not funny breakin down anyones hard work just cause it's not on the console you own!!!    … Expand
  15. kooltrex
    Feb 20, 2015
    3
    Quick time events? YES! Cutscenes? YES! Bars on top and bottom to make it feel like a movie? YES! Graphics? GORGEOUS! And of course last but definetly NOT least we have gameplay? PSSH whats that?
  16. 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.
  17. XLRWoody
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    A truly beautiful game set in a breathtakingly unique universe with an amazing story to tell.

    It feels like The Order: 1886 was set up for bad reviews since we learned that the game could be beaten in a little over five hours. A lot of reviews have severely reduced the games scores due to this very purpose for no other reason than to further stir the current controversy. Well, if you    A truly beautiful game set in a breathtakingly unique universe with an amazing story to tell.

    It feels like The Order: 1886 was set up for bad reviews since we learned that the game could be beaten in a little over five hours. A lot of reviews have severely reduced the games scores due to this very purpose for no other reason than to further stir the current controversy. Well, if you have even a shred of free will then you will know that a hell of a lot of "professional" review sites should rarely be trusted.

    The Order: 1886 is by no means a perfect game, at its core It's a pretty standard cover based third person shooter with the added bonus of some very unique weapons courtesy of the internets favourite genius, Mr. Nikola Tesla. It relies too heavily on quick time events instead of letting players really get into some of the up close action and yes, it is a little on the short side. I clocked in at around seven hours for my first play through on the hardest difficulty setting.

    That being said, the positive aspects of this game far outweigh those few faults. This is THE best looking console game I have ever seen, everything from the characters to the smallest leaf blowing in the wind has been created with the passion and love of a master artist. The main story and surrounding lore is gripping, tense and beautifully told by the games many and granted, often lengthy cut-scenes. Lastly how can I write this without mentioning the setting. A steam punk themes alternative history of Victorian London.... Simply superb.

    In short I would highly recommend people give this game a try and form their own opinion. It's not going to be for everyone but I believe The Order: 1886 is a much, much better experience than most have given it credit for.    … Expand
  18. McAdooZ
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The game is set in an interesting world and is graphically impressive. However, the gameplay is mostly lacking. The game is billed as a cinematic experience and that's definitely what you should expect. Fans of games like Asura's Wrath and the Telltale titles would probably find this one more enjoyable than a player looking for a shooter experience. The story has interesting points but isThe game is set in an interesting world and is graphically impressive. However, the gameplay is mostly lacking. The game is billed as a cinematic experience and that's definitely what you should expect. Fans of games like Asura's Wrath and the Telltale titles would probably find this one more enjoyable than a player looking for a shooter experience. The story has interesting points but is dragged down by some cliche twists and dialogue. The characters are interesting but not well fleshed out in most cases. For those expecting an action title and not enthralled by the atmosphere of the world I would say this is most likely a title to rent.… Expand
  19. boy_number_8
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very cliche and you notice a lack of actual gameplay early on. I wish they allowed you to explore, instead a lot of time (of a not very long game) is spent walking you through the game with an over use of quick time events. This quick time events arnt necessarily done badly but they do become annoying.
    Saying this, the game doesn't make me not interested in its universe, quite the opposite actually. It did leave me wanting more and i would love for there to be a sequel. Just one that is done a little differently.

    The Order 1886 really isnt as bad as people are making out, but i recommend waiting for the price to drop before purchasing.    … Expand
  20. ANGREE_GAMER
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Big disappointment. Not worth the full price. I was so in love with the pre-release appearance and promise of it all. But I am severely disappointed in the actual game play. The game is visually stunning. But the controls and character movement are excruciatingly sluggish and awkward. In particular, I absolutely hate being force to "Walk" through certain scenes and sequences when there isBig disappointment. Not worth the full price. I was so in love with the pre-release appearance and promise of it all. But I am severely disappointed in the actual game play. The game is visually stunning. But the controls and character movement are excruciatingly sluggish and awkward. In particular, I absolutely hate being force to "Walk" through certain scenes and sequences when there is nothing in the nearby environment or atmosphere to make me feel like crawling through at a snails pace. It is extremely frustrating. I don't always run around everywhere in game but I expect the freedom and ability to do so at will and not have it controlled and restricted at random..

    Also some of the boss-battle fighting sequences revolve around random button presses prompted by flashing on-screen button symbols at crucial but random moments. Problem I have with this is they flash by so fast I cant recognize what the button press is supposed top be. The one that kills me is the left or right stick prompts during lycon battles. The symbol pops up for a split second, its a blurry symbol, washed out with a blurry red highlight and I cant tell if I'm supposed to press up, mash down, or rotate the stupid thing. If you're going to require us to follow random button press prompts, make the darn thing visibly identifiable!! I don't think these guys know how to make a good game.

    [ Raging intensifies ]    … Expand
  21. hopsandmalt
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game. You can definitely tell that the Order has a purpose and that members respect that andAbsolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game. You can definitely tell that the Order has a purpose and that members respect that and themselves. I was drawn in from the beginning. I also really enjoyed the prologue and how it drops you into the story. Great stuff!… Expand
  22. WryMouth
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    Good Grafix but the game is boooooooooooring and short. They should have called it The Order $18.86 price tag. Not worth a purchase, maybe a rental for how short and lame it is.
  23. CarterDunn
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    CONCLUSION: It's a highly polished bug-free third-person action adventure. If you liked Last of Us, get this game. SUMMARY: I don't understand some of the other reviews on this game, so I feel obligated to post my experience. -- It took me ~12 hours to beat the game on hard, but I did a lot of exploration and sight seeing. There were more cut-scenes than I expected, but they never feltCONCLUSION: It's a highly polished bug-free third-person action adventure. If you liked Last of Us, get this game. SUMMARY: I don't understand some of the other reviews on this game, so I feel obligated to post my experience. -- It took me ~12 hours to beat the game on hard, but I did a lot of exploration and sight seeing. There were more cut-scenes than I expected, but they never felt intrusive. The story and characters were very compelling and cut scenes never interrupted me in the middle of the action.

    The shooting and cover gameplay handles masterfully, but I think there could have been more of it per fight. (It may be hard to justify waves of hundreds of enemies in a realistic game, so I can see why they might have restricted a fight to 40 people.) However, I have to deduct a point of the implementation of stealth. There was no mechanics to help you navigate or stay hidden like in The Last of Us. It felt like believable stealth, but wasn't as engaging to play. This game is pretty linear, but it never once felt claustrophobic.

