The Order: 1886

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2015
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  1. YetiConfetti
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15 hours for myself altogether - $60/12 hours=$5/hour or $60/15 hours=$4/hour, worth the money to me), and yes, you will spend a good portion of that time watching cutscenes. However, I found the action to be urgent and exciting when it was available, and the scenes were interesting enough to me that I didn't mind sitting back for a few minutes here and there because I wanted to see what would happen next. You'll learn to savor the action scenes and even feel encouraged to experiment with the weaponry as much as possible. It's by no means a perfect experience, but I'd argue it's a rival to Uncharted and at the very least it's worth a rental. I'm a father of two and I only get an hour or two to game each night if I'm lucky, so my time is definitely valuable to me, and I can't say I felt like any of it was wasted playing this game. I think it's a great first entry for a new series and I already can't wait for a sequel. I recommend playing with an open mind and considering this game as a pilot episode for a promising sequel or two - so again, I can't wholeheartedly recommend a purchase, but I do think it should be experienced either as a rental or once the price drops a bit.… Expand
  2. Hypotheticow
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The order 1886 is a child of the Sony Santa Monica design philosophy. Beautiful to look at, Quality Assurance that matches the definition of Quality Assurance, and just fun. So damn fun.

    There is no denying the fact that from presentation, to really specific game and story mechanics, that the Order oozes influence from its bound to more successful meat head of an older brother, Gears of War. From the cover based shooting and movement, to the forced slow walk during radio chatter and set-piece moments, when they want you to look at something.

    Every single thing about this game is a iterating on the Gears style. Normally that would be a bad thing, but the most recent Cog in that series left a dry, bitter, and ultimately un-fulfilling taste in my mouth. Something that would also normally turn me off to a genre completely. Then I played Vanquish again, and was pleasantly reminded that as long as the developers care hard enough, anything can be good.

    So, after much deliberation, I picked up my pre-order of... the order, (haha.... ugh...) and popped it in to my ps4 with the expectation of being underwhelmed, but hopefully entertained. I can happily report that from moment one of the game my attention was held, and all the way through my decidedly short play-through, 9 hours in all, I enjoyed myself.

    t certainly didn't hurt that the game is a sight to behold. The order delivers visuals on the level of good CG of yesteryear at real time speeds. It took a while for it to sink in that every facet of the game was being rendered as I was playing it. On more then 10 occasions, at least, I forgot that I was playing a game. Even when I was happily blowing away dozens of borderline racist depictions of the British, I couldn't help but notice that every screen-shot that could have been taken from my time playing, could have been easily pulled directly out of the game, and slapped on the back of the box. The moment to moment composition of the shots in this game is impeccable, absolutely so.

    In a word, the game is: Beautiful.

    Usually, I would reserve words like shot composition for talking about a movie. The fact that every element on the screen is always worth looking at, is a testament to this game's unmatched visual aesthetic. I cannot get over how damn pretty everything looks. It certainly adds to the presentation that I never experienced a single graphical glitch or other debilitating game play bug the entire time I played. There was a single time during the entire experience that Nikola's pathing corrected itself. The problem lasted half a second.

    Bravo Ready at Dawn. I can honestly say that no other game has delivered such polish to my eye. That pretty much puts you in a category of your own. Well done.

    In terms of game play, there isn't much to be said really. The game's bread and butter is hiding behind wall and taking inaccurate pot shots at other guys hiding behind similar walls taking pot shots at you. It is simple and satisfying to kill. bonus points for the fact the rag doll physics aren't embarrassingly comical looking. very rigid and grounded, always a plus. The parts of the game where you don't shoot-bang your way to victory are spent meandering about a very charming, albeit grey, rendition of other world London, either climbing on rickety looking and usually moist buildings or engaging in downright brutal and visceral, close-range combat. Combat that ranges from above average pressing of the button and maneuvering of the sticks, to fully realized smaller games that pit you up against the most realized and terrifying werewolves that I have ever seen.

    Dark, disturbing; this game has it. It nails the feeling of its chosen setting, and never fails to elevate the blood pressure. forget the price and treat yourself to an order of the finest meal cinematic gaming has to offer.

    The Order: 1886, showing that just how good adventure games can be, and just how big of a failure that David Cage has always been.    … Expand
  3. SkyneTinG
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is gorgeous in terms of graphics, the first game this developer laudable... As said Vasily Galipeau "hats off" !! Went for 7.5 hours and have not regretted !! Take it and don't listen to anyone .. little Variation but the game is not about this at the top of the plot ... But shoot quite interesting...… Expand
  4. aes0411
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Here is my review of the PlayStation 4 exclusive -- The Order 1886:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall --> The Order 1886 is a game that should be experienced by every PlayStation 4 owner. However, I would wait until the game has a $20/$30 discount before purchasing it.    … Expand
  5. Gnilleps
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless. Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended. Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT? Man, it was SOOOOOOOO    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless.
    Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended.
    Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT?
    Man, it was SOOOOOOOO pretty and had some cool elements. I feel like I just played a demo for a concept    … Expand
  6. Greyking
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    It's very rare when I give a game a perfect 10. First off I will be clear if you can't afford to pay $60 for this game then please rent it. However if you can then this game is worth the price of entry. Sometimes for some unknown reason critics band together to bury a game. Critics have been taking potshots at the Order:1886 now for several years. There has been a conscious effort toIt's very rare when I give a game a perfect 10. First off I will be clear if you can't afford to pay $60 for this game then please rent it. However if you can then this game is worth the price of entry. Sometimes for some unknown reason critics band together to bury a game. Critics have been taking potshots at the Order:1886 now for several years. There has been a conscious effort to derail this game's success. The Order is an amazing atmospheric games that is polished perfection. It's as good as the original Uncharted! I loved Dragon Age Inquisition, but that game is a hot glitchy mess. I never encountered one bug or game freezing error in the Order. Please support this game it's most worthy of your time.… Expand
  7. kyuha
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is getting too much blame.
    Reviewers have the best graphics, great motion, nice voice acting, beautiful artwork are ignored and only drawback seems to be focused exclusively
    Do you think this game is really 4 or 5-point game in the 10-point scale?
    The problem has been recognized, but it's still too underestimated
  8. Just_Got_Wicked
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Please don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutelyPlease don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutely stunning and though it does have some quick time events they do not feel out of place. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up. I am so thankful I didn't listen to the false reviews and hate coming from the Xbox children.… Expand
  9. behnammatin
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    good gameplay,good graphic and atmosphere,new generation of game story and game play(look like a movie),fast shooting and cover.I thing the order:1886 is amazing game and very cinematic.before judgment we have to play this game.
  10. Nick530
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    An absolutely stunning experience. This is an incredible game that has a fantastic story, unforgettable characters, beautiful graphics and solid gameplay. While the game does have some uneven pacing, that doesn't take away from this unique and immersive game. This is a must play if you have a PS4.
  11. Blitzeffect
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    I thought was a action game but instead I found out it was boring B movie. I had high hopes for this game, my ps4 is begging for more games. I have been really disappointed with all the indies, please Sony get it together
  12. cdwjustin
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    enjoyable i enjoyed the story but the gameplay was lacking more like an interactive movie which isnt a bad thing i do want a sequel and its an easy plat
  13. Bigodon
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    i was expecting only gorgeous graphics and tech, but this was a nice surprise... the gameplay is nothing new or special, but good enough! and pace is okay for me. Nice story and i liked sir galahad.
  14. Bansai
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    Buckle up, make yourself a bowl of popcorn and prepare for a short gaming journey, featuring some of the worst traits a game can have like: bad pacing, unfinished and weak plot, forgettable characters, no replay value and everybody's favourite, loads of QTEs. To top it all most of the time you find yourself just watching it instead of actually playing it.

    But hey, at least the graphics    Buckle up, make yourself a bowl of popcorn and prepare for a short gaming journey, featuring some of the worst traits a game can have like: bad pacing, unfinished and weak plot, forgettable characters, no replay value and everybody's favourite, loads of QTEs. To top it all most of the time you find yourself just watching it instead of actually playing it.

