The Order: 1886

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

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  1. TaxRS
    Jul 9, 2015
    7
    A good game with impressive graphics and nice gamplay but a failure in replay value and story depth(they rush it).
    Sadly for me it had the potential to become an epic all time Playstation Classic
  2. obligatory_user
    Oct 29, 2015
    4
    STORY: 3/10
    GAMEPLAY: 4/10
    VISUALS: 10/10 SOUNDS: 7/10 MUSIC: 8/10 I’m a fan of narrative-driven stories, but if a game is going to make the story its focus the writing needs to actually be good. A cliched-filled meandering plot, combined with lackluster gameplay and a lifeless (if beautiful) world add up to a disappointing 6-7 hours. The length wasn’t an issue for me, it’s    STORY: 3/10
    GAMEPLAY: 4/10
    VISUALS: 10/10
    SOUNDS: 7/10
    MUSIC: 8/10

    I’m a fan of narrative-driven stories, but if a game is going to make the story its focus the writing needs to actually be good.

    A cliched-filled meandering plot, combined with lackluster gameplay and a lifeless (if beautiful) world add up to a disappointing 6-7 hours. The length wasn’t an issue for me, it’s actually a blessing in disguise; if it had plodded on for several more hours the game would’ve become intolerable. As it was, I basically just switched my brain off as the level design and combat sections never require you to think. You’ve seen it all before, and the action never once gets close to being stimulating or tense. There are no risks involved, the only variable being how long it takes to plow through the unimaginative AI enemies.

    As an aside, one thing that bothered me throughout my time with the game was how lazy your character and his compatriots are. They never bother to distinguish friend from foe, and there is no non-lethal option. A frequent sticking point in the plot is that there are never any enemy combatants to interrogate, but the player is never given any other option.

    As much as I enjoy good writing, games are an interactive medium. Unlike movies or books, the key factor in video games is that the player is driving the action. Making games that put story-first is fine and has been done well before, but involving the player is critical. If gameplay is going to be limited to QTEs and isolated snippets of combat, then there needs to be multiple branches to the story. The player needs to feel like they are in charge of their characters decisions if their actions are scripted and combat is unavoidable and rote. You can tell a fixed story in an open-world or you can have a multiple-choice plot in a closed-world, but you can’t have both. Player input in this game amounts to nothing more than a gimmick, an afterthought.

    Again, all of this would be a moot point if the key feature (the story) that Ready at Dawn harped on was actually worth it, but it’s not. It’s the exact same kind of drivel you’ll find in any other AAA game. A laughable narrative combined with boring gameplay make for an unremarkable (and nearly unpleasant) experience. It’s just saddening that the best graphics to-date on console are wasted on this bore of a game.

    PROS:

    - Best graphics on console, bar none
    - Interesting art direction
    - Decent voice acting and excellent facial mo-cap
    - Textured and imaginative musical score
    - Relatively bug-free

    CONS:

    - Awful writing
    - Uninspired combat and QTE implementation
    - Brainless AI
    - Insta-death stealth segments
    - Lifeless world

