The Order: 1886

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4074 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1,024 out of 4074
  3. Negative: 874 out of 4074
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  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. abdul70
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Graphics is super the characters are really well done. Ready at dawn studio know how to make a super game.It's BUGFREE and the game Mechanics are really polished and work well.
  5. DarthPreamp
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Fascinating and excellent game. I've been playing for 3.5 hours and am on chapter five, out of I think 15 or 16 chapters. So not a long game, but I prefer it to Dragon Age: Inquisition, which was mostly fetchquests and padding. Great story, amazing acting. and believe it or not, fun gameplay. Why do we always think that we need to innovate in gameplay? There are plenty of innovations inFascinating and excellent game. I've been playing for 3.5 hours and am on chapter five, out of I think 15 or 16 chapters. So not a long game, but I prefer it to Dragon Age: Inquisition, which was mostly fetchquests and padding. Great story, amazing acting. and believe it or not, fun gameplay. Why do we always think that we need to innovate in gameplay? There are plenty of innovations in this game, mainly they are in story and visuals, which are both stunning. The gameplay is fun and not just every once in a while like people say. Whatever. Go check this game out, it is really cool.… Expand
  6. nyquist75
    Mar 22, 2015
    4
    I haven't played the game, but from what I have seen on YouTube it looks very cinematic, which means there are tons of cut scenes. It also plays out in a letter box format, which is a shame, as it restricts the field of view. The cover-based shooting seems fine. I give it a 4 because it looks like a below average cover based shooter.
  7. mat45
    Mar 26, 2015
    2
    This game represents everything wrong with modern gaming:

    - Uninteresting and boring story that you'll forget about in a month or less, combined with a terrible ending that screams BUY THE SEQUEL TO SEE THE REST AND GIVE US MORE MONEY! - Lackluster gameplay that doesn't add anything new to the table - QTEs shoved down your throat - Very easy, even at HARD DIFFICULTY - No    This game represents everything wrong with modern gaming:

    - Uninteresting and boring story that you'll forget about in a month or less, combined with a terrible ending that screams BUY THE SEQUEL TO SEE THE REST AND GIVE US MORE MONEY!
    - Lackluster gameplay that doesn't add anything new to the table
    - QTEs shoved down your throat
    - Very easy, even at HARD DIFFICULTY
    - No replayability
    - Only the graphics are good

    You think it's over? Oh no, there's more:

    - You spend more time watching cutscenes than playing the game (yes MGS does the same thing but whatever little gameplay had was actually good, gameplay here is dull at best).
    - QTEs every 5 minutes of gameplay (you have to press buttons EVEN TO TALK at some point of the game)
    - The game can be completed in less than 5 hours... but without the unskippable cutscenes it wouldn't even last 2 hours (why do you think they made them unskippable?)

    The only positive thing I can say about this game is that there isn't any shoehorned multiplayer mode.
    But that's pretty much it.

    My vote is 2/10. Avoid this game and save your money for Bloodborne which is actually good.

    P.S. to Dana Jan: people are hating on this game because it's a piece of garbage and they're tired of wasting 60$ on games that are not worth it. Maybe if you had spent more time on the actual gameplay and less on the graphics the reaction wouldn't be so negative. Cry me a river.    … Expand
  8. Rachel_Alucard
    Mar 7, 2015
    5
    This is literally the definition of a rental game. It's carbon copy cover shooter mechanics, bland underwelming story, and awful QTE usage are only a few of its problems.

    It begins within the first few chapters with its long neverending cutscenes, including a whole chapter with a nothing but a cutscene, to its reused terrible boss battle QTE. This game is the personification of the    This is literally the definition of a rental game. It's carbon copy cover shooter mechanics, bland underwelming story, and awful QTE usage are only a few of its problems.

    It begins within the first few chapters with its long neverending cutscenes, including a whole chapter with a nothing but a cutscene, to its reused terrible boss battle QTE. This game is the personification of the Graphics < Gameplay arguement in reverse. Its the absolute antithesis to what everyone fears for in games. Will the game industry ever forge its own Identity and stop Mimicking the language of TV and Movies? Time will tell, but this game proves we need a change.    … Expand
  9. DL747
    Mar 16, 2015
    2
    I'm just going to say it; Anyone who gave this game more than 7 is a graphics wh*re. The gameplay is terrible.
    Those people should go play Ocarina of Time to learn how games are supposed to be designed.

