The Order: 1886

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

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  1. Psychosys
    Mar 7, 2015
    7
    I'm a game developer, and I was very impressed with graphical measures used for lighting, and depth of field blur. This is the best looking game I have ever seen, it even made me a little discouraged in regards to my own current game project. That aside, the game is mostly cinematic and QTRs, with a few (very easy) shootouts. The story is good, and atmosphere is nice especially pleasingI'm a game developer, and I was very impressed with graphical measures used for lighting, and depth of field blur. This is the best looking game I have ever seen, it even made me a little discouraged in regards to my own current game project. That aside, the game is mostly cinematic and QTRs, with a few (very easy) shootouts. The story is good, and atmosphere is nice especially pleasing if you like steampunk or are a Tesla fan boy. Walking around London, I got a little bit of a Bioshock: Infinite vibe. Overall, great entertainment, but could be passed up for something deeper and/or challenging.… Expand
  2. against0325
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    I play this game already 5 hours, the graphics of the game is amazing, I do not think there is another game with such quality graphics, the graphics are definitely 10/10 here.
    The game itself is very enjoyable and fun, the story of the game is for me 9/10, the actors and the characters are also 10/10 for me.
    There is an amazing atmosphere in the game and you feel like in a movie. The    I play this game already 5 hours, the graphics of the game is amazing, I do not think there is another game with such quality graphics, the graphics are definitely 10/10 here.
    The game itself is very enjoyable and fun, the story of the game is for me 9/10, the actors and the characters are also 10/10 for me.

    There is an amazing atmosphere in the game and you feel like in a movie.
    The game itself could be better if he lasts longer because there remains a feeling that you want more from this game.
    The shots in the game are very fun but could be a little more weapons, and perhaps more changes in terms of the battles in the game because most of the time they are the same.
    Game character movement and shooting in the game was made at the highest level I've seen to date.
    The camera is a bit on the sides of the player in an excellent location, movement and animation in the game at the highest level
    In game play It was possible to vary tasks and to make changes in terms of story and perhaps more changes to the way the game that most of the time you have to bend over and shoot and not more than that.

    In short, the game's creators have done a very good job in terms of the game's graphics capabilities and the ability to make game play so smooth throughout the campaign, shooting game very fun, interesting and attractive story, characters who play great, great sound at a high level, but the game is relatively short and maybe you should wait for lower price or buy it and give it a chance.
    the game could be better and thats why it not 10/10.    … Expand
  3. tjhowardwsu
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Game was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play asGame was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play as a beat in 1 or 2 days game when Im feeling like having a huge gaming session. A multiplayer or hoard mode would keep the replayability going a little better though. I would say it's a must play, if you don't feel like buying it at least give it a shot through renting or maybe borrowing a friends game.… Expand
  4. FWordFizz
    Mar 7, 2015
    0
    Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for video gaming, this thing hits the shelves. I am sad to say this game simultaneously is a new low point for video games, but will sell anyway because brain dead people will eat this **** up. The only selling point it has is the fact that it looks pretty, and boy does it look pretty, I have to give that. The problem is, once you get pastJust when you thought it couldn't get any worse for video gaming, this thing hits the shelves. I am sad to say this game simultaneously is a new low point for video games, but will sell anyway because brain dead people will eat this **** up. The only selling point it has is the fact that it looks pretty, and boy does it look pretty, I have to give that. The problem is, once you get past the graphics there is literally no reason to play the game. You can derive all the enjoyment of actually owning it by watching gameplay of it on youtube. If you already own a copy of The Order: 1886, trade it back to game stop IMMEDIATLY. That way you may get some dough to buy a game that has more entertainment value than throwing crumpled paper balls at a trash can across the room.

    The gameplay is abysmal. You just sit down behind a wall for the entire **** game and plink away at boring enemies who you can't **** SEE because the graphics are so distracted with the environments that the enemies are completely indistinct.