    Replay value: Marginal (Only if you want to replay the exact same story in the exact same way; no bonus game modes or multiple story choices, and the only collectibles are audio recordings that are negligible to the overall story.)    … Expand
  3. Sonicfishcake42
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    I recently converted from Xbox 1 to PS4; this was one of my first purchase. I read the reviews and watched countless videos slating this game but decided to buy it anyway knowing it was not well received. I played through this game in one day which took me about 7 hours or so. I personally thought this game was fantastic from start to finish. It's the most visually gorgeous games I've everI recently converted from Xbox 1 to PS4; this was one of my first purchase. I read the reviews and watched countless videos slating this game but decided to buy it anyway knowing it was not well received. I played through this game in one day which took me about 7 hours or so. I personally thought this game was fantastic from start to finish. It's the most visually gorgeous games I've ever seen. Better than any AAA title i've played on graphics, music and especially voice acting. It's simply breathtaking with such an attention to detail. I'd like to reiterate on the voice acting, it is absolutely flawless, well done to the cast! The gameplay is great, it's very smooth and enjoyable through the entire game. The cutscenes are long and it's highly story driven which I enjoyed. I wouldn't have said there's an excessive amount of QTEs in the game, there is a fair few though. The weapons are balanced and everyone serves a purpose. The story is phenomenal, I'm gutted that this didn't get a higher score as I'd be first in line for any sequels and DLCs that could be released. Please make more! Love it!… Expand
  4. SpaceFunkMonkey
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    After reading all the hate for this game, I decided to buy it while it was on sale. This game really deserves a better rating. The campaign is a bit short ( in my case, it lasted ~7-9 hours because I love exploring ) but the cinematography is astounding, top voice acting and an engrossing plot. One of the best PS4 titles so far.
  5. Mattachewbaca
    Apr 15, 2016
    2
    I thought the reviews were going to be wrong about this game even after i read them i just though 'hey it cant be that bad can it' and well i was wrong it is a terrible game, infact to call it a game is silly its just like a movie but with the occasional lets have you do some bits here, i spent most of my time feeling bored and unhappy whilst playing it, there was no oomf to shooting theI thought the reviews were going to be wrong about this game even after i read them i just though 'hey it cant be that bad can it' and well i was wrong it is a terrible game, infact to call it a game is silly its just like a movie but with the occasional lets have you do some bits here, i spent most of my time feeling bored and unhappy whilst playing it, there was no oomf to shooting the enemies. it has **** quicktime fighting events why cant i just smash sqaure to punch instead of these press sqaure or triangle at the appropriate time, it's boring. i would say its nice to look at if they didn't cut off the top and bottom parts of the screen but not they decided lets try make it look more like a movie, i don't think they realise they are making a game if you want to make a **** movie go make a movie not a video game that is basically a movie with half arsed gameplay. if im honest the most fun i had in the whole game was when i picked a lock that was the best part for some reason, but everything else just felt so dull. the game is so grey i know its set in the victorian times but i dont care it would have been nicer if they just coloured it all in brightley, infact it would have probably made it more playable. I watched the little making of the game before it came out and it spoke about how they wanted the way the werewolfs changed to look realistic and that was far more interesting than the whole game, why is that i don't know. In the end i never completed the game i found myself looking at my phone more than the game and decided that i cannot be arsed wasting time off work to play a bad game. Don't buy the game, dont even borrow it, dont trade it in, just smash it up or bury it in a park it's just a **** awful game i do not recomend wasting your time on it.… Expand
  6. Ashra12
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Seamless and great storyline. Sad that people complain about how long it is. Don't let critics put you off! Can purchase for a bargain.
  7. KittyWhisky
    Oct 8, 2017
    7
    THE ORDER: 1886 is the first serious game Ready at Dawn. And for the first time, they coped well. But, if not stunning graphics, to play this it would be interesting. This is a game where graphics make your impressions. Gameplay, story done on average of level of quality and don't surprise you, are not forced to experience emotions. The graph shows what the PS4 is capable of. It is reallyTHE ORDER: 1886 is the first serious game Ready at Dawn. And for the first time, they coped well. But, if not stunning graphics, to play this it would be interesting. This is a game where graphics make your impressions. Gameplay, story done on average of level of quality and don't surprise you, are not forced to experience emotions. The graph shows what the PS4 is capable of. It is really a next-gen game.

    Gameplay we have a shooter with a cover in the style of Gears of War. And the developers did not come up to diversify the gameplay. We can see the enemy, get behind cover and systematically kill them. Nothing interesting. It is good that we sometimes give unusual and interesting weapons. But this happens very rarely. The most annoying enemies with shotguns.

    The plot in theory is very interesting, especially lore. But the developers were unable unfold the potential of the plot. Probably because it's the FIRST part. That's the problem. Most intersnyh they will do in the second part, and we have a boring, poorly intriguing beginning. The world is absolutely not disclosed, although it is very interesting. It alternata England with vampires and werewolves! Yes, and with the knights of the round table! It's cool! Cool, but the developers lore will not open. The story is good, but the game ends with absolutely nothing. She breaks. The game tries to make drama with the characters, but it is not impossible, because the characters never disclosed. The interaction of the protagonist with them is almost there, and we want to make believe feelings and emotions.