    But hey, at least the graphics are good, right?    … Expand
  15. Greeney22
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 is graphical masterpiece. By far the best graphical experience on console. The story of the game is really well done and does not overstay it's welcome. Even though it is shorter than the average game, it's story keeps you intrigued throughout the whole experience. If you're a fan of the Uncharted gameplay mechanics, you will love the gameplay The Order provides a greatThe Order 1886 is graphical masterpiece. By far the best graphical experience on console. The story of the game is really well done and does not overstay it's welcome. Even though it is shorter than the average game, it's story keeps you intrigued throughout the whole experience. If you're a fan of the Uncharted gameplay mechanics, you will love the gameplay The Order provides a great experience for an exclusive title.… Expand
  16. bigmaxx55
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Superb Graphics, Good Story, Average Shooting Mechanics, and sometimes you don't feel like you are in control of your character. More time is spent watching than actually playing. With all that being said I enjoyed the overall package. Not worth a purchase but definitely a rental. It is a showpiece of what the PS4 is capable of. I would definitely say it is the PS4 version of whatSuperb Graphics, Good Story, Average Shooting Mechanics, and sometimes you don't feel like you are in control of your character. More time is spent watching than actually playing. With all that being said I enjoyed the overall package. Not worth a purchase but definitely a rental. It is a showpiece of what the PS4 is capable of. I would definitely say it is the PS4 version of what RYSE was for the xbox one. I will be completing the campaign after two days of play time then will be taking it back to Gamestop to trade towards another game.… Expand
  17. Cyberat_Zak
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    This Game is $ 0.30 cents a minute for Amazing Graphics and Atmospherics (sound, music and backdrops) and the start of a story which I imagine Sony wants to take further into sequels. These positives don't carry through with constant movie like cut scenes and pushing buttons for various actions and very linear mapped out game play without deviation and game-time of about 5-7 hours for $This Game is $ 0.30 cents a minute for Amazing Graphics and Atmospherics (sound, music and backdrops) and the start of a story which I imagine Sony wants to take further into sequels. These positives don't carry through with constant movie like cut scenes and pushing buttons for various actions and very linear mapped out game play without deviation and game-time of about 5-7 hours for $ 100.

    If you are expecting The Last of Us, this falls short on game play and story but has the graphics of the remastered version. It could have been great but fell short.    … Expand
  18. goon2503
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    I'm torn with The Order: 1886. I really loved the story, and this is the first next-gen that looked next-gen. It is beyond impressive visually, and I love the acting and lore. The gameplay was a little blah, and I've never played a more linear game, but those are two forgivable flaws. What bothers me most though is how short it is. I was just getting into it and felt like I hadI'm torn with The Order: 1886. I really loved the story, and this is the first next-gen that looked next-gen. It is beyond impressive visually, and I love the acting and lore. The gameplay was a little blah, and I've never played a more linear game, but those are two forgivable flaws. What bothers me most though is how short it is. I was just getting into it and felt like I had another whole arc of the story to go through when it ended abruptly. As far as an experience, it was top notch. As a game, it was too short. I can't wait until the next installment, however. This felt like simply a prologue.… Expand
  19. DragonFlight
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    As others have said the game is beautiful to look at and what little game play there is is fluid. Unfortunately there is no real substance, it's a very short game and the vast majority of it is taken up by overly long cut scenes, it's more film than game. Which is a real shame and such a wasted opportunity, it could have been a great game, but the linear game play, lack of ability toAs others have said the game is beautiful to look at and what little game play there is is fluid. Unfortunately there is no real substance, it's a very short game and the vast majority of it is taken up by overly long cut scenes, it's more film than game. Which is a real shame and such a wasted opportunity, it could have been a great game, but the linear game play, lack of ability to explore and the really long cut scenes, which were also way too numerous, some chapters literally seemed to only be cut scenes made it a very boring game to play. Going to be trading my copy in for something better as soon as I can as I finished it in a few short hours and it has zero replay value.… Expand
  20. sediles
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This game is receiving way too much hate for no reason, it is a really good game, amazing graphics, really good story, very solid characters and nice weapons, yes, it has a lot of QTE but that doesn't take away the fun to play, the only down side I see is the letterbox and the ending, I hope they make a sequel I want more from this franchise.
  21. JuniorLedra
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    É uma CG jogável, um dos melhores títulos da nova geração, bem focado no single player, acho que isso que os críticos não perdoaram, porém essa sempre foi a proposta do jogo.
  22. Iamthecell
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    First off, let me say this: DO NOT BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a truly next-gen game and a VERY good one at that. After completing the game today, I can not figure out why the game has gotten such bad reviews. I think it is because in this day and age, gamers have such high expectations that anything less than absolute perfection is trashFirst off, let me say this: DO NOT BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a truly next-gen game and a VERY good one at that. After completing the game today, I can not figure out why the game has gotten such bad reviews. I think it is because in this day and age, gamers have such high expectations that anything less than absolute perfection is trash to them. The Order:1886 is close to perfection. I'll list the pros and cons below:

    THE GOOD:

    -Is goes without saying, the game is GORGEOUS. The visuals in the game are the best I've seen in a console game period. The lighting, level design, everything about the graphics in the game are top-notch;

    -The voice acting is perfect. You really feel as if the voice actors ARE the characters they are portraying. Everything from the performance to voice acting, facial expressions, are done perfectly;

    -The game has a huge assortment of weapons to use. All the enemies carry different guns so you're never forced to use a certain weapon for too long if you don't want to. Just pick up another one and go. On that note, the guns FEEL and SOUND like they should. They're heavy. You can see the muzzle flash with each shot and the shell casing being shot out of the chamber with a little puff of smoke. It's awesome;

    -Enemies react to getting shot in various body parts. Shoot them in the leg, they react to that. In the arm, they react to that. Physics are also ragdoll so the enemies dying is realistic. The gore effects are realistic as well;

    -The game play IS PHENOMENAL. A lot of reviews online criticize the game for being too heavy on QTE's and cut scenes. I'll say this and take it from me: THE GAME HAS MORE GAME PLAY THAN CUT SCENES. The game ties the game play into cut scenes and it done perfectly. The QTE's for me were never an issue because whatever was happening on screen during the QTE was so entertaining;

    -The story is great and you really get into it. The game never lags along or has too much filler. From the start of the game it's action action action and the story never stops. This is made better by the incredible voice acting and performance of those playing the characters;

    THE BAD:

    -Yes the game is short. My play through was about 6 hours start to finish and there is no reason to replay the game again except for the incredible story and game play, which are both awesome. That being said, you will enjoy your ride while you are on board because everything in the game is done so well;

    -Insta-fail stealth sections. If you are spotted by a guard during these segments, you fail the level and must start over. Sneaking up to a guard to perform a stealth kill also took me a few deaths to figure out what was happening. You sneak up behind a guard and a blurred out triangle icon appears on screen. A circle closes in on the triangle icon and when the triangle icon lights up, you must press triangle to perform a successful stealth kill. If you press triangle before the icon lights up, you are spotted and the guard kills you, making you instantly fail the level. The courtyard level towards the end of the game is my least favorite and is very monotonous. Luckily, this segment is short and you're back into the action quickly.

    That's honestly all I can think of that I didn't like the game. The Order: 1886 is getting destroyed in the reviews by bog name publications but honestly I don't know why. This is a cinematic game similar to The Walking Dead games by Tell Tale. Some cut scenes, some game play. This game has mostly game play. People claiming the game has 10+ minute cut scenes are flat out LYING. This game has a perfect mix of cut scenes to give you the story and game play that is FUN. Others may not be able to justify paying $60 for a game but in this case I absolutely can and I recommend anyone who likes good games to buy this. I promise you will not be disappointed as this game is truly one of the best games I have ever played.    … Expand
  23. senki123
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready at Dawn's vision. I agree that the game is brief; I beat it in 8 hours on Hard difficulty, which is a decent length for a single player game, but the main problem that people seem to be having with it, is that it's filled with cutscenes. This wasn't the case for me. I thought the story and characters were very compelling and found myself eager to get to the next cutscenes to find out what was going around.
    I would suggest buying the game and returning it (which was my initial plan), in case you don't like it. It seems like there are still people out there that appreciate a studio's vision rather than looking for things that the studio was supposed to do for them to enjoy.
    I can't remember if I've ever seen such an unfairly reviewed game, and it saddens me that Ready at Dawn, a clearly talented studio will probably not be able to finalize the vision they had for any sequels The Order was supposed to have.    … Expand
  24. tkatot
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 is a wonderful storyline driven game, If you enjoyed games like the Telltale series and TLOU you might find it very enjoyable.

    RAD created a rich and interesting world filled with great ideas and good characters, if you're a gamer that enjoy these aspects of a game you got to play this one. Like many people said, there are a lot of cutscenes, the game isn't long at all,    The Order: 1886 is a wonderful storyline driven game, If you enjoyed games like the Telltale series and TLOU you might find it very enjoyable.

    RAD created a rich and interesting world filled with great ideas and good characters, if you're a gamer that enjoy these aspects of a game you got to play this one.
    Like many people said, there are a lot of cutscenes, the game isn't long at all, but it doesn't overstay its welcome either, the shooting is very normal for the genre, which is a shame, but not something to be held against it.

