The Order: 1886

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

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  1. RedRice
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    It might not be for everyone, but I love how this game has improved on a lot of existing game mechanics (qtes, seamless transition from cutscene to gameplay) and coated it with polished and detailed graphics and solid voice acting.The cover shooting mechanics may be nothing to write home about, but it's still quite fun. I think playtime length was sacrificed for quality, and being a busyIt might not be for everyone, but I love how this game has improved on a lot of existing game mechanics (qtes, seamless transition from cutscene to gameplay) and coated it with polished and detailed graphics and solid voice acting.The cover shooting mechanics may be nothing to write home about, but it's still quite fun. I think playtime length was sacrificed for quality, and being a busy gamerdad, I do prefer such games nowadays. I am quite happy that the developers didn't do another open-world 3rd person action game which leaves you loitering aimlessly after the first hour of gameplay; or an FPS with a sub-par multiplayer mode tacked on. If you think it's not wroth your $60, wait for a price drop or get it used, but you still HAVE to play it.… Expand
  2. acid90
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    well i bought this by accident as i pre-ordered it way back in AUG 2014 from amazon and forgot about it. i had no plans to buy it due to all the people moaning about it.. all i can say is im glad it turned up on my door step and its no nothing like i was expecting due to all the bad reviews.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    hmm i just deducted 2 points for the ending. as it wasn't really a ending :(    … Expand
  3. KunkMast3rFl3x
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    So far in my first five hours of play I enjoyed nearly every minute of it. And no I am not finished with the campaign-it is longer than 5 hours. This is a new IP title and as such there are some nit picks to be made. However, these are not so bad as to give The Order a less than average score. Clearly the only artistic choices made by "Ready At Dawn": the more widescreen aspect ratio andSo far in my first five hours of play I enjoyed nearly every minute of it. And no I am not finished with the campaign-it is longer than 5 hours. This is a new IP title and as such there are some nit picks to be made. However, these are not so bad as to give The Order a less than average score. Clearly the only artistic choices made by "Ready At Dawn": the more widescreen aspect ratio and the more cinematic game play; isn't everyone's favorite. But these things are cosmetic and if/when a sequel comes out they can go back and be like, "hey guys this didn't gel with people let's do something else."
    Personally I like what "The Order: 1886" is doing, more so, under the hood. There are no loading screens/times! There are scene transitions and cut-aways for story progression, but no load times. We as gamers keep begging developers to make our experiences more fluid and less stop and go and when a game actually does this we condemn it for using tools like "quick time events" and the like instead of sterile and stationary loading screens between levels, cut scenes and the like. True The Order is more a cinematic experience than other games...it might even give MGS4 a run for its money...but isn't this the natural progression of our medium to being more interactively realistic and involving? Who wants to be jerked in and out of an emotional state of excitement from a pivotal cut scene to a sterile blank expression from a 30 second load screen?
    For a new IP title I think this is Ready at Dawn dipping their toe into the water before jumping of the diving board. Could there be more world exploration? Sure. Should we be able to skip cut scenes? I guess, but other developers have recently had issues with that as well...*cough* bungie...but then the experience of this particular game would suffer because of how everything under the hood works. Does there really need to be a competitive multiplayer? No. Is this game a fun and entertaining distraction from the day in/day out rigor morale that is our lives? Hell yes! I for one can't wait to finish this game and start over again.
    The Order 1886 is a new game, it's its own game. And I for one think it's worth your time. Wait for a sale if you want you be sorry you didn't play it sooner.    … Expand
  4. JeyFK
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    This is really good game. Is it movie? yes. Is it game? yes? Is it worth a buy? Yes on a disk and then you can sell it. It's really new experience, music, dialogs, atmosphere - amazing. GRAPHICS ARE REALLY CINEMATIC, no words, just try it. It's definitely 8/10
    Why?
    Too shot.
    Some gameplay moments are not so good as you want it to be.
    If u have ps4 it definitely WORTH A BUY.
  5. AxlRocks666
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    i don't know what all the hate is about, game is great. a little short but doesn't take away from how fun and gorgeous this game really is, can't wait for many sequels to come.
  6. Leathertroll78
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The order is let down buy the first few chapters of the game only to redeem itself with beautiful looking and utterly addictive later levels .though overpriced for the length of the game I would recommend that you pick this up in a few weeks in the used game market.
  7. KingOfTheFall
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    It seriously took me a while but most of the red reviews are written by individuals who haven't played the game plain and simple. I have played through it and received the platinum trophy. Yes it didn't take too long, just a few days of slow enjoyment of everything it had to offer especially the gameplay and trophies. Sweet story, amazing gamplay, and the graphics are of course unmatched.
  8. LucianoMarinho
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    The details in this game are impressive, fantastic and beautiful. The fact that every characters and objects are fully detailed and different is worth a lot. I prefer having a shorter campaign like this than a long one with copy pasted assets and repetitive events.
  9. imt558
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    I had a blast with this game. Great graphics and best on console and maybe on all platforms. Great gunplay. F*** the reviews anyway. My playtime was around 13 hours on Hard!
  10. metacritic222
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The most underrated game of all time..................................................................................................................
  11. AfterShave
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    I honestly do not understand these 0-50 reviews, this is in no way an average game. After playing through the albiet short game, here is a brief breakdown of the pros and cons.
    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics -Solid mechanics -Quality voice acting and animations -Interesting atmosphere and story -Playful dialogue -A lot of cool moments -Awesome weapons -Very polished Cons: -Ending was    I honestly do not understand these 0-50 reviews, this is in no way an average game. After playing through the albiet short game, here is a brief breakdown of the pros and cons.
    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics
    -Solid mechanics
    -Quality voice acting and animations
    -Interesting atmosphere and story
    -Playful dialogue
    -A lot of cool moments
    -Awesome weapons
    -Very polished

    Cons:
    -Ending was a little unsatisfying, probably due to the length of the game
    -Some firefights are too short and some are too long, there's an off balance here
    -Black bars are a little annoying
    -Game could use a horde mode to try out the awesome weapons
    -Overload of cosmetic DLCs

    Conclusion: This is at the heart a cinematic game, you will be doing plenty of watching. Some will love this and some won't.    … Expand
  12. Darrick2015
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This is why we cannot have nice things.

    Here is an new IP that takes existing stories from legend and history, wraps them up with an interesting spin that looks and plays wonderfully. Yet is getting blasted by criticism from all sides. Yes compared to some games it is short. But then some games have a massive amount of padding to increase their length. I have yet to finish Skyrim's    This is why we cannot have nice things.

    Here is an new IP that takes existing stories from legend and history, wraps them up with an interesting spin that looks and plays wonderfully. Yet is getting blasted by criticism from all sides.

    Yes compared to some games it is short. But then some games have a massive amount of padding to increase their length. I have yet to finish Skyrim's main campaign as I lose interest, there is too much to do and the focus is lost. I recently got Dragon Age Inquisition and although I am enjoying it immensely, I do wonder if I really need to wander or ride about the Hinterlands collecting shiny shards or drawing pictures in the sky.

    Compared to others though the length of The Order is comparable or even longer. It took me longer to finish this story than any of the Call of Duties. An unlike the Call of Duties and their ilk I found myself engaged throughout the entire story.

    Yes, there are QTE's but those do not bother me. People complain about QTE's but what is the alternative? They provide interactivity to what in the past has been just a cutscene and when you think about it really an entire game is really just one long QTE, i.e. you press a number of buttons in sequence to progress. God of War titles use QTEs excessively and those games are always well received why does this game get dragged over the coals for them?

    Additionally I will always prefer a well crafted QTE than "shoot the inexplicable weak point until it dies" mechanic that even now developers fall back on.

    I really enjoyed this game. I found the story interesting and it was provided in an engaging way. Visually this game is stunning. My Father in Law thought I was watching a movie with real life people when he saw me playing it. The characters are well crafted, yes they are based on existing tropes, but they are tropes that work and slot into the setting well. The voice acting is brilliant and the music matches the pace and tone of the scenes perfectly. I liked the weapons, thoroughly enjoyed zapping enemies with the arc gun and found the thermite gun to be a very interesting take on the remote explosive weapon.

    Perhaps if this game had a multplayer option it would have been better received. Perhaps like many recent titles it is a victim of hype.

    If you want a nicely presented story with nearly all the chaff cut from it, if you like short, sharp gunplay sequences that do not out live their welcome and even a nice little stealth section thrown in for good measure, then get this game.

    If you judge the value of a game by the length of time you spend playing on it or if you prefer your action to be non stop with the story taking a back seat to battling enemies then you might want to give this one a miss.It is likely not your cup of tea. But that is OK, there are plenty of games that are.    … Expand
  13. polarbearzs
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    Ok The order is short . With his 10 hour play time you are treated with the best graphics you have seen on PS4 . The order is set in one of the most intresting settings in video-game history.
    Gameplay wise The order doesn't really stand out it's a linear story driven game with third person shooter action elements. But if you love a good story in a game and look past the weak gameplay    Ok The order is short . With his 10 hour play time you are treated with the best graphics you have seen on PS4 . The order is set in one of the most intresting settings in video-game history.
    Gameplay wise The order doesn't really stand out it's a linear story driven game with third person shooter action elements. But if you love a good story in a game and look past the weak gameplay elements you are going to enjoy your 10 hours in the alternate victorian London. When there is a price drop for this game you should definitly pick this game up .    … Expand
  14. HitmanStryker
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements If there is one thing Ready at Dawn got right is the astonishing graphics of the World of the alternative    The Order: 1886 - Action Third Person Shooter
    Developer: Ready at Dawn, Santa Monica Studios; Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
    Rated M for Blood, Gore, Intense Violence, Adult Language, Nudity, Sexual Content, Torture, and Thematic Werewolf Scenes and Elements

    If there is one thing Ready at Dawn got right is the astonishing graphics of the World of the alternative reality of London, in the year of 1886. As I was playing this game my wife asked if I was watching a movie. Unfortunately, what Ready at Dawn got right is also what it got wrong. The Order: 1886 is a movie getting in the way of game-play.

    The gaming moments are marred with unnecessary QTE (Quick Time Events)[which I loathe] and interactive cinematics that could have been better suited with actual instead of watching the playable Sir Galahad without interaction of any-kind. Sure many games use this but at least the NPC talk to you. In this IP there is no communication between NPC you meet as you boringly walk around trying to get to you objective.