    In THE ORDER: 1886 is fun to play for the graphics and lore. You soak up the atmosphere of Victorian London. But it is communicating the game to the same not finished.    … Expand
  8. aadms
    Mar 2, 2015
    3
    This hurts giving out this score because I was so excited for this game, as it looked like it was taking the next-gen step of quality gameplay graphics blending in with quality cutscenes; and it does do that! However, The Order isn't a good game. In fact, "game" is pretty questionable in describing it. Game is suppose to be a form of playing, sporting, an activity or business, meaning theThis hurts giving out this score because I was so excited for this game, as it looked like it was taking the next-gen step of quality gameplay graphics blending in with quality cutscenes; and it does do that! However, The Order isn't a good game. In fact, "game" is pretty questionable in describing it. Game is suppose to be a form of playing, sporting, an activity or business, meaning the "player" is actually doing something. In The Order you're mainly watching cutscenes. The player agency is so far removed from this game that you even watch cutscenes of you walking to another place. Why on earth would they add extra cutscenes to show different point of views of someone walking? The one thing that the game did delivered on is the seamless quality of graphics from game play to cutscenes. The Graphics and detail are the best yet to be seen on next gen, but you'll won't be able to wander around the city on your own and explore as you only traverse hall ways or corridors.

    It seems The Order has everything going for it to be a blockbuster game with its unique weapons; yet, the shooting is in the form of gallery shooting. Take cover and shoot the enemy as they pop up their heads. The problem with the shooting also is that the camera is in so close that you are looking over your third-person protagonist's shoulder. With this type of close screen shot you are unable to get a good view of the surroundings that you need to clear of enemies. I had werewolves charging right at me, but I didn't see them because my big head was in the way! I wished they would have pulled the view back so I could have decent sense of awareness. As you're walking around you'll find that you can't pull out your weapons, aim or waste rounds. You don't have that ability until the actual shooting gallery starts. You'll generally fight with one other partner, but they don't kill anybody. You'll have to do all the killing as their rounds mysteriously are in effective against the enemy. Fighting werewolves turned out to be incredibly disappointing as you use the exact same method in order to dispatch them one at a time. Shoot them so many times, quick-time-event. Sadly, you don't deal with them much in this game, as you'll spend more time walking corridors, opening doors, picking up and looking at objects. Yeah, it's definitely not a thrill ride.

    I finished the story in about six hours on medium difficulty. I suppose if you don't mind not playing this as a game but as pushing buttons every once in a while to keep the story going, broken up by small amounts of gallery shooting, then you just might like this game. Since the "game" mostly wants to be a movie, I wouldn't pay more than $20 for this, or better yet, just rent it for the weekend. One thing is for certain, QTE must die in this next generation. I understand it's used to give cinematic quality to final boss battles, and those suck bad enough on their own. But, using QTE to play the whole game through just makes me nauseous.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. AreYouSerious
    Feb 28, 2015
    9
    I continue to overestimate the human race and it’s intelligence; surely with the amount of videos/reviews/etc that are readily available about The Order 1886 you should be able to make an educated decision – before buying – if it’s going to be your thing or not.

    “It’s not a game, it’s a movie.” “It’s not worth $60.” Bla Bla Bla! Anyone who stated this has to be a simpleton – has it ever    I continue to overestimate the human race and it’s intelligence; surely with the amount of videos/reviews/etc that are readily available about The Order 1886 you should be able to make an educated decision – before buying – if it’s going to be your thing or not.

    “It’s not a game, it’s a movie.” “It’s not worth $60.” Bla Bla Bla! Anyone who stated this has to be a simpleton – has it ever been advertised (or subsequently reviewed) as anything different than what it is?

    “The length.” Here we go again... Everybody jumped on the bandwagon about how good Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero was… seriously? It was a demo at best, but rates higher than The Order???????

    What about Journey or Flower? Both are great games, but do the math and The Order gives better overall value for money.

    Replayability. Has anyone else ever played Journey (as an example) more than once? I have... I like to enjoy good "experiences" (which is exactly what The Order is - a unique experience), whatever they be, more than once usually.

    The world is clearly full of uneducated retards that obviously have no idea what they do, or do not like – or alternatively, their eyes and ears are painted on, or they have their heads buried so far up their own butts they haven’t seen any of the reviews before running off to the shop like an aimless idiot.