    It does however give the player to experience the wonderful lore and world of 1886 England, with some of the best visual prowess ever created and an absolutely amazing art direction.
    The Order is an excellent game for what it is, but people tend to judge it for what it is not, which is a shame.

    In a world of COD player and Halo fanatics, The Order is a great change of pace and a wonderful journey, that's why I rated it a 9/10.    … Expand
  25. acid90
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    well i bought this by accident as i pre-ordered it way back in AUG 2014 from amazon and forgot about it. i had no plans to buy it due to all the people moaning about it.. all i can say is im glad it turned up on my door step and its no nothing like i was expecting due to all the bad reviews.

    i hated heavy rain. and this is nothing like it. To sum it all up for you its a interactive    well i bought this by accident as i pre-ordered it way back in AUG 2014 from amazon and forgot about it. i had no plans to buy it due to all the people moaning about it.. all i can say is im glad it turned up on my door step and its no nothing like i was expecting due to all the bad reviews.

    i hated heavy rain. and this is nothing like it.

    To sum it all up for you its a interactive movie where you listen to all the plot walk around areas a little and then get to play all the action, all this is seamlessly bound together as for people saying its got a short play through.. then you didnt play it properly and just ran through it all without looking around

    after 6 hours game time (hard setting) has gotten me to Chapter 11 out of 16 and I have enjoy every minute of it from all the gun fights, quick time events and the little exploring you get to do

    *update*
    i have now fully completed the game and found every item took about 10 total hours (its got a lot of items)
    all trophy's completed - enjoyed it all ( boss QTE was hardest but still fun)

    just so you know i found the QTE's didnt spoil the flow as i normally i hate these things but i have actually started enjoying even these events as they fit/suit this type of game which again is a interaction action movie.

    All i can say is dont listen to the people moaning about it and try something different for once.

    This really game is a refreshing change from all the blam blam of all the run of the mill games we have been playing for the last few years . COD's BF's ,MMO's etc just give it a go and you might find a surprise like i have.. dont be scared of something people bring to the table just because people say its boring.

    p.s. for all those haters moaning about guns over powered.. this about it...its a GUN if you shoot someone in the head they are DEAD.. it takes 1 head shot to kill people or 3 to 5 body shots depending on where you shoot them, again that makes a lot of sense for this type of interactive action movie game ( which as everyone points looks AMAZING), we are not playing COD or destiny any more.

    hmm i just deducted 2 points for the ending. as it wasn't really a ending :(    … Expand
  26. Meikla
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    That game definese Style over substance. Its short, the levels are small, their is no replay value just bad QTE. It is a really bad game. Everytime you think you going into the action the next Cutscene starts. Sometimes there is a Cutscene than you go for 10 seconds and anatoher Cutscene starts. The shooting is okay but not more. And the most time you look at thinks.
  27. Sucknut420
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    A cornerstone for the meltdown of modern gaming. The Order 1886 is a living breathing cliche that ditches functionality and basic fundamental in favor being a pretty vehicle for low level story telling. Cloaking a severe lack of enjoyment behind high budget presentation, and uninspiring design principles.
  28. theplayer2k15
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Incredible visuals, story, atmosphere, and cannot understand the negative review scores.

    Excellent game, through and through, and hoping for a sequel.
  29. Bjiarn
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 is a fine masterpiece, the graphics are amazing, story is good. Yes it is 8hours long but still. a great showcase of the power the Ps4 has. Hope the sequel will make them do the ajustments needed to please the xbots that give this game a 0 and writing false reviews about it.
  30. StrifeSoldier7
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people areThis game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people are comparing other games to new IP's way too much. Let the new game's speak for themselves without any comparisons! This game is meant to be a cinema type experience where you play through the main scenes of the "movie " and then proceed to watch the cut-scenes and then back to playing the main scenes again. Hence the top and bottom black bars on the screen... like a movie!! Hmm... I guess people are not used to the whole cinema game experience. I don't know? Or maybe they refuse to accept a cinema game as a good game? Who knows! People are weird. If there's something they want to rant about with bad things to say, they will find a way and a reason to do so.

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

    It's not just gaming either that suffers from silly reviews... check out the latest movies on Metacritic! You'll see. Everything is crap... or so the reviewers say. Don't ever buy into reviews of such, and form your own opinions. Anybody on the internet can say anything they want about everything. Doesn't mean the game is bad, but that people are not quite right. Take these weird, mediocre reviews with a grain of salt, and enjoy The Order: 1886. I know I am! I hope that more good people like myself step forward and rate the game with the proper high score that it deserves.    … Expand
  31. swnic
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Die Story wird keine Minute langweilig, man will wissen wie es weiter geht und die Grafik ist Einzigartig. Selbst die Shooter und selbst die Stealth Einlagen machen richtig Spaß. Ich hab mich 8 Stunden bestens unterhalten gefühlt und würde das Spiel weiter empfehlen. Ich hoffe auf DLCs und einen Nachfolger.
  32. vanflet2
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of thisI loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of this game, some of the things the reviewers have stated about thegameplay, and create an unforgettable sequel. As for this game, for all it lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with groundbreaking graphics and production value, in addition to a dynamite story.… Expand
  33. Midnitelouie
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Two things bothered me about Order: 1886... The first caused me to deduct a point. The second? Is more of a personal taste, so I didn't downgrade it for that.
    1.) Length - And not the standard, "OMGZ why doesn't this game have 50+ hours of gameplay" complaint. But rather, there were a couple of scenes/moments/scenarios that could have used some judicious editing. For those whining    Two things bothered me about Order: 1886... The first caused me to deduct a point. The second? Is more of a personal taste, so I didn't downgrade it for that.
    1.) Length - And not the standard, "OMGZ why doesn't this game have 50+ hours of gameplay" complaint. But rather, there were a couple of scenes/moments/scenarios that could have used some judicious editing. For those whining about it not lasting 50+ hours... It's a story driven game. Not a third person shooter that will throw you into situation after situation just for the purpose of you to live out some psychopathic, sociopathic fantasy of gunning down hundred of guards/creatures/robots.
    2.) "Half-Breed" Mechanics - This took FOREVER for me to figure out what was occurring. And...as a forty-five year old? It was a bit "quick" for me... Those with younger reaction times will probably not even notice.

    But the good:
    1.) IP - This? If managed correctly? Could be a bigger IP than Assassin's Creed. So many different directions to go. So many story lines and questions unresolved. So much historical background for usage... The mind boggles at the possibilities.
    2.) Graphics - I haven't seen better. Anywhere. In and of itself, the Order: 1886 is a representation of what this machine can and will actually do. Add as many superlatives as you want. Amazing. Astounding. Jaw Dropping. Unbelievable. Insane. Etc...etc...etc...
    3.) Story - Just a mere notch below the Last of Us. Not quite the sheer level of feels, but there are a couple of moments where you pray for it to end, just so the tension and feeling of getting punched in the gut will stop. Characters you actually give a rat's butt about. A alternative "steampunk" universe that works.

    I can see where the CoD, or Final Fantasy players are going to be foaming at the mouth for the fact that there's no multiplayer, there's not fifty or sixty hours of game play to wade through, and there's actual characters instead of some cardboard cutouts representing the stereotypical "hero" you're controlling.

    [TL;DR version] This game leans more towards an adventure game...with some third person shooting mixed in to keep it lively... Gorgeous graphics. But at times, the taut story line does drag a bit.    … Expand
  34. AnimatedOtaku
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Well I finished The Order: 1886, the Playstation 4's first major release for 2015 and Ready at Dawns labor of love. So how was it?

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

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

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

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

    Verdict: All in all I wouldn't say The Order:1886 is that magic system selling exclusive that Sony and Ready at Dawn wanted it to be. However while not a fantastic game it is still pretty good. I enjoyed the story however short it was, the visuals were amazing, and the game play of which there was honestly more than I was expecting especially in the middle of the game was pretty fun. I don't think its on par with story driven experiences like the Last of Us (which has better game play and story) or TellTales amazing point and clicks (which had great stories and minimal game play that didn't really get in the way) I'd say this game belongs in the same category as Ryse: Son of Rome, games that may not be the top of their genre but are still enjoyable experiences.    … Expand
  35. AxlRocks666
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    i don't know what all the hate is about, game is great. a little short but doesn't take away from how fun and gorgeous this game really is, can't wait for many sequels to come.
  36. Mystril
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burnedI enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burned out on this type, but so far it is good, not inventive, not innovative, but it works well, enemy AI could be improved, same with friendly AI, but I don't mind too much.

