The Order: 1886

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

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  1. Feedee1986
    May 6, 2016
    7
    Había leído muchos análisis negativos del juego sin haberlo jugado, hasta que por fin lo jugué. Y para mi no es tan malo como dicen, es un juego que gráficamente luce espectacular, parece una película en todo momento y eso es algo muy destacable, porque es lo que esta generación tendría que brindar. Sobre la jugabilidad y la mecánica del juego, quizás sea algo genérica, pero no es mala yHabía leído muchos análisis negativos del juego sin haberlo jugado, hasta que por fin lo jugué. Y para mi no es tan malo como dicen, es un juego que gráficamente luce espectacular, parece una película en todo momento y eso es algo muy destacable, porque es lo que esta generación tendría que brindar. Sobre la jugabilidad y la mecánica del juego, quizás sea algo genérica, pero no es mala y cumple con su cuota de entretenimiento. Quizás la critica venga en el sentido que le falta algo mas de "profundidad" a la historia, y quizás con unas horas mas en el modo campaña hubiera sido mucho mejor. Otra critica es que no haya modo multijugador, ya que se habría podido aprovechar mas el juego Tiene partes en las que vas muy tranquilo y de pronto se vienen enfrentamientos muy buenos, mas sobre el final de juego. Tiene ese buen impacto de sorpresa. En conclusión, buenos gráficos, una historia aceptable, y un modo de juego distinto que por momentos entretiene.… Expand
  2. yourherojames
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Though The Order: 1886 runs a little short when it comes to the length of the story: the visuals, narrative and gameplay make this game very enjoyable to play and will leave you very satisfied.
  3. alzahhar
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    This game was bashed so hard I did not buy it until it was 8$ on sale, and it is a fantastic game even with its flaws. The gameplay feels solid and tight, the story is nice and is very interesting, the visuals are incredible and the characters/setting/sound/music/voice acting are all done very very well. It's a short game for 60$ but for 8$ I can't complain. What I didn't like about theThis game was bashed so hard I did not buy it until it was 8$ on sale, and it is a fantastic game even with its flaws. The gameplay feels solid and tight, the story is nice and is very interesting, the visuals are incredible and the characters/setting/sound/music/voice acting are all done very very well. It's a short game for 60$ but for 8$ I can't complain. What I didn't like about the game is the "monster" fights which were OK and not as bad as people say and only happened 2 or 3 times during the whole game. There are some QTEs but it is a cinematic experience so I can't criticize that. The story starts off slow and left me not caring about the game at all for the first few chapters but then it picks off really quick and becomes really interesting, the ending though is disappointing and leaves you with nothing. If you are looking for a cinematic experience with actual great third person shooter game play this is the game for you.p especially for its price now.… Expand
  4. Archulysses
    Dec 13, 2016
    6
    Story - The game is set in the 1886 London whereby and order of knights which has access to advanced weaponry are protecting the country from half breeds, those monster which are combination of beast and man. The main character of the story is one of the members of the knights called Galahad in his battle against both half breeds and rebels and his discovery to the dark secrets of his ownStory - The game is set in the 1886 London whereby and order of knights which has access to advanced weaponry are protecting the country from half breeds, those monster which are combination of beast and man. The main character of the story is one of the members of the knights called Galahad in his battle against both half breeds and rebels and his discovery to the dark secrets of his own organization. The story of the game really has promise to get into that epic or masterpiece level but is far from that due to its very short campaign and the frustrating sequel bait ending, they should have just finished the game from the get go to have the people to really love this game. The characters imo is also likable but their personalities weren't highlighted enough to show their strength due to the same reason that the whole campaign is so short it is ridiculous. Everything is affected negatively due to that. Therefore, a score of 3/10 will do for that promising but dissapointing length of its story and campaign.

    Gameplay - The gameplay is your typical cover based third person shooter with added QTE cutscenes in game. As for me, the gameplay is actually good, the fighting scenes of the game in the whole campaign are all awesome and fun. The guns are also good and varies from each other. However, what really lacks in this game is its replayability, there are no more modes other than the main campaign, no multiplayer, no lan, no challenge mode nor anything more to do after doing the campaign, the collectibles in game are there but no really relevance since usually they arent that connected in the main storyline or anything. And another bad thing in the game is its boss fights which are recycled in the game and how bad the ai of the half breeds are that results in your fight against them to be very easy and predictable rather than you being afraid of them. Due to this factors, it deserves a score of 4/10.

    Graphics - Now let us focus on the main part where the developers really gave their 100%, its graphics. All i can say is that, IT IS A MASTERPIECE visually. Everything is detailed from the smoke of London to its inhabitants, the faces of each character, the fall of rain in every object in game and how everything looks a big budget 3D film even in cutscenes, qte scenes and fight scenes. There are zero fps drops and really showed how beautiful the developers want us to see in their game. It is one of the best looking games ever. Therefore, it deserves a score of 10/10.

    Music and Sound - The music of this game is actually good with abundant use of piano, violin in orchestrated style of music. I liked its soundtrack personally but lacks of that memorable song which gives me LSS. And as to the voice acting, it is also top notched with how the accent of each characters really fits London and their times using old english terms and vocabulary not use anymore in today's era. Best voice acting for me is Lafayette and his great french accent. Due to this, a score of 8/10 deserves its aspect.

    Total average = 6.25

    Despite its dissapointing flaws, The Order 1886 imo is a good game. I really loved my short experienced to it and how i loved its graphics and its characters. I was dissapointed though that the developers are overconfident they thought that graphics alone can win them the fans. This game proved that grahics alone cant lift a game to be great. I really wish that if the developers has any intent to make a sequel of this game is that they should learn from their mistakes and give us gamers that masterpiece game they have the potential to do. Stay strong!    … Expand
  5. joshcohen73
    Dec 27, 2017
    7
    Extremely Underrated Game.

    I understand how people could be dissapointed by the game, and I get that it's not the Insanely amazing new AAA Sony exclusive they were hoping for, but I think it definitely deserves a sequel to get things right. The graphics, I'm sure you've heard.. are INSANELY amazing. The lighting, the atmosphere, the realism. Just check out your character model while    Extremely Underrated Game.

    I understand how people could be dissapointed by the game, and I get that it's not the Insanely amazing new AAA Sony exclusive they were hoping for, but I think it definitely deserves a sequel to get things right.

    The graphics, I'm sure you've heard.. are INSANELY amazing. The lighting, the atmosphere, the realism. Just check out your character model while you're playing. INSANE! The sound is also amazing. Whole game plays like a movie, it's great.

    Where the game could definitely improve a lot on is in the gameplay. The shooting mechanics are okay. Very basic shooting, and there is huge rooms for improvement, as the shooting mechanics are a little too bare bones. When you're not in shoot outs, you're probably platforming and climbing through the levels (which i actually enjoyed). Reminded me a bit of uncharted.

    Honestly, I get that people feel that player choice was taken out the window and yes it can be cheap to press a button to get something to happen (mini quick time events) but it's done in such a cinematic way that it's not that big of a deal.

    I feel like the game was going for something different possibly, and was suppose to be more of a point and click game (but with action segments) as it is very cinematic and seamless, and the shooting scenes for me are just like part of the movie or something. Its all done very smoothly together.

    Is the game the most fun game ever? no. Is it a little boring at times? yes. but in NOOOO way does it deserve anything less than a 6 out of 10. sure, above an 8 is a very generous review for this game, but below a 6 is also ridiculous. There are MUCH worse games out there.

    I'd only pick this up if you get it on sale. They should have charged 39.99 for the game instead of full price, as id be annoyed if i paid full price, but I got this on PSN for practically $5 so I cant complain too much.. though I am enjoying the game somewhat, as Im in between games.    … Expand
  6. spunwicked
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Well, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. I had to drag myself away at Chapter IV, the quality of The Order is truly exceptional. I found myself looking at everything, paying attention to the slightest detail. I finally got to be immersed in a Victorian world and it lived up to my expectations fully. At one point I found myself wondering how much longer a gunfight was going to last,Well, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. I had to drag myself away at Chapter IV, the quality of The Order is truly exceptional. I found myself looking at everything, paying attention to the slightest detail. I finally got to be immersed in a Victorian world and it lived up to my expectations fully. At one point I found myself wondering how much longer a gunfight was going to last, but that's my only nit-pick. I'm hoping for an action scene including a steam train, but I reckon that is likely the stuff that a sequel will bring along with it.

    I can't understand what the majority of all the professional reviewers were so disappointed about. Perhaps it is because they hurried through things, trying to meet a deadline so missed the point.    … Expand
  7. andyb
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    I am enjoying my time with the game... the QTEs could have been less... somethings like opening doors etc seem like QTEs because you get a prompt, but are actually regular actions activated by the action button.
  8. Gwyndolin
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    It's interesting how pricing can affect how a game is reviewed. Back when this game was first released, the biggest complaint was that it was not worth the full price tag of $60. That's kind of strange to me in the way that they can give 90+ ratings to 3 hour indie games priced at $20, yet completely trash a 9 hour, $60 game.
    But I digress, let's get on with the review:
    Graphics - 10.    It's interesting how pricing can affect how a game is reviewed. Back when this game was first released, the biggest complaint was that it was not worth the full price tag of $60. That's kind of strange to me in the way that they can give 90+ ratings to 3 hour indie games priced at $20, yet completely trash a 9 hour, $60 game.
    But I digress, let's get on with the review:

    Graphics - 10. It blew my mind. This game is 2 years old but it is the best looking game I've ever played to date.

    Gameplay - 7. Plays kind of like a grounded version of earlier Uncharted games. For the most part it is a cover shooter, and for certain scenes it plays like a Telltales game with a lot of simple QTE.

    Sound - 9. Excellent voice acting. Great music.

    Story - 8. Maybe because I really like the setting. Maybe the graphics and voice acting made it appear better than it is. I found the story and its characters very enjoyable. The ending felt like it was paving way for a sequel and thus did not satisfy me as a proper conclusion.

    The game took me around 9 hours to complete on highest difficulty setting.