    On normal difficulty it took me 10 hours to get through the game and 33% of that was trying to fight my way of QTE's situation of mashing the "X" button to save myself out of hand to hand combat. The firefights were brief and the weaponry, although impressive, were basic there for look as most of the time you cannot use it, or barely use them.

    Simply put this game is trying to find itself and lost its way through the cinematic experience that it is trying to accomplish. Anybody who bought this game should be given credit back or some free DLC to make up for the lack of game-play.

    I do not mind long cinematic scenes but 66% of the game was cinematic scenes and spending about five minutes of watching your character walk by himself without interaction and NPC just standing there without acknowledging you is just too much to endure in a full price game.

    I give this game a seven out of ten and that is because of the amazing graphics, otherwise I would have given it a three.    … Expand
  15. Gamer44
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    What a fantastic game I absolutely love it and glad I did not take the reviews into consideration and could establish myself that the order 1886 is a great game and one worth playing.
    The game is insane the graphics is the best I have seen to date the gameplay is fantastic and the story is immersive and intense. The cut scenes are long but they are nice to watch and I really don’t mind    What a fantastic game I absolutely love it and glad I did not take the reviews into consideration and could establish myself that the order 1886 is a great game and one worth playing.
    The game is insane the graphics is the best I have seen to date the gameplay is fantastic and the story is immersive and intense. The cut scenes are long but they are nice to watch and I really don’t mind them at all. As for the QTE these are awesome I love games that takes advantage of the QTE this just adds uniqueness to the game.
    The black bars at the top and bottom of the screen is only noticeable at the beginning after that you will simply not mind them being there because you will be drawn into the beautiful recreated London and be lost in fantastic story the game delivers.
    The voice acting is another very impressive factor within the order 1886 and every element of the game fits perfectly like a puzzle to give the player the best possible gaming experience and one they will never forget.
    Ready at Dawn did a brilliant job with the order 1886 and it was worth the wait to experience this brilliant masterpiece. The critics were extremely harsh on this game and most likely attacked it because the game is not as long as they hoped for and the story might not have been quite their taste. The user reviews giving this game anything below 5 don’t know a good game when they see it.
    The Order 1886 is a brilliant game developed by phenomenal studio and I cannot wait to see what ready at dawn gives us as a sequel    … Expand
  16. Huey_Freeman
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Gaming journalism is a complete sham. Like most news of today it has lost integrity in an effort to compete with bloggers and social media. Honest reporting has taken a backseat to sensationalized, clickbait, lowest common denominator trash. Payouts, scandals, controversy, political bias, all have turned the world into people living in a bubble or vaccum of their liking. The Order 1886 isGaming journalism is a complete sham. Like most news of today it has lost integrity in an effort to compete with bloggers and social media. Honest reporting has taken a backseat to sensationalized, clickbait, lowest common denominator trash. Payouts, scandals, controversy, political bias, all have turned the world into people living in a bubble or vaccum of their liking. The Order 1886 is a remarkable video game. Not just in the quality of its technical aesthetic (which is the most astonishing thing ever seen in a video game) but in its storytelling and diverse gameplay that does what's right for its story and not what's right to appeal to every gamer under the moon. Single player campaigns are the heart and soul of gaming. Always has been and always will be. Games that tell an immersive story and envelops the player in an incredible gaming experience is still a profitable sphere. And The Order will be successful. I bought it. I loved it (all 11 hours of my first play through) and so will millions of others. The gaming media won't change that. Multiplayer is an added bonus in video games. Every game doesn't have to be everything for everyone. And the outright hatred and bias this game has faced for not being Call of Duty or even Gears of War is despicable. Gears of War dreamed it had a story and universe this sophisticated and well written. Gears of Wars story and characters seem as if written by drunken frat boys who wanted to make an alien invasion game. A quintessential dude bro fiasco with over maschismoed steroid junkies as leads. The Order aspires to be more than that. An I appreciate its classy take on the genre. Sorry if you don't. But not everyone wants their gaming dumbed down.
    And furthermore, I have never been a tin foil hat wearing conspiracy theorist. But GOOD LORD some of these reviews wreak of alterior motive and disingenuous bias. Take this Digital Trend review for example. There is no way in absolute hell you can in good conscience score this game a 1. The quality is just too good. It's an undeniable technical masterpiece regardless if you find its gaming shortcomings egregious or not. I didn't because I really enjoy cinematic experiences. And the gun combat is incredible when it's there. Granted their could be more in the game. It's not perfect by any stretch but a 1?! Yeah right. The fact that the guy at Digital Trends used to be editor at Xbox The Magazine is a glaring red flag. I do believe he and SOME (not all) oft hear reviewers had a clear motive when harshly damning this game. Some people fear this game can rival and surpass Gears of War. Well Iin terms of story, lore, graphics, and characters it eclipse it by lightyears. Gameplay and game modes wise it admittedly hasn't but it has potential to with a sequel. Anyone who loved Uncharted, Heavy Rain, or God of War will love it. No multiplayer in those games, no new game plus, incredible experiences. Which is exactly what the Order is. An incredible gaming experience. A must have if you own a PS4.    … Expand
  17. ICESOUL
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game reminds me of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the structure. The gameplay is classic of a TPS with the addition of QTE instead of the simple movies.Great graphically and bug-free. To me advisable title.
  18. reiomelo
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    The game is not perfect, but is a good game...................................................................................................................
  19. Flypaper
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Before I start bashing the press and you people for following the herd of bad reviews (shame on you - didn't anyone teach you to think for yourselves), I am going to give my honest opinion of the game, which seems to be lacking on this site. Instead this game got shaken down by poor media reviews that soured the user reviews by expecting it to be bad (you know how expecting something to beBefore I start bashing the press and you people for following the herd of bad reviews (shame on you - didn't anyone teach you to think for yourselves), I am going to give my honest opinion of the game, which seems to be lacking on this site. Instead this game got shaken down by poor media reviews that soured the user reviews by expecting it to be bad (you know how expecting something to be bad makes it so if you let it). I give it a Solid 8.5 (beats the pants off COD or the Resistance series - ugh).

    I am in awe of how good this game looks. You have to play just to see that for yourself. The gunplay is very solid (gears good) with different weapons to try out. You can't see over cover. That is true, but can you see over cover in real life when you are ducked behind it. Its one of those gaming tropes we have gotten used to, but it makes no sense to be able to see over cover you are ducking behind and its unfair that you can see the AI and they can't see you (poor ai). The black bars at the top and bottom of my screen, that I was fairly concerned about, might as well not exist because I don't notice them.

    The cutscenes are not jaring at all, which I find them to be most of the time (like they take you out of the action and they look so much better than the gameplay, graphically). Like Uncharted before it, Ready At Dawn makes the gameplay look as good as the cutscenes so you actually have to move the stick to see if you are in control yet. The one negative I have is for the QTEs, which I have no love for. They are not frustrating most of the time, but there is a melee fight that was very frustrating to me because I couldn't see the prompts since they were tiny and off to the side of the action (normally these flash up on top of the action so you can see them and watch the action at the same time). I failed it until I just watched the prompts on the side instead of being engaged in the action. I will say there aren't any multi-button timed QTEs. Just single button/stick presses/moves. I would have prefered Batman-like melee controls instead of QTEs of course, so that is my main problem with the game. Shooting good. Melee combat - needs improvement.

    This next praise is looked upon as a negative by some; The game is highly scripted and linear just like a Gears, Resistance or COD campaign. I like a narrative driven game, heavy on amazingly well voiced dialogue and story with beautifully crafted cutscenes. I lose interest in open world games many times if they lack some reason to move forward (ala Dragon Age Inq.). Should a game get lower reviews because it delivers a great story at the expense of the typical open world that I have become so bored with this gen? I say no. The game moves you slowly sometimes to soak in the enviroments. The devs put so much effort into making this game photorealistic, it deserves your time to soak it in. So if you are a speed runner that goes as fast as you can through every game you play this game isn't for you. If you like to look at everything in a game and let it come to life for you then give the game your money and your time. It totally deserves your hard earned money. I see replaying this game a few times so I don't feel cheated (I knew it would be on the short side, but so was Halo 3 and I never felt cheated just playing the excellently scripted campaign. I expect it will take by 10+ hours to finish since I am moving so slowly through the environments enjoying the amazing world RAD built. I think I've made my point of what kind of gamers will like this game. Support this game if you like this sort of game. It deserves your money and time. I'm hoping for a sequel!    … Expand
  20. LostSandwich
    Mar 3, 2015
    2
    This is a game that proves, graphics are not everything in a video game. Basic mediocre shooting mechanics with so much QTE it sickens me. A poor story with a HORRIBLE ending, 2 boss battles in the game, both being Quick Time Events but what is even more insulting is that the final boss battle is a COMPLETE COPY OF THE FIRST BATTLE. I'm so disappointed in PlayStation gamers for saying thisThis is a game that proves, graphics are not everything in a video game. Basic mediocre shooting mechanics with so much QTE it sickens me. A poor story with a HORRIBLE ending, 2 boss battles in the game, both being Quick Time Events but what is even more insulting is that the final boss battle is a COMPLETE COPY OF THE FIRST BATTLE. I'm so disappointed in PlayStation gamers for saying this demo, and a **** demo at that, is worth $60! Took me 5 hours to beat the single player, yeah the multiplayer is ok but... wait... THERE IS NO MULTIPLAYER! Please, for the sake of your wallet, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  21. whitescarf
    Mar 7, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Order | 1886 is the best looking game ever. That's about the only real pro I can find for this game though, sadly. With bland generic gameplay that's hardly present at times, you're taken across this hallway ride of cutscene to cutscene to cutscene to walking segment to cutscene to QTE moment to cutscene to finally a part where you're truly in 'control', and The Order's interesting world ends up becoming flaccid in its presentation. The story has some rather interesting concepts like King Arthur's knights of the round table actually discovering and keeping the Holy Grail and its magical water, along with Lycans roaming amongst citizens, Jack the Ripper killings, and advanced weaponry from Nikola Tesla. However, the story and writing is forced down with cliches in both its characters, progression, and its 'twists'.