    This is a very cinematic experience, so if you dislike these I don't think this game will be for you. I, however, do like cinematic experiences, especially those where there are no progression, no unlockables, no achievements popping up, you just sit down and play your game, i >>LOVE    … Expand
  37. skipintro
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    Visually stunning game, but it plays like an interactive movie. some mechanics from dragons lair, where you need to trial and error. actually nothing happens during the first 30 minutes. the combat is pretty average. it fails froma game as well as from a movie perspective.
  38. improdz
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Ignore all the previous reviews. I listened and delayed the purchase of the game for a day, in the end I took the gamble and brought it. What a decision I made! It's not a long game but it got me immersed from the get go. The story is good and the gameplay is alright. There are quite a few cutscene events but to me they made the game feel different from all of the games I've played overIgnore all the previous reviews. I listened and delayed the purchase of the game for a day, in the end I took the gamble and brought it. What a decision I made! It's not a long game but it got me immersed from the get go. The story is good and the gameplay is alright. There are quite a few cutscene events but to me they made the game feel different from all of the games I've played over the past few years. It was a new experience and I will not hesitate to play through it again.… Expand
  39. overeem6
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing as i have some arguments for this. Firstly, atmosphere of London is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Secondly, graphics is the best, then soundtracks is wonderful. Thirdly, you could not find something like tat where the future works with past together, I mean 19 centure's London with super technology
  40. RedRice
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    It might not be for everyone, but I love how this game has improved on a lot of existing game mechanics (qtes, seamless transition from cutscene to gameplay) and coated it with polished and detailed graphics and solid voice acting.The cover shooting mechanics may be nothing to write home about, but it's still quite fun. I think playtime length was sacrificed for quality, and being a busyIt might not be for everyone, but I love how this game has improved on a lot of existing game mechanics (qtes, seamless transition from cutscene to gameplay) and coated it with polished and detailed graphics and solid voice acting.The cover shooting mechanics may be nothing to write home about, but it's still quite fun. I think playtime length was sacrificed for quality, and being a busy gamerdad, I do prefer such games nowadays. I am quite happy that the developers didn't do another open-world 3rd person action game which leaves you loitering aimlessly after the first hour of gameplay; or an FPS with a sub-par multiplayer mode tacked on. If you think it's not wroth your $60, wait for a price drop or get it used, but you still HAVE to play it.… Expand
  41. Yahdaree
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    The Order is a game with stunning visuals and an interesting premise. Unfortunetly the game plays a little bland, hopefully they make a sequel and focus more on gameplay. Overall I think the game warrants 80 out of 100 possible points.
  42. KunkMast3rFl3x
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    So far in my first five hours of play I enjoyed nearly every minute of it. And no I am not finished with the campaign-it is longer than 5 hours. This is a new IP title and as such there are some nit picks to be made. However, these are not so bad as to give The Order a less than average score. Clearly the only artistic choices made by "Ready At Dawn": the more widescreen aspect ratio andSo far in my first five hours of play I enjoyed nearly every minute of it. And no I am not finished with the campaign-it is longer than 5 hours. This is a new IP title and as such there are some nit picks to be made. However, these are not so bad as to give The Order a less than average score. Clearly the only artistic choices made by "Ready At Dawn": the more widescreen aspect ratio and the more cinematic game play; isn't everyone's favorite. But these things are cosmetic and if/when a sequel comes out they can go back and be like, "hey guys this didn't gel with people let's do something else."
    Personally I like what "The Order: 1886" is doing, more so, under the hood. There are no loading screens/times! There are scene transitions and cut-aways for story progression, but no load times. We as gamers keep begging developers to make our experiences more fluid and less stop and go and when a game actually does this we condemn it for using tools like "quick time events" and the like instead of sterile and stationary loading screens between levels, cut scenes and the like. True The Order is more a cinematic experience than other games...it might even give MGS4 a run for its money...but isn't this the natural progression of our medium to being more interactively realistic and involving? Who wants to be jerked in and out of an emotional state of excitement from a pivotal cut scene to a sterile blank expression from a 30 second load screen?
    For a new IP title I think this is Ready at Dawn dipping their toe into the water before jumping of the diving board. Could there be more world exploration? Sure. Should we be able to skip cut scenes? I guess, but other developers have recently had issues with that as well...*cough* bungie...but then the experience of this particular game would suffer because of how everything under the hood works. Does there really need to be a competitive multiplayer? No. Is this game a fun and entertaining distraction from the day in/day out rigor morale that is our lives? Hell yes! I for one can't wait to finish this game and start over again.
    The Order 1886 is a new game, it's its own game. And I for one think it's worth your time. Wait for a sale if you want you be sorry you didn't play it sooner.    … Expand
  43. mnguy048
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.
    The Voice Acting is superb, the actors and voices draw you in and make you want to learn more about each character. Con's: The pace of the game is painfully slow. Each chapter starts off    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.

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

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

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

    To Sum it up:

    The game flows and feels like a T.V. series, with the fact that your halfway in the season and you don't get to see the end or the beginning. I really hope they make a 2nd one. Because the artwork is amazing, the story has alot of potential. They just need to fix the pacing and the gun play to be a little more fluid and they could have a really solid game. As it is right now I cannot justify this game being $60. At $39.99 I could see it being a seller.    … Expand
  44. Shivana
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is AMAZING. The atmosphere and art direction is off the chain. Yes, the story could be improved but the game play is refreshing. Do we need wall to wall action in every game? Thank you for making a game I can just enjoy. Thank you for making a game that is visually the definition of "next gen". I think the establishment did not get paid for positive reviews and are acting outThis game is AMAZING. The atmosphere and art direction is off the chain. Yes, the story could be improved but the game play is refreshing. Do we need wall to wall action in every game? Thank you for making a game I can just enjoy. Thank you for making a game that is visually the definition of "next gen". I think the establishment did not get paid for positive reviews and are acting out like children. You obviously did not actually play this game.… Expand
  45. Munkey
    Feb 21, 2015
    4
    The Order 1886 another poor game that shows you: don't believe the hype wait. I got this game from a friend who finished it in one play through.
    But what is this game. It's a cover based shooter with a lot of QTE and cinematics. You play as Galahad a knight of the Order. But for the first 6 main of the game you do nothing just watch a cinematic. Later on some QTE's another cinematic. The    The Order 1886 another poor game that shows you: don't believe the hype wait. I got this game from a friend who finished it in one play through.
    But what is this game. It's a cover based shooter with a lot of QTE and cinematics. You play as Galahad a knight of the Order. But for the first 6 main of the game you do nothing just watch a cinematic. Later on some QTE's another cinematic. The game was advertised as a action game with a gripping story. Don't get me wrong the story is there but it's OK at its best. Love the setting and the art style of the game. The motion capture in this game I think one of the best if not the best in games this far. People compare this game either to Heavy Rain or Gears of War or a mixture of both. It isn't. Heavy Rain from the start was more of an experience where your choices make the story and the ending. The Order has no such thing. It's very linear and after the first 5 chapters also very predictive. Gears of War had sections of big open levels as well as corridor shooting. Had also levels such as you had to guide a character with a spot light to avoid his death. It had good and interesting levels The Order has levels that look nice and are very detailed but also very closed and linear. I don't mind the game isn't long. It took me 6,5 hours to complete it but the actual time I was doing something shooting or even QTE's was about five hours. Now the mechanical side. The cinematic view being you have black bars on your TV. The Dev just wasn't able to make the game run at 1080p/60 fps. This game should be on the PC. There are frame drops, some minor glitches and texture bugs. The Order 1886 game with potential. Very good graphics, beautiful art style and that's it. The shooter part is linear and boring. No interesting new idea. Four out of ten. Don't buy at full price.    … Expand
  46. PSIN4MANT
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game was absolutely fantastic, the only reason I gave it a 9 was because a MP mode would of given it a bit more content for the user. The game was never trying to reinvent the wheel but what it did do gameplay wise was solid. The story line and voice acting were some of the best I've seen and the lore is rich and there is so much room to do more with it.

    This is just my opinion and    This game was absolutely fantastic, the only reason I gave it a 9 was because a MP mode would of given it a bit more content for the user. The game was never trying to reinvent the wheel but what it did do gameplay wise was solid. The story line and voice acting were some of the best I've seen and the lore is rich and there is so much room to do more with it.

    This is just my opinion and I think you should make your mind up yourself but what this game doesn't deserve is all the hate it has received especially from people with silly gripes about some of the most unimportant things when it comes to games...