    Overall I find the game to be a great single player experience. A marvelous game that was simply priced too high on release.    … Expand
  9. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    9
    + This game is heavy on the story and it has a great story.
    + The game has fantastic graphics, easily the best graphics on the market to date.
    + There are walking sections, which are very enjoyable because of how beautiful the game is. + The gun play is fantastic, the guns feel great and the sniper is a lot of fun to use in this game. + The AI on the enemies is a step up and gives you    + This game is heavy on the story and it has a great story.
    + The game has fantastic graphics, easily the best graphics on the market to date.
    + There are walking sections, which are very enjoyable because of how beautiful the game is.
    + The gun play is fantastic, the guns feel great and the sniper is a lot of fun to use in this game.
    + The AI on the enemies is a step up and gives you a good challenge.
    + The graphics really do immerse you in the game and make the gun fights feel really intense.
    - There are some stealth moments in this which aren't horrible but they are very basic.
    - The game isn't short like others have told you but it's also not as long as it needs to be.
    - Story does end on a cliff hanger.    … Expand
  10. jenkins748
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 has had a very harsh reception both from critics and actual gamers all of whom are upset because they all had something else in mind. I myself did expect it to be different but once I heard that it was more of a cinematic/ action rather than straight action I readjusted myself. I can't say its been the most enjoyable game of my life or even the best game I've played on theThe Order 1886 has had a very harsh reception both from critics and actual gamers all of whom are upset because they all had something else in mind. I myself did expect it to be different but once I heard that it was more of a cinematic/ action rather than straight action I readjusted myself. I can't say its been the most enjoyable game of my life or even the best game I've played on the Playstation 4 but I can say I believe its a masterpiece in its own way and succeeded in doing exactly what the developers wanted.

    Well lets get the obvious fact out of the way. This game is the best looking game ever put on a console. A lot of games really beef up the graphics for the cutscenes and then scale back for the gameplay, you wont find that here. This game looks the exact same both in cutscenes and gameplay. That alone really just makes this game a very unique treat. So many critics even before the game came out were bashing its use of familiar cover based shooter mechanics. Im not sure why however, in my opinion just because Gears of War made cover based shooters more popular doesnt mean other games cant use it. The formula works and was entertaining in those games and yet almost the same combat style here is being criticized. The Last Of Us also employs that same cover based shooting system and that game won Game Of The Year. This game uses it and is labeled as boring gameplay. I had a blast with Gears of War and The Last of Us and I had a blast with the action in this game as well.

    I found the characters to all be quite interesting and the story was well rounded and kept me interested as well. Galahad is a very fun character and I enjoyed getting to see this man fight his way through the twists and turns the story takes. He might not have the personality of Commander Shepard but he is easily one of my favorite characters in a video game. The game truly does feel like a movie from beginning to end. There's intriguing dialogue, likable and not so likable characters and to top it off the game has FANTASTIC score. I will say I expected a little bit more use of the Lycans which is one of the things that first intrigued me when the trailer first came out but Im not gonna get pouty about it.

    Another big complaint people have for some reason is the use of QTE's . This is a very common complaint in a lot of games and I dont understand whats so bad so I wont go into it too much suffice to say this game has them. To me they offer a fun alternative to the usual pointing and shooting but for some reason the use of them in games is like a guaranteed way to get people's feeling hurt. Pay attention and you might have to retry some scenes a few time but its all part of the challenge. The game is short but feels complete regardless and didnt feel short to me. i finished in about 8 hours on normal when it ended I was wanting more. Anyways Im not very good at writing these but play the game for yourself and make up your own mind, dont let Amazon's very unreliable review scores or critics scores sway you. We all have our own opinions so play it and make your own.    … Expand
  11. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    6
    Добротный шутер в футуристичной викторианской эпохе с рыцарями круглого стола, воюющими против оборотней. Парочка неожиданных поворотов и большая недосказанность в конце присутствует.
  12. CarterDunn
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    CONCLUSION: It's a highly polished bug-free third-person action adventure. If you liked Last of Us, get this game. SUMMARY: I don't understand some of the other reviews on this game, so I feel obligated to post my experience. -- It took me ~12 hours to beat the game on hard, but I did a lot of exploration and sight seeing. There were more cut-scenes than I expected, but they never feltCONCLUSION: It's a highly polished bug-free third-person action adventure. If you liked Last of Us, get this game. SUMMARY: I don't understand some of the other reviews on this game, so I feel obligated to post my experience. -- It took me ~12 hours to beat the game on hard, but I did a lot of exploration and sight seeing. There were more cut-scenes than I expected, but they never felt intrusive. The story and characters were very compelling and cut scenes never interrupted me in the middle of the action.

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

    Graphics usually aren't one of my biggest concerns, but this wouldn't be a complete review if I didn't mention the stellar attention to detail. Absolutely nothing in the game breaks the immersion of the rich atmosphere, and I couldn't help but gawk at some of the scenes. Originally I was concerned about the black bars to frame a wider field of view, but I forgot they were there within a minute of starting. RATINGS: (Graphics 10/10) -- (Action Gameplay 9/10) -- (Stealth Gameplay 7/10) -- (Story 9/10) -- (Character Development 10/10) -- (Sound 10/10)    … Expand
  13. Deeter1910
    Feb 27, 2015
    9
    Just beat this game on normal difficulty, I am unaware of how many hours it took me but it was many more than 6. I would easily recommend this game to any of my friends who are story driven gamers. A lot of complaints have been about length of game play, very short action sequences and a generally boring story. This is not the case.
  14. Thommasz
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This game is pure art. It's world crafted with such an amount of detail, that you might caught yourself staring on the screen without moving. Don't expect any distractions or side missions that extend game length without any meaning (AC series) but just a pure focus on the storyline and cinematic experience. Definitely worth it if you adjust your expectations to the true nature of the gameThis game is pure art. It's world crafted with such an amount of detail, that you might caught yourself staring on the screen without moving. Don't expect any distractions or side missions that extend game length without any meaning (AC series) but just a pure focus on the storyline and cinematic experience. Definitely worth it if you adjust your expectations to the true nature of the game (story driven visual masterpiece).… Expand
  15. flavioxiv
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    The most beautiful game i played on PS4 so far, it is indeed pretty cinematographic and it was never said otherwise, a great experience, beautifuly designed, unbelivable detailed, it could be longer and better with more mechanics and more control during the storytelling, but it is really great and really worth it for those who enjoy a nice cinematographic-interactive experience such asThe most beautiful game i played on PS4 so far, it is indeed pretty cinematographic and it was never said otherwise, a great experience, beautifuly designed, unbelivable detailed, it could be longer and better with more mechanics and more control during the storytelling, but it is really great and really worth it for those who enjoy a nice cinematographic-interactive experience such as heavy rain/beyond two souls… Expand
  16. Musbayn
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    A great game with an awesome immersing experience. I recommend it despite all the slanders this game is receiving unjustly. Please, don't listen to the haters and enjoy a very mature and deep adventure.
  17. TheD
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    This game is one hell of a ride. The gunplay feels great, the atmosphere is superb, the story is interesting, I liked the characters and graphics are outstanding. It took me about 11 hours to beat so I`m fine with it. It has some flaws concerning gameplay but there are no real dealbreakers.
  18. Clinstwood
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 is my guilty pleasure. You either love it or hate its guts.

    I sometimes like to just sit back and put down the controller for a minute and get immersed and immersion is what The Order does extremely well. I like movies and I enjoyed the **** out of this game. The plot itself was great and it had some interesting twists that cought me off guard but what hooked me was the    The Order 1886 is my guilty pleasure. You either love it or hate its guts.

    I sometimes like to just sit back and put down the controller for a minute and get immersed and immersion is what The Order does extremely well.
    I like movies and I enjoyed the **** out of this game. The plot itself was great and it had some interesting twists that cought me off guard but what hooked me was the characters and the way they're voiced - it really brought them to life along with the best lip/mustache animations I have ever seen (up there with L.A. Noir).

    As to the gameplay - it just plays really good. I know that the game is really cutscene-heavy but the firefights in it are really solid and challenging on a harder difficulty. The cover system is just like any other and it feels super fluid. There is a variety of guns 4 pistols, 2 assault rifles, 2 shotguns, grenade launcher, arc gun (electrical gun that splits people), and a gun that sprays fuel or powder on the bad guys and then lights them on fire... I've never seen a gun that requires you to use fire and alt-fire for it to work, cool stuff and all of those guns feel different and satisfying. Did I mention the sound effects... I'd imagine it would hurt if I was shot with that 3-barrel shotgun, the guns really pack a punch.

    I don't know what people were expecting but the game was advertised to be very cinematic, with heavy narrative and focus on characters. And in the end that's exactly what it was and a very good one at that.

    I respect Ready at Dawn for taking the risk of creating a game that doesn't cater to everyone.    … Expand
  19. XLRWoody
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    A truly beautiful game set in a breathtakingly unique universe with an amazing story to tell.

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

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

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

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

    In short I would highly recommend people give this game a try and form their own opinion. It's not going to be for everyone but I believe The Order: 1886 is a much, much better experience than most have given it credit for.    … Expand
  20. duffmanth
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    A good, but not great mixed bag of a game.

    I'm a little more than half way through The Order and I'm pretty impressed so far. First off, the graphics are probably the best I've ever seen in a video game, the characters, the world itself, the lightning effects are stunning. The overall atmosphere is excellent as well, the combination of visuals, voice acting, sound effects, and just    A good, but not great mixed bag of a game.

    I'm a little more than half way through The Order and I'm pretty impressed so far. First off, the graphics are probably the best I've ever seen in a video game, the characters, the world itself, the lightning effects are stunning. The overall atmosphere is excellent as well, the combination of visuals, voice acting, sound effects, and just the overall environment make you feel like you're in London in 1886. The selection of weapons is great, the quicktime events adds to the game in a positive way, and the cut scenes aren't near as long as people make them out to be. I suspect that those of you who are **** and complaining about the quicktime events and the cut scenes have the attention span of a 5 year old and probably are use to playing mindless shooters like COD and Battlefront?!