    This is not a game, it's a 6 hour movie. Which would be OK if the story was good. It isn't.
  10. WillyWilde
    Mar 25, 2015
    4
    Let's be honest here, The Order just simple didn't live up to the insulting $60 price tag. The game doesn't even allow you to explore It's world either, and the God awful ending doesn't help AT ALL. You will be terring your hair out and yelling at the TV set asking Wtf just happen? Graphics aren't everything folks
  11. Emj
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    The Order 1886 is a great game.
    The Order 1886 was to me very good. Don't really get all the hate/criticism it has recieved. The Last Of Us wasn't revolutionary either, but people loved that one and to me The Order is a bit like TLOU in its presentation.
    Good story, solid gameplay although I would've liked more different guns in the game. Probably the best graphics in a game ever.
  12. leche_paterna
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Gears of war de garrafón del que solo se salvan de la quema pese a sus evidentes recortes los gráficos.
  13. luis_matador_1
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Its a different game because of its mecanics and type of the game like the story, QTEs on a shooter, black lines e a game that is very cinematic. I liked very much, because i want a game like that. And now i have it! Its fun, show what PS4 is capable and is a great game that came to us on early stage of life of PS4. And its the very first IP of Ready at Dawn...for all of that, 65/100 isIts a different game because of its mecanics and type of the game like the story, QTEs on a shooter, black lines e a game that is very cinematic. I liked very much, because i want a game like that. And now i have it! Its fun, show what PS4 is capable and is a great game that came to us on early stage of life of PS4. And its the very first IP of Ready at Dawn...for all of that, 65/100 is very, very unfair, because this game value is much more than that. 80/100 in minimum. I will gave him 100/100.… Expand
  14. 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?
  15. mikerus74
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    Great game!!! I liked everything in this game! The transition from gameplay to the clip is perceived very comfortable. The plot is interesting, but quite predictable. History is not fully disclosed, would like to see a little more. The graphics in this game amazing! The game lacks a little more freedom, variability. I look forward to the continuation or DLC!
  16. Fitnesspopa
    Feb 26, 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.
  17. Biboop
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. Not only beautiful to look at, but a lot of fun. I love Victorian England stories and if those include lycans, an order of knights and even vampires, I'm all in. I can't believe how harsh the reviews of this game has been, it makes me sad, because it shows how deep they are willing this game to flop. Don't believe the reviews, just pay it. It's worth it.… Expand
  18. kinruiz
    Jan 26, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. este es el juego que decía Sony que iba a cambiar la forma de ver los videojuegos? o que nos confirmaría toda la mierda de sus promesas? de seguro por juegos así de "grandes" ha vendido tanto Sony, es el gran reflejo de lo que nos ofrece Sony, productos de dudosa calidad, productos carente de profundidad, productos desechables, no entiendo el éxito de la consola, pues los juegos mas o menos buenos se pueden jugar en Xbox One, y aunado a que en la consola de Microsoft, uno se evita la pena de toparse con juegos así de nefastos… Expand
  19. TickleMinz
    Jul 7, 2015
    8
    This game is excellent. It's made beautifully, the graphics are sensational, the frame-rate is smooth and the gun-play is fun and exciting. The story is engaging, interesting and easy to follow. The trophies are fairly easy to obtain, but it still feels like you are achieving a lot when getting the platinum for this game. I can't believe the ratings are as low as they are. One of my topThis game is excellent. It's made beautifully, the graphics are sensational, the frame-rate is smooth and the gun-play is fun and exciting. The story is engaging, interesting and easy to follow. The trophies are fairly easy to obtain, but it still feels like you are achieving a lot when getting the platinum for this game. I can't believe the ratings are as low as they are. One of my top few favourites, up there with the likes of The Last of Us for me.… Expand
  20. dyshpo
    Mar 22, 2015
    2
    Your left feeling like u barely did anything after just slow playing I got 12 hours . 1/3 I got to control .
    Well done in design but like all 8th gen console games more glitz than substance.

    They should have put more into game mechanics instead of ultra realistic graphics which kind of downplay even more the sad broken game ai.
  21. SasukeFuumetsu
    Mar 20, 2018
    3
    A estória do jogo é interessante. O jogo não tem uma boa vida útil, você nem sente vontade de jogar de novo, a ambientação é ótima e fiel, os gráficos do jogo são muito bons. A gameplay é fraca e o jogo é muito curto. Não tem muito o que se fazer além de andar para frente. Eu não recomendo.
  22. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    1
    don't waste your money on this movie, even for free is not worth it, aside from graphics we've already have gears of war to counter this deceiving, better go to watch netfilx or something on youtube
  23. mildewman
    May 27, 2016
    1
    In 30 years of gaming this is probably the worst playing, best looking game i have encountered. Its actually not a game, its a series of cutscenes with quicktime moments in between. Almost no interactivity. Would love to play an eldar scrolls game using this graphics engine though...
  24. DogeWowIsBack
    Mar 11, 2019
    0
    The fact this game wasn't pulled from store shelves is actually outstanding, this isn't a finished product it's literally a tech demo and not a good one, the story just ends at the moment where it should just start, the ending is very anticlimactic.As for the gameplay, well it's not bad nor is it great it's just so mediocore it's not interesting enough to continue playing.
  25. Ramses114
    Apr 5, 2016
    0
    No dure mucho completando el juego, graficamente es espectacular pero mas aburrido que una pelicula sin sonido, es una estafa este juego, el fail de la generacion!
  26. unalejo
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Awesome. I will hopefully many more titles to come to strengthen this concept. Definitely worth a try to get an idea of the tremendous work on this title.
  27. Bigodon
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    i was expecting only gorgeous graphics and tech, but this was a nice surprise... the gameplay is nothing new or special, but good enough! and pace is okay for me. Nice story and i liked sir galahad.
  28. 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.
  29. trojanswin
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    Seriously though, who is Eric Cappello? I am tired of people posting in the user reviews of games made by Ready At Dawn. It's apparent that he is disliked, but seriously... please deal with this privately.
  30. SNESStarter
    Aug 12, 2016
    0
    Another Soony first party failure. Bad. Bad. Bad. Bad. Bad. Do. Not. Buy. Do. Not. Buy. Do. Not. Buy. Horrible. Awful. Cut scene simulator. FAILURE of a "game"
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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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