    Graphics usually aren't one of my biggest concerns, but this wouldn't be a complete review if I didn't mention the stellar attention to detail. Absolutely nothing in the game breaks the immersion of the rich atmosphere, and I couldn't help but gawk at some of the scenes. Originally I was concerned about the black bars to frame a wider field of view, but I forgot they were there within a minute of starting. RATINGS: (Graphics 10/10) -- (Action Gameplay 9/10) -- (Stealth Gameplay 7/10) -- (Story 9/10) -- (Character Development 10/10) -- (Sound 10/10)    … Expand
  24. MetaMind
    Feb 20, 2015
    1
    OMG...OMG... No... No... No... this game can't be this bad... it's just a bunch of strung together quicktime... game play sucks, sucks, sucks... I pray this is NOT the future of PS4 gameplay at the sake of good graphics! The first time you encounter the "dreaded" halfbreeds they are impervious to your gunfire only to be subdued by your button mashing... going back to Metro 2033 withOMG...OMG... No... No... No... this game can't be this bad... it's just a bunch of strung together quicktime... game play sucks, sucks, sucks... I pray this is NOT the future of PS4 gameplay at the sake of good graphics! The first time you encounter the "dreaded" halfbreeds they are impervious to your gunfire only to be subdued by your button mashing... going back to Metro 2033 with something I can call gameplay... WHY didn't they just make this into a movie and not just tease us. I wanted to like it and held onto optimism for my pre-order... wish I didn't.. it's a SHOULD BE action game but it is dealt out at the pace of Heavy Rain.. click that triangle... mash that X... sad.... slow... and unfun... so what is next to look forward to... sorry I even bothered to buy the PS4 at this point...… Expand
  25. Oninova
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Broken game play, terrible story, and awful quick time events. If it was decent the short length of the game would make the 60$ worth it, yet it was a waste of money on a game that was obviously not ready. Thanks Sony for this exclusive....
  26. LAMEPENES
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Cinematics, QTE's and forced walking/infiltration (because yes, the game decides how you are supposed to play, don't expect to run when they want you to walk or crouch) there is actually very few actual gameplay.
    Sadly, we get nothing else than endless corridors with wave of enemies to kill (terrible level design)
  27. Chronos1
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    Games like this need to die a swift death so they do not become a norm in gaming.. harsh I know but trying to sell a game that is only 6 hours long and offers nothing of substance other than pretty graphics is not ok.
  28. DrkHunter
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    In a world where triple A titles are recycled year upon year, and yet somehow seem to impress the critics without fail. Where the next biggest thing was last years biggest thing with a new name. Some choose the bash one of the single most original IPs to appear on the new generation of consoles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I like it. It's my cup of tea. I wish to congratulate Ready at Dawn on their obvious labor of love.    … Expand
  29. Bioshocken
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    The Order 1886 is most noticeably a beautiful game. From the vast skylines of Victorian London to the detail on every brick. It looks very "next gen" but plays like a PS3 game. Not to say it's bad just very generic. I'd compare it to the shooting in the Uncharted series. when you're not shooting your walking, just walking with a few newspaper or pictures scattered around to inspect. It isThe Order 1886 is most noticeably a beautiful game. From the vast skylines of Victorian London to the detail on every brick. It looks very "next gen" but plays like a PS3 game. Not to say it's bad just very generic. I'd compare it to the shooting in the Uncharted series. when you're not shooting your walking, just walking with a few newspaper or pictures scattered around to inspect. It is an cut scene heavy game, which I am a fan of. The story to good (not great), but is helped by the amazing atmosphere and the lived in look of the city. Also the historical character and references are a great edition, if you're familiar with the time period. I'd definitely give it a play through just to experience the world.
    Hopefully the iron out some of the game play issues in the next installment.    … Expand
  30. wesker2012
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    I was really looking forward to The Order: 1886 as I liked the creative direction and setting of the game. Also, I like cinematic type of games. The Order is a great-looking game, but that won't mean much if the gameplay doesn't hold up, and thats the problem with The Order. The Order feels more like an interactive movie than a game. And the core gameplay which is shooting is prettyI was really looking forward to The Order: 1886 as I liked the creative direction and setting of the game. Also, I like cinematic type of games. The Order is a great-looking game, but that won't mean much if the gameplay doesn't hold up, and thats the problem with The Order. The Order feels more like an interactive movie than a game. And the core gameplay which is shooting is pretty dull and unimpressive. Also, the guns are nothing special. They look nice and have some cool effects visual-wise, but none of this translates to the gameplay. While, the controls are solid, the gameplay is very subpar and boring, mostly consisting of quicktime events, walking, and the subpar shooting. Also, there isn't much to explore in the game and its very linear. Linear doesn't always mean bad, but in this game, its a big con since there isn't much meat to the game, since half of the game is cutscenes and the game isn't very long. Finally, the story and characters felt very superficial. I felt just as the game started getting interesting, the game ended. For as long as the game was, it didn't really feel like much of anything interesting happened. There were a few key dramatic moments, but if anything they just felt predictable and cliche. Ultimately, the story felt paper-thin. I look forward to a sequel though, because from a technical perspective, it seems like the IP has a lot of potential.… Expand
  31. Quink666
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game must be the most underrated game ever. After completing the game wich took about 8 hours on normal i have the urge to play through it again and collect all trophies.

    The Story is great, Graphics are awesome, Voice acting is superb, shooting mechanics feels like you are firing a weapon made in the 1800s kinda low accuracy compared to modern shooting games. Now the bad, a    This game must be the most underrated game ever. After completing the game wich took about 8 hours on normal i have the urge to play through it again and collect all trophies.

    The Story is great, Graphics are awesome, Voice acting is superb, shooting mechanics feels like you are firing a weapon made in the 1800s kinda low accuracy compared to modern shooting games.

    Now the bad, a little to much cut scenes wich remove some of the suspence in the game and a horrible ending. Also i got all trophies except collectibles in my first playthrough. only have the 5 collectibles trophies left.

    The major gaming sites gave this game between 5-7 and i think anything below a7 is unfair.

    Pros: Graphics, Voiceacting, Story, Weapons, Characters.

    Cons: Horrible Ending, Cutscenes take away the suspence in the game.

    8/10    … Expand
  32. ThinkSamich
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    Visuals: This game appears to have a made-up resolution. 1920x800? A nasty trick to get around console hardware limitations, hopefully it doesn't become a trend. Otherwise it looks pretty good, probably the best looking game the PS4 has seen. A lot of time was spent on the player model your camera will be parked behind for the duration of the game, so naturally that looks great. Past thatVisuals: This game appears to have a made-up resolution. 1920x800? A nasty trick to get around console hardware limitations, hopefully it doesn't become a trend. Otherwise it looks pretty good, probably the best looking game the PS4 has seen. A lot of time was spent on the player model your camera will be parked behind for the duration of the game, so naturally that looks great. Past that most of the level architecture is mediocre, but If you can get past the totally out of place permanent black bars you will enjoy the game.

    Gameplay: This is a third person shooter with the occasional sniper rifle putting you in first person mode. You would assume the gameplay would be centered around shooting mechanics, but it's not. Bullet trajectory is completely nonexistent, shots have no penetration whether you're shooting rebels or otherwise. The second you pull the trigger the round hits whatever your crosshairs are on, leaving the player with an unshakable feeling I can only describe as "laser-tag like". This is the sole reason I chose to score the game a 5, it simply fails to deliver compelling core gameplay mechanics for a "next-gen" console.

    The game sticks you in several close quarter combat situations where enemies are at a max range of maybe 30 yards, but you are encouraged to use a sniper-rifle. Using a scoped weapon at this range is completely nonsensical, and often times you find that enemies are so close they outrun the scrolling speed of your scope. You also face dozens if not hundreds of quick-time events throughout the game, something I still consider a gimmick unless you're playing a rhythm game like Osu! for example.