    Speaking of shooters, that is a big part of this game and one of the few gripes I have. The shooting mechanics aren't the greatest, but they work for the most part, although the aim assist feature is a little useless, as I would think you would be to lock onto your enemy. Other gripes I have about the game are the waves of generic enemies you have to shoot through, the lack of half-breeds/werewolves you get to fight, the lack of interactivity you have with your surroundings (kind of a look but don't touch game), and the fact you can't run or draw your weapon whenever you want (you can only do these when you're about to enter a fight scene). I wish there was more fight scenes with the half-breeds/werewolves, the few that there are, are truly crazy.

    The length of the game is something else that doesn't really bother me. I would rather play a solid 5-10 hour game than some 20+ hour game with filler and repetitive side missions. There's a lot of other games out there that take less than 10 hours to beat, I don't know why this game is getting so much flak for that? I'm sure there will be co-op and multiplayer coming in a DLC pack, hopefully for free?!

    This game isn't for everyone, if you're looking for a run and gun, mindless shooter, The Order isn't for you. If you're looking something a little different, something with stunning visuals and atmosphere, a solid selection of weapons, great sound and voice acting, a good story, and decent gameplay, The Order is worth your while.    … Expand
  21. Shivana
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is AMAZING. The atmosphere and art direction is off the chain. Yes, the story could be improved but the game play is refreshing. Do we need wall to wall action in every game? Thank you for making a game I can just enjoy. Thank you for making a game that is visually the definition of "next gen". I think the establishment did not get paid for positive reviews and are acting outThis game is AMAZING. The atmosphere and art direction is off the chain. Yes, the story could be improved but the game play is refreshing. Do we need wall to wall action in every game? Thank you for making a game I can just enjoy. Thank you for making a game that is visually the definition of "next gen". I think the establishment did not get paid for positive reviews and are acting out like children. You obviously did not actually play this game.… Expand
  22. retrogeek45
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    A great old style romp of a game with great visuals. From the pre- release flack this game was getting i did not
    expect a lot but as much as i love gta like games its refreshing to be able to play a pure single player game which does not require you to pick up this and take it there etc, people seem to think this generation means 150 hrs playtime which you never seem to complete. Well i    A great old style romp of a game with great visuals. From the pre- release flack this game was getting i did not
    expect a lot but as much as i love gta like games its refreshing to be able to play a pure single player game which does not require you to pick up this and take it there etc, people seem to think this generation means 150 hrs playtime which you never seem to complete. Well i completed this (took 11 hrs taking time to soak up all the atmosphere) and will be going back for more as you can replay your favourite chapters individually.    … Expand
  23. jstanothergamr
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    Amazing. It's as equally stunning as it is dull.

    The Order: 1886 = 50% cutscene, 15% walking from one cutscene to another, 15% QT cutscene, and 20% actual gunplay / poorly done stealth. Anyone that says this is an intelligent game in it's design is.. quite honestly, just a dumb person. (Enjoying the game doesn't make you dumb, but saying its a well made game does). It is simply the    Amazing. It's as equally stunning as it is dull.

    The Order: 1886 = 50% cutscene, 15% walking from one cutscene to another, 15% QT cutscene, and 20% actual gunplay / poorly done stealth.

    Anyone that says this is an intelligent game in it's design is.. quite honestly, just a dumb person. (Enjoying the game doesn't make you dumb, but saying its a well made game does). It is simply the most linear and under developed single player game I have every played and It's shocking how little of the game is under the control of the player. These developers seem to have forgotten what a game is.

    The story is about as deep as an "Underworld" movie, mixed with a little Christopher Nolan, lowest-common-denominator, "humanity." The game also ends, once the story seems like it's about to get interesting. ••••(SPOILER)•••• And Jack the Ripper is the big bad, except only in the sequel.

    All that being said, I enjoyed portions of it, the world was interesting (the world, not the story the game focuses on), and it was visually breathtaking. Now, imagine if the 3d artists involved in this game worked with a company that new how to design games. It's simply not worth the money so that's an automatic 2 points off the score. The other 3 points are for extremely poor game design and a very weak & unfinished story.

    This game is a rental only (as in, check out how pretty it is and move on with your life). Save your well earned $60.    … Expand
  24. george98789
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Why the bad reviews? Best graphics seen in a video game,fun guns, awesome story, variety of locations. Buy now. Plot twists are nice, combat diligent.
  25. Sir_Biscuit
    Feb 28, 2015
    8
    After reading and hearing nothing but bad things about the game I said I'd give it a go and I can't see why the game has been received so badly. Granted the gameplay isn't the best I've seen but by no means the worst and it is quite short but that isn't the problem. For starters it is by far the best looking game i have ever played, EVER. I mean this games is absolutely beautiful. TheAfter reading and hearing nothing but bad things about the game I said I'd give it a go and I can't see why the game has been received so badly. Granted the gameplay isn't the best I've seen but by no means the worst and it is quite short but that isn't the problem. For starters it is by far the best looking game i have ever played, EVER. I mean this games is absolutely beautiful. The story is refreshing and actually really interesting and I became quite attached to Sir Galahad. The main problem i found with the game was that there just wasn't enough gameplay and the gameplay lacks a certain finesse and finish and there is no replay-ability, but it did do something that every story based game like this does and that is more of the game itself its set up perfectly for a sequel and I for one am pretty excited about it . Overall nowhere near as bad as it was made to out to be but there is room for improvement… Expand
  26. Subninja
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    In an age of game market saturated with shallow action, "The Order" reminds us of how games can truly tell a great story. This is by far the best looking console game to date and the sound and music are amazing. There is just so much atmosphere to this game that it's unbelievable. The controls feel natural and responsive. Most may scoff at the length of the game, but this is due theIn an age of game market saturated with shallow action, "The Order" reminds us of how games can truly tell a great story. This is by far the best looking console game to date and the sound and music are amazing. There is just so much atmosphere to this game that it's unbelievable. The controls feel natural and responsive. Most may scoff at the length of the game, but this is due the focus of the games story.

    The pacing is spot on even though some may say it is not correctly paced. The game is paced in this way to enhance the intensity of the action so each time it feel fresh and intense. The story is gripping and you actually care for the characters as the story allows the game to focus on a few key character. Most games flood you with an over abundance of source material, but you really don't need that to enjoy the story.

    I have not gripes about the games length. Most "long" games only achieve such length by making you grind, too many side quest, or a story that is so convoluted that at the end of the story you only really remember a small amount. I would like to point out the length of Final Fantasy 7. Without the grinding, side quest, the game has about 2 hours of actual storytelling.    … Expand
  27. BattleTorn
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Very similar to Ryse. But better story and atmosphere. The graphics are top notch. The gameplay suffers due to poor (& frequent) use of QTEs. That said, the shooting mechanics are better than I anticipated, and the pacing I quite like. (admittedly slow)
    Is this game all that was hyped? No, they rarely are. But if you go into this game wanting a good cinematic experience, and don't expect    Very similar to Ryse. But better story and atmosphere. The graphics are top notch. The gameplay suffers due to poor (& frequent) use of QTEs. That said, the shooting mechanics are better than I anticipated, and the pacing I quite like. (admittedly slow)
    Is this game all that was hyped? No, they rarely are. But if you go into this game wanting a good cinematic experience, and don't expect anything revolutionary - you'll quite possibly end up enjoying one of the better looking atmospheres on PS4.    … Expand
  28. LarZen
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    In a age where we get mass produced AAA FPS games that almost never goes away established parameters of a first person game. I found it delightful to play The Order: 1886. If you want to experience a cinematic experience where you can interact and take control at key moments. Then this game is something you just have to play.

    There is a level of quality here that is far from the    In a age where we get mass produced AAA FPS games that almost never goes away established parameters of a first person game. I found it delightful to play The Order: 1886. If you want to experience a cinematic experience where you can interact and take control at key moments. Then this game is something you just have to play.

    There is a level of quality here that is far from the standard in today's games. It's a window in to the future and something every gamer should be extremely excited about.

    The Order is a story heavy game with quick time events and where you often just sit back and relax while watching the story unfold. But suddenly you are in the middle of a dramatic event and you have to help out by clicking buttons at the correct time. And often you take full control in deadly firefights where you obliterate enemy waves with weapons of pure destruction.