    The main character is a piece of cardboard with a thick moustache and an army helmet whose only purpose is to be a gullible, gruff military man that drinks pure absinthe. His companions consist of a French baguette that can't stop following people of the female variety. A woman that's a grey, boring slab that can't handle being butt-hurt and is also a love interest. Because she is a main character at the protagonist side. And a woman. With lady bits. Making her the clear choice that you should want Gritty Moustachio to want that. Characters also include an old man mentor with just two days left until retirement with a fat red target painted on his face. And a generic nationalist basket of fish and chips soaked in tea that remains in the background of the story with half of his dialogue being, "I am the grey slab's brother. She is my sister. Oh brother, what is a brotherly brother to do. I am her brother after all. DID I MENTION THAT WE'RE SIBLINGS."

    And not only that, but the main villain is Indian. That's about as much as I can say about her. She also has a sister. That's about as much as I can say about her too. Oh wait, she is also Indian. Their personalities are being Indian and telling Gruff McMoustache that they're the good guys.

    And The Order's story just has so many cliches, I find it hard to believe someone was paid actual existent money to write it.

    - The 'evil' rebellion turns out to be the good guys.
    - The old mentor dies before the pupil's eyes. (Pun intentional.)
    - Pupil goes out on a personal revenge spat.
    - In a story with Lycans, there's a twist that reveals vampires are in the story as well.
    - Vampires Vs. Werewolves
    - The rich, big corrupt corporation actually turns out to be corrupt.
    - Allies turns out to be corrupt.
    - Main character with good intentions is seen as the bad guy.
    - Character who suffers a fatal blow who we've already seen in a flash-forward in the beginning of the game as alive, turns out to stay alive. (Not so much a cliche, but rather a stupid attempt to make us feel something.)
    - Old evil-looking man who was in -order- of everything turns out to be behind everything.
    - Game ends with a gunshot-cut-to-black.
    - Everything is set-up for a sequel.

    Most complain about the length of cutscenes or the gameplay, but saying that the story is great, when it really isn't. The plot of The Order | 1886 is that a vampire as Jack the Ripper is using wolf-men to make more vampires. It's dumb. It's dumb. It's so dumb.

    But don't worry, gameplay's just as bland as the greyness of this game. Generic third person cover shooting with the only interesting guns limited to certain segments of the game, either with little unreplenishable ammo, or infinite ammo to use for just a few minutes during one segment of a fight. QTE dick punching. The illusion of choice of whether or not you can stab a monster in the face or dick. Sucky monster fight that's recycled to be the final boss fight. Hardly any Lycans that you kill, but wave after wave of expendable human men for you to mow down, ridding London of half its human population. No vampires to fight. Boss fight is isn't even the main villain. Main villain is only in like two cutscenes, both of which are never at the end of the game. Oh God, I've gotten off track. What was I saying? Oh forget it. It's late at night. I feel depressed but angry talking about this mediocre game. I'm going to bed.

    tl;dr - The game is pretty but built like toothpicks with Elmer's glue. Combat is nothing special. Characters are boring. Story twists are cliche. Monster fights are sad rodeos and so few (maybe that's a good thing). And I beat it in just six hours and never want to replay it since it's just a set-up for a sequel. Don't spend more than twenty bucks on this game unless you want to get ripped off. Or just watch the 'movie' on YouTube for free. Have someone's sixty burnt dollars mean something if others can watch the shlock.    … Expand
  22. SwitSwat
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    I know it's early in the year, but I'm still going to go ahead and give The Order: 1886 the title of most disappointing AAA exclusive of the year. I had this game pre-ordered, thinking it was going to be a whole new level of amazingness in a game. Much to popular opinion though, it was not. As I'm sure everyone who has reviewed this game has said before, the graphics are the most gorgeousI know it's early in the year, but I'm still going to go ahead and give The Order: 1886 the title of most disappointing AAA exclusive of the year. I had this game pre-ordered, thinking it was going to be a whole new level of amazingness in a game. Much to popular opinion though, it was not. As I'm sure everyone who has reviewed this game has said before, the graphics are the most gorgeous I have ever seen on a console, thus far. Besides the visuals, nothing else really stands out about the game. The story is mediocre and the pacing is pretty slow at times. Gunplay isn't as bad as a lot of people claim it is, but the AI is not the best, which makes for a less than challenging experience. There's an option to slow down time during gunfights, which I still don't understand what the point of it is. I guess the developers thought it was badass or something and tried to throw in some matrix crap in there. The battles with the half-breeds are, surprisingly, WORSE THAN SHOOTING HUMANS. Of course, I am talking about the regular encounters, in which you try to shoot at them and then they go hide and 5 seconds later, they show up out of nowhere and ram your ass! Most of the time they don't even try to kill you, they just knock you down and then it's back to trying to shoot the ******* without getting rammed! It's an annoying process, and also, I find it strange that for a game that revolves around the 'Battle between man and the half-breeds' most of your enemies in the game are humans. Huh. Moving on, we have everyone's favorite: QTE's! No, but seriously, these things are the worst. The game is filled with them and they are generic and boring and do nothing to improve the gameplay. And ending on a good note, the game does have some superb voice acting. Kudos to the voice actors. But anyway, it should be said that The Order: 1886 is in no way a terrible game, but it isn't something you are likely to replay. 6/10 (Oh, and those black bars are the devil)… Expand
  23. HarrySound
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    Good game.
    It was about 9 hours long for me. Looks astonishing. Lacks structure, story and characters but the gameplay building blocks are definitely there.
  24. Makaveli
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 is a game where people were not exactly sure what they were going to get. Some people expected a 3rd person shooter like Gears of War but with werewolves . The developer/publisher never really showed too much gameplay footage and when they did, there was very little of it. The game is marketed as a 3rd person shooter and I feel that it is more of an interactive movie than aThe Order 1886 is a game where people were not exactly sure what they were going to get. Some people expected a 3rd person shooter like Gears of War but with werewolves . The developer/publisher never really showed too much gameplay footage and when they did, there was very little of it. The game is marketed as a 3rd person shooter and I feel that it is more of an interactive movie than a shooter.

    The game has 16 chapters and although this sounds like a long game, it really isn't... I played the game on Hard, I finished the game in approximately 7 hours. At first I found the game to be kind of fun but after about an hour I started getting bored. I'm 28 years old, been gaming since I was 2 and I remember the Sega CD having "cinematic games" and I always thought they were god awful. A video game I believe is suppose to have more game play than cutscenes, there are a lot of QTEs too but we should of expected that as almost all footage of the game before release had them in it but I believe if you are going to use QTE in games, you should offer even gameplay.. Shenmue back in 1998 did it correctly, that game you could do basically everthing.

    I know some are upset about the bad review scores but you got to understand that a lot of us gamers do not like playing a video game that has more cut scenes than game play, I even gave Metal Gear Solid 4 flak for that, but the difference between that game and this one was that in MGS4 it still had fun gameplay.
    The Order can be fun but I wouldn't call it anything special.

    Visually it is outstanding, I do not like black bars on the screen, but whatever. The game runs smooth and I was happy to see that this may be the first game this generation (on PS4 anyway) that does not have bugs, but I don't know if that should be a + or not because no game should have the bugs that we have been seeing lately. here is a breakdown of my review..

    Gameplay- 3/10
    Replayability- 3/10
    Story - 6/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Sound - 8/10    … Expand
  25. WildFire15
    Mar 12, 2015
    3
    The visuals are certainly very nice, as is the design of the world, but it's wasted on a very poor game. It works at a most basic level, but it's massively limited and even seems to resent the fact it has to be played at times, being aggressively linear and full of quick-time events in place of some engagements. Characters are bland and while the story does get interesting, it ends on aThe visuals are certainly very nice, as is the design of the world, but it's wasted on a very poor game. It works at a most basic level, but it's massively limited and even seems to resent the fact it has to be played at times, being aggressively linear and full of quick-time events in place of some engagements. Characters are bland and while the story does get interesting, it ends on a terrible anti-climax after only an afternoon's solid play.
    Besides something to gawp at, there's next to nothing to recommend in The Order: 1886. It's certainly not worth a full £50. If you don't believe me, play Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and then compare it to and ideally rented copy of The Order: 1886.    … Expand
  26. mnguy048
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.
    The Voice Acting is superb, the actors and voices draw you in and make you want to learn more about each character. Con's: The pace of the game is painfully slow. Each chapter starts off    Pro's:
    The game is graphically beautiful and the artwork is amazing. You can see every brick and mortar in a building. The walls, floors, lights, paintings, EVERYTHING is beautiful to look at.

    The Voice Acting is superb, the actors and voices draw you in and make you want to learn more about each character.

    Con's:
    The pace of the game is painfully slow. Each chapter starts off at a crawling speed, followed by looking at objects, then a long drawn out duck and cover shoot out. Rinse and repeat for all chapters.
    The story is really left open with and the ending just leaves you upset with a "is that it?" moment.

    The Gun Play is the most basic duck and cover system. The AI even on hard mode is black and white. They shoot, they duck while reloading, they occasionally blind fire to change it up, and if your far away they slowly duck and cover towards you. While duck and covering the camera slams up to your characters shoulders, and you will be ducking and covering about 90% of the fights, because if not you'll just get mowed down.

    To Sum it up:

    The game flows and feels like a T.V. series, with the fact that your halfway in the season and you don't get to see the end or the beginning. I really hope they make a 2nd one. Because the artwork is amazing, the story has alot of potential. They just need to fix the pacing and the gun play to be a little more fluid and they could have a really solid game. As it is right now I cannot justify this game being $60. At $39.99 I could see it being a seller.    … Expand
  27. Gnilleps
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless. Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended. Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT? Man, it was SOOOOOOOO    Super cool universe. Steampunk, they got it. Lycan, check. Vampires, Check. Knights of the round, Check. Visuals, Best looking game EVER. Mise en scène, YES
    Look at that cool gun! Now put it down.
    Look at all the cool collectibles. Useless.
    Well at least the story is... wait, what happened... it just ended.
    Fine, I'll just run throu... why can't I run... WHAT?
    Man, it was SOOOOOOOO pretty and had some cool elements. I feel like I just played a demo for a concept    … Expand
  28. CaT-LiN_
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    "The Order: 1886" does exactly what it promies in delivering a cinematic experience.

    The filmic graphics the atmosphere and voice acting are the main pillars of Sony newest PS4 exclusive. The story has an unexpected twist to it which you won't see coming no matter how hard you try. Regardless it just isn't very interesting and like "Destiny" you are thrown into a world with little to no    "The Order: 1886" does exactly what it promies in delivering a cinematic experience.