    It's a worse shooter than Call of Duty, its a worse shooter than Battlefield, It is so boring that I would rather hit my head against a wall for hours on end then sit down for another slice of SHOOT AT THE DUDE pie. The absolute worst that the AAA gaming industry has to offer.

    I am ready to just say it, this game will bring about the end of entertaining video games through sheer bloody minded stupidity. I hope all the morons who gave this game anywhere close to a good review enjoy playing the same bog standard cover based shooters for all eternity.    … Expand
  5. Hi_Im_Game
    Mar 6, 2015
    7
    To start off, I completed everything in this game in less than a day (8 hours 30min). I played on hard difficulty which made it a little more interesting but not by much. The game is the best looking game on the PS4 with an amazing atmosphere. I was quite surprised at how many different weapons there were and they all had their own perks (even though I barely had a chance to use any ofTo start off, I completed everything in this game in less than a day (8 hours 30min). I played on hard difficulty which made it a little more interesting but not by much. The game is the best looking game on the PS4 with an amazing atmosphere. I was quite surprised at how many different weapons there were and they all had their own perks (even though I barely had a chance to use any of them). The story was more of a tease and I didn't find the quick time events that annoying.

    My biggest gripe about this game is the length and the pacing. It just takes a ridiculous amount of time for anything to happen which is not good when the story only takes 8 or so hours to complete. The characters are interesting but most of the time you just get sick of waiting to actually play the game and not just watch cutscenes. The placing of quick time events are also questionable because they occur after a long cut scene which leads to some slow reaction times because you weren't really expecting it. The stealth portions of the game are a joke and are one of the least developed aspects of the game. The gun fights are boring with some of the most generic AI I've seen in a while. The Lycan fights are uninspired and dull.

    In addition, even though the world is so beautiful, it feels empty. At least in AC Unity you felt like you were living during that time. In this game, you feel like the world of London is just a desolate place.

    I knew exactly what I was getting into before buying this game but I still felt disappointed. If the story and pacing was up to the level of a AAA title, I wouldn't mind such a short game. However, I feel as if Ready at Dawn focused too much on the technical aspects of the game and forgot about making a good story/game. I have faith that they will take all the criticism and use as a chip on their shoulder when and if they make a sequel. I was interested enough to possibly dip into a sequel if I see some improvements in the future.    … Expand
  6. kbx
    Mar 6, 2015
    5
    I cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. SchootingI cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. Schooting sequences are almost absent. I really hope this weird idea of a game will not be picked up by the rest of the industry because it will be a disaster for gamers.… Expand
  7. crazycat690
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    The game is fairly good, contrary to popular belief. Once you get over how beautiful it is (which is going to take a really long time) you have really enjoyable combat that feels varied throughout thanks to fun weapons. I also enjoyed the story even though it left plenty of unanswered questions as it's quite clearly meant to get a sequel. To conclude, it's a fun game, more positive thanThe game is fairly good, contrary to popular belief. Once you get over how beautiful it is (which is going to take a really long time) you have really enjoyable combat that feels varied throughout thanks to fun weapons. I also enjoyed the story even though it left plenty of unanswered questions as it's quite clearly meant to get a sequel. To conclude, it's a fun game, more positive than there is negatives and the feared QTE's are actually well implemented. 8/10… Expand
  8. Tom360
    Mar 6, 2015
    6
    The Order is a very enjoyable game, but it demands patience. If you can't sit through a several minute cutscene (it's about 50% gameplay, 50% cutscene/slow walking around) you should take a pass on this one. I consider myself to be a pretty patient gamer, but even I had a few moments of "come on already."

    The main order of business here is the story. As it unfolds you jump in from time    The Order is a very enjoyable game, but it demands patience. If you can't sit through a several minute cutscene (it's about 50% gameplay, 50% cutscene/slow walking around) you should take a pass on this one. I consider myself to be a pretty patient gamer, but even I had a few moments of "come on already."