    If you like games like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and even allot of the games from Telltale. Then I can recommend The Order: 1886 without any hesitation.    … Expand
  29. ergulerhan
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    It could be linear, cinematic, short maybe, but not a 65/100 game, for me as well. Graphics are perfect. Definitely the best looking game in this gen. Story deeply takes you inside and an easy platinum trophy. In my opinion every gamer should play once in their life.
  30. MrThehammer171
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    I would like to start this review off by saying, yes it took me 7-8 hours to beat this game and guess what that's also how long it took me to beat god of war 3 which is the best hack and slash ever and is very highly critically acclimated. So I don't understand the hate on how long it is I thought it ended right, sure I wanted more but it told the story it wanted and it told it right andI would like to start this review off by saying, yes it took me 7-8 hours to beat this game and guess what that's also how long it took me to beat god of war 3 which is the best hack and slash ever and is very highly critically acclimated. So I don't understand the hate on how long it is I thought it ended right, sure I wanted more but it told the story it wanted and it told it right and it seemed to me at least, it ended at a good time. The Order 1886 has the best graphics I have ever seen in a video game. I cant believe its a game every time I look at it. the story was just as interesting to me as the last of us and so are the characters. every single charter brings their own flavor to this game, such as Galahad who is a badass who is always trying to the right thing no matter what it takes or Marquis with his French sayings and all. now for the gameplay itself, the shooting is nothing new but feels polished. the quick time events I hade no problem with and actually everyone complains about how the you have a quick time event for the boss fight but guess what I would rather have that then shooting a boss battle for 5 hours. overall this is one of the greatest games ever and one of the best stories I have been told. its tied with last of us for the best playstation exclusive ever and is definitely the best time I hade on the ps4 so far and might be ever.… Expand
  31. OptiMystik
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Начну с главного вопроса: 4 вечера, порядка 7 часов игры. И ни капли не расстроен продолжительностью - как раз самое оно! Игра не скатывается в рутину: перестрелок в меру, стелса в меру, и в меру беготни со схватками. Не понравилось другое - как игрока вводят во вселенную игры: какой-то орден, какие-то рыцари, какие-то эликсиры.. ребята я вообще где? что тут происходит? сидишь, догадываешься по ходу игры. Из технических недостатков - это чёрные полосы.. ну зачем они в игре то?! Здесь камеру выставляет игрок, а не кинооператор - вечно узко и создаёт дискомфорт при осмотре локаций. Концовка в духе "ждите ответа в следующей серии..".
    Однако, слушая музыку уже в титрах, чувства что меня надули не испытал: всё очень сбалансировано, сюжетно, сдержано и, главное, очень и очень качественно! Достойный современный продукт. Может остальные студии возьмут на заметку то, КАК надо делать сегодня игры, а не выбрасывать на прилавки полусырой билд, допиливаемый гигазаплатками.
    По сравнению с Heavy Rain - геймплей понравился куда больше. Что касается линейности действий, то Орден сильно напомнил игру Frank Herbert`s Dune (игру 2001г по мотивам мини-сериала Дюна Френка Герберта во вселенной Дюны): либо убьёшь так-то и там-то, либо убьют тебя и где угодно.. но там приходилось начинать с нуля после этого, а тут с контрольной точки. Оказуалились, однако =) Но и там и тут меня это вполне устраивает и обеим хорошие отзывы.
    Вопрос цены - вопрос относительный: кто-то автомобили на авторынке берёт, а кто-то с автосалона за куда большие суммы.    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. SoulsSurgeon
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This game was an awesome for me. Some critics fedup...Some games are too long for you,some are too short. You critic the just for critic,nothing more...
  34. brigitte1357
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    i dont know why some guy insist to ruin the meta of this game. this is not as short as some players said. it has a real good story and amazing graphics. its really worth playing and worth to archive it
  35. Furtin
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Buy it and play it! Against all critics this really is a great experience and it's not the same when watching it on youtube. Gameplay shure isn't Destiny but the whole package is utterly beautiful, very well made and really a great experience when you need a change from the same old stuff.

    (i'm giving it a 10 because of some nonsense 0 ratings, but it would be a 7 in my book)
  36. JayLightBar
    Mar 10, 2015
    4
    Alright look, I'm not going to repeat the tired excuse of giving the game a low rating because of its length or whatever. No, the game gets a low rating for being so terribly average, attempting to give a good deal of cutscenes and story, and yet making me care very little for any of the characters. And of course, the game looks beautiful. But, why care that a game looks so good, when it'sAlright look, I'm not going to repeat the tired excuse of giving the game a low rating because of its length or whatever. No, the game gets a low rating for being so terribly average, attempting to give a good deal of cutscenes and story, and yet making me care very little for any of the characters. And of course, the game looks beautiful. But, why care that a game looks so good, when it's so freaking boring.… Expand
  37. posse0nbroadway
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    I am glad that I didn't listen the critic's reviews or else I would have missed out on what was an outstanding single player game.

    I've been searching for a game that would engage me from the start and bring me to a climatic ending and The Order: 1886 delivered. I've started Shadow of Mordor and Sunset Overdrive. I have not finished either game as I lost interest quickly and the game    I am glad that I didn't listen the critic's reviews or else I would have missed out on what was an outstanding single player game.

    I've been searching for a game that would engage me from the start and bring me to a climatic ending and The Order: 1886 delivered. I've started Shadow of Mordor and Sunset Overdrive. I have not finished either game as I lost interest quickly and the game became very repetitive. Their stories were not engaging so it was very easy for me to put my controller down and move on to the next game which was The Order.

    It was the first game that I've finished in months. It will also be the second one since I'm playing it all over again.

    If you are looking for a 3rd person shooter with an engaging story and brilliant pacing, this game is for you. I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  38. rskm137
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Outstanding game. Cinematic presentation? Check. Amazing visuals? Check. Superb voice acting? Check. Zero padding or pointless quests? Check. Don't be fooled by the QTE complaint as there isn't a whole lot of them. I think the "critics" are counting regular button presses, such as opening doors or view items, since a button pops up when you're near, which doesn't count becauseOutstanding game. Cinematic presentation? Check. Amazing visuals? Check. Superb voice acting? Check. Zero padding or pointless quests? Check. Don't be fooled by the QTE complaint as there isn't a whole lot of them. I think the "critics" are counting regular button presses, such as opening doors or view items, since a button pops up when you're near, which doesn't count because that's just a basic action.

    All in all, this is something you want to experience for yourself because the "critics" are absolutely wrong bashing this game. I'm more than glad with spending $60 for this type of game and will be pre-ordering the next one as soon as it's available.    … Expand
  39. 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.
  40. sumguitardude
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Okey first i want address the gamers that give this game a 0.
    The hell`s wrong with you save those low scores for something like "ride to hell" or other **** games!
    This game works, it has zero bugs, it looks amazing and plays great! So shut up if ya cant give a descent opinion about the game! Rant over, lets talk about the game: I finished this game in about 10 hours, but thats cuz    Okey first i want address the gamers that give this game a 0.
    The hell`s wrong with you save those low scores for something like "ride to hell" or other **** games!
    This game works, it has zero bugs, it looks amazing and plays great! So shut up if ya cant give a descent opinion about the game!

    Rant over, lets talk about the game:
    I finished this game in about 10 hours, but thats cuz i took time to read, look and explore the world.
    Now there is some exploring but mostly its linear and the game doesn't stray much off the path of the story. In fact sometime when i did the games partners would say "come over here" this way" all the time which was a little annoying.
    But when i did explore i did find more info about the games history and also found impressive sceneries so it was well worth it.
    The combat in this game is friggen amazing btw. It has the cover based mechanics over gears of war with the AI of Killzone wich means you cant stay hidden for to long as the enemies wil try to flank you and get to you. Speaking of enemies those friggen shotgunner specialist are a god damn pain and need to be taken out immediately if you see them. Its been quite sometimes when they would literally blow my head off.
    Now there is some cutscenes in this game and yes they cant be skipped, but why would you? The game looks fantastic and the actors performance are impeccable. And its a nice break from all the shooting.
    QTE are of course in the game but not so much as people are complaining. They are smart placed and it makes sense to have them in the areas and scenes you encounter them.
    Story is imo on of the best this generation and i really like the main protagins Sir Galahad.
    The victoria London city setting is beatuful and i wish to see more of this in the future.

    Overall this is game is fantastic and well worth the time. But is it worth you're money?
    Well since there is no mp inn this i would say its best to rent. But they may have some more DLC missions down the line but there has been no news on this so far soooo..

    But if you would like to have one of THE best looking games this generation and want to show off the capability of you're ps4 then this is defiantly a keeper. For everyone else i would say wait for a price drop or rent it.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. igordelija91
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Game is amazing.Dont believe bad reviews.Story is amazing and its one of best TPS ever.Graphic are beautiful and you will enjoy the world RaD created.
  43. HigorSantosBR09
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu estou jogando o game.. jogo muito bom! graficos incriveis! está sendo criticado pelos xb e pc ! Jogo incrivel, agora senti que a geração começou! Primeiro grafico considerado da 8 geração!… Expand
  44. mrolive
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Not sure why all these negative reviews. Just played through it and I absolutely loved it. Cool guns, story, and amazing graphics and setting. I would wait till it drops to about $40 though since $70 is too much for 7 hours of gameplay.
  45. ThaKing1337
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I would legit give this game a 9-10 but I'm putting 10 because some many people down play it for no reason.

    Pros: Game Flow, Character Design, Story, Game play(ex: shooting running ect.), Diversity, Emotion, and more Cons: The length is short(5-6 hours) Could Go Either Way: Vast amount of cut scenes, Simplicity in direction, 'Suggested' guns at various points, The relation to    I would legit give this game a 9-10 but I'm putting 10 because some many people down play it for no reason.

    Pros:
    Game Flow, Character Design, Story, Game play(ex: shooting running ect.), Diversity, Emotion, and more

    Cons:
    The length is short(5-6 hours)

    Could Go Either Way:
    Vast amount of cut scenes, Simplicity in direction, 'Suggested' guns at various points, The relation to real history

    This is a really good game, however its highly cinematic and basically like a movie you control. The graphics are amazing and consume you in the universe. The characters have good stories and I got an above average level of connection with them. Very well designed story and throughout stayed very consistent to the end. I think this was one of the best and most complete stories I have played since the Last of Us. With that being said it is somewhat short and that makes it a wee bit hard to choke up 60 bucks.    … Expand
  46. HassFire86
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    firstly im surprised at the Harsh reviews from IGN and gamespot.

    this atleast deserves a 7/10 it has the best graphics on PS4 so far. story is great with great characters and amazing voice acting. game play is great easy and fluid. this game could have been one of the best games or reach a 9/10 point atleast sadly because the game length is too short with not much variety brings    firstly im surprised at the Harsh reviews from IGN and gamespot.

    this atleast deserves a 7/10

    it has the best graphics on PS4 so far.
    story is great with great characters and amazing voice acting.
    game play is great easy and fluid.
    this game could have been one of the best games or reach a 9/10 point atleast
    sadly because the game length is too short with not much variety brings it down.
    overall i like the game i enjoyed it probably not worth 60$ as i finished it in two sittings.

    gameplay consists of quick time events, shooting, stealth missions, jumping , pushing, unlocking doors.

    some parts of the game though it makes you think you are playing when you are really not playing you are just pushing buttons to proceed with the story.

    Pros:
    amazing graphics
    good gameplay features and weapons
    great voice acting and story

    Cons:
    game too short
    should have more variety more enemies more boss fights
    story should have been longer    … Expand
  47. Quink666
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game must be the most underrated game ever. After completing the game wich took about 8 hours on normal i have the urge to play through it again and collect all trophies.