    The filmic graphics the atmosphere and voice acting are the main pillars of Sony newest PS4 exclusive. The story has an unexpected twist to it which you won't see coming no matter how hard you try. Regardless it just isn't very interesting and like "Destiny" you are thrown into a world with little to no context. The dialogue is as chliché as it can get. Outside of he Marquis Lafayette I didn't find any interesting character in the game either. I almost forgot the cliffhanger and sequel-bait ending like you probably know from Ubisoft games like "Assassin's Creed".

    The "gameplay" is just another average third-person shooter with 2-3 special guns to mix it up which just isn't enough. If you have played a TPS before the gameplay of "The Order: 1886" won't impress you. A couple times throughout the game you will encounter stealth segments with guards mumbling the same lines as in "Metal Gear Solid". Unfortunately these feel totally out of place and are a disgrace to the Metal Gear Saga

    In "The Order: 1886" you are not playing a game at all you're pushing puttons to play an animation. I feel ashamed and guilty because I bought and supported this piece of media. Replay value is zero to none.

    This is not why I fall in love with video games. Please don't buy this you will be dissapointed heavily even going in with no expectations.    … Expand
  29. cserrico798
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed this game, I am aware that this is not your run of the mill COD-esque type of game, but I was surpsied at all of the negativity directed at this title. I would compare this title to Heavy Rain/Beyond Two Souls as well as Gears of War in terms of combat. I would like to see evolution in this title with the sequel.
  30. Gamingking007
    May 10, 2015
    10
    I loved it! Entertaining and beautiful! Definitely not a masterpiece on the whole game but great moments and leaves you with an awesome cliffhanger! Thanks ready at dawn keep doing what your doing only do a little better!
  31. Shahalim
    Mar 1, 2015
    5
    Make no mistake about it; The Order 1886 is THE benchmark for future games to come - if you're talking about visuals and storytelling.

    Graphics are amazing. The environmental details are stunning. The frame rates are smooth. The motion captures and facial animations are on par with The Last of Us' HD version. Too bad that you're stuck to a narrow FOV even if the camera can be rotated.    Make no mistake about it; The Order 1886 is THE benchmark for future games to come - if you're talking about visuals and storytelling.

    Graphics are amazing. The environmental details are stunning. The frame rates are smooth. The motion captures and facial animations are on par with The Last of Us' HD version. Too bad that you're stuck to a narrow FOV even if the camera can be rotated. It just ended up feeling 'restricted' and gives the game an 'on-rails' shooter feel for most of the game.

    The storytelling is indeed cinematic. The way it builds up (although predictable) really makes you feel all MGS-ey. Unfortunately, they took too much from MGS and it shows in the amount of cutscenes.

    Weapon designs are fresh. The steampunk versions of your everyday shooter gives a punch and that makes firefights and battles all that interesting. Plus, there ARE exploding limbs and heads so that Arc Gun makes it worth while.

    I think the reasons why I gave this a 5 is pretty obvious now.

    It's TOO DAMN SHORT. For a full priced game, and no MP mode, even slowing down to eat up the scenery still doesn't make this game worth replaying. The story builds up so good, and the anti climatic ending (while an awesome way to build hype for a sequel) makes me feel cheated. Cliffhangers are good...if the sequel is coming out within the same year.

    So yes, they managed to deliver a beautiful, gorgeous game, but at the end of the day, I want a game I could play over and over (like The Last of Us, or inFamous SS) until the next one comes out. The Order 1886 seriously feels like an extended TECH DEMO. It gives you the illusion of choice, but it's just "do this, watch cutscene, shoot guns, watch cutscene, QTE, cutscene, QTE again, end".

    I have hope for the next iteration from Ready at Dawn, no doubt about that. However, this one is worth a rental or picking it up as a used item.    … Expand
  32. airickz
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    Have you ever watched a friend play a video game that you wanted to play? That's the frustration the Order: 1886 leaves it's players with. Beautiful work and amazing visuals, music and acting but never can the player take it all in or feel like they're really in control or able to immerse themselves in the rich world presented to them.
  33. SaberEdge
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    This game is a bit of a mixed bag. The graphics are outstanding and the story is fairly interesting, but the gameplay is spread too thin and it's too basic. I find myself more engaged by the visuals and the storytelling than the gameplay.
  34. Tom360
    Mar 6, 2015
    6
    The Order is a very enjoyable game, but it demands patience. If you can't sit through a several minute cutscene (it's about 50% gameplay, 50% cutscene/slow walking around) you should take a pass on this one. I consider myself to be a pretty patient gamer, but even I had a few moments of "come on already."

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

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

    There is a huge downside to this game though: complete lack of replayability. No multiplayer, no alternative challenge mode. Just the story mode and once you've beaten it there really isn't much reason to play it again. Even at that it's a bit short to charge a full $60. I would recommend a rental on this one. I've almost completed the game and I can't see any reason to go back for a second outing.    … Expand
  35. bennibop
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Brilliant! Really enjoyed the Order: 1886, very enjoyable and very different to the current trend of open world or FPS, personally I believe this is where the game has suffered in regards mainstream reviews. The graphic and the setting are fantastic and R@D obviously done there homework regards London and various histories and myths. Ignore the reviews and pick this game up if you lookingBrilliant! Really enjoyed the Order: 1886, very enjoyable and very different to the current trend of open world or FPS, personally I believe this is where the game has suffered in regards mainstream reviews. The graphic and the setting are fantastic and R@D obviously done there homework regards London and various histories and myths. Ignore the reviews and pick this game up if you looking for something different (maybe even old school.)… Expand
  36. Calsin
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 is beautiful, and cinematic game with just the right amount of story and action. The graphics are utterly, disgustingly good. I have seen few games come close with The Order's graphically pleasing visuals. The gameplay itself is entertaining, and is somewhat unique to other shooters. If you liked games such as Heavy Rain, Life is Strange, or Telltale Games series, this gameThe Order: 1886 is beautiful, and cinematic game with just the right amount of story and action. The graphics are utterly, disgustingly good. I have seen few games come close with The Order's graphically pleasing visuals. The gameplay itself is entertaining, and is somewhat unique to other shooters. If you liked games such as Heavy Rain, Life is Strange, or Telltale Games series, this game is for you. The Order: 1886 tells a story that will move you, and by the end you will feel it as the credits roll. Buy it.… Expand
  37. Deionarra
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    I had a great time with this amazing game (And I'll enjoy it all over again soon, in my second playthrough). I don't agree with the negative press – at all. This game is beautiful, captivating and fun to play. I had a great experience that felt unlike any game I've played before. The parts that make up the game aren't original, but the way they come together here felt like a new experienceI had a great time with this amazing game (And I'll enjoy it all over again soon, in my second playthrough). I don't agree with the negative press – at all. This game is beautiful, captivating and fun to play. I had a great experience that felt unlike any game I've played before. The parts that make up the game aren't original, but the way they come together here felt like a new experience and one very much worth experiencing.

    Voice acting, music, visuals, third person shooting. It's all top quality stuff. Would buy again without any hesitation whatsoever.

    The game could be longer, sure. But I got 8-9 hours from my first playthrough, which is ok. It's certainly not the shortest game I've played. The most important thing is that it was 8-9 amazing hours.    … Expand
  38. temaxa
    May 4, 2015
    10
    I really liked the game. Graphics just on top. Gameplay 10 points. Very interesting movie. Played without interrupting the controller. 10/10

    Buy the game without hesitation. It is worth the money, don't listen to anyone.
  39. Jollukka1
    Jul 10, 2015
    6
    Order: 1886 is cinematic game, but its not good movie or the game. Little disappointment, although i knew before buying that the gameplay is boring. // 6 points
  40. SenseyZ
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I don't know why people rate this bad, it's a story driven game, that takes you on a ride of fun and worthy time... I've seen nothing bad about it while playing it, it is a shame to see so many people hate this new kind of gaming. Graphics are crazy it feels like everything was taken by a camera... Sound design is a perfection. Game play reminds me of the last of us in many ways, but notI don't know why people rate this bad, it's a story driven game, that takes you on a ride of fun and worthy time... I've seen nothing bad about it while playing it, it is a shame to see so many people hate this new kind of gaming. Graphics are crazy it feels like everything was taken by a camera... Sound design is a perfection. Game play reminds me of the last of us in many ways, but not in the same way of course. There is a difference. You want my opinion, go buy it now. :)… Expand
  41. behnammatin
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    good gameplay,good graphic and atmosphere,new generation of game story and game play(look like a movie),fast shooting and cover.I thing the order:1886 is amazing game and very cinematic.before judgment we have to play this game.
  42. bveracka
    Apr 2, 2015
    4
    Much like Destiny, The Order was dangled in front of our faces for two years with TV commercials, magazine ad's, and written about in gaming media outlets. Simply put, with The Order, the product that was advertised ended up being completely different than the finished product. Because The Order *looked* amazing, I bought it. I quickly learned the hard way that looks aren't everything whenMuch like Destiny, The Order was dangled in front of our faces for two years with TV commercials, magazine ad's, and written about in gaming media outlets. Simply put, with The Order, the product that was advertised ended up being completely different than the finished product. Because The Order *looked* amazing, I bought it. I quickly learned the hard way that looks aren't everything when it comes to making a good game!
    The game is essentially a movie which requires you to take part in. There are some difficult gun battles, but they're not difficult because the enemy A.I. is good; it's difficult because the game is poorly designed.

    The fact that everything looks amazing in the game only makes it worse, as you are walked through each level with this "look-but-don't-touch" environment. In this beautiful-looking game, there are no rewards for exploration, and the collectible items serve no purpose to the story or the game. The Order is--by far & without any doubt, the worst PS4-exclusive title to date, which is why I'm so surprised to see almost 1,500 positive user reviews which are obviously dishonest, and should be ignored--just like this game. I honestly wouldn't recommend The Order to anyone. Sold entirely on hype and by way of aggressive advertising, The Order is as hollow as a pumpkin and shallow as a puddle!    … Expand
  43. Midnitelouie
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Two things bothered me about Order: 1886... The first caused me to deduct a point. The second? Is more of a personal taste, so I didn't downgrade it for that.
    1.) Length - And not the standard, "OMGZ why doesn't this game have 50+ hours of gameplay" complaint. But rather, there were a couple of scenes/moments/scenarios that could have used some judicious editing. For those whining    Two things bothered me about Order: 1886... The first caused me to deduct a point. The second? Is more of a personal taste, so I didn't downgrade it for that.
    1.) Length - And not the standard, "OMGZ why doesn't this game have 50+ hours of gameplay" complaint. But rather, there were a couple of scenes/moments/scenarios that could have used some judicious editing. For those whining about it not lasting 50+ hours... It's a story driven game. Not a third person shooter that will throw you into situation after situation just for the purpose of you to live out some psychopathic, sociopathic fantasy of gunning down hundred of guards/creatures/robots.
    2.) "Half-Breed" Mechanics - This took FOREVER for me to figure out what was occurring. And...as a forty-five year old? It was a bit "quick" for me... Those with younger reaction times will probably not even notice.