    The main order of business here is the story. As it unfolds you jump in from time to time slaying monsters or human foes. To give a more "cinematic" feel to the game they use a 16:9 aspect ration, basically there are two huge black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I felt it made the action more intense, having to actually lean from cover to find your foes. I think some may find them annoying, though. The upside to this approach is an unbelievably beautiful game on showcase. It truly is brought to life by the animation and motion capture. The game mechanics that are used are solidly done. The third person cover shooting feels great. There is a definite reliance on QTE's, but they are done imaginatively enough to feel fresh.

    There is a huge downside to this game though: complete lack of replayability. No multiplayer, no alternative challenge mode. Just the story mode and once you've beaten it there really isn't much reason to play it again. Even at that it's a bit short to charge a full $60. I would recommend a rental on this one. I've almost completed the game and I can't see any reason to go back for a second outing.    … Expand
  9. C3realkillah
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    Well I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that muchWell I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that much guys) or lockpicking minigames. The story was great but had a lot of sequel set up. Hopefully there will be story dlc just to add more lore and hours of gameplay to the game's fantastic setting. Also a lot of people complained about the game's length as being too short. I'm proud to say that the game isn't 5 hours long it's about 7 or 8 but it seems much longer when you play which is a good thing as if you're a fan of cinematic story based games Like I am you won't want it to end quickly. I recommend playing on hard as it will provide a challenge and add to the game's playtime as enemies act realistically and are very aggressive. Overall the game is fun it's great however it isn't worth the full price and the reason being is once you beat it.. that's it. There isn't any extra missions, modes, or multiplayer since you beat it and see the great story to it's disappointing conclusion you're done. It is a shame because this is a top notch beautiful and awesome game that could of given so much more. I recommend playing it at least even if you have to red box it like I did. It's a well made polished story based game that is worth at least a rent. Hopefully the inevitable sequel will do this new series justice it rightfully deserves. 8/10… Expand
  10. Madrobot13
    Mar 5, 2015
    6
    It's got a great graphics/artwork, a good story, it's short, I take my time and it took 6-7 hours on medium. The stealth system isn't great at all, the combat is clunky and so last gen, not even close to Gears of War, or The last of us. Boss fights consist of button prompts, very linear and forced, when you explore there is not much to find at all. You can't interact with backgroundIt's got a great graphics/artwork, a good story, it's short, I take my time and it took 6-7 hours on medium. The stealth system isn't great at all, the combat is clunky and so last gen, not even close to Gears of War, or The last of us. Boss fights consist of button prompts, very linear and forced, when you explore there is not much to find at all. You can't interact with background characters, feels very "dead", you can't even draw your weapon when ever you want, only in fights.This game feels unfinished, it try to be epic, but I hate to say it, it's boring. Most of the enemies are just dudes with derby hats. It should offer a great deal more for being pushed as a $60 triple A game. I really wanted to like this game.… Expand
  11. Assassin8813
    Mar 5, 2015
    5
    In a nutshell, I gave it a point for every hour worth of gameplay it has.

    Don't get me wrong, The Order is a visually stunning game that is absolutely breathtaking with the graphics. However, the reason it falls so appallingly short is one, the hyper-predictable and cliche moments in the story line, and two, the ridiculous length of gameplay. Not worth a buy at 50% off, get it from a    In a nutshell, I gave it a point for every hour worth of gameplay it has.