    LOVED IT AND WANT A SEQUEL!    … Expand
  47. allanon04
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    A pure masterpiece! Amazing video and audio. Graphics are awesome. And one thing that is completely forgotten in today's gaming experience - sense of reality. Everything is so real that senses hurt. Characters are close to real people, something overlooked completely in other games nowadays. I am anxious for the next game and I hope for more like it in the near future.
  48. Madfandiamond
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This is intellignent game not for those who want to run and gun from A to B, like doom or quake. Consider you bought ticket to another parallel world. So enjoy it. Every single step is drawn with detail and graphics is amazing.
  49. Jaime5478
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    What a game! If you want a game with a great story and just want more. Well this is it.
    Ok its not very long, about 8hours or so, but it doesnt need to be any longer at all. They ended the game at the right time. No repeating or going back on yourself or any other type of filler quest rubbish.
    from gameplay to graphics this game is epic in everyway possible. This the only game on ps4 so    What a game! If you want a game with a great story and just want more. Well this is it.
    Ok its not very long, about 8hours or so, but it doesnt need to be any longer at all. They ended the game at the right time. No repeating or going back on yourself or any other type of filler quest rubbish.
    from gameplay to graphics this game is epic in everyway possible. This the only game on ps4 so far i have played through without getting bored. Folled by the last of us.
    To all who are on the fence you need to get it. And i really hope there is a sequal.    … Expand
  50. gicalibre
    Feb 21, 2015
    2
    Man i love all this damage control all the fanboys are tying to give. the game is only 5-7hours, with a subpar story leaving plot holes as far as the eye can see, with an underwhelming ending full of QTEs, just like the rest of the game. 2/3rds of the game is nothing but cutscenes. barebones 3rd person shooter gameplay and nothing else to do after youve completed the shallow story. atMan i love all this damage control all the fanboys are tying to give. the game is only 5-7hours, with a subpar story leaving plot holes as far as the eye can see, with an underwhelming ending full of QTEs, just like the rest of the game. 2/3rds of the game is nothing but cutscenes. barebones 3rd person shooter gameplay and nothing else to do after youve completed the shallow story. at least ryse had a fun co-op multiplayer after its sub par campaign, that's much better than this over-hyped mess.… Expand
  51. valtonero
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    In a 0 or 10 world (which is what mindless reviewers give a game) this game gets a 10. Otherwise in a normal fair world this would get an 8. Again, please metacritic, disable scores below a 5 from user scores because the majority of the people reviewing are beyond uninformed and they cannot count past number 4.
  52. sumguitardude
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Okey first i want address the gamers that give this game a 0.
    The hell`s wrong with you save those low scores for something like "ride to hell" or other **** games!
    This game works, it has zero bugs, it looks amazing and plays great! So shut up if ya cant give a descent opinion about the game! Rant over, lets talk about the game: I finished this game in about 10 hours, but thats cuz    Okey first i want address the gamers that give this game a 0.
    The hell`s wrong with you save those low scores for something like "ride to hell" or other **** games!
    This game works, it has zero bugs, it looks amazing and plays great! So shut up if ya cant give a descent opinion about the game!

    Rant over, lets talk about the game:
    I finished this game in about 10 hours, but thats cuz i took time to read, look and explore the world.
    Now there is some exploring but mostly its linear and the game doesn't stray much off the path of the story. In fact sometime when i did the games partners would say "come over here" this way" all the time which was a little annoying.
    But when i did explore i did find more info about the games history and also found impressive sceneries so it was well worth it.
    The combat in this game is friggen amazing btw. It has the cover based mechanics over gears of war with the AI of Killzone wich means you cant stay hidden for to long as the enemies wil try to flank you and get to you. Speaking of enemies those friggen shotgunner specialist are a god damn pain and need to be taken out immediately if you see them. Its been quite sometimes when they would literally blow my head off.
    Now there is some cutscenes in this game and yes they cant be skipped, but why would you? The game looks fantastic and the actors performance are impeccable. And its a nice break from all the shooting.
    QTE are of course in the game but not so much as people are complaining. They are smart placed and it makes sense to have them in the areas and scenes you encounter them.
    Story is imo on of the best this generation and i really like the main protagins Sir Galahad.
    The victoria London city setting is beatuful and i wish to see more of this in the future.

    Overall this is game is fantastic and well worth the time. But is it worth you're money?
    Well since there is no mp inn this i would say its best to rent. But they may have some more DLC missions down the line but there has been no news on this so far soooo..

    But if you would like to have one of THE best looking games this generation and want to show off the capability of you're ps4 then this is defiantly a keeper. For everyone else i would say wait for a price drop or rent it.    … Expand
  53. JinCA2
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    It's too bad reviewers seemed to grade this game based on what they wanted it to be vs rating the quality of what's actually there. This game is great, it's not gears of war in London nor is it a David Cage game, it's a fairly unique experience that should be judged based on the complete package and I for one have enjoyed nearly every second of my time with this game.

    The only thing I    It's too bad reviewers seemed to grade this game based on what they wanted it to be vs rating the quality of what's actually there. This game is great, it's not gears of war in London nor is it a David Cage game, it's a fairly unique experience that should be judged based on the complete package and I for one have enjoyed nearly every second of my time with this game.

    The only thing I really felt let down by with this game was the melee combat, button prompts just aren't my thing and they kind of ruined what could have been a high point in the game and that's the fights with the Lycans. I'd much rather have a more free form melee combat system than what they've included. Don't get me wrong overall the gameplay is great but the melee is the weakest part for sure.

    As usual there are a ton of people here rating the game low who've never played it and just own different gaming platform and want to knock a PS4 exclusive down but most people I know who've played the game actually enjoyed it. It certainly deserves a lot better than an okay grade. I really hope Sony gives Ready At Dawn a chance to do a sequel to this game and allows them to build upon this world they've created.    … Expand
  54. hellfir
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely beautiful! The graphics really show the power of the ps4. The game play of the game is fun with a wide variety of guns that always have a wow factor(besides the pistols). There is a good amount of qte, but its not so many that it takes you away from the experience. From my experience i think that the critics where to harsh on the game. So far i'm about 5.5 hrs intoThis game is absolutely beautiful! The graphics really show the power of the ps4. The game play of the game is fun with a wide variety of guns that always have a wow factor(besides the pistols). There is a good amount of qte, but its not so many that it takes you away from the experience. From my experience i think that the critics where to harsh on the game. So far i'm about 5.5 hrs into it, but i haven't finished the story yet.… Expand
  55. Serverus88
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    I would say overall it is a very fun game that puts a good spin on the Knights of the Round Table. I will just list a few pros and cons. I will leave out as many spoilers as possible.

    Pros: -Outstanding Visuals -Fun game play -Great interactive fight scenes and over all good movie scenes -Good characters -(personal) I love the setting of the story -Good cliff hanger -Good story    I would say overall it is a very fun game that puts a good spin on the Knights of the Round Table. I will just list a few pros and cons. I will leave out as many spoilers as possible.

    Pros:
    -Outstanding Visuals
    -Fun game play
    -Great interactive fight scenes and over all good movie scenes
    -Good characters
    -(personal) I love the setting of the story
    -Good cliff hanger
    -Good story

    Cons:
    -Very short story(For 60 bucks i want more then 5 hours of game play)
    -No Multi-Player (They missed big time on that, damn near rage quit and front menu when i saw no option for that)
    -No customization(For weapons and outfits, I went in expecting not to be able to customize the knights physical appearance)
    -Not enough Lore (I read and listened to all the audio files and news papers, But i still thirst for more lore)
    - No vampire confrontation?!(Spoiler but ya if you played through this game already then ya....Cut Scene dos not count)

    I am sure i could put a few more on both sides but ill leave others for that. I would like to say if they made a few more follow ups such as DLC or games i WOULD buy them. Over all 7 is a good review for what this game is. I want more bang for my buck next time.    … Expand
  56. nastybutler224
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Visually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. WhichVisually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. Which is what half the games I bought this year were sorely lacking. This isn't a long game and the game it is very linear, but it is a nice change from the plethora of open-world, side quest driven games that have saturated the market.… Expand
  57. HigorSantosBR09
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu estou jogando o game.. jogo muito bom! graficos incriveis! está sendo criticado pelos xb e pc ! Jogo incrivel, agora senti que a geração começou! Primeiro grafico considerado da 8 geração!… Expand
  58. mrolive
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Not sure why all these negative reviews. Just played through it and I absolutely loved it. Cool guns, story, and amazing graphics and setting. I would wait till it drops to about $40 though since $70 is too much for 7 hours of gameplay.
  59. Dafenix
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I probably enjoyed playing this game more than I've enjoyed playing any video game since The Last of Us.

    People are bashing the game for it's length and lack of replayability. Well. It clocks in at roughly 6-7 hours. Unless you're speedrunning it. But if you're speedrunning it you're missing out on a beautifully crafter a detailed world deep with lore and built with love. Graphics    I probably enjoyed playing this game more than I've enjoyed playing any video game since The Last of Us.