    But the good:
    1.) IP - This? If managed correctly? Could be a bigger IP than Assassin's Creed. So many different directions to go. So many story lines and questions unresolved. So much historical background for usage... The mind boggles at the possibilities.
    2.) Graphics - I haven't seen better. Anywhere. In and of itself, the Order: 1886 is a representation of what this machine can and will actually do. Add as many superlatives as you want. Amazing. Astounding. Jaw Dropping. Unbelievable. Insane. Etc...etc...etc...
    3.) Story - Just a mere notch below the Last of Us. Not quite the sheer level of feels, but there are a couple of moments where you pray for it to end, just so the tension and feeling of getting punched in the gut will stop. Characters you actually give a rat's butt about. A alternative "steampunk" universe that works.

    I can see where the CoD, or Final Fantasy players are going to be foaming at the mouth for the fact that there's no multiplayer, there's not fifty or sixty hours of game play to wade through, and there's actual characters instead of some cardboard cutouts representing the stereotypical "hero" you're controlling.

    [TL;DR version] This game leans more towards an adventure game...with some third person shooting mixed in to keep it lively... Gorgeous graphics. But at times, the taut story line does drag a bit.    … Expand
  44. cip224
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    for so much money and 8h play hymmmm ..i finish and thats over my story with game ...not bad not nice ....realy good looking game but the story is just litte boring .....
  45. AnimatedOtaku
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Well I finished The Order: 1886, the Playstation 4's first major release for 2015 and Ready at Dawns labor of love. So how was it?

    Graphics: Well lets just get this out of the way first since its the most obvious aspect. The game is absolutely gorgeous the in game cinematics are all as promised running in engine and the gameplay segments look every bit as gorgeous which is to say VERY    Well I finished The Order: 1886, the Playstation 4's first major release for 2015 and Ready at Dawns labor of love. So how was it?

    Graphics: Well lets just get this out of the way first since its the most obvious aspect. The game is absolutely gorgeous the in game cinematics are all as promised running in engine and the gameplay segments look every bit as gorgeous which is to say VERY gorgeous. The game looks and runs great there is literally no slowdown at any point, the textures are just mind blowing, and the animation is fantastic. Yeah the game is only running at 30fps which may be an issue for some and I will admit I prefer 60fps BUT it isn't required for most games and for this kind of game its barely even an issue. I could go on and on why this game looks great but I don't think I need to.

    Story/Characters: I will say while I didn't care for ALL of the characters in this game I really did like most of them and was genuinely interested in their interactions, personalities, and relationships. The lead characters Galahad isn't super interesting on his own but he's pretty relate-able and I did want to join him on his journeys. I also really did enjoy the story, as someone who loves the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table this definitely had me fully engrossed at a lot of the back story elements, how these legends were connecting with this sort of Steam Punk London and the centuries old conflict that came out of it. Now I will say that the pacing does seem a bit rushed and the ending which I don't wanna spoil for you I will say ends on what I assume is a sequel cliffhanger which normally annoys me but didn't bother me to much here.

    Gameplay: For the most part the Gameplay elements are really solid. There are a only really 2 prominent puzzle mechanics in this game one which uses a sort of electric fuse thing and another which is used for picking locks neither is very interesting but they function okay. The gun play during action segments while not being anything to great works just fine and thanks to some really cool weapons can be pretty exciting at times. The only real issues I have is that the stealth parts of the game while mostly okay can lead to some frustrating deaths because of the cover mechanic which works fine during the shoot out segments but not so well here as there is no good way to transition from cover to cover and the other being that this game is extremely linear with little to no reward for exploring the environments aside from the occasional locked door with ammo and guns behind it and very few collectibles, I do really wish they had given me more incentive to walk around this beautifully crafted world. These gripes while fairly minor do hurt the experience a bit. The game also isn't very long I finished it after about 6.5 hours and with no real replay ability I don't see myself playing it again for any reason outside a few trophies so if you want a game you'll be playing for weeks this isn't for you.

    Verdict: All in all I wouldn't say The Order:1886 is that magic system selling exclusive that Sony and Ready at Dawn wanted it to be. However while not a fantastic game it is still pretty good. I enjoyed the story however short it was, the visuals were amazing, and the game play of which there was honestly more than I was expecting especially in the middle of the game was pretty fun. I don't think its on par with story driven experiences like the Last of Us (which has better game play and story) or TellTales amazing point and clicks (which had great stories and minimal game play that didn't really get in the way) I'd say this game belongs in the same category as Ryse: Son of Rome, games that may not be the top of their genre but are still enjoyable experiences.    … Expand
  46. Facts
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    This is a game for people who like story based games. If you are a run-and-gunner don't bother picking it up, it wasn't made for you. I was extremely happy with it. It has beautiful graphics (no difference graphically between cutscenes and gameplay) and very fun Steampunk story. I don't know why people are complaining about the length- if you're not rushing though it's about as long as anyThis is a game for people who like story based games. If you are a run-and-gunner don't bother picking it up, it wasn't made for you. I was extremely happy with it. It has beautiful graphics (no difference graphically between cutscenes and gameplay) and very fun Steampunk story. I don't know why people are complaining about the length- if you're not rushing though it's about as long as any Assassin's Creed game. This game is so cinematic that it's basically like playing an excellent movie.… Expand
  47. Akusher
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I really liked the story and its characters.
    Visually this game is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been impressed by visuals and atmosphere of a game. The Order 1886 kept surprising me almost every chapter.
    I have few complains about controls. Your character sticks to any cover on his own. You can't run from cover to cover. Sometimes game takes over control when you don't    I really liked the story and its characters.
    Visually this game is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been impressed by visuals and atmosphere of a game. The Order 1886 kept surprising me almost every chapter.

    I have few complains about controls. Your character sticks to any cover on his own. You can't run from cover to cover. Sometimes game takes over control when you don't really want it. Some of QTE were not necessary.

    BUT this game is a masterpiece. I hope for The Order 1887!    … Expand
  48. gmf22
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The best graphic a game has ever had, thinking a little different from other people, i liked the story and the characters, there are some great weapons. Really the game play it's not original but its fun,the only i didn't like too much it's the execive use of Quick Time Events

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  49. TranqWil
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Ignore all the hate, The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game that took me on a great ride from start to finish. Graphically this game is AMAZING, the seamless transition from cut-scene to game-play is incredible. The story is solid and really engaged me with the protagonist and the supporting cast.

    I had my concerns, but I thoroughly enjoyed my 10 hours or so in the game, well worth 9/10    Ignore all the hate, The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game that took me on a great ride from start to finish. Graphically this game is AMAZING, the seamless transition from cut-scene to game-play is incredible. The story is solid and really engaged me with the protagonist and the supporting cast.

    I had my concerns, but I thoroughly enjoyed my 10 hours or so in the game, well worth 9/10 and I look forward to more games in the future using these techniques and graphic quality.    … Expand
  50. Chojey
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 is one of the better games that I've had the pleasure of playing on the PS4 to-date. Arguably not a game for everyone, the game offers a strong narrative experience, presented in a beautiful cinematic experience that seamlessly ties in with gameplay. I found myself identifying with the characters easily, feeling their ups and downs as the story progressed. Certainly, thisThe Order 1886 is one of the better games that I've had the pleasure of playing on the PS4 to-date. Arguably not a game for everyone, the game offers a strong narrative experience, presented in a beautiful cinematic experience that seamlessly ties in with gameplay. I found myself identifying with the characters easily, feeling their ups and downs as the story progressed. Certainly, this game is not the traditional game that one tend to see these days; the closest thing I can think of is the narrative of Heavy Rain, combined with some good old action segments from say Uncharted. The game also had a masterfully composed soundtrack to aid the player into settling into the atmosphere. If there is one shortcoming, then it is that it made me yearn for more at the end.… Expand
  51. DottMortimer
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    I am playng a really immersive game, with a deep storytelling and astonishing graphics. Many compliments to Ready at Dawn for their valuable technical skills
  52. hellfir
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely beautiful! The graphics really show the power of the ps4. The game play of the game is fun with a wide variety of guns that always have a wow factor(besides the pistols). There is a good amount of qte, but its not so many that it takes you away from the experience. From my experience i think that the critics where to harsh on the game. So far i'm about 5.5 hrs intoThis game is absolutely beautiful! The graphics really show the power of the ps4. The game play of the game is fun with a wide variety of guns that always have a wow factor(besides the pistols). There is a good amount of qte, but its not so many that it takes you away from the experience. From my experience i think that the critics where to harsh on the game. So far i'm about 5.5 hrs into it, but i haven't finished the story yet.… Expand
  53. improdz
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Ignore all the previous reviews. I listened and delayed the purchase of the game for a day, in the end I took the gamble and brought it. What a decision I made! It's not a long game but it got me immersed from the get go. The story is good and the gameplay is alright. There are quite a few cutscene events but to me they made the game feel different from all of the games I've played overIgnore all the previous reviews. I listened and delayed the purchase of the game for a day, in the end I took the gamble and brought it. What a decision I made! It's not a long game but it got me immersed from the get go. The story is good and the gameplay is alright. There are quite a few cutscene events but to me they made the game feel different from all of the games I've played over the past few years. It was a new experience and I will not hesitate to play through it again.… Expand
  54. Greeney22
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 is graphical masterpiece. By far the best graphical experience on console. The story of the game is really well done and does not overstay it's welcome. Even though it is shorter than the average game, it's story keeps you intrigued throughout the whole experience. If you're a fan of the Uncharted gameplay mechanics, you will love the gameplay The Order provides a greatThe Order 1886 is graphical masterpiece. By far the best graphical experience on console. The story of the game is really well done and does not overstay it's welcome. Even though it is shorter than the average game, it's story keeps you intrigued throughout the whole experience. If you're a fan of the Uncharted gameplay mechanics, you will love the gameplay The Order provides a great experience for an exclusive title.… Expand
  55. Nick530
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    An absolutely stunning experience. This is an incredible game that has a fantastic story, unforgettable characters, beautiful graphics and solid gameplay. While the game does have some uneven pacing, that doesn't take away from this unique and immersive game. This is a must play if you have a PS4.
  56. Hypotheticow
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The order 1886 is a child of the Sony Santa Monica design philosophy. Beautiful to look at, Quality Assurance that matches the definition of Quality Assurance, and just fun. So damn fun.