    The Story is great, Graphics are awesome, Voice acting is superb, shooting mechanics feels like you are firing a weapon made in the 1800s kinda low accuracy compared to modern shooting games. Now the bad, a    This game must be the most underrated game ever. After completing the game wich took about 8 hours on normal i have the urge to play through it again and collect all trophies.

    The Story is great, Graphics are awesome, Voice acting is superb, shooting mechanics feels like you are firing a weapon made in the 1800s kinda low accuracy compared to modern shooting games.

    Now the bad, a little to much cut scenes wich remove some of the suspence in the game and a horrible ending. Also i got all trophies except collectibles in my first playthrough. only have the 5 collectibles trophies left.

    The major gaming sites gave this game between 5-7 and i think anything below a7 is unfair.

    Pros: Graphics, Voiceacting, Story, Weapons, Characters.

    Cons: Horrible Ending, Cutscenes take away the suspence in the game.

    8/10    … Expand
  48. LegionMatt
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    A game that's very engaging and fun, i love it!! Beautiful graphics and very ambient sound. It's a game were I don't feel like i'm doing things just to level up. While it's a very linear game, you feel like you are a part of the story, and that there are real stakes.
  49. Madfandiamond
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This is intellignent game not for those who want to run and gun from A to B, like doom or quake. Consider you bought ticket to another parallel world. So enjoy it. Every single step is drawn with detail and graphics is amazing.
  50. alexmann152
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    READ THIS FOR THE TRUTH.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    When all is said and done it is a decent game! The promise was never an excellent 3rd person shooter. The promise was a filmatic experience and that promise is delivered. The gameplay is not the focus, the story is- and the story is good. While the story focuses on the characters instead of the world around it- it still serves it purpose as an entertaining, if short, filmatic experience.    … Expand
  51. Glennfire
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    I'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without probI'm currently halfway through the game and its already been four hours so those who say it's onl 6 hours are just xbox fanboys or retards. Presentation is really good and not as much QTE like some people would like you to believe, the cinematics are great and also not as much as most people say so that makes it clear that some people just want to give this game a bad score without prob even playing it. Gameplay is average but the mechanics could use some improvement. The story is verry verry nice and I like the whole setting and characters. This game might not be a must-buy for everyone but def worth renting it, I don't mind that I actually bought it cause I'll surely play it again some time soon after I finished it.

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

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

    I got message for you retarded xboxfanboys, stop being pathetic and stop your consolewars cause no one cares really. It's not funny breakin down anyones hard work just cause it's not on the console you own!!!    … Expand
  52. Alexey23
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Well i made a metacritic account especially for this game. From the moment i started playing i couldnt leave the controller down untill the end. The game is a piece of art . I saw many haters here so i will say this game worth every penny. Superb graphics , good voice acting, a story that kept me in front of the tv all night and surprised me untill the end, smooth gameplay(didnt ruined myWell i made a metacritic account especially for this game. From the moment i started playing i couldnt leave the controller down untill the end. The game is a piece of art . I saw many haters here so i will say this game worth every penny. Superb graphics , good voice acting, a story that kept me in front of the tv all night and surprised me untill the end, smooth gameplay(didnt ruined my controller mashing buttons). So the game receives a 10 from and i wait for a sequel.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. Tubey
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    The Order: 1886 is the net result of AAA developers focusing on something that grabs people on the surface of what it looks like it's going to be, but doesn't focus at all on adding meat to the bones of the title. It is visually stunning, has fantastic audio and on the surface looks an absolute masterpiece.

    Unfortunately, you then play the game for more than 30 minutes, and you realise    The Order: 1886 is the net result of AAA developers focusing on something that grabs people on the surface of what it looks like it's going to be, but doesn't focus at all on adding meat to the bones of the title. It is visually stunning, has fantastic audio and on the surface looks an absolute masterpiece.

    Unfortunately, you then play the game for more than 30 minutes, and you realise that you may as well be watching a mediocre CGI movie rather than play through a drab, unevenly paced 3rd person bog-standard cover shooter with a badly wasted setting due to a lacklustre plot.

    To use a book analogy, you pick the book up, you look at the amazing cover and can't wait to read the whole thing. You then read the first chapter and you're thinking, "wow, this could be the best book ever!". Then you read chapter two, and it's the same thing as chapter one, but toned down. Chapter three is the same. By this point, you're asking yourself, "so yeah, the first part was great, but can I have something else now?" But chapter four and five are the same. At this point, you're bored of the story. The characters are boring, and the pretty cover art is a distant memory. By chapter six, you've lost all interest, and then it ends at chapter seven, because the story is short anyway. The impression you're left with is that everything around the story was great, but the story itself was abysmal.

    And thus, The Order: 1886 joins the growing list of AAA titles on the "next gen" systems that flatters to deceive. My guess is that only about half of those who play the game will have the willpower to finish it, and only half again will actually enjoy it, and those that do are those who value something that looks good rather than actually IS good.    … Expand
  55. megavega
    Mar 10, 2015
    8
    the only bad thing in this game was small content everything else amazing,the best graphics i have ever seen,solid story,amazing weapons,it will be a great franchise for sony
  56. other_reality
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    The Order is a magnificent game. It has a very interesting story, nice plot, excellent acting, solid shooting mechanics, amazing soundtrack and unbelievable graphics.

    It is really sad that the devs do not get the credit this game really deserves. It is an interactive movie for sure, it includes many cutscenes, lots of QTE's and yes, walking. But all of the above aim at putting you    The Order is a magnificent game. It has a very interesting story, nice plot, excellent acting, solid shooting mechanics, amazing soundtrack and unbelievable graphics.

    It is really sad that the devs do not get the credit this game really deserves. It is an interactive movie for sure, it includes many cutscenes, lots of QTE's and yes, walking. But all of the above aim at putting you inside Galahad's (the main protagonist) shoes. I really enjoyed the walking scenes, admiring the great atmosphere of the setting, and taking in all these simply magnificent graphics. You really must experience this if you own a PS4. Ignore all the bad rants about this game, this is not call of duty, or Gears of War, and it sure is not Heavy Rain, it has its own character. Actual shooting scenes are nice, I played it on hard difficulty and it gave me a good challenge. It took me more than 10 hours to complete, including my failures ofcourse, but I didn't find it short or lacking. It is simply stupid to judge a game by its length, especially when it is a linear story based game like this. Ofcourse there are negative aspects, like the boring lycan fights, but again, these didn't spoil the atmosphere or break the game for me.

    I really hope Ready at Dawn produce a sequel for this, and I really hope they keep the walking intact ! I like the game to be atmospheric, i love wandering and just drooling all over these beautiful graphics and taking in all the atmosphere, I really hope we will get the chance to experience it again.    … Expand
  57. ericjohn004
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    From the moment I booted up The Order 1886 to the second the credits rolled I was absolutely emerged in the world and the story that was created. I found the technological spin on Victorian London in 1886 to be thet most interesting setting I've ever gotten the priveledge to explore in a video game. And without a doubt, it has the best graphics ever seen in a video game, it'sFrom the moment I booted up The Order 1886 to the second the credits rolled I was absolutely emerged in the world and the story that was created. I found the technological spin on Victorian London in 1886 to be thet most interesting setting I've ever gotten the priveledge to explore in a video game. And without a doubt, it has the best graphics ever seen in a video game, it's obvious. The game looks like your playing a Blu Ray movie.

    Thankfully the story was just as good as the setting, and it had very memorable characters. I especially liked the main character and the 2 most prominent female characters. The acting is spot on and you just keep wanting more.

    Obviously the gameplay is some peoples primary concern, and I had concerns as well but let me tell you what I was most blown away by IMO......

    The third person cover shooter gunplay in this game is unlike anything I've ever played. It's completely original IMO. You can't stay out of cover and simply pick off your enemy when he pops out of cover, if you leave cover for more than 2-3 seconds on Hard, your dead. Snipers are placed across the map that kill you in 2 shots. In order to succeed they give you some pretty cool tactics. Like the option to hold only your arm out of cover to just spray and prey wildly, I've never seen it emplimented this good to where it's not cheating. This causes your enemys to either get behind cover, or you may kill them if you spray enough. The game places heavy damage snipers in certain spots, and enemies with pistols and machine guns have thier positions. You also can't just stay in one spot, because the hard to kill shotgun enemys will charge you, and if he hits you twice, your dead(I play on hard). Another thing different about the gunplay is the way the guns feel and the strategy you have to use to be accurate with the weapons. The weapons in this game are truly awesome, they are perfect. They feel like real guns, they kick like real guns, they are inaccurate like real guns sometimes. With some guns you have to time your shot just right or you will just skim the enemy. The game also has some truly unique weapons that you've never seen before. And each of the 10-15 different weapons has it's own purpose.

    Another part of the game I was blown away by was the different ways you can interact with the world. In some games, if you go up to a note on a piece of paper, the paper magically super imposes itself on your screen, and you read it, and then it goes away. In The Order, you pick up the note with your hand, move it in any direction, then when your done, you place it back down. You do this with most physical items you can pick up in the game. And instead of just giving you a lock picking game like all other games, you have a tool designed by Tesla to pick locks that feels like you are actually picking the lock, not just playing a mini game. There are SO many items like this that you actuallly physically use in the game, like the device you use to open the armorys designed by Tesla, and your monocular is also one of the coolest things. Everything in this game feels REAL, I can't emphasize that enough. NO mini games, NO menus, NOTHING that would remind you that you are in a video game. And the fact that it's bug free and smooth as butter is truly amazing at a time when games ship broken.

    My favorite parts of the game was the stealth section at night in this beautiful garden in the middle of London while it's raining. All the guards are walking around with lights and you can either shoot them with your very limited amount of arrows, or if you time it right, you can melee your enemy for a truly awesome and brutal looking take down. Another favorite part of my playthrough was walking underground beneath london, they give you these lanterns and it's pretty damn creepy and the environment just sucks you in completely. I felt I was inside the game during these sections and it looked so awesome.