    Don't get me wrong, The Order is a visually stunning game that is absolutely breathtaking with the graphics. However, the reason it falls so appallingly short is one, the hyper-predictable and cliche moments in the story line, and two, the ridiculous length of gameplay. Not worth a buy at 50% off, get it from a friend or rent it for a day, because you won't need it for two.    … Expand
  12. TheUnbeholden
    Mar 5, 2015
    5
    I don't know when triple A devs started thinking that 5 hours long campaign is acceptable for a $60 plus title, or when they started thinking that basically selling us a game in pieces was a good idea. Cutting out content and selling it to us in bits and pieces in the form of DLC is quite infururiating because the average consumer experiences only a portion of the game, and it opens up theI don't know when triple A devs started thinking that 5 hours long campaign is acceptable for a $60 plus title, or when they started thinking that basically selling us a game in pieces was a good idea. Cutting out content and selling it to us in bits and pieces in the form of DLC is quite infururiating because the average consumer experiences only a portion of the game, and it opens up the possibility of a critic judging the game based on a non-dlc experience. Here we got a bigger problem, the devs created the first few part of the game decided to sell it to us before finishing the full game essentially. Its got the most unsatisfying ending I've seen in the past 3 years of triple A, its got the most cookie cutter storyline in what would have been a interesting story seeing as the premise for it basically is League of Extraordinary Gentlemen meets Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade. Graphically its amazing, its not fun, it feels like various modern warfare triple A games where used as inspiration and copied into this game. Cover based shooting, with health regeneration mechanic (although it does make sense here since its Holy Grail water), QTE for boss fights (from Lara Croft or some other dreary adventure game), the werewolves are basically hunters from Dead Space 2 and barely any werewolves, the supernatural elements just seem to become background noise (werewolves aren't necessary to whats going on by the end, holy grail just is the explanation behind those in power). We are left feeling like something seriously went wrong, not just the usual wrong of a severe lack of innovation or having all the innovation stripped away to be the most inoffensive recognizable gameplay we've seen before, but a more severe wrong of basically the story being cut and development on the game halted so that only a small portion of it was hastily polished and released as is. If there is a game that is a prime example of whats wrong with triple A, I think this game stands tall as a prime example of cookie cutting, with Evolve showing us whats wrong with the DLC practice at its most extreme, and Call of Duty as the example of a lack of innovation & unnecessary/annoying DRM.