    The game has NEVER promised to be anything more than what it has advertised from the very beginning.

    I don’t like or play sports games; simple. So why would I go and buy a sports game in the first place expecting it to be something different?    … Expand
  11. Bertoflyingfox
    Aug 7, 2015
    7
    Not sure which one of my buddies decided to post such a bad review of this on my account but I just finished playing this game for the first time recently. Dang friends and their silly pranks.

    I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The graphics are superb, the story is good, and the gameplay is decent. This would've easily got a higher score if they added just a few more hours to the campaign    Not sure which one of my buddies decided to post such a bad review of this on my account but I just finished playing this game for the first time recently. Dang friends and their silly pranks.

    I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The graphics are superb, the story is good, and the gameplay is decent. This would've easily got a higher score if they added just a few more hours to the campaign and not ending the story on a cliffhanger. They could've done it in a way where you resolve the bigger story beats while still leaving enough open for a sequel, it just felt like it ended too abruptly. The photo mode was a cool little addition that I've used quite a bit too.

    Looking forward to a sequel, if there is one planned.    … Expand
  12. BoutThat_Action
    Feb 25, 2015
    3
    A look but please don't touch game. More like a movie with beautiful visuals than a game. Very short story and no replay value. At most this game is worth a rent. Very sad considering how much went into this production...
  13. Muspelheim19939
    Jan 4, 2016
    0
    I give a score 0. For two reasons. The game is too short and too cinematic. The second reason is sexism against men. Male genitals were shown and women do not. Not for inequality in showing nudity. The breasts are not the same level of nudity as the genitals. If you wanted to make a game for women and gays you succeeded. I will not be playing on feminist propaganda title. The players areI give a score 0. For two reasons. The game is too short and too cinematic. The second reason is sexism against men. Male genitals were shown and women do not. Not for inequality in showing nudity. The breasts are not the same level of nudity as the genitals. If you wanted to make a game for women and gays you succeeded. I will not be playing on feminist propaganda title. The players are males in the vast majority and we do not want gay **** Vagina in games is a too big taboo. It was a lot of games with penises in recent years. Why can not you show a vagina? It's sexist. It's a double standard. I hate it.… Expand
  14. fallouts
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Graphics are impressive, game play is a joke. The camera is unresponsive, the aiming is HORRID, and the enemies are basically pin cushions (it takes a stupid amount of damage to kill even basic enemies, and when they outnumber you 40 to 1 it makes it more than frustrating). Poor poor game design, linear and downright dumb.
  15. chrismlolol
    Feb 24, 2015
    0
    If this can even be called a 'game' then it's the worst I have ever 'played'. It's basically has no gameplay, it costs £50-£60 and it only lasts 5 hours when you pace yourself as much as you can which is absolutely **** ridiculous,, (2.5 hours of the 5 are cutscenes) the developers clearly think gamers are deep pocketed morons. Visually uninspiring, loaded with QTE's (the most hatedIf this can even be called a 'game' then it's the worst I have ever 'played'. It's basically has no gameplay, it costs £50-£60 and it only lasts 5 hours when you pace yourself as much as you can which is absolutely **** ridiculous,, (2.5 hours of the 5 are cutscenes) the developers clearly think gamers are deep pocketed morons. Visually uninspiring, loaded with QTE's (the most hated mechanic in gaming for good reason). The game also suffered a MASSIVE graphical downgrade from when it was shown at E3. I am in genuine disbelief that shills on this website are rating it a 10. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. krisss
    Feb 22, 2015
    1
    This is insult to all gamers. This is not video game, this is interactive movie and even not very good one. Graphics is ok, but I have seen plenty better looking movies. It's extremely short (probably shorter than average bolywood movie), boring, and lacks of substance. I like the settings and before this game I couldn't even imagine that anything created in this universe could be boringThis is insult to all gamers. This is not video game, this is interactive movie and even not very good one. Graphics is ok, but I have seen plenty better looking movies. It's extremely short (probably shorter than average bolywood movie), boring, and lacks of substance. I like the settings and before this game I couldn't even imagine that anything created in this universe could be boring and washed out of fun. You should look at this, so called game, as if this was just technical demo. And this 60$ price, it is simple cash grab. No wonder they have forbidden to post any reviews before game comes out.… Expand
  18. RogerWilco2099
    Feb 27, 2015
    3
    Visually gorgeous, a graphical showpiece and a great aesthetic platform of what the console can do. Its also a short, lackluster and a disappointing game. The story fails to deliver and the game play is dull and holds almost no replay value. Make no mistake, you are buying this game for the graphics!!! If this is a sign of things to come where graphics take precedent over game play I'd beVisually gorgeous, a graphical showpiece and a great aesthetic platform of what the console can do. Its also a short, lackluster and a disappointing game. The story fails to deliver and the game play is dull and holds almost no replay value. Make no mistake, you are buying this game for the graphics!!! If this is a sign of things to come where graphics take precedent over game play I'd be worried. The actions feels dull, unpolished and half done with no real ambition. For a full price game which you will finish in a day, I say keep hold of your wallets. This eye candy can wait for a price drop!!… Expand
  19. debrislide
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 is a cinematic experience. It blurs the line between game and film. Is it for everyone? No. Is it a bad game? Debatable. Is it an enjoyable experience? Ff you're into steampunk, werewolves and a great story.. Yes.