    If you want a game like Destiny, COD, or some other grinding twitchy game. That's fine, I sometimes like those games too. But every game doesn't need to be THAT. And if you want the usually survival exploration third person shooter like Tomb Raider, The Last of Us, or Uncharted, those games are awesome. This game is different. You don't "Level Up", it's not "Open World". It's The Order 1886.

    The Order 1886 is an expertly polished, truly immersive, ground breaking experience that's never been done before. It has original class leading graphics,fresh game play, and a way of telling you the story never before exerienced in a video game. If you want an experience you truly have never had before, I recommend you try The Order 1886.

    I rate games based on the answer to this question. Did the developer create the exact game they wanted to create, without cutting any corners, and perfectly realizing thier idea? Yes, 100%.

    The Order 1886- 10/10    … Expand
  58. Ali_
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    Personally, I loved every minute of it. It doesn't just set a new benchmark for graphics but also for voice acting and cinematic story. And what a story! Could easily be made into a movie just as it is. As for length, I set it on hard and it's taken a good 12 hours + to complete because you're forced to actually play it as a cover shooter as health is very limited and the AI will happilyPersonally, I loved every minute of it. It doesn't just set a new benchmark for graphics but also for voice acting and cinematic story. And what a story! Could easily be made into a movie just as it is. As for length, I set it on hard and it's taken a good 12 hours + to complete because you're forced to actually play it as a cover shooter as health is very limited and the AI will happily flank you. The pacing is the only thing I could criticise and Ready At Dawn could use a few pointers from Naughty Dog here for the sequels, but the press seem to need something to stab with their sharpened knives this month and, unfortunately, this was the recipient. Is it as bad as they say? Absolutely not!… Expand
  59. Crever
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    I am the guy which likes games with a story and not running frantically in an open world just to collect more and more stuff. I am also a guy who does not have the time to every day play games so it is nice if I can easily pick up a game without having to figure out what important thing I missed a week ago. So I really enjoyed playing the simple narrative storyline of 1886. And asI am the guy which likes games with a story and not running frantically in an open world just to collect more and more stuff. I am also a guy who does not have the time to every day play games so it is nice if I can easily pick up a game without having to figure out what important thing I missed a week ago. So I really enjoyed playing the simple narrative storyline of 1886. And as mentioned by others this game sets a new standard regarding the environment and visuals.… Expand
  60. DanielKose
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    I stopped reading critics reviews a while ago. And luckily for that cause i might have missed out on this gem based on their review score.

    This game has it all: An interesting story Believable characters Amazing atmosphere Intense action/gunfights And the best graphics, litterly the best graphics I've seen. This game has balance, you get into heavy gun fights then off to a    I stopped reading critics reviews a while ago. And luckily for that cause i might have missed out on this gem based on their review score.

    This game has it all:
    An interesting story
    Believable characters
    Amazing atmosphere
    Intense action/gunfights
    And the best graphics, litterly the best graphics I've seen.

    This game has balance, you get into heavy gun fights then off to a consuming story part then off to cinematics and then back into the action. Everything is very well balanced.
    The content is mature, and am i happy for that, as i grow older i get more and more tired of cartoonish protagonist and stereotype villians, you won't find any of that here.

    Try this game at your friends house then run out and buy it cause you will definitely miss out on a grand game if you pass on this one.
    I really cannot understand all the hate this game has gotten. Two thumbs up for delivering such a great experience..    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. MitchWezza
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 is a masterpiece. The cinematic aspects of the game are done so perfectly, that I enjoyed watching lengthy cut scenes about characters I genuinely cared about. The voice acting is some of the best out there, and the characters are interesting enough to invest you into the story, which is told so well. The graphics are if not the best graphics I've seen in a game ever, andThe Order: 1886 is a masterpiece. The cinematic aspects of the game are done so perfectly, that I enjoyed watching lengthy cut scenes about characters I genuinely cared about. The voice acting is some of the best out there, and the characters are interesting enough to invest you into the story, which is told so well. The graphics are if not the best graphics I've seen in a game ever, and it really helps show off what the PS4 can output.
    Now there are of course some flaws to the game, such as the length and replayability (took me about 7 hours to finish story and there is no multiplayer or co-op), the shooting may be a bit outdated (reminded me of the first Uncharted), but this game is a very well done introduction game to what could be a fantastic series.
    All in all, The Order: 1886 is a great game for players that enjoy great storytelling, admiral-able characters, and spectacular graphics with no bugs or glitches. Although short in length, it provides you with an amazing experience as you travel around steam punk London.

    Well done Ready at Dawn.    … Expand
  63. classics
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Don't believe the negative reviews (some from people who haven't even played the game). There is a lot of action and the cut scenes are not too long. If you are a fan of games like Bioshock and The Last of Us, you will like this game. If you like a challenge, change difficulty to hard and turn off auto-aim. The story is good, the environments are amazing, the attention to detail isDon't believe the negative reviews (some from people who haven't even played the game). There is a lot of action and the cut scenes are not too long. If you are a fan of games like Bioshock and The Last of Us, you will like this game. If you like a challenge, change difficulty to hard and turn off auto-aim. The story is good, the environments are amazing, the attention to detail is unbelievable. The best looking game yet.… Expand
  64. Fjolltzu
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    The hate this game is getting.....is just stupid and retarded. I really really like this game and i wish they make a sequel with Multiplayer included.
  65. Oxtails
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    I love games like this one. The visuals are amazing. I have not seen a game that has looked better in my entire 30 plus years of gaming, console or PC. It truly sets new standards for how good games can look. Even dust particle are simulated! The visuals alone are worth the 60 bucks.

    I don't see how a game like this gets bad reviews. The game play and story are solid, the presentation    I love games like this one. The visuals are amazing. I have not seen a game that has looked better in my entire 30 plus years of gaming, console or PC. It truly sets new standards for how good games can look. Even dust particle are simulated! The visuals alone are worth the 60 bucks.

    I don't see how a game like this gets bad reviews. The game play and story are solid, the presentation is a master piece. The game took me around 8.5 hours to beat and I had a blast playing it.

    Watch this game on twitch and decide for yourself.    … Expand
  66. gofinsgo13
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    After just finishing this game I finally came up with the best way to describe it: The Order 1886 is SO CLOSE to being a fantastic gaming achievement.

    Its very ambitious and different, which I always love in a game, god forbid the gaming world tries to adapt to something different. The art direction is fantastic, the weapons are very unique and all feel like they have punch to them and    After just finishing this game I finally came up with the best way to describe it: The Order 1886 is SO CLOSE to being a fantastic gaming achievement.

    Its very ambitious and different, which I always love in a game, god forbid the gaming world tries to adapt to something different. The art direction is fantastic, the weapons are very unique and all feel like they have punch to them and all the characters are interesting. The story presented is very good, while not edge-of-my-seat intense it never bored me and was interesting the whole time. There is lots of downtime and cinematic fights, but they are all done extremely well. Do not let this be reason why you don't buy the game, all the downtime is justified and relevant.

    I just can't put my finger on it, but The Order is missing something.. I don't know what it is, but while I was playing I just couldn't help thinking that this game needed one extra step to be a fantastic game. Maybe it was more dynamic shooting sections, or less obtrusive way of including QTE'S? What is presented here is not bad by any means, but The Order just needed one more spark to catapult it into greatness, I truly believe that.

    Overall, I do recommend you buy it if you want something different. If you hate when the gaming world does something different and would rather see another generic shooter, then stay far away.    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. erichfeinstein
    Mar 9, 2015
    8
    First of all, I would like to clarify that I am not a professional mind when it comes to reviewing video games, however, I feel my opinion is something to be voiced when it comes to the discussion of The Order 1886.

    I applaud Ready at Dawn for this very cinematic game, as it truly was an intriguing, visually stunning, and captivating experience. They have created what I think of as an    First of all, I would like to clarify that I am not a professional mind when it comes to reviewing video games, however, I feel my opinion is something to be voiced when it comes to the discussion of The Order 1886.

    I applaud Ready at Dawn for this very cinematic game, as it truly was an intriguing, visually stunning, and captivating experience. They have created what I think of as an interactive movie, which probably could've been reflected in Sony's advertising, which described it as a "third-person shooter," which I personally feel doesn't describe the experience I had with the game.

    I enjoyed the story, which was very unique, well-written, and void of cliches. I felt attached to the characters and felt motivated to continue playing to find out what would happen. Ready at Dawn has set up a very good universe for The Order 1886, and I would be displeased if they didn't take advantage of it with a sequel.

    What I will say is that $60 is a lot of money for a game that took me 7 hours to beat, despite it being a very entertaining 7 hours. When the game ultimately drops in price, I definitely recommend picking it up, as it is an experience that I don't think should be missed due to critical reviews knocking its linear gameplay and QTE's that may turn some people away.    … Expand
  71. bouvron
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The order est excellent,outre le fait qu'il soit dirigiste,ce qui est le plus important a mon sens est le background,le scenario,l'immersion.je tiens a préciser que ce n'est surement pas le seul jeu du genre(resident evil PS1 moin de 10h/metal gear solide idem/les god of war /mario su NES....et beaucoup d'autres jeux et qui plus est tous d'excellent jeux.Sinon cela voudrais dire que lesThe order est excellent,outre le fait qu'il soit dirigiste,ce qui est le plus important a mon sens est le background,le scenario,l'immersion.je tiens a préciser que ce n'est surement pas le seul jeu du genre(resident evil PS1 moin de 10h/metal gear solide idem/les god of war /mario su NES....et beaucoup d'autres jeux et qui plus est tous d'excellent jeux.Sinon cela voudrais dire que les seuls jeux qui valent le coup soit des RPG ou des GTA-likes,qui pour la plupart sont agrémenté de plus valus et quetes annexes qui ne servent ni le jeu ni le scenario et qui ne servent a rien,mis a part rallonger le durée de vien se qui n'apporte strictement rien au jeux dans la plupart des cas.
    De sucroit je pense que la plupart des notes ne sont pas objective car l'impartialitée n'existe pas,et ceci ,parce que depuis notre enfance ont nous dis comment faire les choses,ce qui s'appel l'education,et qu' inconsciament ca nous conditionne et nous rends partial,et que prendre du recule pour le constater est tres difficile.

    je pense aussi que la plupart des notes negatives on etés emmises par des joueur qui non pas le jeux et qui plus est jouent sur XBOX ONE,just pour lui baisser ca note sur le site par jalousie et haine car c'est un jeux dont on parles beaucoup et que c'est une exclue PS4.    … Expand
  72. DrkHunter
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    In a world where triple A titles are recycled year upon year, and yet somehow seem to impress the critics without fail. Where the next biggest thing was last years biggest thing with a new name. Some choose the bash one of the single most original IPs to appear on the new generation of consoles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I like it. It's my cup of tea. I wish to congratulate Ready at Dawn on their obvious labor of love.    … Expand
  73. joetherugger
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The critics dislike this game due to its short campaign and its similarity to other games in terms of mechanics. If the complaint is that the game is too short it means it is good and you want more of it. If you like video games in general the latter should be an issue.