    It seems Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero might have done what a reviewer feared (King-Spara in My Two Pennies on Metal Gear Solid Ground Zero Gameplay Length). Games being cut down into pieces in terms of gameplay length, and sold with barely any decrease in price. Lets hope these 2 games don't actually start this trend, it might just be the final nail in the coffin for the stagnant triple A, and the rise of a growing indie scene on various sites like steam's greenlight, Desura, Kickstarter, IndieGamingStand, Itch.ico, GameJolt, Unseen64, Game Bundles (via IndieRoyale, HumbleBundle, IndieGala and BundleStars) and Gamejams.    … Expand
  13. Efficiency
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    Presented in a letterbox style with, and I cannot stress this enough, the most amazing visual fidelity I have ever seen in a game, it is incredibly easy to immediately get drawn into The Order's incredibly detailed world. I probably doubled my game time by just looking around, examining the many collectable items throughout the world. Old photographs, newspapers, and other random documentsPresented in a letterbox style with, and I cannot stress this enough, the most amazing visual fidelity I have ever seen in a game, it is incredibly easy to immediately get drawn into The Order's incredibly detailed world. I probably doubled my game time by just looking around, examining the many collectable items throughout the world. Old photographs, newspapers, and other random documents help to flesh out the world of this alternate London. But it is in its storytelling that The Order: 1886 really succeeds in the concept of cinematic presentation. The game doesn't trouble itself with an introduction, there is no rundown of history at the start of the game that feels tacked on out of obligation. The developers trust their players to be able to handle a story and engage in the plot to find out what is going on. Details, motives, plot points, history, reputations, all the necessities exist in this game through dialogue, discovery, and common sense. Missing are the strange, awkward, conversations where a player character asks offensively detailed questions of those around them for the sake of a player who isn't present in the world. Like a movie, details unfold in real time. Questions are answered naturally as they would be in other mediums.
    What helps here is how well written the characters are. Ready At Dawn took great care to create characters that avoid the typical video game troupe. Player character Galahad is not your standard overly handsome charming rogue. His female company member Lady Igraine is not helpless, or over sexualized. Yet every character is oozing with unique personality. The character design, motion capture, and voice acting are beyond almost anything I've come across in a game before. I believed in these characters, and cared for them more than many characters I have spent triple the time with in countless RPGs. The acting especially, set a new standard for the industry. While most big games will have one stand out big name star, everyone in The Order gave a stand out performance. Above all, the characters are what I will remember about this game years into the future.
    As I said before, The Order: 1886 is a third person cover-based shooter. Combat feels solid, and the games variety of weapons all feel different. I was constantly searching the battlefield for new arms to try out, from standard revolvers, to the more exotic variety like the Thermite Riffle, or the electricity launching Arc Riffle. Most fire fights are against the Rebellion that is rising up in London threatening the empirical power of the crown, who pose the typical variety of threats present in shooters. Smartly the games half-breed enemies are left for shadowy combat and boss fights, making it feel special and dangerous when you come across one. Intense and coordinated combat is much more satisfying than turning these enemies into nameless cannon fodder.
    The game is directly linear but the exquisite development of the world encourages exploration, as do the dozen of collectable items hidden around. Game play feels incredibly fluid, and smooth. And the game transitions so perfectly from cinematic cut scene to game play and back, that you never feel safe taking your hand off the controller. Again the game looks so amazing that there is no visual difference between scripted scene and live action. And with the complete absence of any loading screen for the entire game, you constantly feel like you're in on the action, even when watching a minutes long cinematic. Brilliant development like this adds to the player immersion. The game does feature a number of quick time events which normally is a big disappointment for me. However, Ready At Dawn takes advantage of the low level of impact that a QTE can have on presentation, integrating button prompts into the game allowing for you to control the action on screen, while fully enjoying a carefully crafted scene. In some instances the QTE allows for a contextual reaction, giving you options as to which way to react resulting in different variations of the outcome. A smart and refreshing change of pace for a dull game mechanic.
    The Order: 1886 had me nervous. It was a huge new AAA IP from a somewhat successful studio, touching on a lot of elements I love. While the possibility of error was large, the game absolutely delivers. Ready At Dawn has crafted an incredible new world with their alternate history take on London in the late 19th century, and populated it with a complex and believable cast of characters. The story was well told, and wrapped itself up nicely in a satisfying, yet open for more, ending. Nothing about the game felt rushed or unfinished, and I felt well satisfied at the end. If this game is to be a sign of things to come for the industry, I hope that it is quickly embraced. This is the game that shows what the PS4 can do. This is what next generation is all about. The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game from top to bottom.    … Expand
  14. Rovencis
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    Its a great game. the graphics are incredible. The story becomes magnificent and the cut scene become sporadic. I think its the new genere for the new Consoles. Good game.
  15. fixall3
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    I truly don't understand why people o critic say that this game is bad, i enjoyed every single minute, the plot is fantastic, the combats are exciting, even the stealth missions are nice.
    It took me several days to finish the game, of course I don't play all day long.
    For me is a jewel, a master piece, and I hope soon I can play the second part of this game.
  16. thj1188
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome
    The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I reviewing again?