    I have to say the fight (SPOILER) with the werewolf in the hospital was terrifying and amazing. One of the best game experiences I have had in a long time.    The Order: 1886 is a cinematic experience. It blurs the line between game and film. Is it for everyone? No. Is it a bad game? Debatable. Is it an enjoyable experience? Ff you're into steampunk, werewolves and a great story.. Yes.

    I have to say the fight (SPOILER) with the werewolf in the hospital was terrifying and amazing. One of the best game experiences I have had in a long time.

    I hope this becomes a franchise and a better "game" with some tweaks. Ready at Dawn is bound to make a masterpiece.    … Expand
  20. WatsonStudios
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    Everything that can be said about this has already been said: It's just a movie with a tiny bit of interaction. I added a point for the amazing visuals and voice acting, but the fact that this is supposed to be a video game is straight up pathetic.

    When we watched the trailer for the very first time, we noticed The Order mainly offers a "cinematic experience", they smack that fact into    Everything that can be said about this has already been said: It's just a movie with a tiny bit of interaction. I added a point for the amazing visuals and voice acting, but the fact that this is supposed to be a video game is straight up pathetic.

    When we watched the trailer for the very first time, we noticed The Order mainly offers a "cinematic experience", they smack that fact into your face. We knew it would be a disappoint, as usual.    … Expand
  21. CriticAlways
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    Is this a game or a movie? It has like 70% cinematic and 30% gameplay... I don´t recommend this title at all. I I took more writing this, than completing the game...
  22. moviewastoolong
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    So I grabbed my popcorn and controller, and then set up my PS4 to play the most recently and greatly hyped movie this year! 5 hours is way too long for a movie, I went through like 7 bags of popcorn by the time I finally got to the end, only to think "I swear I seen this battle before" with the final boss. And funnily enough, I had! It was a direct copy-paste of a previous encounterSo I grabbed my popcorn and controller, and then set up my PS4 to play the most recently and greatly hyped movie this year! 5 hours is way too long for a movie, I went through like 7 bags of popcorn by the time I finally got to the end, only to think "I swear I seen this battle before" with the final boss. And funnily enough, I had! It was a direct copy-paste of a previous encounter with a random werewolf!… Expand
  23. aminegriffy
    Feb 22, 2015
    0
    Pathetic game, story deja-vu, too linear basically you can finish the game easily without even dying, pathetic QTE boss fights, even android games have more playing time than this game and they charge £50 for it seriously are you taking the **** piss ?
    Plus also I'd like to add that these paid 10 reviewers reassuring themselves that they paid for a good game but in fact they were mugged    Pathetic game, story deja-vu, too linear basically you can finish the game easily without even dying, pathetic QTE boss fights, even android games have more playing time than this game and they charge £50 for it seriously are you taking the **** piss ?
    Plus also I'd like to add that these paid 10 reviewers reassuring themselves that they paid for a good game but in fact they were mugged like sheeps. No wonders why we are flooded by DLC's these days and half finished game, because casuals will always pay just mug them more, plus also how do you compare this piece of **** to uncharted seriously it's like comparing a **** to a perfume.    … Expand
  24. Perplexityman
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    I am absolutely dumbfounded that a game as flawless as this is getting a bad rap like this. The Order: 1886 is one of the most beautiful games to grace the PS4 and even video games in general; that isn't even the only thing! The shooting mechanics in the game are amazing and give real weight to the weapons at you disposal. The complex story in this masterpiece is a tale for the ages thatI am absolutely dumbfounded that a game as flawless as this is getting a bad rap like this. The Order: 1886 is one of the most beautiful games to grace the PS4 and even video games in general; that isn't even the only thing! The shooting mechanics in the game are amazing and give real weight to the weapons at you disposal. The complex story in this masterpiece is a tale for the ages that entices players to a point where the characters become more than just a voice. I will intend to play this game time and time again for many years to come.… Expand
  25. evearcher
    Feb 26, 2015
    3
    Let me say this: BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a NOT a next-gen game at all (only if it was released 10 years ago).