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

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

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

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

    In a word, the game is: Beautiful.

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

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

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

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

    The Order: 1886, showing that just how good adventure games can be, and just how big of a failure that David Cage has always been.    … Expand
  57. EXpGamer
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    "This game defines Modern Video games"
    Amazing graphics, the story have the quality of a great movie, characters full of life, facial expression outstanding! it is a journey worth the money. And ends great of glory with a long road ahead. I hope Ready at Dawn and Santa Monica studios continue making this kind of games, a lot of efforts is evidently and attention to every detail.
    This    "This game defines Modern Video games"
    Amazing graphics, the story have the quality of a great movie, characters full of life, facial expression outstanding! it is a journey worth the money. And ends great of glory with a long road ahead. I hope Ready at Dawn and Santa Monica studios continue making this kind of games, a lot of efforts is evidently and attention to every detail.

    This game puts you under the skin of Sir Galahad.    … Expand
  58. RealGames
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This game is totally the opossite as the negative reviews you are reading here from the critic.

    Its just a new kind of game. Another concept, they have offered to the player a new experience, doesnt matter some people keeps complaining " where is the new stuff here ? " They ask such questions because they do not like new stuff and ideas. The cinematic experience is not because the "PS4    This game is totally the opossite as the negative reviews you are reading here from the critic.

    Its just a new kind of game. Another concept, they have offered to the player a new experience, doesnt matter some people keeps complaining " where is the new stuff here ? " They ask such questions because they do not like new stuff and ideas. The cinematic experience is not because the "PS4 Hardware" It is just how the developers wanted to do a game with another art concept and story telling.

    This game looks wonderful and sounds wonderful, in that aspect is a masterpiece for the PS4 console.

    This game also offers a really good story plus amazing characters acting, where almost any game out there offers both things like The Order 1886.

    The art inside this game is out of this world, no one can deny it, not even the most horrible fanboy out there.

    The ambience and effects are also very good and personally i didnt think PS4 was going to offer such stuff so soon.

    The gameplay is dynamic, because its supposed that you will keep attention to the story telling and the cutscenes wont bother you, it will be the opossite and you will do enjoy the cutscenes just because the story is amazing.

    I also liked the QTE's because are not a lot but fun and great looking.

    Overall this game doesnt deserves the crappy critic, so i will just score it a 10.

    Cheers! And some people must learn to enjoy games rather than hating everything, it doesnt do any good to the industry.    … Expand
  59. hemir
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    What a fantastic game I absolutely love it and glad I did not take the reviews. no entiendo como es posbile que los supuestos criticos no les gustara, que estan esperando? que estan buscando, no los veo moviendo la industria pero si quejandose de ella.
  60. mcreed11
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Reminded me of "The Last of Us" and some game play from the "Gears of War" series. The characters were awesome, the ending was also great setting up a possible sequel. The game was short, however this could definitely be built into a great series of games.
  61. edlight99
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Loved the game from start to end. Greatest graphics, fun shooting and most of all interesting plot. Atmosphere no other game can provide you, in Victorian Era London you can really see the amount of detail the creators did.
  62. macce_1
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 is a really stunning game, with a story that I really liked and you can tell that the game has a high production value. I enjoyed it start to finish, and I will definitely replay it a couple of times even though the platinum trophy has already popped. Although it isn´t a very long game that shouldn´t put you off but I can understand if you´ll rather wait for a pricedrop.The Order: 1886 is a really stunning game, with a story that I really liked and you can tell that the game has a high production value. I enjoyed it start to finish, and I will definitely replay it a couple of times even though the platinum trophy has already popped. Although it isn´t a very long game that shouldn´t put you off but I can understand if you´ll rather wait for a pricedrop. The gameplay mechanics brings nothing new but they work and like I said, i really enjoyed playing the game.… Expand
  63. Franklord85
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    I am just going to save myself and maybe some people some time. After beating it and having the weekend to think about what I thought. If your a fan of linear FPS games then this is for u. Other than the beautiful graphics this game offers no replay and nothing. It has long dragged out cutscenes, with good voice acting. But the boringness of QTES taking over the game is a killer for me.I am just going to save myself and maybe some people some time. After beating it and having the weekend to think about what I thought. If your a fan of linear FPS games then this is for u. Other than the beautiful graphics this game offers no replay and nothing. It has long dragged out cutscenes, with good voice acting. But the boringness of QTES taking over the game is a killer for me. Honestly Sony has made a more pretty looking Ryse: Son of Rome. Congrats Sony you have offered us Infamous, Litte Big Planet 3, Driveclub and now THE ORDER. I really miss Sonys exclusives, seems so far they have missed on every exclusive so far.… Expand
  64. bscavalcanti
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    A under rated game. The Order is stunning, epic, beautiful and funny game. Even if you don't like Heavy Rain Style games, have notice the The Order is technically almost perfect. No bugs, no low framerates, no updates at launch. It is a solid game, made with conviction.

    An amazing lore with an amazing End. Most people was corrupted by gamespot and ign reviews. Guys, play the game. It    A under rated game. The Order is stunning, epic, beautiful and funny game. Even if you don't like Heavy Rain Style games, have notice the The Order is technically almost perfect. No bugs, no low framerates, no updates at launch. It is a solid game, made with conviction.

    An amazing lore with an amazing End. Most people was corrupted by gamespot and ign reviews.

    Guys, play the game. It is a must play game, absolutely.    … Expand
  65. pioop33
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    The graphics are better than my poop, and that means it is REALLY good. Also, the game play is as good as the smell of my fart, which is really REALLY good. I hoped this helped you with your purchase of the game.
  66. The90sEnglish
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    If you are on the fence about purchasing The Order 1886 based off the more mainstream review sites, take the leap and play this game. RAD studios created an excellent new IP and a story to go along with it, you wont find filler here, sure a couple of walking parts of the game, but overall the gameplay is solid, the graphics are phenomenal, the characters are interesting and you generallyIf you are on the fence about purchasing The Order 1886 based off the more mainstream review sites, take the leap and play this game. RAD studios created an excellent new IP and a story to go along with it, you wont find filler here, sure a couple of walking parts of the game, but overall the gameplay is solid, the graphics are phenomenal, the characters are interesting and you generally really care about them, and their cause, I fail to understand how half baked broken games can manage better scores, but frankly its complete bull. Buy this game, plain and simple, its a breath of fresh air, especially if your a fan of great story telling in a game. Best ps4 game thus far.… Expand
  67. sidshah23
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    So i just finished the game.. its one of the good games i have played amongst last and this year.. its far from bad.. must play exclusive.. can check out positive reviews from users.. reviewers did nt get their checks from sony thus bad reviews.. try out and judge it..
  68. Airmasta
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    The best way I can describe this game is that it's Dragon's Lair / Space Ace for this generation. This is not a bad thing since this game is not about exploring and numerous side quests, but it's a game about experiencing a wonderful story. As most have already said the graphics are more than impressive and the voice acting is some of the best I've heard in a game. This is not a gameThe best way I can describe this game is that it's Dragon's Lair / Space Ace for this generation. This is not a bad thing since this game is not about exploring and numerous side quests, but it's a game about experiencing a wonderful story. As most have already said the graphics are more than impressive and the voice acting is some of the best I've heard in a game. This is not a game for those that want an open world to explore. This is a game where you don't define the path but allow the game to take you where it needs to so you can experience the story the best way possible. Yes, this game is short, but please don't let that sway you from experiencing it. If you have a problem spending 60 bucks for a short game then wait until it drops within your price range and then buy it. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  69. KillerUnleashed
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    I was worried that it wouldn't be engaging and then I was proven wrong.

    I have to be truthful, because of the graphic fidelity I thought I actually wouldn't get to play much and be left watching the game. I'm very critical about switch between cut scenes to gameplay. Are you actually pulling over the cut scene quality into the gameplay? Too often games tease us with their cut scenes of    I was worried that it wouldn't be engaging and then I was proven wrong.

    I have to be truthful, because of the graphic fidelity I thought I actually wouldn't get to play much and be left watching the game. I'm very critical about switch between cut scenes to gameplay. Are you actually pulling over the cut scene quality into the gameplay? Too often games tease us with their cut scenes of amazing quality to a point that if a game is announced with just a cut scene to show I throw it under the rug. I had honestly thrown the order under that rug. I pre ordered it only for the very cool collectors edition figurine. Then the time came for me to actually put my hands on the game and my opinion changed.

    The game isn't to long, I beat it in roughly 8 hours, but I was intrigued the whole time. Its not a perfect masterpiece but I enjoyed it, it left me wanting more. To me this is the foundation for great things to come. The biggest issue with everyones negative reviews is they expect everything else other games offer in this game as well. At a young age I was never really interested in an open world, coop, multiplayer, or decisions to make, I loved films, stories, and adventure. The order appealed to me completely in this way. The shooting is solid, the story is solid, the graphics are amazing, and its just an experience to behold.

    I don't see these "negative" points and the reason why is cause the game is actually real and believable. Do you think in real life, it would be a blazing inferno the whole way through, michael bay's fantasy dream? No, people die, numbers dwindle, people regroup and plan. While I am making my way through a warehouse to look at key items, who knows, the enemy might be planning their new attack, or there might only be 2 left. Would I really have time to check every single box, drawer, and read every manuscript, they might be ready to charge in. We have communicators, they might only have word of mouth. We are skilled but we are just as vulnerable as our enemies. They, on the otherhand, are not as skilled. They are not knights after all. It's like navy seals to police, they obviously are better trained. To many games have made the character be you, but in this game you are not you. You need to think you are controlling Sir Galahad and this is his story.

    Now brings the question, what would make this game a 10 for me? More control of the cut scenes, big moments, weapons (especially science ones), and more history on the creatures and the world, just a bit more depth you could say. With what we have though the game gives you enough to look for in clues and questions, but not so much to leave you overwhelmed wondering what did I miss. It does this as well as leading you in the right way to continue what its supposed to be doing, telling a story.