    The "inspect" feature that gamers who played L.A. Noire will be immediately familiar with serves no practical purpose, so why is it in the game?

    So what did I enjoy with the game? Well, the Thermite Rifle was awesome. That's all I have to say, everything else was unremarkable in every way. The voice acting was inconsistent and accents annoying. The cut-scenes were beautifully done, but this was supposed to be a game. The shooting was amateur league stuff, and the AI was downright stupid at times. Absolutely zero replay value, confident you would fall asleep the second time through.

    The atmosphere? Great. The story? Leaves so much to be desired.

    The actual product? A failure, plays out like a developer that was either overwhelmed by the project or flagrantly abused by the demands of their producer. Not really shocked though, launch titles always over-promise and under-deliver.    … Expand
  33. ICESOUL
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game reminds me of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the structure. The gameplay is classic of a TPS with the addition of QTE instead of the simple movies.Great graphically and bug-free. To me advisable title.
  34. Dunge
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The details in this game are impressive, the fact that every characters and objects are fully detailed and different is worth a lot. I prefer having a shorter campaign like this than a long one with copy pasted assets and repetitive events. I don't get the comments saying the cinematic-genre, QTE and linearity is bad. It's in my opinion the best type of game and I want more like this.
  35. berndogskate
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Glad i never headed the really low reviews, ive played a few hours and really am enjoying it, great graphics engaging story and setting, nice weapons and audio from music to effects, if you own a playstation 4 then you should consider the order .

    Great game 9/10 from me
  36. scholly23
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I have played this game for about 5 hours now. I have really enjoyed it. This game has been getting pretty bad reviews, but I think you should give it a try yourself. The story is very engaging, and the setting draws you in.

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

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

    I give this game an 8, as it is not perfect, it is not ground breaking, but it is a really good game worth your time.    … Expand
  37. SteveVicious
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Its a decent game dont understand all the hate. Anyway its the best looking game I've ever seen and the gunplay is just amazingly beautiful and well made. If you played Max payne 3 before u'll gonna like it as much as i did.
  38. RealGamer2004
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    The graphics are decent....but thats all this game has going for it. Story is uneventful and boring, gameplay is linear and feels like its on rails, quick time events are plenty. Lack of content. NO MULTIPLAYER. Just an attrocious game over all. Does this game even qualify as a tripple A game? its more like a single F-
  39. PsiCat
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    The Order is a good game. Its fun and absolutely beautiful graphically. The story and setting had me intrigue the whole way through. The shooting and other game-play mechanics feel good. It's not perfect but definitely a wonderful game and undeserving of all the hate that built towards it before it was even released.
  40. griffey546
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    I decided to give this game a rating of 5, just like how long the game is. Despite the game being buggy, extremely short for a game that costs $60, and also has no replay ability what so ever, "The Order: 1886" has nothing fun to offer other than a decent story with mostly walking and cutscenes. It is only acceptable to make a game 5 hours long if it's a free roaming game, or if its $10,I decided to give this game a rating of 5, just like how long the game is. Despite the game being buggy, extremely short for a game that costs $60, and also has no replay ability what so ever, "The Order: 1886" has nothing fun to offer other than a decent story with mostly walking and cutscenes. It is only acceptable to make a game 5 hours long if it's a free roaming game, or if its $10, unfortunately it's neither, and I will be returning this game back to the store I bought it from.… Expand
  41. matzebacke
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The game has ist flaws, but it also does many things extremely well: The visuals and Art Design are the best I've seen on a console (and in General, tbh) and I like the rather slow pacing. What's really important: It's BUGFREE and the game Mechanics are really polished and work well (unlike e.g. the horrible controls in Assassins creed).
    i don't get all the negativity, as this game does    The game has ist flaws, but it also does many things extremely well: The visuals and Art Design are the best I've seen on a console (and in General, tbh) and I like the rather slow pacing. What's really important: It's BUGFREE and the game Mechanics are really polished and work well (unlike e.g. the horrible controls in Assassins creed).
    i don't get all the negativity, as this game does many things as good or better than other games that have gotten better scores. it's by no means perfect, but it's not as bad as many reviewers say it is.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. boynamedluke
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not miss this experience. The setting of a steampunk London steals the show, nicely coupled with a very satisfying gameplay fueled by ultra violence. Negative reviews simply do not get the point of this type of game and genre. I wish there were MORE games exactly like The Order 1886.
  44. LifeOnMars
    Feb 20, 2015
    3
    The cutscenes are long, STUPID quick time events, the game is linear there is no exploration. The characters are forgettable. the gameplay is nothing new what so ever it is every other generic third person shooter. The graphics may be great but it feels like they were trying to make a movie then just added some gameplay. Its also pretty short of a game, I completed it in 6 hours, whichThe cutscenes are long, STUPID quick time events, the game is linear there is no exploration. The characters are forgettable. the gameplay is nothing new what so ever it is every other generic third person shooter. The graphics may be great but it feels like they were trying to make a movie then just added some gameplay. Its also pretty short of a game, I completed it in 6 hours, which isnt TOO bad. And some might say a short game is good for people with not alot of spare time, which I can see. Overall is just such an average shooter that I cant see myself playing it ever again.… Expand
  45. Runfocovah
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    Let me star with the following fact; Evolve > The Order: 1886. If you want a great looking interactive movie with shooting sequences more frustrating than Gears of War, this game is it. I really don't know whats going through developers heads now days, with Destiny, Evolve, The order, PS3 remakes…
  46. Agent-D
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    I will start off by saying unfortunately a lot of what you may have read is in fact accurate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    (Note: Any review under a 5 is an absolute joke and anything above a 7 is laughable and both cases should raise questions about the review/reviewers agenda.)    … Expand
  47. nbr72
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    If you like movie game like heavy rain, beyond : two souls, this game is for YOU.