    I found the game to be very entertaining. The action is along the lines of gears of war, while the graphics and    The critics dislike this game due to its short campaign and its similarity to other games in terms of mechanics. If the complaint is that the game is too short it means it is good and you want more of it. If you like video games in general the latter should be an issue.

    I found the game to be very entertaining. The action is along the lines of gears of war, while the graphics and presentation are unmatched. If you are a fan of the cover/shoot mechanic and like cinematic focused games this will fit right in your sweet spot.    … Expand
  74. marijuanamike
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed this game and it's probably one of my favorites of all time. The production value of this game was tremendous. The setting, story, characters, voice acting, and the graphics were all marvelous and probably the best i ever seen in a game. That said my only complaints were towards the game play. I did enjoy the game play and the weapons themselves, but i found the game playI really enjoyed this game and it's probably one of my favorites of all time. The production value of this game was tremendous. The setting, story, characters, voice acting, and the graphics were all marvelous and probably the best i ever seen in a game. That said my only complaints were towards the game play. I did enjoy the game play and the weapons themselves, but i found the game play lacked execution. Anytime you were in a fight the enemies just came out in waves, mostly in the same spot. Also when you were fighting werewolves you were always encased in a boxed room. I would have liked to seen werewolves turning mid fight with other enemies or the enemies flaking you, just something other than waves. I can understand some saying the length doesn't support the price, but honestly the production value in this game is more than worth your time and the price. Plus the game never felt short nor was it a short game. It holds an average time for a campaign and it sure did deliver. I understand the complaints for the quick time events as well, but i never found myself hating them. This game was great and i hope it does well enough to grant it a sequel, I would love to see improvements in the game play since i believe that would fix the the heavily dependent upon quick time events and add some length to the game it self. Just keep in mind this game isn't for everyone so please don't listen to reviews under 5. It's great and i highly recommend picking it up.… Expand
  75. dangerousfox
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    One of the best game I ever played. Graphics part astonished, gameplay is beautiful .As for me it is a masterpiece. Ready at dawn - you are crazy genius.
  76. Stef2009
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Contrary to a lot of the negative reviews I really enjoyed The order 1886, I thought the story was great, It didn't re-invent 3rd person shooting mechanics but did them well, The overall gameplay was fun & overall I thought it was a really good game which I do plan to play through a again to go after the platinum.

    Game took my just under 9 hours to play through on Normal difficulty &    Contrary to a lot of the negative reviews I really enjoyed The order 1886, I thought the story was great, It didn't re-invent 3rd person shooting mechanics but did them well, The overall gameplay was fun & overall I thought it was a really good game which I do plan to play through a again to go after the platinum.

    Game took my just under 9 hours to play through on Normal difficulty & again contrary to others I don't see that as an issue given how I enjoyed my time playing it.

    Think it serves as a good introduction to what I hope will be a multi-game franchise & I'm looking forward to the squeal :)    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. Bosko1234
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Let's get this first out of the way, the game is maybe not as long as some games. And I have not finished the game yet, but the story and the feel of the gameplay are incredible to me :). Also there is just the amazing feel of the world courteous of the graphics engine. So I don't know why so many bad reviews.
  79. xanderfella
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    The Order 1886 is, no matter what you are told, a great game. It isn’t a perfect game but it is a great one.

    Ready at Dawn have created an amazing world soaked in both history and lore which offers fun gameplay and amazing cinematic. It is fair to say my jaw was dropped for the entire game due to its stunning visuals. The gameplay is really solid and fun to play. I particularly liked    The Order 1886 is, no matter what you are told, a great game. It isn’t a perfect game but it is a great one.

    Ready at Dawn have created an amazing world soaked in both history and lore which offers fun gameplay and amazing cinematic. It is fair to say my jaw was dropped for the entire game due to its stunning visuals.

    The gameplay is really solid and fun to play. I particularly liked it because it felt like I was in control of a real person rather than a light agile character as you find in most games. You can feel the weight of Galahad as a person while playing. They have provided a variety of stealth and action gameplay styles which will keep you on your toes and at the edge of your seat.

    My only two suggestions to improve the game in future outings would be to give the players more freedom to explore the awesome weapons on show and to perhaps have an upgrade mechanic for them. And also I felt the hand to hand stealth combat could have been smoother.

    Visuals, sound, atmosphere, acting, story, world and gameplay impress all round.

    Game length was as I expected and absolutely fine (8-9hrs in my case), however the game is so good I absolutely felt like I wanted more….and that’s a good thing.

    I have no doubt that future outings will hold even more freedom of gameplay now this amazing engine and world are built for this fantastic new IP.    … Expand
  80. fanuvstarwars
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    Mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, it was one of the most beautiful (graphics) games I've seen on console or PC, and voice acted superbly. The story was decent, enough to keep me engaged in it, and the cut-scene length was superb. If I was rating solely these categories, it would easily be a 9/10 for me.

    However, I also have to consider that this particular form of media    Mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, it was one of the most beautiful (graphics) games I've seen on console or PC, and voice acted superbly. The story was decent, enough to keep me engaged in it, and the cut-scene length was superb. If I was rating solely these categories, it would easily be a 9/10 for me.

    However, I also have to consider that this particular form of media is a 'game', and that is where the product falls short. I enjoyed the cover system & pacing during firefights, but that is about the only thing positive I can say for the game play.

    The "collectibles", while beautiful, do little to further the story and as they cannot be tracked via inventory barely merit the name, as you simply do not collect them but observe them. Aside from the audio tapes, which I assume are only collectible, so you could listen to them again on a future play through.

    The button press, quick time events (QTE) are many. I think I could have overlooked this if not for the fact that the "boss fights" are simply an endless loop of cat and mouse until you sink enough bullets to unlock a QTE to kill the boss. Possibly the most unsatisfying boss fight I have ever played.

    The trophy system was the worst I've seen in any game hands down. I hit platinum in 2 days of playing (maybe 10 hrs) and I was going slow to observe the game's beauty.

    So with such negative feelings on the gameplay, why a 7/10 you ask? Simply...the time and effort into the graphics engine is superb. This NEEDS a sequel where that beautiful engine can be utilized with much more game play and engaging boss fights.

    Ready at Dawn is oh so close to Naughty Dog quality...if they can find a way to make the game play engaging (hint: especially the boss fights), get a solid trophy system for replay-ability, their sequel could churn out a 9+/10.    … Expand
  81. FIF780
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The graphics are simply stunning. The music and moods tense. It's not the longest game and it is very linear but it sets out and accomplishes its goals: it tells a compelling story, the world is very believable and there are some genuinely good scares. Overall a very solid gaming experience. And the premium edition statue is bad-ass.
  82. Dukay66
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 is the first PS4 exclusive title of the year and has released to much bashing. The game boast some of the best graphics I've ever seen on any console, which helps propel the games story elements to a whole new level. All those aspects of the game are absolutely top notch. Graphics, story, sound, music, voice acting and all the technical sides to this game are nothing shortThe Order: 1886 is the first PS4 exclusive title of the year and has released to much bashing. The game boast some of the best graphics I've ever seen on any console, which helps propel the games story elements to a whole new level. All those aspects of the game are absolutely top notch. Graphics, story, sound, music, voice acting and all the technical sides to this game are nothing short of excellent. People are bashing this game because of the barebones game itself. It's around seven hours of gameplay and riddled with quick time events. There are more cut scenes than actual gameplay. I get all the backlash, I really do. But why did this come as such a surprise. I don't think the game was advertised as anything other than what it truly is. The gameplay the order does have though, is really freaking fun. While it doesn't change the formula of the third person genre and is missing some features, the gunplay is very enjoyable.

    Don't listen to all the critics on this one. Most of the negative press is most likely coming from Sony haters, especially on this site. While The Order: 1886 is a bit disappointing in terms of content, it is definitely worth a play through if you are one bit interested in the game.    … Expand
  83. Forsaken1Kills
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Order 1866 is a lot like a Gears of War, but it has the tunnel vision that Final Fantasy 13 brought to that franchise. Now I know I may not sound like I am reflecting the score, but keep in mind there is more to read. The game has an excellent presentation, Solid to Ok gameplay mechanics, and a lot of empty. I will focus on the Good, Ok, and the bad in that order.

    The presentation is pretty much mind blowing, and I own a ultra high end PC, Xbox1, PS4, etc gaming system I have it. However, the visuals, audio, and just atmosphere in this game is just excellent. I like the lore and due to the way it is presented this game is aching for a 2nd and or maybe even a third game. A lot of the times there will be a beautiful cutscene and the game will pan out to a gameplay moment and I am sitting there waiting for something to happen, as I can not believe that this game is actually in real time. The cutscenes are great, but what makes them truly special is the acting which is on par with some of the best movies. The visuals and sound leaving nothing to be desired its just that good.

    Gameplay is where the game starts to drag not because they don't work well or are sloppy, but because utilization is not as deep as it could have been. The shooting feels as good or better then any cover shooter, the cover system is the best I've ever used. However, all enemies are funneled to their death and its just not enough or lacks any variation. The QTE are not all over the place as some had me believe, but rather minimalistic and appear in appropriate moments. I wish there was a hand to hand combat, and especially during spoiler**** when you face one of the lycans in the hospital**** I wish it had some sort of Batman Arkhan style combat system. Oh well its not bad just wish there was more and maybe more of a variation.