    A 5 out of 10 is a bad game, The Order 1886 is not bad game, It's a solid game in every aspect.    … Expand
  70. USMC_POLICE
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    I honestly love this game I even bought both statues from the collectors editions. The graphics are the best to date even compared to some newer pc games. The story is amazing gameplay is solid, reminds me a lot of the first uncharted, and no its not only 5 hours long.
  71. foofoomcgoo
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Kinda glad this bombed review wise, because it set my expectations very low. When I played it? Wow. Absolutely breathtaking in terms of artistic craft and narrative. I would put this just behind Shadow of Mordor and DA:I as my third favourite game this gen. Fantastic stuff.
  72. Darien1
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Having just completed this amazing game, I'm baffled by the largely mediocre reviews this title has received from an obtuse gaming press. It's a perverse reception for an outstanding work of interactive fiction, boasting a gripping story with memorable characters, including a well-defined cuarta charismatic lead, smart, literate dialogue voiced by a splendid cast, and some of the mostHaving just completed this amazing game, I'm baffled by the largely mediocre reviews this title has received from an obtuse gaming press. It's a perverse reception for an outstanding work of interactive fiction, boasting a gripping story with memorable characters, including a well-defined cuarta charismatic lead, smart, literate dialogue voiced by a splendid cast, and some of the most stunning graphics ever seen in a console game. And despite what one may have heard, the gameplay is just fine, an Uncharted-style mix of cover-based shooting and perfectly judged QTE's, with a sprinkling of tense stealth action and mild platforming. In short, a triumph. Can't wait for the sequel!… Expand
  73. SplitxD2
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game.
  74. tino2000
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    This game is severely underrated, I don't understand all the **** it's been getting I honestly think it's a really good game not amazing but good. Let's start with all the supposed negatives, beginning with the length. This game isn't 3 hours, 5 hours, it's between 7 and 10 hours and although there are many cutscenes they aren't bad at all they're very well done with the voice acting,This game is severely underrated, I don't understand all the **** it's been getting I honestly think it's a really good game not amazing but good. Let's start with all the supposed negatives, beginning with the length. This game isn't 3 hours, 5 hours, it's between 7 and 10 hours and although there are many cutscenes they aren't bad at all they're very well done with the voice acting, facial animations, and graphics all being top notch, and are some of the best I've ever seen. Now onto the gameplay which I freaking love, besides the werewolf fights which are quite mediocre imo. Except for that the gameplay is a lot of fun the gunplay is intense and action packed and there are tons of awesome weapons to get your hands on. Now for the quick time events there are too many but I feel this really won't be a problem next time around and they'll be able to master them just like god of war did.Also I think if they made more climbing segments and stepped them up a little bit it would add some much needed diversity. Next up is the story which I thought was really good and took some unexpected turns which I can't say a lot of games have done for quite a while. Overall I think this game is very good and if they can fix all of the problems and make a sequel then it could truly be something great. I give it a 7 out of 10… Expand
  75. Efficiency
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    Presented in a letterbox style with, and I cannot stress this enough, the most amazing visual fidelity I have ever seen in a game, it is incredibly easy to immediately get drawn into The Order's incredibly detailed world. I probably doubled my game time by just looking around, examining the many collectable items throughout the world. Old photographs, newspapers, and other random documentsPresented in a letterbox style with, and I cannot stress this enough, the most amazing visual fidelity I have ever seen in a game, it is incredibly easy to immediately get drawn into The Order's incredibly detailed world. I probably doubled my game time by just looking around, examining the many collectable items throughout the world. Old photographs, newspapers, and other random documents help to flesh out the world of this alternate London. But it is in its storytelling that The Order: 1886 really succeeds in the concept of cinematic presentation. The game doesn't trouble itself with an introduction, there is no rundown of history at the start of the game that feels tacked on out of obligation. The developers trust their players to be able to handle a story and engage in the plot to find out what is going on. Details, motives, plot points, history, reputations, all the necessities exist in this game through dialogue, discovery, and common sense. Missing are the strange, awkward, conversations where a player character asks offensively detailed questions of those around them for the sake of a player who isn't present in the world. Like a movie, details unfold in real time. Questions are answered naturally as they would be in other mediums.
    What helps here is how well written the characters are. Ready At Dawn took great care to create characters that avoid the typical video game troupe. Player character Galahad is not your standard overly handsome charming rogue. His female company member Lady Igraine is not helpless, or over sexualized. Yet every character is oozing with unique personality. The character design, motion capture, and voice acting are beyond almost anything I've come across in a game before. I believed in these characters, and cared for them more than many characters I have spent triple the time with in countless RPGs. The acting especially, set a new standard for the industry. While most big games will have one stand out big name star, everyone in The Order gave a stand out performance. Above all, the characters are what I will remember about this game years into the future.
    As I said before, The Order: 1886 is a third person cover-based shooter. Combat feels solid, and the games variety of weapons all feel different. I was constantly searching the battlefield for new arms to try out, from standard revolvers, to the more exotic variety like the Thermite Riffle, or the electricity launching Arc Riffle. Most fire fights are against the Rebellion that is rising up in London threatening the empirical power of the crown, who pose the typical variety of threats present in shooters. Smartly the games half-breed enemies are left for shadowy combat and boss fights, making it feel special and dangerous when you come across one. Intense and coordinated combat is much more satisfying than turning these enemies into nameless cannon fodder.
    The game is directly linear but the exquisite development of the world encourages exploration, as do the dozen of collectable items hidden around. Game play feels incredibly fluid, and smooth. And the game transitions so perfectly from cinematic cut scene to game play and back, that you never feel safe taking your hand off the controller. Again the game looks so amazing that there is no visual difference between scripted scene and live action. And with the complete absence of any loading screen for the entire game, you constantly feel like you're in on the action, even when watching a minutes long cinematic. Brilliant development like this adds to the player immersion. The game does feature a number of quick time events which normally is a big disappointment for me. However, Ready At Dawn takes advantage of the low level of impact that a QTE can have on presentation, integrating button prompts into the game allowing for you to control the action on screen, while fully enjoying a carefully crafted scene. In some instances the QTE allows for a contextual reaction, giving you options as to which way to react resulting in different variations of the outcome. A smart and refreshing change of pace for a dull game mechanic.
    The Order: 1886 had me nervous. It was a huge new AAA IP from a somewhat successful studio, touching on a lot of elements I love. While the possibility of error was large, the game absolutely delivers. Ready At Dawn has crafted an incredible new world with their alternate history take on London in the late 19th century, and populated it with a complex and believable cast of characters. The story was well told, and wrapped itself up nicely in a satisfying, yet open for more, ending. Nothing about the game felt rushed or unfinished, and I felt well satisfied at the end. If this game is to be a sign of things to come for the industry, I hope that it is quickly embraced. This is the game that shows what the PS4 can do. This is what next generation is all about. The Order: 1886 is a fantastic game from top to bottom.    … Expand
  76. kbx
    Mar 6, 2015
    5
    I cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. SchootingI cannot belive some many people are giving this game 10/10. While I love the atmosphere and the graphics I cannot give this game score higher than 5/10. Im not sure if we can call a game either. Its more like a interactive movie where somethims you press a button co confirm something. Your really cant compere it to any other game, even ryse has 10x times more gameplay than this. Schooting sequences are almost absent. I really hope this weird idea of a game will not be picked up by the rest of the industry because it will be a disaster for gamers.… Expand
  77. matt2005usaf
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! I played through the game twice and got the Platinum trophy. I beat it on Normal and on Hard. Playtime was between 8-10 hours. There are not THAT many QTE's. The lycan fights include QTE and there was a few cutscenes that included a QTE. Don't let the negative hype fool you...this game provides one hell of a ride and the gameplay is top notch.
  78. alexanderroan
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Really surprised this doesn't score higher, best looking game I've ever seen. Great attention to detail. Interesting story, cool alternate history, nice weapons.
  79. wishpishh
    Apr 3, 2015
    3
    This is the embodiment of what I hate about modern AAA games. All surface, no substance. It looks awesome, but that gets old in about twenty minutes. Generic story. Stereotypical characters. Same old gameplay we have seen a hundred times before. Glorified quicktime events. Lots of "press X to win" moments. I couldn't stand more than a couple of hours and the thought of returning makes meThis is the embodiment of what I hate about modern AAA games. All surface, no substance. It looks awesome, but that gets old in about twenty minutes. Generic story. Stereotypical characters. Same old gameplay we have seen a hundred times before. Glorified quicktime events. Lots of "press X to win" moments. I couldn't stand more than a couple of hours and the thought of returning makes me depressed. I wish I could have my money back.… Expand
  80. EBGeer
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    After reading the reviews I was a bit concerned about what I was about to play when I first picked up Order:1886. All I heard was raving about "too short", "too depressing", "too many quick time event", "too many cut scenes." Thankfully I didn't listen to the reviewers that often. This game was fantastic and can't wait to play through it again in a couple weeks. Yes, this is a game thatAfter reading the reviews I was a bit concerned about what I was about to play when I first picked up Order:1886. All I heard was raving about "too short", "too depressing", "too many quick time event", "too many cut scenes." Thankfully I didn't listen to the reviewers that often. This game was fantastic and can't wait to play through it again in a couple weeks. Yes, this is a game that relies heavily and almost entirely on story--and I loved every minute of it. The game is stunning and transitions perfectly between game and cut scenes. There are plenty of quick time events and they are fine how they implemented them--not sure there is any other good way of trying to do the game they created. They crafted a high quality story based game. Would I have like to see a 4 v 4 multiplayer mode or maybe a 4 v 1(humans vs lycan) sure, but I'm not really disappointed that they didn't. They had a purpose and they crafted it wonderfully.

    Open world players or players generally not interested in story. Stay away it will be a nightmare for you.