    A next-gen 's game with visually impressive graphics and a very good soundtrack.
  48. JpaxxX
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed the game, i found it too short true but what i've experienced was great so i can't be mad at Ready at Dawn for that. Furthermore has The Order 1886 is their really first game it has flaws because of their inexperience but it also has something that other don't which is glimpses of talent. It's Beautiful, the story is very good and holds your attention until the end, theI really enjoyed the game, i found it too short true but what i've experienced was great so i can't be mad at Ready at Dawn for that. Furthermore has The Order 1886 is their really first game it has flaws because of their inexperience but it also has something that other don't which is glimpses of talent. It's Beautiful, the story is very good and holds your attention until the end, the Artistic Direction is phenomenal the soundtrack fits perfectly, whereas it's too short because it's too good and it's too bad the gunfights are built on the same scheme. Though i'm a hardcore gamer i spent more than 10 hours to reach the end on the game without retrying the segments but i explored the beauties around me and searched for the collectibles (which i didn't find totally and in each category). So for a first game Ready at dawn signed an awesome performance and i really wish the Order will come back in the future but this time with some of the Fans complaints resolved (though i don't care about multiplayer, it would have been sweet to have one here, the game that lasts longer, a better replay value starting with the trophies depending on the difficulty etc...) but the experience was great and i don't regret my 60€ spent to live it but i would have loved to see more because it was good.… Expand
  49. benito_camelo
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Excelente juego es evidente que si tiene muy poca duración pero la diversión que me dio para esa cantidad de horas fue un deleite que hacen que merezca este 10 que le estoy dando!
  50. harryharding
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not be deterred by all the negativity surrounding the release of The Order. As you will read 100's of times the graphics have no equal on console. But the gameplay is not near as bad as all these critics with unrealistic expectations want you to believe. I am a huge Uncharted fan one of the greatest reviewed series on any Playstation console. I will tell you that the gunplay here isDo not be deterred by all the negativity surrounding the release of The Order. As you will read 100's of times the graphics have no equal on console. But the gameplay is not near as bad as all these critics with unrealistic expectations want you to believe. I am a huge Uncharted fan one of the greatest reviewed series on any Playstation console. I will tell you that the gunplay here is much tighter, headshots which I struggle with in Uncharted are much easier to accomplish in The Order. Sure the Uncharted series has a much more open structure and great exploration. But this game is striving for a truly cinematic experience. To me the results are jaw-dropping. The atmosphere and sound design are the best I've seen since The Last of Us. The production values are probably the likes of which we won't see until the new Uncharted. Ready at Dawn just might be the next Naughty Dog. They have learned to push the hardware to heights that other develops can't come close to. Sure the game is short and linear. But I would rather have 8 hours of perfection then 100 hours of open world average gameplay where most of the stuff is just there to pad the length. The Order is a breath of fresh air in a world where develops concentrate on huge amounts of content instead of perfecting what is there. What's here in The Order is beautiful, exciting and executed to near perfection. If you have been waiting for a game to show your friends what your PS4 is capable of this is finally the game. Do I truly believe that this is a perfect 10, I don't. But it is much better then it is being given credit for. If this is the direction the new gen of gaming is going I'm all in. I just pray that the negative reviews don't prevent Ready at Dawns' masterpiece from reaching the audience it deserves. Because I really want a sequel to explore this incredible world they have created further.… Expand
  51. Fabrizzio1000
    Feb 20, 2015
    1
    The story is just boring with characters you don't care about, Game play there is hardly any, huge cutscenes that make you feel you are watching the End scene of the game almost from the start, pointless QuickTime events where there doesn't need to be any, as for any shooting the guns seem ridiculously overpowered and obliterate everything in sight without even having to bother about anyThe story is just boring with characters you don't care about, Game play there is hardly any, huge cutscenes that make you feel you are watching the End scene of the game almost from the start, pointless QuickTime events where there doesn't need to be any, as for any shooting the guns seem ridiculously overpowered and obliterate everything in sight without even having to bother about any aiming accuracy.
    The graphics seem to of been the priority of this game and everything else just an afterthought.    … Expand
  52. elgroxo
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    The Order 1886 is a movie with some game play on it, but it was advertised as a third person shooting game, not as a visual novel. Black bars letter boxing, a 5 hour campaign with 2 hours of unskippable cut scenes... don't buy.
  53. YCAdrianGames
    Feb 20, 2015
    4
    There is several things to like about the game. Firstly, its graphics. It is straight up amazing. Every place, character and location looks atmospheric, stunning and detailed. It is definitely the best looking game in this generation. Secondly, the voice acting is superb. It also has one of the most unique setting I have ever seen in recent years. However, besides these, most other thingsThere is several things to like about the game. Firstly, its graphics. It is straight up amazing. Every place, character and location looks atmospheric, stunning and detailed. It is definitely the best looking game in this generation. Secondly, the voice acting is superb. It also has one of the most unique setting I have ever seen in recent years. However, besides these, most other things fall flat. Firstly, The Order: 1886 try to get many things merged into one together, but none of them were really outstanding. Cover-based shooting is okay, but generic, weapons are overpowered, AI is relatively not smart, pathetic enemy types. Its stealth also feel half-finished. and I have no idea why they even include some puzzle-solving in this game. There is some great moment found in this game, but they are very often too far between. The game also feels linear, you are often forced to do what the game told you to do. You have no choice but to do so. Labeled as a cover-based shooter I actually spent a lot of the time watching cutscenes, which is acceptable. You walk and initiate another cutscene, well I don't really like that. This is also a cinematic experience, as what RAD has promoted. Therefore they add a lot of Quick Time Events (QTE). I do believe that it can help players to further immerse into the story. However, if every action required you to press button then it become something tiring. Most importantly, I don't found playing this game fun. It is straight up boring. The campaign last for 7 hours, which is short when compared with other games in the market. For a already boring game with such length, a multiplayer option would be awesome as it can effectively extend the game's lifespan. Unfortunately it didn't has any. It is really a pity because it have a lot of potential to become a 4-player co-operative games. Even the gameplay aren't done right, the story can still saves the game. It is pretty good and quite engaging. It also has a rich back story, However, for such as a short game, the story is under-developed and there is a huge cliffhanger in the ending of the game. Disappointing. The repetitive color tone can also be a problem. It has made every places feel like the same. Overall it is Crysis 3 again, another tech demo with superb graphics and pathetic length. While Crysis 3 gets its gameplay and multiplayer right. The Order didn't. To me it is surprisingly disappointing. It's hard to believe that the creator of Daxter and God of War will make such a under-performing game. If they planned a sequel (They probably does considering that cliffhanger), I hope they can make the game more rich in content.… Expand
  54. J4MESOX4D
    Feb 20, 2015
    3
    The Order 1886 is quite possibly the most visually impressive videogame ever created on console to date; unfortunately, it is also one of the most tedious experiences you'll ever play and a wasted opportunity as this title sacrifices gameplay ahead of delivering a cinematic experience that fails to captivate.

    The game suffers from a dreadful design with a rolling format of cutscenes,    The Order 1886 is quite possibly the most visually impressive videogame ever created on console to date; unfortunately, it is also one of the most tedious experiences you'll ever play and a wasted opportunity as this title sacrifices gameplay ahead of delivering a cinematic experience that fails to captivate.

    The game suffers from a dreadful design with a rolling format of cutscenes, quick-time events, occasional shooting and pointless walking around played out over a few hours. The pacing is dreadful and almost every element of the gameplay is bland and ultimately boring. The cutscenes are incredibly impressive but offer little to the weak narrative. The single-button press QTE's are painfully annoying and any combat events are few and far between. Exploring is restricted to narrow paths and limited interactions with the environment. You can pick up a few items which offer absolutely no meaning to the game and there is no real engagement with fellow characters in Victorian London as you walk around aimlessly to progress.

    You will finish this game once, and once only in around 6 hours. There is absolutely no replay value here whatsoever. Two reasonable gaming sessions and your £50/$60 investment in this product will be reached with a pitiful return in terms of an engrossing experience and longevity. I'd really struggle to recommend this at even a third of the retail price as there is nothing to this product apart from staggering visuals.

