The Order: 1886

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

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

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

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

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

    BTW it costs you about $25 to get a Blue Ray movie. Did I mention that the game is Letterboxed? so you don't even get your full TVs picture.    … Expand
  2. WaffleCondom
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I would argue that they mostly misunderstand the game itself. Yes, there could be a much wider range of enemies. Yes, the shooting is reasonably simplistic. But it is also completely solid. I've sunk hundreds upon hundreds of hours into Gears of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and many other third person cover shooters. Not only does this one keep up with them, the weighty, meaty, destructive feel of the guns makes it a cut above most. As for the QTEs, they are indeed plentiful and many are far from action-packed, but that is also the POINT. Remember L.A. Noire and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Remember Heavy Rain and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Why is The Order any less so simply because it is ALSO attempting to be a cover shooter? It's all about immersion, keeping you locked into the character by having you follow his ever movement.
    The final point people seem to make about the game is that the story is "too linear" and "lacks player choice." So what? If you want a game where you decide everything, go play Skyrim. No one will judge you, Skyrim is great. But if you want a thrilling, directed storyline left for you to experience as you are intended to experience it, then play The Order: 1886.    … Expand
  3. Freelance7
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Alright, there have been a lot of bad reviews for this game going around, and I would just say, don't listen to them! The developers specifically said this would be a cinematic experience, and they have so far delivered.

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

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

    Cons:
    -May have had a few bugs

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

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

    This game had me gripped from the moment it started until the credits rolled! I see a lot of scores around the '0' mark on here! How can you give this game such a score? Even if this game is not what you expected or not as action orientated as you thought, you can't give this game such a poor score! So many people have said its got great graphics, voice acting is great, story isn't bad, and then say 'that's it' and give it a score between 0 and 3?! For those things alone its worth a great deal more. I enjoyed the mechanics of the game, gave it some added challenge. Anyway, less of the ranting, I just hope the unjust negativity doesn't put a stop to a sequel or 2!    … Expand
  7. Rundusol
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    The order 1886 get's a 4. And that for is mostly down to the visuals, animations and voice acting - the rest I really don't feel warrant the stupid levels of hype surrounding it. Hype might I add, is always driven by the end user I realise... so in part it is my fault for letting out a big old "MEH, is that it?" once I finished it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I got message for you retarded xboxfanboys, stop being pathetic and stop your consolewars cause no one cares really. It's not funny breakin down anyones hard work just cause it's not on the console you own!!!    … Expand
  15. kooltrex
    Feb 20, 2015
    3
    Quick time events? YES! Cutscenes? YES! Bars on top and bottom to make it feel like a movie? YES! Graphics? GORGEOUS! And of course last but definetly NOT least we have gameplay? PSSH whats that?
  16. Kastle
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best graphics I have ever seen on a video game in my entire life. If you're looking for an expansive open-world game then look elsewhere. But if you're looking for something unique that will truly amaze you then this is it. Simply Stunning.
  17. XLRWoody
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    A truly beautiful game set in a breathtakingly unique universe with an amazing story to tell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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