    People are bashing the game for it's length and lack of replayability. Well. It clocks in at roughly 6-7 hours. Unless you're speedrunning it. But if you're speedrunning it you're missing out on a beautifully crafter a detailed world deep with lore and built with love.

    Graphics 10/10: The graphics in this game amazing. Best looking next gen game to date. It manages to make even The Last of Us Remastered still look last gen despite it's graphical update. Every little detail in the environment is covered and the facial expressions of the characters show every little emotion they're feeling.

    Sound 10/10: The music and sound effects are spot on. The voice acting is INCREDIBLE. Especially given that they used a bunch of a nobodies. You won't see big names like Nolan North or Troy Baker or Jennifer Hale in this game. Hopefully these people get more work.

    Gameplay 10/10: Holy crap it's a completely unbroken, functional, polished game. Something that doesn't seem to get mentioned in any of the negative reviews. I didn't encounter a single bug during my entire playthrough. Movement and gunplay felt smooth and real and not jerky and clunky like it can in some games. Also the melee is thoroughly satisfying.

    Story: This is where the game really shines. This game is not afraid to have a deep and compelling story full of interesting characters that you want to know more about and the world they live in. If you've played games like the Metal Gear Solid series than you'll be okay since some of the cutscenes can last upwards of 10 minutes. But it's not 10 minutes of meaningless exposition. It's a full 10 minutes filled with story that SHOULD be there. They literally could not have cut down on the cutscenes and had the story remain nearly as good as it was.

    In conclusion, don't believe the negative reviews about the game. The lack of multiplayer lead to a higher focus on the single player experience and they nailed it. Easily one of my favourite games right next to Alan Wake and The Last of Us. Even if you don't want to buy it borrow it from a friend who did. You'll thank yourself for it. This is what video games should be. Vehicles to create worlds and tell stories. Not day one paid DLC riddled husks that are obvious attempts just to make money from the hapless consumer.    … Expand
  60. george98789
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Why the bad reviews? Best graphics seen in a video game,fun guns, awesome story, variety of locations. Buy now. Plot twists are nice, combat diligent.
  61. A2cat
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    Good graphic........................check
    Good style.............................check
    Good game............................error...............ERROR. SYSTEM FAIL
    ERROR. GAME NOT FOUND, TRY AGAIN.
    Even first walktrough not interesting. No dynamic, no BOSS, no interesting story. bothing.
  62. Somhairle
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Great looking and full of atmosphere. Let down by short length and "Cinematic" display.
    Otherwise i loved it and looked forward to The Order pt 2 and any DLC that may come.
  63. Sbeb
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    I want a video game, and Ready at dawn give me a fuc.... movie. i don't care from this games, no replay value,no gameplay, just à long cinématic and a long tutoriel. 6 hours for platine. Disgusting !
  64. Thiago145
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    Very well sony,a PS4 game,in 800p,worst than Nintendo.
    PC WINS>
    XONE WINS> 60$ to play this piece of trash,6 hours of Cutscenes + 3 of gameplay. 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/$60 investment in this product will be reached with a pitiful return in terms    Very well sony,a PS4 game,in 800p,worst than Nintendo.
    PC WINS>
    XONE WINS>
    60$ to play this piece of trash,6 hours of Cutscenes + 3 of gameplay.

    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
  65. duffmanth
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    A good, but not great mixed bag of a game.

    I'm a little more than half way through The Order and I'm pretty impressed so far. First off, the graphics are probably the best I've ever seen in a video game, the characters, the world itself, the lightning effects are stunning. The overall atmosphere is excellent as well, the combination of visuals, voice acting, sound effects, and just    A good, but not great mixed bag of a game.

    I'm a little more than half way through The Order and I'm pretty impressed so far. First off, the graphics are probably the best I've ever seen in a video game, the characters, the world itself, the lightning effects are stunning. The overall atmosphere is excellent as well, the combination of visuals, voice acting, sound effects, and just the overall environment make you feel like you're in London in 1886. The selection of weapons is great, the quicktime events adds to the game in a positive way, and the cut scenes aren't near as long as people make them out to be. I suspect that those of you who are **** and complaining about the quicktime events and the cut scenes have the attention span of a 5 year old and probably are use to playing mindless shooters like COD and Battlefront?!

    Speaking of shooters, that is a big part of this game and one of the few gripes I have. The shooting mechanics aren't the greatest, but they work for the most part, although the aim assist feature is a little useless, as I would think you would be to lock onto your enemy. Other gripes I have about the game are the waves of generic enemies you have to shoot through, the lack of half-breeds/werewolves you get to fight, the lack of interactivity you have with your surroundings (kind of a look but don't touch game), and the fact you can't run or draw your weapon whenever you want (you can only do these when you're about to enter a fight scene). I wish there was more fight scenes with the half-breeds/werewolves, the few that there are, are truly crazy.

    The length of the game is something else that doesn't really bother me. I would rather play a solid 5-10 hour game than some 20+ hour game with filler and repetitive side missions. There's a lot of other games out there that take less than 10 hours to beat, I don't know why this game is getting so much flak for that? I'm sure there will be co-op and multiplayer coming in a DLC pack, hopefully for free?!

    This game isn't for everyone, if you're looking for a run and gun, mindless shooter, The Order isn't for you. If you're looking something a little different, something with stunning visuals and atmosphere, a solid selection of weapons, great sound and voice acting, a good story, and decent gameplay, The Order is worth your while.    … Expand
  66. SenseyZ
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I don't know why people rate this bad, it's a story driven game, that takes you on a ride of fun and worthy time... I've seen nothing bad about it while playing it, it is a shame to see so many people hate this new kind of gaming. Graphics are crazy it feels like everything was taken by a camera... Sound design is a perfection. Game play reminds me of the last of us in many ways, but notI don't know why people rate this bad, it's a story driven game, that takes you on a ride of fun and worthy time... I've seen nothing bad about it while playing it, it is a shame to see so many people hate this new kind of gaming. Graphics are crazy it feels like everything was taken by a camera... Sound design is a perfection. Game play reminds me of the last of us in many ways, but not in the same way of course. There is a difference. You want my opinion, go buy it now. :)… Expand
  67. TheDahaka
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    In point form:
    - Some of the reviews on the low end of the scale are overly harsh.
    - Possibly the most gorgeously presented game you will see in a long while.
    - The game has a very cinematic presentation that will likely divide people.
  68. TheLastColossus
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Simply the most beautiful game, the story is amazing, fantastic QTEs, nice cover-based combat, graphics is something not to worry about, this game shows just what the PS4 is capable of, I would love to see a sequel for this game sooner than later. 10/10
  69. Stef2009
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Contrary to a lot of the negative reviews I really enjoyed The order 1886, I thought the story was great, It didn't re-invent 3rd person shooting mechanics but did them well, The overall gameplay was fun & overall I thought it was a really good game which I do plan to play through a again to go after the platinum.

    Game took my just under 9 hours to play through on Normal difficulty &    Contrary to a lot of the negative reviews I really enjoyed The order 1886, I thought the story was great, It didn't re-invent 3rd person shooting mechanics but did them well, The overall gameplay was fun & overall I thought it was a really good game which I do plan to play through a again to go after the platinum.

    Game took my just under 9 hours to play through on Normal difficulty & again contrary to others I don't see that as an issue given how I enjoyed my time playing it.