    Now my biggest gripe with the game it reminds me of the old school RE games on PlayStation one in a not good way. See the visuals are breath taking, and the environments are amazing; however, everything around you is dead... no pun intended. I mean Its all for show you do nothing with it, and when there is a interaction or collectible there is no notification that this is something special you found. The level of detail is sickening, and my biggest wish for this game is Sony allows Ready At Dawn to add some more menus and maybe a inventory system.

    I take two steps in the right direction and one back, but overall I have had great fun with it and is an excellent show piece of what current gen systems are capable visually. I hope that on the next games my issues with lack of quantity or variety in gameplay is addressed, and just maybe add a notification system when I find a cool item. This is a solid game and great entertainment and I will defiantly revisit it if any DLC or sequels are announced.    … Expand
  84. lukszu
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Stunning graphics with great sound, interesting plot and fun gameplay with nicely done QTEs and cinematics cutscenes..runs smoothly with stable framerate, didn't discover any bugs..just finished the game on normal, took me approx 10hrs, starting to replay it on hard mode..enjoying every minute of it..10/10
  85. jlm70
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Details in this game are impressive, the fact that every character, every person, and objects are fully detailed and different is so different to find elesewhere (even better than TLOU, imho). This game is a sort of cinematic experiance, not a FPS: and keeping this in mind we've to review it.
    I love these kind of games, and the lenght is a plus, not a problem: I cannot live playing games,    Details in this game are impressive, the fact that every character, every person, and objects are fully detailed and different is so different to find elesewhere (even better than TLOU, imho). This game is a sort of cinematic experiance, not a FPS: and keeping this in mind we've to review it.
    I love these kind of games, and the lenght is a plus, not a problem: I cannot live playing games, so... I prefer, by far, having concentrated, focused, memorable experiences.    … Expand
  86. BlaxterStarnet
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Excelent Game, SuperB Cinematic Graphics that you never seen before. The Order 1886 is a new class of game with a mix of reaction commands like God Of War, Shooter and Story style like Uncharted and Quicktime Events from Heavy Rain. The Best features of High Score review Games.
  87. bigchieflouis
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    rate an 8 but balancing out the unnecessary hate. yea its kind of short, took me over eight hours on hard but there could have been a means for increased relay value such as new game plus. other than that the graphics are amazing, story and world are interesting and the game play is fun. a sequel would be awesome with more science guns.
  88. YeahNah
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I preordered the collector's edition, 10/10 I had so much fun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you want the story that much, just watch a walkthrough, and use your money to buy a fun game. Better yet just rent it. With almost zero replayability, you can get its full worth after two days.    … Expand
  89. Mythos78
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Excellent !!! The graphics are stunning, the music and atmosphere are paramount , but expected more playing time.
    More weapons and more freedom in the maps.
  90. N457Y
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Spectacular story telling in an alternate universe! The graphics are the best on ps4, you would think your playing on a high end pc most of the time. Good gameplay mechanics and nice shooting scenes. Amazing game!
  91. JinCA2
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    It's too bad reviewers seemed to grade this game based on what they wanted it to be vs rating the quality of what's actually there. This game is great, it's not gears of war in London nor is it a David Cage game, it's a fairly unique experience that should be judged based on the complete package and I for one have enjoyed nearly every second of my time with this game.

    The only thing I    It's too bad reviewers seemed to grade this game based on what they wanted it to be vs rating the quality of what's actually there. This game is great, it's not gears of war in London nor is it a David Cage game, it's a fairly unique experience that should be judged based on the complete package and I for one have enjoyed nearly every second of my time with this game.

    The only thing I really felt let down by with this game was the melee combat, button prompts just aren't my thing and they kind of ruined what could have been a high point in the game and that's the fights with the Lycans. I'd much rather have a more free form melee combat system than what they've included. Don't get me wrong overall the gameplay is great but the melee is the weakest part for sure.

    As usual there are a ton of people here rating the game low who've never played it and just own different gaming platform and want to knock a PS4 exclusive down but most people I know who've played the game actually enjoyed it. It certainly deserves a lot better than an okay grade. I really hope Sony gives Ready At Dawn a chance to do a sequel to this game and allows them to build upon this world they've created.    … Expand
  92. SebastianMalm
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The Order is not for people who tend to skip cutscenes and hate QTEs. It's for people who enjoy good writing, graphics, atmosphere and solid shooting. I love it!
  93. Fomoco
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Alien isolation was the first game that stopped me reading some commercial reviews!
    The order 1886 is the best game I have ever played, and now I will never read commercial reviews again
    I will now only read user reviews!
    Think for yourselves
    This game is best enjoyed with no expectations
  94. LordVaderNL
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    I have just completed the game.
    Graphics are beautiful with a really good story.
    Oke the game is little short and lot of cut scenes but i like that.

    Normally i should give this game a 8 but so many people give this a 0 only that the game is to short.
  95. BennyLava
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    So the order is not a game that everyone will enjoy. We have to establish that fact upfront. However, all of the negativity this game is receiving is entirely excessive. It seems like people a criticizing the game for what it is not instead of enjoying it for what it is. If you are here to get an idea if this is something you would enjoy then you must first understand what type ofSo the order is not a game that everyone will enjoy. We have to establish that fact upfront. However, all of the negativity this game is receiving is entirely excessive. It seems like people a criticizing the game for what it is not instead of enjoying it for what it is. If you are here to get an idea if this is something you would enjoy then you must first understand what type of experience this title offers. It is not an open world game with quests and side missions. It is not a dedicated 3rd person shooter for the competitive shooter crowd and it most certainly is not a game which offers multiple branching story paths. It is a very cinematic experience which strives to tell a very linear story in a very specific way. It uses phenomenal well written and brilliantly acted cut scenes, a solid but not evolutionary 3rd person cover mechanic and very well implemented QTEs as vehicles to tell a very engaging story. So if you ever thought that it would be awesome to control an action move then this is your game. The presentation is flawless. These are CG quality graphics we are looking at here. And because the visuals and the atmosphere are so well executed I feel like the cinematic approach is fully warranted because for the first time a video game truly looks like a move. It was one of the best story experiences I have had in a game. This game is an experience that every true gamer should have. If you enjoyed games like Heavy Rain and Ryse then I feel like you will also get what this game is attempting to do and it does it better than any other game before it. This is without a doubt a title that will divide people and I totally understand why. But when I need a break between playing Far Cry 4, Halo MCC, Dying Light etc. this is a fantastic diversion that does not overstay its welcome. I cannot wait for the sequel. Take all the negative reviews with a grain of salt. This is an excellent title if you understand what it offers. I am really enjoying this one!… Expand
  96. Kathraal
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This game is great. The graphic is stunning fantastic and the story is great, too. But you have to be a friend of cutsczenes because it has a lot of them, but they take you directly into the story and build a deep atmosphere. In addition to the great look and sound the game itself is not a revolution. You get what you expect a solid third person shooter. It takes 8 to 10 hours to finishThis game is great. The graphic is stunning fantastic and the story is great, too. But you have to be a friend of cutsczenes because it has a lot of them, but they take you directly into the story and build a deep atmosphere. In addition to the great look and sound the game itself is not a revolution. You get what you expect a solid third person shooter. It takes 8 to 10 hours to finish the game but like Uncharted and God of War and other games, these are fun, stunning and great 8 to 10 hours. I prefer shorter games when they are great than big games which are boring or too complex. Sure there are great big games out there like GTA 5 and Skyrim, but sometimes when you are busy and don´t have so much sparetime it is great to have a game like this. I don´t understand scores below 70% and lower. For me these guys are wrong. I hope there will be some DLC´s in the future or The Order 2 ?!?!? :) Compared to Ryse I had a lot more fun with The Order but this is only a personal feeling. At least I bought a lot of trash games in the past for more than 59 € and this game is worth it. If you expect a masterpiece of gaming like GTA 5, you will be disappointed. But if you are a fan of easy, good looking third person shooters, buy it. :)… Expand
  97. fongfong
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Un chef d'oeuvre !
    This game is amazing if you're not afraid to finish it quickly and for me it's a perfect because i haven't got all my time to spend in a video game.
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. MarkEMark
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    I am going to make this short. This is good. not great. not the best game ever, but a good game. You read people score a 10 on the review, so that means if they score a 10 that means its the best game ever. i would disagree. anyways i gave this and 8 because well here are the pros and cons of this game

    Pros: Great Graphics Omg looks great Cutscene is good and playable. Easy to    I am going to make this short. This is good. not great. not the best game ever, but a good game. You read people score a 10 on the review, so that means if they score a 10 that means its the best game ever. i would disagree. anyways i gave this and 8 because well here are the pros and cons of this game

    Pros:
    Great Graphics Omg looks great
    Cutscene is good and playable.
    Easy to control
    Good Gun fight game feels almost like uncharted games.
    Great voice acting.

    Cons there only 2 cons about this game:
    Not enough gun fights
    kinda short game.

    My conclusion to this game is it worth 60 dollars and a good game. i know the review are not good but there are just reviews. Its a game get because the next ps4 game will be good is in march. thats why you have to enjoy this game. till march final say a good game worth it.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 94
  3. Negative: 11 out of 94
  1. Games Master UK
    May 6, 2015
    61
    A limp story, repetitive combat and lack of agency take the shine off a great technical achievement. [May 2015, p.64]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    50
    Visually it's everything you could have hoped for, but the compromises required to reach that fidelity, and moments of narcissism as a result of it, are hugely damaging. [Apr 2015, p.81]
  3. Washington Post
    Apr 6, 2015
    40
    Although the storyline invokes weighty subjects like colonialization and socioeconomic inequality, it fails to address these topics in any substantive way. Ditto the game’s dialogue, which contains flourishes of eloquence that founder because, as pleasing as the words are to the ear, the actions they affect have no bite.
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