    Overall, The Order 1886 will go down as possibly one of the biggest wasted opportunities in gaming history. 5 years of development for a measly 6 hours of mundane gameplay is completely unacceptable. This product is merely a tech demo to showcase the future possibilities of the PS4 and offers absolutely nothing in respect to an absorbing title. The lackluster story, dreadfully generic mechanics and shoddy design structure render this game a major letdown and should be avoided at all costs unless you can borrow the game and even then; it may not even be worth your time.    … Expand
  55. thc187
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The hate this game is receiving is disgusting. In my 20 years of gaming, I have never seen such a vicious act of hate, trolls and biased reviews towards a new IP. And this has been on since day one. I wonder what people get out of bashing The Order? If this game had been multiplatform, a couple hours longer and couple pf QTE`s lighter, people would have been praising it through the roof.The hate this game is receiving is disgusting. In my 20 years of gaming, I have never seen such a vicious act of hate, trolls and biased reviews towards a new IP. And this has been on since day one. I wonder what people get out of bashing The Order? If this game had been multiplatform, a couple hours longer and couple pf QTE`s lighter, people would have been praising it through the roof.

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

    Graphics are great, setpieces engaging, the setting marvellous. QTE`s are a bit on the heavy side and the story and it`s conclusion somewhat lacking. And the game could be unboubtedly a little longer. Other than that, it`s all good.    … Expand
  56. fps4ever
    Feb 20, 2015
    1
    About 1-2 hours of actual user game play. If I wanted to watch a movie I would go to the theaters. Visuals are awesome and best I've seen on the PS4 but that does not make up for the lack of everything else. Seems like the game was made to get you too buy sequels as there really isn't an ending, more like a proof of concept or showing off of the engine. If this was on the PC i would waitAbout 1-2 hours of actual user game play. If I wanted to watch a movie I would go to the theaters. Visuals are awesome and best I've seen on the PS4 but that does not make up for the lack of everything else. Seems like the game was made to get you too buy sequels as there really isn't an ending, more like a proof of concept or showing off of the engine. If this was on the PC i would wait until its on a Humble Bundle!… Expand
  57. Escafoides
    Feb 20, 2015
    4
    I haven't finished it yet, so I can't account for length, but I've no bothers with the story as of yet. The setting, plot, characters, it's all got me invested so far. I can't lie that the characters aren't the most stand out and original, they're enjoyable and likeable and feel real, but I probably won't remember most of us them come next week. The setting is a pretty sweet premise, theI haven't finished it yet, so I can't account for length, but I've no bothers with the story as of yet. The setting, plot, characters, it's all got me invested so far. I can't lie that the characters aren't the most stand out and original, they're enjoyable and likeable and feel real, but I probably won't remember most of us them come next week. The setting is a pretty sweet premise, the Queens's Order of Knights preserve the peace in Victorian London from rebellions and the supernatural with technology way beyond it's time, created by Nikola Tesla. I've only seen some elixir in cutscenes that heals grave wounds instantly, and some of the characters are talking as though they've been around for centuries with no sense of humour, so that's got me wanting to know more. The plot so far is dealing with betrayal within the Order, and the rebellion possibly allying with half-breeds (half werewolf/human I think). I'm wiling to bet all this would make for a kickass immersive world RPG or film.

    The gameplay though. It's Ryse with guns. Like, if you've played Ryse then play this, you will see exactly what I mean. One problem is that I'll be finally really be getting into combat, and then it'll yank the control away from me again for a cutscene that you can't skip or look away from incase there's a QTE, so it holds your attention hostage when it shouldn't have to. On the combat, it could feel weightier and grittier. They've already decided on creating a gritty world, but the combat doesn't match that. It feels the kind of game that would warrant a bit of gore, as it would have fitting context. Honestly though, it's the kind of third person shooter that ticks the boxes smoothly and that's about it as far as I've seen. There's honestly way too **** many QTEs, it's as though Ready At Dawn tried to translate some of their God of War experience to this, and they've brought the QTEs with them, not realising that shooters like this work best when the firefights are frantic, brutal, and organically paced by the player and AI. The button prompts break immersion like a **** and this game needs every bit of immersion it can get.

    This game had the potential to be so much more, but they spent too much time making a tech demo instead of a game.    … Expand
  58. AwooGirl
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 is honestly one of the best games I have played in years. Ever since the 8th generation of consoles started and Nintendo and Micro$oft did nothing but shell out disappointments, Sony took the lead and did what needed to be done. The Order is a true next gen experience that Sony has provided for all of us, along with the talent at Ready at Dawn. This is for the gameThe Order 1886 is honestly one of the best games I have played in years. Ever since the 8th generation of consoles started and Nintendo and Micro$oft did nothing but shell out disappointments, Sony took the lead and did what needed to be done. The Order is a true next gen experience that Sony has provided for all of us, along with the talent at Ready at Dawn. This is for the game lovers, this is for the people just entering next gen, this is for those who want a TRUE next gen cinematic experience. This...is 4 the players.… Expand
  59. axioms
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    So as you might expect i really don't like this game, don't get me wrong graphically it is a beautiful cinematic experience, but there lies the problem, i want a game not a movie, the graphics are the only thing in the orders corner, everything else about the game is bad, the pace is slow, the movement of your character is slugish and sometimes unresponsive, the QTE's are far to often, theSo as you might expect i really don't like this game, don't get me wrong graphically it is a beautiful cinematic experience, but there lies the problem, i want a game not a movie, the graphics are the only thing in the orders corner, everything else about the game is bad, the pace is slow, the movement of your character is slugish and sometimes unresponsive, the QTE's are far to often, the characters are not engaging, they give you no reason to care about them.

    i played for around 2 hours last night i became bored very quickly, i mean just over an hour of that was cut scenes and QTE's.