    Think it serves as a good introduction to what I hope will be a multi-game franchise & I'm looking forward to the squeal :)    … Expand
  70. MASTERWHOPPER
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Alright so here is the deal. This game can be short. If you like open world games then this game probably isn't for you. As far as the negative reviews they seem to be trolls from Xbox/PC getting revenge for Ryse or people who, once again, got way too over hyped for a game they never played before. If you go in knowing what you are getting: a short, cinematic experience which also happensAlright so here is the deal. This game can be short. If you like open world games then this game probably isn't for you. As far as the negative reviews they seem to be trolls from Xbox/PC getting revenge for Ryse or people who, once again, got way too over hyped for a game they never played before. If you go in knowing what you are getting: a short, cinematic experience which also happens to have a lot of cut scenes with quick time events then you will be fine. This, as it is, is a game for people who like to take their time and be dazzled by graphics. This is a very solid 7 out of 10 with the only fault being that it far too short and the story should have been padded out more and perhaps thought out a bit better. More content that allowed for more real interaction would have surly made up for the poor story. Hopefully The Order: 1887, and I do hope they continue the story line in this game, is what The Order: 1886 deserved to be; The Order: 1887, a more realized, meaty experience.… Expand
  71. BasedPizzaGod
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles andThe game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles and action, you shouldn't get this.… Expand
  72. tigerskin84
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    the story is cliche and not interesting, the game? is an intereactive movie, technically is amazing but where are not here for that, skip it or wait until it cost 10 bucks...
  73. HassFire86
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    firstly im surprised at the Harsh reviews from IGN and gamespot.

    this atleast deserves a 7/10 it has the best graphics on PS4 so far. story is great with great characters and amazing voice acting. game play is great easy and fluid. this game could have been one of the best games or reach a 9/10 point atleast sadly because the game length is too short with not much variety brings    firstly im surprised at the Harsh reviews from IGN and gamespot.

    this atleast deserves a 7/10

    it has the best graphics on PS4 so far.
    story is great with great characters and amazing voice acting.
    game play is great easy and fluid.
    this game could have been one of the best games or reach a 9/10 point atleast
    sadly because the game length is too short with not much variety brings it down.
    overall i like the game i enjoyed it probably not worth 60$ as i finished it in two sittings.

    gameplay consists of quick time events, shooting, stealth missions, jumping , pushing, unlocking doors.

    some parts of the game though it makes you think you are playing when you are really not playing you are just pushing buttons to proceed with the story.

    Pros:
    amazing graphics
    good gameplay features and weapons
    great voice acting and story

    Cons:
    game too short
    should have more variety more enemies more boss fights
    story should have been longer    … Expand
  74. DottMortimer
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I am playng a really immersive game, with a deep storytelling and astonishing graphics. Many compliments to Ready at Dawn for their valuable technical skills
  75. dna7_7
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    Nice benchmark here for Playstation 4. The game looks really awesome, but it has a little problem: its not fun to play nor to watch. When you put all your effort in creating a "cinematic experience" you really need a solid plot, and The Order 1886 doesnt have one. Im not asking this game for polished or original mechanics (it doesnt have them neither, by the way), i dont mind about the 6Nice benchmark here for Playstation 4. The game looks really awesome, but it has a little problem: its not fun to play nor to watch. When you put all your effort in creating a "cinematic experience" you really need a solid plot, and The Order 1886 doesnt have one. Im not asking this game for polished or original mechanics (it doesnt have them neither, by the way), i dont mind about the 6 hours lenght, but if you want to make an interactive movie you should write good dialogues, direct good scenes and create an, at least, entertaining story. I give it a 5 just for the great BSO an awesome graphics, but it fails as a game and fails as a "cinematic experience" too.… Expand
  76. retrogeek45
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    A great old style romp of a game with great visuals. From the pre- release flack this game was getting i did not
    expect a lot but as much as i love gta like games its refreshing to be able to play a pure single player game which does not require you to pick up this and take it there etc, people seem to think this generation means 150 hrs playtime which you never seem to complete. Well i    A great old style romp of a game with great visuals. From the pre- release flack this game was getting i did not
    expect a lot but as much as i love gta like games its refreshing to be able to play a pure single player game which does not require you to pick up this and take it there etc, people seem to think this generation means 150 hrs playtime which you never seem to complete. Well i completed this (took 11 hrs taking time to soak up all the atmosphere) and will be going back for more as you can replay your favourite chapters individually.    … Expand
  77. bigdiiiick
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    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
  78. igordelija91
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Game is amazing.Dont believe bad reviews.Story is amazing and its one of best TPS ever.Graphic are beautiful and you will enjoy the world RaD created.
  79. tiredofbs
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    You can say that this is a "interactive movie", you can say that this is a "technical demo", but you can´t say that this a game.
    It has almost zero game play. Just a bad copy of gears of war. It is full of QTE. It only lasts 6 hours (less if you discount the time you are watching cut scenes), you cannot skip cutscenes, it has zero replay value, a plot full of cliches, no multiplayer...    You can say that this is a "interactive movie", you can say that this is a "technical demo", but you can´t say that this a game.
    It has almost zero game play. Just a bad copy of gears of war. It is full of QTE. It only lasts 6 hours (less if you discount the time you are watching cut scenes), you cannot skip cutscenes, it has zero replay value, a plot full of cliches, no multiplayer...
    The only thing good in "The Order : 1886"? The graphics. But you can´t make a good game only with graphics.
    "The Order: 1886" has no soul. Is just a bunch of good graphics designed to show the capabilities of the Playstation 4, but this is not a game.    … Expand
  80. JeyFK
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    This is really good game. Is it movie? yes. Is it game? yes? Is it worth a buy? Yes on a disk and then you can sell it. It's really new experience, music, dialogs, atmosphere - amazing. GRAPHICS ARE REALLY CINEMATIC, no words, just try it. It's definitely 8/10
    Why?
    Too shot.
    Some gameplay moments are not so good as you want it to be.
    If u have ps4 it definitely WORTH A BUY.
  81. bouvron
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The order est excellent,outre le fait qu'il soit dirigiste,ce qui est le plus important a mon sens est le background,le scenario,l'immersion.je tiens a préciser que ce n'est surement pas le seul jeu du genre(resident evil PS1 moin de 10h/metal gear solide idem/les god of war /mario su NES....et beaucoup d'autres jeux et qui plus est tous d'excellent jeux.Sinon cela voudrais dire que lesThe order est excellent,outre le fait qu'il soit dirigiste,ce qui est le plus important a mon sens est le background,le scenario,l'immersion.je tiens a préciser que ce n'est surement pas le seul jeu du genre(resident evil PS1 moin de 10h/metal gear solide idem/les god of war /mario su NES....et beaucoup d'autres jeux et qui plus est tous d'excellent jeux.Sinon cela voudrais dire que les seuls jeux qui valent le coup soit des RPG ou des GTA-likes,qui pour la plupart sont agrémenté de plus valus et quetes annexes qui ne servent ni le jeu ni le scenario et qui ne servent a rien,mis a part rallonger le durée de vien se qui n'apporte strictement rien au jeux dans la plupart des cas.
    De sucroit je pense que la plupart des notes ne sont pas objective car l'impartialitée n'existe pas,et ceci ,parce que depuis notre enfance ont nous dis comment faire les choses,ce qui s'appel l'education,et qu' inconsciament ca nous conditionne et nous rends partial,et que prendre du recule pour le constater est tres difficile.

    je pense aussi que la plupart des notes negatives on etés emmises par des joueur qui non pas le jeux et qui plus est jouent sur XBOX ONE,just pour lui baisser ca note sur le site par jalousie et haine car c'est un jeux dont on parles beaucoup et que c'est une exclue PS4.    … Expand
  82. N457Y
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Spectacular story telling in an alternate universe! The graphics are the best on ps4, you would think your playing on a high end pc most of the time. Good gameplay mechanics and nice shooting scenes. Amazing game!
  83. gmf22
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The best graphic a game has ever had, thinking a little different from other people, i liked the story and the characters, there are some great weapons. Really the game play it's not original but its fun,the only i didn't like too much it's the execive use of Quick Time Events

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  84. MarkEMark
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    I am going to make this short. This is good. not great. not the best game ever, but a good game. You read people score a 10 on the review, so that means if they score a 10 that means its the best game ever. i would disagree. anyways i gave this and 8 because well here are the pros and cons of this game

    Pros: Great Graphics Omg looks great Cutscene is good and playable. Easy to    I am going to make this short. This is good. not great. not the best game ever, but a good game. You read people score a 10 on the review, so that means if they score a 10 that means its the best game ever. i would disagree. anyways i gave this and 8 because well here are the pros and cons of this game

    Pros:
    Great Graphics Omg looks great
    Cutscene is good and playable.
    Easy to control
    Good Gun fight game feels almost like uncharted games.
    Great voice acting.

    Cons there only 2 cons about this game:
    Not enough gun fights
    kinda short game.

    My conclusion to this game is it worth 60 dollars and a good game. i know the review are not good but there are just reviews. Its a game get because the next ps4 game will be good is in march. thats why you have to enjoy this game. till march final say a good game worth it.    … Expand
  85. Chojey
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 is one of the better games that I've had the pleasure of playing on the PS4 to-date. Arguably not a game for everyone, the game offers a strong narrative experience, presented in a beautiful cinematic experience that seamlessly ties in with gameplay. I found myself identifying with the characters easily, feeling their ups and downs as the story progressed. Certainly, thisThe Order 1886 is one of the better games that I've had the pleasure of playing on the PS4 to-date. Arguably not a game for everyone, the game offers a strong narrative experience, presented in a beautiful cinematic experience that seamlessly ties in with gameplay. I found myself identifying with the characters easily, feeling their ups and downs as the story progressed. Certainly, this game is not the traditional game that one tend to see these days; the closest thing I can think of is the narrative of Heavy Rain, combined with some good old action segments from say Uncharted. The game also had a masterfully composed soundtrack to aid the player into settling into the atmosphere. If there is one shortcoming, then it is that it made me yearn for more at the end.… Expand
  86. justobearo
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    The Order 1886 is not a bad game nor is it a good game its just an average game with very good graphics but its main problem is once you have completed you will not play it again and the enemy ai is atrocious enemy's just pop up from behind cover and wait to be shot in the head.i would wait until this game drops in price as it is never worth paying £50 for it.
  87. TranqWil
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Ignore all the hate, The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game that took me on a great ride from start to finish. Graphically this game is AMAZING, the seamless transition from cut-scene to game-play is incredible. The story is solid and really engaged me with the protagonist and the supporting cast.