    Final verdict: 5/10
    As average as my Year 9 school report C C C C C C C Overall: C    … Expand
  17. callmesnake
    Mar 4, 2015
    1
    The order is.... The order 1886 is ... disastrous game
    We need to be less conformist. Remember: Is a game , not a movie.
    Empty interaction with the game and quick time events is not a solution (well, qte destroy the interaction). The Protagonist is classic "cool guy" he not got any emotion, can kill everyone and later discover the rebelion is for a good reasons. But this not got effect    The order is.... The order 1886 is ... disastrous game
    We need to be less conformist. Remember: Is a game , not a movie.
    Empty interaction with the game and quick time events is not a solution (well, qte destroy the interaction).
    The Protagonist is classic "cool guy" he not got any emotion, can kill everyone and later discover the rebelion is for a good reasons. But this not got effect in he.
    Easy game, you only need to search a good cover and camp here, killing enemy waves, AND THIS IS ALL THE GAME when you don't look a cinematic or play a annoying quick time event.
    The duration of the game is fine, because nobody wants to play more.
    The artistic design is good, i like to think this is a technical demo of the PS4.    … Expand
  18. ForeverFalling
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    A solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. TheA solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. The werewolves are barely in it and when you do get to fight them, the fights are largely uninspired as their A.I. is very simple but it is still fun to fight them. The best werewolf fights are with the Elders but there are only two of these in the game. Some of the collectables are interesting but a lot of them don't really add anything to the game, they just immerse you into the world. The game is pretty much a one time through fun ride as there isn't any replayability aside from the collectables, which if you are thorough like me and search every nook and cranny, you will find most of them anyway. It has problems, sure, but overall I really did enjoy my time with the game and did end up getting the platinum trophy (fairly easily).… Expand
  19. ToFewViews
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit more for your dollar.
    All that aside, The Order is a beautiful game and maybe one of the nicest looking games on the console so far, Amazing lighting, Great Explosions/Action and a original environment all ties together great. The smooth-ish cover and firing system adds to the immersion as well, but can destroy your fun with your blind sided by overpowered enemy.
    The story isn't as strong as the graphics, Most the time your tied up in the shooting and killing and not the plot that is very similar to anything involving "Lycans". Even tho most of the game is cinematics there never enough to really grab your attention and takes a back seat tell the end.
    Overall 'The Order 1886' Was a bit of a let down and could have been much more, if your looking for a good rental I'd say this is much worth your time but not the 70$ price tag.    … Expand
  20. CKhound
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    I have to say this is a really fun game!

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall I give this game a 9 out of 10    … Expand
  21. Sebas448
    Mar 3, 2015
    0
    The game is bad because it's like a movie with very little gameplay, boring story very basic gameplay. Honestly the game has good graphics and excellent control, but this game definitely has nothing innovative or anything to do. The game is linear and finding little interactive and well, it is not necessary for your PS4 ...
  22. BlueEye79
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Ein wirklich gutes Spiel, mit einer toller Story. Die Kinoreife Inszenierung hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Negativ ist das die Spielzeit doch sehr kurz ist und auch auf schwer nicht wirklich eine Herausforderung ist. Leider bekommt das Spiel nicht die Anerkennung die es verdient hätte.
  23. JTheysen
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    My "The Order 1886" review:

    - Most beautiful game ever - Great tech; no visible loading screens & I encountered no bugs - Great game world; I would love to see more of it - Gameplay okay; I didn't like the first few hours and was annoyed by many missed opportunities and some strange design decisions. But at the end I enjoyed it - Nice story, nice characters, good acting -    My "The Order 1886" review:

    - Most beautiful game ever
    - Great tech; no visible loading screens & I encountered no bugs
    - Great game world; I would love to see more of it
    - Gameplay okay; I didn't like the first few hours and was annoyed by many missed opportunities and some strange design decisions. But at the end I enjoyed it
    - Nice story, nice characters, good acting
    - Appropriate length; I played ~9 hours and it felt adequate for the story
    - Price is an issue. I can understand if people don’t feel it’s worth 60+ bugs.