    Its a shame really because it is a very big missed opportunity for a game that had so much potential to be something more. my verdict the order 1886 doesn't just stumble out of the gate it face plants.    … Expand
  60. simon7109
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    So I started to write a long review, but unfortunetly I refreshed the site by mistake and it's all lost...
    So I will be quick. The game is NOT SHORT by any means. I've just finished Chapter 3 and I played around 3 hours, there is no way I will finish the last 13 Chapters under 2 hours.... The gameplay is intense and the gunplay is really fun. Yes, there are a lot of cut-scenes and QTEs,    So I started to write a long review, but unfortunetly I refreshed the site by mistake and it's all lost...
    So I will be quick. The game is NOT SHORT by any means. I've just finished Chapter 3 and I played around 3 hours, there is no way I will finish the last 13 Chapters under 2 hours.... The gameplay is intense and the gunplay is really fun. Yes, there are a lot of cut-scenes and QTEs, but it's a cinematic game. I expected the game to be like this, the developers said it many times that the game will be like this. So if you like cinematic games and don't minde QTEs, you should buy this game. There are some interesting new QTEs too when you need to choose what "weapon" to use.
    The whole game is working very well, but ofcourse there are some negative things too, like when you can explore, there are a lot of places you can go in, like rooms and stuff, but in these rooms there is nothing. You can go in, but nothing is there. It would be good if we could find some interesting stuff there. But that's all what I don't like.
    What I can't understand what the reviewers expected from the game? Because if someone followed the game from the announcment to the release that person must have known what the game will be like. I mean gameplay wise. If you expected a sandbox game with only gameplay, you did something wrong. If you expected a cinematic expereince with lot of cut-scenes and QTEs, than you will like this game a lot.
    So if you are the kind of person who like that stuff, buy it. No matter what other people says. If you want only gameplay and not, basically an interactive movie, than don't go even near to it. I wanted a game like this, so I love it's every aspect. I don't really care what other people say. The game is amazing for me, and I hope if there will be a sequel in the future, it will be the same. I don't want to see an amazing game's sequel like this to be ruined by people who don't know what they want to play... If you want to play a basketball game, don't buy FIFA. If you don't want to play an interactive movie game with TPS elements, don't buy The Order 1886!    … Expand
  61. revelc
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This game deserved at least 7/10 just for the graphic alone. The story is quite intriguing and I'm into it personally. Maybe not so much for the gameplay though, shootings kind of shallow and the stealth mmmm... can be better. Much can be improve in the gameplay department for sure. Try renting the game.
  62. maildecept
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Everything is good.
    I think this game really looks like different and look like perfect.. Im waiting for The order next game..
    Story really amazing and good.
  63. Daniel_Stone
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    The game is simple but it has awesome graphics. Some reviews mention http://youtu.be/ivwc4S6egLM that design is strange, I don't see anything strange in design. It may not be exactly what we expected, but still this is a decent game worth trying.
  64. Rem
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 struggles with finding identity between an interactive movie and an actual game. Without a doubt, this is among the most gorgeous of games, every little detail crammed into the game and its presentation is top-notch which helps its blockbuster feel. Following in the footsteps of the Evil Within, it uses a letterbox presentation using black bars in the top and bottom to evokeThe Order 1886 struggles with finding identity between an interactive movie and an actual game. Without a doubt, this is among the most gorgeous of games, every little detail crammed into the game and its presentation is top-notch which helps its blockbuster feel. Following in the footsteps of the Evil Within, it uses a letterbox presentation using black bars in the top and bottom to evoke a cinematic feel which in turn makes it feel more cinematic, but detrimental to the gameplay as there is almost a lack of a HUD. The plot of the Order 1886 at its best feels like eating popcorn along with friends except I'm supposed to have a controller in my hands. Alternate history London is a joy to watch, but the gameplay restricts you to only looking at it as there is absolutely nothing off the beaten path, if there was. So many times the game cuts between what is played and what is meant to be watched that is broken up by needless piles of QTE's which is this game's biggest sin .The characters are superbly acted though the writing is sort of hit and miss but then again is negated by some truly incredible voicework by the main protagonist. The shooter portions is solid, but nothing superb though the excellent presentation makes some of the moments fiery for brief moments with the era-inspired weaponry. Finally, the game hardly makes an effort to do much more than tell its short story which took me around 9 hours to complete with no incentive to return. The Order 1886 is certainly a disappointment in getting you to play it, but it sure is dandy to watch, much like David Cage games.… Expand
  65. captainmartin
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    Crossover between movie (TV mini series) and game.Graphical benchmark for PS4, visual and audio presentation triumphed over simplistic and short gameplay so typical for cove-based shooters.Imagine that HBO called Zack Snyder and give him enormous budget in order to create mini-series and add a little bit of gameplay. Visual "orgies" meets alternative history set in Victorian era,Crossover between movie (TV mini series) and game.Graphical benchmark for PS4, visual and audio presentation triumphed over simplistic and short gameplay so typical for cove-based shooters.Imagine that HBO called Zack Snyder and give him enormous budget in order to create mini-series and add a little bit of gameplay. Visual "orgies" meets alternative history set in Victorian era, mysterious story consisting all typical "blockbuster" elements and archetypes, but everything is extremely well-executed. A mix of too many QTE events, and short gameplay sequences compared to long cutscenes might be disappointing for typical gamers, but The Order 1886 can be still perceived as a good game for beginners and extremely casual players.… Expand
  66. gagames_br
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    This game will be an embarrassment to anyone who enjoys video games, incredibly short, 3:0 and 2:0 of custcenes, linear to the extreme, very basic coverage system, very QTE in main parts, fights against the werewolf are repetitive, replay factor is zero, there is no what to explore, on Rails, bad story.
  67. TheVJ
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    I'm giving this 2 points because of the visuals alone. They are great. The problem is that is all there is to the Order 1886. There is almost no gameplay worth speaking of, the story is cliche and not interesting, enemies are recycles, the characters are flat. Maybe the developers shouldn't have said "Gameplay is something that...it's a game, we can't get around it."

    Well there    I'm giving this 2 points because of the visuals alone. They are great. The problem is that is all there is to the Order 1886. There is almost no gameplay worth speaking of, the story is cliche and not interesting, enemies are recycles, the characters are flat. Maybe the developers shouldn't have said "Gameplay is something that...it's a game, we can't get around it."

    Well there certainly is little to do in this title other than the odd QTE or failproof cover based shooter section. For a game that was going to rely so much on its story that area is really poor as well. I assume the writers' penmanship was too bad for Hollywood so they went for the video game industry. Please don't repeat this.    … Expand
  68. Saika
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Finished the game in 7 hours.
    But how long did I really play?Between the cinematics, QTE's and forced walking/infiltration (because yes, the game decides how you are supposed to play, don't expect to run when they want you to walk or crouch) there is actually very few actual gameplay.
    Sadly, we get nothing else than endless corridors with wave of enemies to kill (terrible level design),    Finished the game in 7 hours.
    But how long did I really play?Between the cinematics, QTE's and forced walking/infiltration (because yes, the game decides how you are supposed to play, don't expect to run when they want you to walk or crouch) there is actually very few actual gameplay.
    Sadly, we get nothing else than endless corridors with wave of enemies to kill (terrible level design), hidden behind whatever is in front of us.The AI, simply isn't there.They either run at you, stay still, or try to hide with their head out in the open.
    There is absolutely no innovation.This is something you would expect in 2005, not 10 years later.

    As for the scenario, it isn't much to talk about, for the same price you could buy yourself 10 books or so if what you're after is a good story.
    The Order is an empty shell, there is no gameplay and the story is passable.Boring is the best way to describe it.

    As for the graphics, we know the new consoles are far behind computers.But who cares, because only gameplay matters right?
    Funny, because now all we hear are people discarding the gameplay completely and praising the game just for it looks.
    Personally, I'm not impressed at all.The black bars are the main reason there is little aliasing, and people would freak out if they were to become a new trend (plus they become quickly a nuisance in shooting scenes because you can't see enough).That and we have heavy blur (that you wouldn't have on PC) and below 30 FPS.Which is kinda sad because there isn't that much action going on in the screen and we're mostly inside enclosed sections so there's less things to process.    … Expand
  69. metay85
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Best graphics ever! Why the hell I have to write 150 characters long review. I love the game and give it a 10/10. Isn't that enough for you metacritic.
  70. GELU2703
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Un historia intensa y muy gratificante, te metes en ella desde el primer momento, unos gráficos jamas vistos en la nueva generación, las mecánicas de juego son divertidas y muy rejugable para los que nos gustan este tipo de juegos.
  71. harperr
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The most hated and unfairly rated game in history of the industry. The Order 1886 is really beautiful game, with amazing story and mind blowing next-gen graphics. 10/10 for me.
  72. uneasyeko1
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    My only problem with this game is that it left me wanting more, graphically is the best game I've ever seen, art direction is perfect and the characters are really believable thanks to the the facial animations and the stellar voice cast, the gunfights are fun and engaging, stealth sections are sort of the worst part but are few.
    Story is very good and the amount of cutscenes just works    My only problem with this game is that it left me wanting more, graphically is the best game I've ever seen, art direction is perfect and the characters are really believable thanks to the the facial animations and the stellar voice cast, the gunfights are fun and engaging, stealth sections are sort of the worst part but are few.
    Story is very good and the amount of cutscenes just works well in making you feel inside the plot.
    Don't believe those who give it a 0, they've never played it for sure.    … Expand
  73. PieZed
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This game will put you in a big dilemma. It is a masterpiece from a technical standpoint. Great directing, wonderful art design on every level, the voice acting is flawless (one of the best, if you ask me) and also great character design with no typical stereotypes (particularly the women). The characters are very well written and you will care about them till the last minute.

