The Order: 1886

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

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

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

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

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

    In a word, the game is: Beautiful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THE GOOD:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THE BAD:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's not just gaming either that suffers from silly reviews... check out the latest movies on Metacritic! You'll see. Everything is crap... or so the reviewers say. Don't ever buy into reviews of such, and form your own opinions. Anybody on the internet can say anything they want about everything. Doesn't mean the game is bad, but that people are not quite right. Take these weird, mediocre reviews with a grain of salt, and enjoy The Order: 1886. I know I am! I hope that more good people like myself step forward and rate the game with the proper high score that it deserves.    … Expand
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#24 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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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