    In the end: Far better than some reviews suggested, no reason for a **** storm.    … Expand
  24. dazza
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    The scores really surprised me, but I guess I can see how people may dislike this game.
    I really admire the whole steampunk style of this game, especially what the characters are seen wearing. The graphics are outstanding, and really demonstrate what the next generation has to offer. Gameplay, especially the gunplay, are very fluent and satisfying. Lastly, the game has an outstanding well    The scores really surprised me, but I guess I can see how people may dislike this game.
    I really admire the whole steampunk style of this game, especially what the characters are seen wearing. The graphics are outstanding, and really demonstrate what the next generation has to offer. Gameplay, especially the gunplay, are very fluent and satisfying. Lastly, the game has an outstanding well structured story and you really develop an attachment to a lot of the characters. Definitely my game of the year 2015 so far.    … Expand
  25. kazRium
    Mar 3, 2015
    5
    Graphics instead of Gameplay, that sums up this horrible game. It is a boring ride through a beautifully created world. I haven't even finished it ( the whole 5 hours of campaign ), I just don't have any want to do it. Luckily all you have to do is go on youtube and view the entire game instead of paying for this crap. Save your money, move along, nothing to see here.
  26. LostSandwich
    Mar 3, 2015
    2
    This is a game that proves, graphics are not everything in a video game. Basic mediocre shooting mechanics with so much QTE it sickens me. A poor story with a HORRIBLE ending, 2 boss battles in the game, both being Quick Time Events but what is even more insulting is that the final boss battle is a COMPLETE COPY OF THE FIRST BATTLE. I'm so disappointed in PlayStation gamers for saying thisThis is a game that proves, graphics are not everything in a video game. Basic mediocre shooting mechanics with so much QTE it sickens me. A poor story with a HORRIBLE ending, 2 boss battles in the game, both being Quick Time Events but what is even more insulting is that the final boss battle is a COMPLETE COPY OF THE FIRST BATTLE. I'm so disappointed in PlayStation gamers for saying this demo, and a **** demo at that, is worth $60! Took me 5 hours to beat the single player, yeah the multiplayer is ok but... wait... THERE IS NO MULTIPLAYER! Please, for the sake of your wallet, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  27. cserrico798
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed this game, I am aware that this is not your run of the mill COD-esque type of game, but I was surpsied at all of the negativity directed at this title. I would compare this title to Heavy Rain/Beyond Two Souls as well as Gears of War in terms of combat. I would like to see evolution in this title with the sequel.
  28. RustyValour
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understandI love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understand people have opinions far different to mine and I respect that truly , but I did not feel its flaws as they did… Expand
  29. MartyBe
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    I've read many reviews criticising "The Order" for what it isn't.
    Indeed, this game isn't Gears of War. It's not a 3rd person shooter, also it's not a cinematic experience where you shape the outcome of things as in Heavy Rain. This game is a new breed of interactive CINEMATIC experience, and I stress the word "Cinematic" because that's what it is; the camera angles, the linearity of the    I've read many reviews criticising "The Order" for what it isn't.
    Indeed, this game isn't Gears of War. It's not a 3rd person shooter, also it's not a cinematic experience where you shape the outcome of things as in Heavy Rain. This game is a new breed of interactive CINEMATIC experience, and I stress the word "Cinematic" because that's what it is; the camera angles, the linearity of the stages, the photography, the progression of the story, all of them serve for you to experience the director's vision. This is probably why so many people are rating this game with 50, 40, or below. I've seen reviews punishing it for things that are completely ignored in other games. For example:

    " The final boss is an anti climatic QTE fight that ends without answering many questions "

    I may not be a professional critic but I did played Shadow of Mordor (finished it and got the platinum). And beating Sauron by pressing triangle (on Ps4) was the epitome of anti climatic. ¿How about beating the Black Captain with stealth drain? Yeah, that was epic...

    The game is considerably easy to beat, the only real challenge here are the shotgun specialists. It is quite short, I got my platinum in 7-8 hours, yet it kept me entertained for the duration.

    The order is a new experience that takes inspiration from many genres without being defined as one or another. ¿Is it perfect? No, it isn't. ¿Is it crap? No, it isn't. It's something different, and, for those of us that want more options in gaming rather than the yearly release of a "new" Call of Duty (talk about the "same old boring weapons") or the 11nth spin off on the space shooter: We should show more support to developers that TRY to create something different. This game is not for gamers who want the endless "aim and shoot" or having a gun fight every 5 minutes and killing thousands of baddie's.

    If you are one of those players (not that there is something good or bad about it) that hate the new trend of cinematic games, then avoid this one. If you are a fan of movies and want a varied experience, then I recommend that you buy or rent this tittle.    … Expand
  30. kamgeforce
    Mar 2, 2015
    3
    Couldnt care less about visuals when the **** game itself provides 3 hours of actual gameplay... 60 bucks fot this, biggest waste of money in my life. And the ending is dreadfull.
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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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