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

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

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

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

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

    I think I am between those two sides. I hope The Order sells well and the developers can make a sequel where they can completely focus on the gameplay aspects. Because the artwork and technical foundation is great and I am looking forward to dive in the world of The Order again.    … Expand
  74. spejson
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing graphic, music and story but many cutscenes. Its really nice game - dont trust haters who giving game 0 i bet they are xbox fans - this game dont deserves 0...
  75. xMarShaL
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing graphics, amazing characters, and the story is just WOW! Worth every penny. If you looking for a next gen game and immersive as well, you found it: The Order: 1886
  76. wowski13
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I haven't written a review in a while but felt it was probably necessary given the amount of mixed press surrounding the release of The Order. I'll point out initially that I haven't yet completed the game so these are just my impression of the first few hours of game play (I'm on Chapter 5 out of what I believe are 16 so about a third of the way through the game) which I hope will helpI haven't written a review in a while but felt it was probably necessary given the amount of mixed press surrounding the release of The Order. I'll point out initially that I haven't yet completed the game so these are just my impression of the first few hours of game play (I'm on Chapter 5 out of what I believe are 16 so about a third of the way through the game) which I hope will help people undecided about whether to buy it. The main criticisms coming out of the press are aimed at the game play (or lack thereof) and also the story. In my opinion there are some grounds to gripe with the game play but certainly not the story. The order is a cover shooter and really wants you to know it, in fact aside from Heavy Rain style QTEs (think press X to Jason) and a lot of walking that's pretty much all the game play you will be doing . There's absolutely nothing wrong with the cover shooting system, it works very well and for the most part is pretty enjoyable, but the thing that other successful cover shooters on PlayStation achieve is to have some additional elements to the game play. Uncharted throws in the odd bit of driving along with plenty of platforming and puzzle solving, Vanquish had a suit with crazy abilities to add some melee combat in, and games like Sleeping Dogs and GTA V have an open expansive world to explore with plenty of side activities. I'm not saying that The Order needs all or any of these elements but it certainly would benefit from the odd change up in a while, hell even a levelling system would spice things up. On the subject of the story, I haven't found any reason to find fault so far, in fact I'm fairly gripped both by the topic and the performances. I'm genuinely interested to find out how everything unravels! The final thing I will mention is the graphics. I'm sure PC gamers will point out that high end PC's have been sporting these kind of graphics for ages blah blah blah, but for console gaming it really is a wonder to behold. Be it a reflection in a window, a cloud of smoke from an explosion or just the glow of a lamp in the dark, the sheer impressiveness of the visuals is there for all to see!

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

    I hope this has been useful for anyone on the fence about whether to pick up The Order: 1886 this weekend.    … Expand
  77. synced
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    why Sony why. this game had so much potential but once again sony **** up everting -.-'

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

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

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

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

    Pros
    Grafics
    soud
    jogability

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

    6.5/10    … Expand
  78. aciphex
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game is underated for what it is...the flak this game is getting is for not being like other games that offer far more freedom in the way you approach a mission..which can be overshadowed by what this game does right...which is extremley well written dialogue, story and characters...if you enjoy a great cinematic experience youll love this game...if you couldn't give a rats rectumThis game is underated for what it is...the flak this game is getting is for not being like other games that offer far more freedom in the way you approach a mission..which can be overshadowed by what this game does right...which is extremley well written dialogue, story and characters...if you enjoy a great cinematic experience youll love this game...if you couldn't give a rats rectum about graphics or story you will be very dissapointed...… Expand
  79. Zam89
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Good Game
    Und you know how the Game works, it would be Perfect for you :)
    It makes very much fun with brilliant graphic, Sound and armosphere
    This Game is Perfect
  80. SticksofTruth
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    The most immersive and engaging game I think I have ever played. The polish and level of perfection is setting a new standard. The story is interesting and keeps you guessing, the gunplay is on point and the weapons are fun to use. London feels alive and vibrant, gives beautiful screenshots and is worthwhile listening in on conversations. The game is quite unique actually and IS definitelyThe most immersive and engaging game I think I have ever played. The polish and level of perfection is setting a new standard. The story is interesting and keeps you guessing, the gunplay is on point and the weapons are fun to use. London feels alive and vibrant, gives beautiful screenshots and is worthwhile listening in on conversations. The game is quite unique actually and IS definitely worth buying.… Expand
  81. Veska
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    Well...
    1st Non-skippable cut scenes, so if one goes for the second time, he must see again and again the same scenes.
    2st Cutscene and QTE account for about 50% of the game with a game time of 5-7 hours. 3rd Enemy AI is as AI from Lemings. 4th Animation of lycanthrope are continuously repeated. So far I counted 4 again and again repeating. 5th Duel with boss on the principle of QTE    Well...
    1st Non-skippable cut scenes, so if one goes for the second time, he must see again and again the same scenes.
    2st Cutscene and QTE account for about 50% of the game with a game time of 5-7 hours.
    3rd Enemy AI is as AI from Lemings.
    4th Animation of lycanthrope are continuously repeated. So far I counted 4 again and again repeating.
    5th Duel with boss on the principle of QTE is something shocking. But it isnt the worst thing. Finall boss and one boss in half of game are the "same". Same QTE and animations....
    6th Trimmed graphics. Somewhere I found how the game should look like and how it looks. Better are the shadows, but the rest is hacked, including details around a single character.
    7th Untapped potential of Victorian England is a great steampunk inventions of Nikola Tesla in the background of the war with werewolves.
    8th Boring coridor and stupid stealt passages which indicate that the authors put it there either forced or over them completely considered.    … Expand
  82. billay
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I really like the graphics and world design. It is like a next gen Dishonored. The constant letterboxing and qte's are a definite minus though. It could have been a great game if the gameplay and level design were at the same level as the graphics.
  83. Kaniya
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    i have finished the game on hard difficulty and it took me roughly about 6 hours and half ( perhaps close to 7)
    i should admit like Ryse, The Order is more like a commercialized product showcasing PS4 power.
    Part of the game u just walk around, watch cut scenes and investigate items, in these part all you can do is to enjoy the nice atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice    i have finished the game on hard difficulty and it took me roughly about 6 hours and half ( perhaps close to 7)
    i should admit like Ryse, The Order is more like a commercialized product showcasing PS4 power.
    Part of the game u just walk around, watch cut scenes and investigate items, in these part all you can do is to enjoy the nice atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice acting and catchy soundtracks! walking around and checking items are not fun to do since they are not rewarding at all and there is no scope of story in them. It seems RAD developed the game in a way to push gamer to know that Order is the best looking game atm, and yes it is! there are parts in the game that are simply Jaw dropping in terms of visual presentation. but i guess having too much focus on this, makes the game like walking in a half boring half fun museum. specially that story kicks off well and midway it becomes well .... lets just say so so.
    The Other part of the game is QTEs and gunplay, some of the QTEs are fun but mostly they have overloaded the game with QTEs, due to the letterbox presentation and almost there is no sense of gameplay sometimes, u feel like its an interactive movie just like TWDs or Heavy Rain but the lack of meaningful choices, 0 interactivity with the environments and a super linear adventure ( not necessarily a negative but it sounds like the game really sets u on a roller coaster ) makes it much inferior than those titles.
    Another part is the gunplay, the guns are fantastic, shooter feels so good, but bad thing is that it ends fast, just where everything starts to be very cool, bang, the game throws u into a cut-scene and it ends all the fun. (i definitely suggest you to play on hard so it takes longer for the fun to end) it is a shame to see developers preferred all the boring scenes to the cooler parts, even facing half breeds (which is the coolest part of the game) falls pretty short. The game is designed in a way that wants you know there are cool things awaiting but in the end the outcome is not satisfying and all the cool parts are pretty short.
    I should say there are a few cool parts in the game, shooter is smooth and nice, atmosphere and the world is engaging but the content and overall balance of gameplay is lacking attention.
    definitely worthy of playing once !    … Expand
  84. NextgenX
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    This is a new concept in video games, merging a PS4 tech showcase , with a good story, immerse situations and impressive graphics. Gameplay wise is a Gear of Wars clone, with the problem it seems to be less videogame and more movie based.