    I had my concerns, but I thoroughly enjoyed my 10 hours or so in the game, well worth 9/10    Ignore all the hate, The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game that took me on a great ride from start to finish. Graphically this game is AMAZING, the seamless transition from cut-scene to game-play is incredible. The story is solid and really engaged me with the protagonist and the supporting cast.

    I had my concerns, but I thoroughly enjoyed my 10 hours or so in the game, well worth 9/10 and I look forward to more games in the future using these techniques and graphic quality.    … Expand
  88. harkkoretimppa
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Game is engaging, beautiful and interesting. Steampunk/werewolf setting is cool, graphics wonderful. Story and voice acting is top notch. Shooting mechanics solid. Though a little cutscene and QTE heavy, it's still a pretty good game for those who like games like The Last Of Us and Heavy Rain for example.
  89. Akusher
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I really liked the story and its characters.
    Visually this game is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been impressed by visuals and atmosphere of a game. The Order 1886 kept surprising me almost every chapter.
    I have few complains about controls. Your character sticks to any cover on his own. You can't run from cover to cover. Sometimes game takes over control when you don't    I really liked the story and its characters.
    Visually this game is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been impressed by visuals and atmosphere of a game. The Order 1886 kept surprising me almost every chapter.

    I have few complains about controls. Your character sticks to any cover on his own. You can't run from cover to cover. Sometimes game takes over control when you don't really want it. Some of QTE were not necessary.

    BUT this game is a masterpiece. I hope for The Order 1887!    … Expand
  90. JAX85
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Best graphic , game play and story . but game play is too short ! i love single player story mode game with long story and more challenge. only offline story mode game! :)
  91. reiomelo
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    The game is not perfect, but is a good game...................................................................................................................
  92. ChazzRabble
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! I am baffled for reasons why people are writing bad reviews. Sure there is no multi player, but FINALLY a single player experience where the story is great and the graphics are the best. Literally THE BEST I've ever seen. Everyone who owns a ps4 should play this game.
  93. AfterShave
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    I honestly do not understand these 0-50 reviews, this is in no way an average game. After playing through the albiet short game, here is a brief breakdown of the pros and cons.
    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics -Solid mechanics -Quality voice acting and animations -Interesting atmosphere and story -Playful dialogue -A lot of cool moments -Awesome weapons -Very polished Cons: -Ending was    I honestly do not understand these 0-50 reviews, this is in no way an average game. After playing through the albiet short game, here is a brief breakdown of the pros and cons.
    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics
    -Solid mechanics
    -Quality voice acting and animations
    -Interesting atmosphere and story
    -Playful dialogue
    -A lot of cool moments
    -Awesome weapons
    -Very polished

    Cons:
    -Ending was a little unsatisfying, probably due to the length of the game
    -Some firefights are too short and some are too long, there's an off balance here
    -Black bars are a little annoying
    -Game could use a horde mode to try out the awesome weapons
    -Overload of cosmetic DLCs

    Conclusion: This is at the heart a cinematic game, you will be doing plenty of watching. Some will love this and some won't.    … Expand
  94. tdebug
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Well, it's not a game as such. At first you think this is some sort of interactive drama as Heavy Rain, but very soon you realise it has absolutely nothing to do with that masterpiece.
    It's kind of very long trailer or demo, with very little of actual gameplay ("gameplay" 90% made of very repetitive shootings) VERY linear walkthrough. Literally I am surprised how in the year 2015 someone    Well, it's not a game as such. At first you think this is some sort of interactive drama as Heavy Rain, but very soon you realise it has absolutely nothing to do with that masterpiece.
    It's kind of very long trailer or demo, with very little of actual gameplay ("gameplay" 90% made of very repetitive shootings) VERY linear walkthrough. Literally I am surprised how in the year 2015 someone can release that and call it a game. Seriously - this game is BLANK, and I mean it. Featureless world of decorations, with nothing to explore.
    It leaves somewhat strange feeling that you're going through sort of technical preview, of what at some point may become a game, but it won't ever.    … Expand
  95. Ateam043
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Wow...4 hours in and only on chapter 4. Loving this game so far. I was not fooled, going in I knew it was a cinematic experience ala The Walking Dead game.

    If that game can charge $30, The Order is easily worth $50. If they continue with this IP, the only thing I would recommend is to add more chapters or perhaps a small multiplayer ala The Last of Us style for added re playability.
  96. kito78
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game has: best PS4 graphic (beauty and detailed), super steam punk world, nice characters, good, interesting story...
    What is missing: time of gameplay, re-playable value
    It is a very good game, but we had a very big expectations. It is linear, action adventure with 3rd person view... You will enjoy it if you liked the last of us, but don't expect to much it is far behind "the last of us"
  97. ThaKing1337
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I would legit give this game a 9-10 but I'm putting 10 because some many people down play it for no reason.

    Pros: Game Flow, Character Design, Story, Game play(ex: shooting running ect.), Diversity, Emotion, and more Cons: The length is short(5-6 hours) Could Go Either Way: Vast amount of cut scenes, Simplicity in direction, 'Suggested' guns at various points, The relation to    I would legit give this game a 9-10 but I'm putting 10 because some many people down play it for no reason.

    Pros:
    Game Flow, Character Design, Story, Game play(ex: shooting running ect.), Diversity, Emotion, and more

    Cons:
    The length is short(5-6 hours)

    Could Go Either Way:
    Vast amount of cut scenes, Simplicity in direction, 'Suggested' guns at various points, The relation to real history

    This is a really good game, however its highly cinematic and basically like a movie you control. The graphics are amazing and consume you in the universe. The characters have good stories and I got an above average level of connection with them. Very well designed story and throughout stayed very consistent to the end. I think this was one of the best and most complete stories I have played since the Last of Us. With that being said it is somewhat short and that makes it a wee bit hard to choke up 60 bucks.    … Expand
  98. Gamer44
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    What a fantastic game I absolutely love it and glad I did not take the reviews into consideration and could establish myself that the order 1886 is a great game and one worth playing.
    The game is insane the graphics is the best I have seen to date the gameplay is fantastic and the story is immersive and intense. The cut scenes are long but they are nice to watch and I really don’t mind    What a fantastic game I absolutely love it and glad I did not take the reviews into consideration and could establish myself that the order 1886 is a great game and one worth playing.
    The game is insane the graphics is the best I have seen to date the gameplay is fantastic and the story is immersive and intense. The cut scenes are long but they are nice to watch and I really don’t mind them at all. As for the QTE these are awesome I love games that takes advantage of the QTE this just adds uniqueness to the game.
    The black bars at the top and bottom of the screen is only noticeable at the beginning after that you will simply not mind them being there because you will be drawn into the beautiful recreated London and be lost in fantastic story the game delivers.
    The voice acting is another very impressive factor within the order 1886 and every element of the game fits perfectly like a puzzle to give the player the best possible gaming experience and one they will never forget.
    Ready at Dawn did a brilliant job with the order 1886 and it was worth the wait to experience this brilliant masterpiece. The critics were extremely harsh on this game and most likely attacked it because the game is not as long as they hoped for and the story might not have been quite their taste. The user reviews giving this game anything below 5 don’t know a good game when they see it.
    The Order 1886 is a brilliant game developed by phenomenal studio and I cannot wait to see what ready at dawn gives us as a sequel    … Expand
  99. bigchieflouis
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    rate an 8 but balancing out the unnecessary hate. yea its kind of short, took me over eight hours on hard but there could have been a means for increased relay value such as new game plus. other than that the graphics are amazing, story and world are interesting and the game play is fun. a sequel would be awesome with more science guns.
  100. HitmanStryker
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements If there is one thing Ready at Dawn got right is the astonishing graphics of the World of the alternative    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements

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

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

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

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

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

    I give this game a seven out of ten and that is because of the amazing graphics, otherwise I would have given it a three.    … Expand
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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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