    No multiplay, really short single player campaign (5 hours). No replay-ability. 50% of the game is QuickTime events (like you are watching a really expensive, really bad movie). There is no love for any of the characters.    Let me say this: BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a NOT a next-gen game at all (only if it was released 10 years ago).

    No multiplay, really short single player campaign (5 hours). No replay-ability. 50% of the game is QuickTime events (like you are watching a really expensive, really bad movie). There is no love for any of the characters.

    Rent it !!!!!!    … Expand
  26. Gustavi
    Feb 26, 2015
    2
    This is gameplay-wise like a game from Telltale without a griping story.

    It gains (some) momentum at about 4 hours and ends abruptly one hour later after about half the promised story told.

    Not nearly worth the current price, but buy it now, play it through and resell it for 10 bucks less.
  27. Fruit18
    Feb 27, 2015
    2
    There is no doubt that this game is absolutely beautiful. The biggest problem is that this game isn't much of a game. It is much more a movie or an interactive film. The entire point in a game is something that sucks you in and game play that excites you and makes you loose track of the time. This "game" does not do this. The story and acting are amazing but I'm writing this reviewThere is no doubt that this game is absolutely beautiful. The biggest problem is that this game isn't much of a game. It is much more a movie or an interactive film. The entire point in a game is something that sucks you in and game play that excites you and makes you loose track of the time. This "game" does not do this. The story and acting are amazing but I'm writing this review focusing on the video game aspects such as game play. The shooting and movement is solid but it is so incredibly boring shooting people that all look the same. This game was actually very boring. For long sections you can just put the controller down. This is an amazing work of art but it is not an entertaining video game. Mostly cut scenes or walking around. This game is not worth full price. If future video games are going to be presented like this, an immersive film, I fear for the video games I love that you can play for hours on end. With no replay value at all this game has a very short life.… Expand
  28. forcefullpower
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    Awesome game. This is what gaming is all about getting in grossed in a great story with good gun play mechanics. There need some work on the length and remove the QTE's but apart from that really looking forward to the sequel.
  29. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    I don't care if this review gets a thousand 'NO's. "The Order - 1886" is an incredible game. It is too short, doesn't bring anything new to the 3rd person shooter genre and has little to no replay value. That being said, this game must be cherished for what it is: a) a hallmark to console gaming (never a console game looked that gorgeous) and b) a glimpse on the PS4's future, what we'llI don't care if this review gets a thousand 'NO's. "The Order - 1886" is an incredible game. It is too short, doesn't bring anything new to the 3rd person shooter genre and has little to no replay value. That being said, this game must be cherished for what it is: a) a hallmark to console gaming (never a console game looked that gorgeous) and b) a glimpse on the PS4's future, what we'll soon see in the console. I had a great time with the game and, though I do feel disappointed about how the game suddenly ends, leaving so many information yet to be revealed, I feel this is the beginning of a new franchise and I really look forward to what it'll bring in the near future. I understand the hate, really, but we cannot give anything less than 8 to this game, sorry.… Expand
  30. Killask
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Can't understand the hate this game suffers. This game is more than solid, with a unbelievable graphic, a really good story und a great Gameplay. Fanboys and biased reviews destroyed the reputation of this great game.
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#24 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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63

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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