    QTEs are not a lot like people said a lot. The good thing is most QTEs are fun and looks pretty awesome, so it doesnt affect the overall experience.    This is a new concept in video games, merging a PS4 tech showcase , with a good story, immerse situations and impressive graphics. Gameplay wise is a Gear of Wars clone, with the problem it seems to be less videogame and more movie based.

    QTEs are not a lot like people said a lot. The good thing is most QTEs are fun and looks pretty awesome, so it doesnt affect the overall experience.

    Sound field is just perfect, like in a good SCI FI movie.

    Overall this is a good game if you like new stuff, just because its not a normal game like everything else out there. This is a new concept for the industry and some people may like it and some others may hate it. Thats the truth about a game that kinda changes the normal videogame concept.

    Some people like changes, others fears from it. This is why a lot of people gave it really bad reviews and some others not.

    The game is interesting and it does meet to attract the player attention. You must play this game for what it is. When you realize you must do that, you will enjoy it a lot. Otherwise you will just miss the entire idea from the developers and just hate it.

    For all this i give this game a 9 , because its not a masterpiece in this "new concept" but it does succeed because is something new and well done.    … Expand
  85. MickeyTheGamer
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    8.5 is what I would of give this but I can't on this site the game is no award winner it's certainly no the best game this gen Far Cry 4,Sunset Overdrive or Driveclub (now it's fixed) take that award for me but it's still a great game it really is visually the best game I have seen on any console the story took me 7/8 hours on hard which is short as it has nothing to offer once the game8.5 is what I would of give this but I can't on this site the game is no award winner it's certainly no the best game this gen Far Cry 4,Sunset Overdrive or Driveclub (now it's fixed) take that award for me but it's still a great game it really is visually the best game I have seen on any console the story took me 7/8 hours on hard which is short as it has nothing to offer once the game has finished.

    This game could of been the next Last Of Us and I still think the critics would of panned the game because they panned the game for the past 2 years..
    Buy it you will like it if you don't sell it.    … Expand
  86. anthplays
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Do not mistake it for what it is not, it is NOT a fast paced shooter. Do not follow the haters. It is a cinematic masterpiece, with incredible action alongside. It is graphically beautiful, the best visuals I've ever seen in a game. The smoke rising from grenades and explosions, the materials of the characters clothing, the detail put into the weapons are astounding. There are a variety ofDo not mistake it for what it is not, it is NOT a fast paced shooter. Do not follow the haters. It is a cinematic masterpiece, with incredible action alongside. It is graphically beautiful, the best visuals I've ever seen in a game. The smoke rising from grenades and explosions, the materials of the characters clothing, the detail put into the weapons are astounding. There are a variety of epic weapons, my favourite being the Arc Rifle, The story is amazing. I have enjoyed every second, and i will enjoy every second again.… Expand
  87. audreyvixen
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    *I may update this if something goes terribly awry but as of now this game is solid and worth checking out. **when you see that many reds the night the game comes out its just haters hating IMHO. Also, no AAA title is a 0 lol.    … Expand
  89. f178083
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    This game by no means deserve this criticism. There are some technical downsides but still, story and the atmosphere... Something that you must try for yourselfe!
  90. Okamisen
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    That now a GAME in pure case of a word - but this is enjoyable experience - i love it. There is some downsides about lenght of the game, but it feel's complete anyway.
  91. derage88
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    All the commotion around this game is so pathetic. It's probably the best story and engaging game I've experienced in the past years. The game looks stunning, combat may be straightforward but at least it's solid and it feels like the media and people/haters who (obviously) haven't played the game are exaggerating everything about the game. Apparently criticasters were expecting a trueAll the commotion around this game is so pathetic. It's probably the best story and engaging game I've experienced in the past years. The game looks stunning, combat may be straightforward but at least it's solid and it feels like the media and people/haters who (obviously) haven't played the game are exaggerating everything about the game. Apparently criticasters were expecting a true innovative gameplay experience where the developer never promised any. Yes there are a few QTE battles in there but not as much as people like others to believe. And the next complaint many people have is the overall +/- 7 hour playthrough. It does sound short, but it's about 7 hours of pure quality, story-driven immersion. Compared to certain other titles such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and Shadow Of Mordor which supposedly offer a much longer playthrough experience this doesn't sound like much, but in either of those games (and many others) 95% of the game is completely made up of filler quests and objectives just to reach a certain level to reach your end-game, overall the true valuable gameplay combined those campaigns offer much less hours.
    I can't wait for a sequel, and I will gladly drop another 60 euro's for this excellent IP.    … Expand
  92. jojo7yheng68
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I'm a fan of critics review, I have always check them prior to buying any game. Last week I was surprised that The ORDER:1886 is already available (18th Feb), and by Gut Feel I bought it...and played the next day (around 6 hours already and have not yet finished). The graphics are outstanding...but felt that it is like a movie in a way, the game mechanics are mediocre and basicallyI'm a fan of critics review, I have always check them prior to buying any game. Last week I was surprised that The ORDER:1886 is already available (18th Feb), and by Gut Feel I bought it...and played the next day (around 6 hours already and have not yet finished). The graphics are outstanding...but felt that it is like a movie in a way, the game mechanics are mediocre and basically acceptable but at the end of the day, I have played it longer than any game that I have bought for PS4 that received better review than this game.

    All that said, I just realized that we just need to buy the games that we want and not let reviews ruin the experience...This game is just my cup of tea...you may not like it but for me...it quench my thirst for a well worth game.    … Expand
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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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