    My only disappointments are the picking up random objects and looking at them--there was really no purpose. And the goddamned armored shotgun rebels. Other than that, loved it.    … Expand
  81. nop
    Sep 23, 2018
    4
    Yes, it is that bad.
    Not only it only has few hours worth of gameplay, but those not-so-precious hours mostly consist of long repetitive shooting-range-like firefights against seemingly endless hordes of the same dumb and fearless human enemies in a confined environment full of copy-pasted assets. So annoying and repetitive, you wish there were even less. Also has one of the worst stealth    Yes, it is that bad.
    Not only it only has few hours worth of gameplay, but those not-so-precious hours mostly consist of long repetitive shooting-range-like firefights against seemingly endless hordes of the same dumb and fearless human enemies in a confined environment full of copy-pasted assets. So annoying and repetitive, you wish there were even less. Also has one of the worst stealth segments I’ve ever seen. And sudden QTEs to check that you didn’t fell asleep during the non-skippable non-interactive cinematic segments. Has QTE boss fights too, feeling like something you have done countless times already. There’s no real resolution to the story (which is kinda dumb), ends abruptly and feels like a first chapter of a much longer game which I don’t really want to see. Too bad, they could probably make something much better with these characters, setting and engine(which only looks good because it renders almost monochromatic picture full of instanced objects at < 30 FPS without anisotropic filtering in a reduced screen area thanks to those huge black bars).
    Seen it being compared with MGS, but it is lightyears away from mainline MGS games by the amount of content, gameplay features and the quality of the story. It only deserves to be compared to crappy FMV CD-ROM games from early 90s.
    A score of 5 or 6 would probably be more fitting, as it is still nice-looking & somewhat playable, but I decided to give it highest possible "negative" score, because my opinion is anything but mixed. I don't want more games like this one to be made, sorry. A huge waste of people’s time, money and of development talent.    … Expand
  82. tbaltimore
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    There are a lot of overly critical reviews out there for this game that review it based on what they wanted out of the game rather than reviewing the game based on it's own merits and what it was intended to be.

    It was never intended to be the next great shooter, nor was it ever intended to be a multi-player game. That said, it makes no sense whatsoever to critique it for not being    There are a lot of overly critical reviews out there for this game that review it based on what they wanted out of the game rather than reviewing the game based on it's own merits and what it was intended to be.

    It was never intended to be the next great shooter, nor was it ever intended to be a multi-player game. That said, it makes no sense whatsoever to critique it for not being either of these.

    On it's own merits, this game offers some of the best production quality you'll ever find in a game. It plays very well and performs very well. Unlike most games these days, there is no need for a huge day one patch to fix a conundrum of game breaking or new game breaking issues or performance bottlenecks.

    The voice acting is very well done, and the story is very good and will draw most players in easily.

    The main reason this game gets an 8 instead of a 9 or a 10, is the lack of content. It is a shorter game than you'd want to have out of a full price retail title. That said, what you get for the full price is some of the highest quality you'll get these days, and this game easily has the best visuals, music, and sound, if not voice acting as well, that you'll get in a next gen console game, by far.

    It's definitely worth a play through, and once you're done, just resell the game used, or trade it in for a credit. You can easily do that and save a good bit of money within a week or less, even if you sparingly play games.    … Expand
  83. ME_Paruk
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Gameplay is great, story can be a little long & not always the most intersting(much better than destiny thoug, in terms of storyh) graphics is where it truly shines. I would reccomend to most people, though i personally like these kinds of games , heavy rain & fahrenheit
  84. kazRium
    Mar 3, 2015
    5
    Graphics instead of Gameplay, that sums up this horrible game. It is a boring ride through a beautifully created world. I haven't even finished it ( the whole 5 hours of campaign ), I just don't have any want to do it. Luckily all you have to do is go on youtube and view the entire game instead of paying for this crap. Save your money, move along, nothing to see here.
  85. Shax
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    I really love this game and it's worth every penny! It's easily the best looking game I have ever seen. The character models and backgrounds are highly polished and beautiful. Game play is a blast and reminds me of the Gears of War franchise. I searched for all of the collectibles and the game took me around 11-12 hours to complete and I plan on playing it again. The story is reallyI really love this game and it's worth every penny! It's easily the best looking game I have ever seen. The character models and backgrounds are highly polished and beautiful. Game play is a blast and reminds me of the Gears of War franchise. I searched for all of the collectibles and the game took me around 11-12 hours to complete and I plan on playing it again. The story is really interesting and kept my attention throughout.

    Don't let the critic reviews put you off from buying this game. There is something bad wrong when a mediocre game like Evil Within gets 8s and 9s and then the same sites dump on The Order.    … Expand
  86. unluckydice
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 is based in a rich medieval London that consists of many threats such the rebels (humans) and the Half-Breed's (underworld type werewolf's). An Order was established to specifically abolish these threat's a group of people who work with law and who are loyal to there cause (well supposedly) .
    The game centers around 4 characters Galahada a straight minded long    The Order 1886 is based in a rich medieval London that consists of many threats such the rebels (humans) and the Half-Breed's (underworld type werewolf's). An Order was established to specifically abolish these threat's a group of people who work with law and who are loyal to there cause (well supposedly) .
    The game centers around 4 characters Galahada a straight minded long mustached leader who thinks outside the box the main protagonist who you play as, then there's Lady Igraine the youngest member of the group a strong minded witty women who abides by the moral code of The Order, a woman who's words are wiser than most, also there's Malory a straight faced older worn man the oldest running member of the order a man who has seen it all through thick and thin, and finally Lafayette a womanizer and enthusiastic fellow he is the newest member to The Order.

    Throughout the starting chapters of the game I respected Galahad's morals, (what he fought for) until he went of the rails near the middle of the game for example there are parts were he will just make the decision to go on an endless killing spree disrespecting The Order and the wise words of Lady Igraine. I didn't care for him after this. most of the time throughout the game the rebel AI would just keep coming one after the other, it was like I was playing a cheap mindless repetitive 3rd person shooter and the objective was to get the most kills, what I think The Order is meant to stand for is Order, so killing should be the very last option but this band of trigger happy dimwits were out for blood as much as the Half-Breed's were. It's not all that bad though the game certainly has potential and some nice moments for example exploring the pits of the London undergrounds or being hunted by Half-Breed's in the mists of the dark or the nice mix between cinematic and gameplay, plus the already established order and history is believable and you really feel like there's been a lot of history formed within it .

    Below i have wrote some perks and negatives with my final verdict be sure to check it out

    Perks
    The music is really good
    Exploring the Q like headquarters
    Sound design from the weapons
    A good contender for the best graphics I'v seen in a game 30fps? wow
    Interesting era and premise
    Some interesting side characters such as the leader of The Order
    Good voice acting
    The mix between cinematic and gameplay works great
    The established order and history is believable and you feel like there's been a lot of history formed within it
    The 3rd person gameplay is a mix of Gears of of War and Uncharted with a hint of The Last Of Us nothing innovating here but it still works
    Weapons are unique suit the time, era and mood also the sound and fire of each of the weapon's at your disposal are very distinctive
    The Half-Breed's are scary
    The London underground tunnels were creepy

    Negatives
    Not much insist story or history about the Rebels or the Half-Breeds
    The over amount of enemy's at once is beyond realistic and ridiculous
    Game holds your hand way to much even in the boss battles
    QuickTime event's are way too frequent unfortunately
    Stealth missions were tedious lucky it's brief
    Endless Rebel AI at times really ruined this unique experience
    Rebels AI same plastered models
    Game is a tad short for a game to be this expensive at this level of AAA quality this is a trend that needs to stop in most next gen games

    Final Verdict
    The Order 1886 may not be as long as Galahads mustache or have the depth as games like the Last Of Us, but what it does have is an interesting setting with already believable established world and Order that co existed perfectly

    Unfortunately The Order 1886 is only worth the admission at half price or game rental    … Expand
  87. rrt
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    Piękna ,niedoceniana gra na PS4,graficznie powala, muzyka niczym nie ustępuje. Że krótka? Właśnie takie lubię! Mechanika gry przypomina serię UNCHARTED
  88. DragonKingSoup
    Feb 26, 2015
    6
    The main problem with The Order is not its gameplay, QTE's or length. The price point is the games main issue and is something that a consumer should not stand for. Due to the games length, lack of innovation and David Cage influenced Quick Time Events = riveting gameplay approach; the game is a rental at best. At a price point of half its current value, the game would score much higherThe main problem with The Order is not its gameplay, QTE's or length. The price point is the games main issue and is something that a consumer should not stand for. Due to the games length, lack of innovation and David Cage influenced Quick Time Events = riveting gameplay approach; the game is a rental at best. At a price point of half its current value, the game would score much higher on most accounts. Until then find a good Twitch stream and flip the bird to Sony.… Expand
  89. Vyrotix
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    To keep it short, the story is good, graphics are amazing and gameplay is as common as a look and shoot TPS.

    A couple things I do not like about this game is that the story is very short, being able to be completed within one sitting of about 7 hours. One thing I dislike about this game is that the characters aren't really likable, and are just bland. Another thing is that you do    To keep it short, the story is good, graphics are amazing and gameplay is as common as a look and shoot TPS.

    A couple things I do not like about this game is that the story is very short, being able to be completed within one sitting of about 7 hours.

    One thing I dislike about this game is that the characters aren't really likable, and are just bland.

    Another thing is that you do not meet the main enemy of the game often, which is the Half-Breed. You only encounter about 3 in the whole game.

    Some other things include awkward cover mechanics and chapters only being whole cutscenes without gameplay. Finally concluding the cons of this game, pre-order DLC doesn't really serve much purpose, as for you are only getting a different outfit for Balaghad and other characters.

    Good things about this game is that the story is quite fun, the game looks beautiful and that the game worked day one, and didn't have any 15-20GB patches upon purchase.

    I give The Order: 1886 a 7.4/10    … Expand
  90. Velvet_Brusch
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    I've found The Order amazing on all aspects. Don't quite understand the people complain about its length or storyline, gameplay etc. It's matter of taste of course, but Read at Dawn did a marvelous job on telling from a different point of view the history as we know it :)
  91. chrisse989
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Almost did not play this game due to the mostly negative reviews, but very glad I did try it.
    It had a 7 hour running time and it was very well paced. I far enjoy that over a game with longer running time and 50%+ of the time being filler... I liked the weapons and I loved the setting. The story isn't groundbreaking, but gets the job done. And no, there is no multiplayer and the    Almost did not play this game due to the mostly negative reviews, but very glad I did try it.
    It had a 7 hour running time and it was very well paced. I far enjoy that over a game with longer running time and 50%+ of the time being filler... I liked the weapons and I loved the setting. The story isn't groundbreaking, but gets the job done. And no, there is no multiplayer and the replayability is limited, but if you take it for what it is (a great single player adventure), you should be quite happy with what you'll get.    … Expand
  92. masterjohnson1
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    this is a good game, for a cutscene heavy game, game looks great and is an alright length
    not for everyone and is not a 10 for anyone, but there are some people that will like it.
    at least you should rent it and see what it is like for yourself, but I enjoyed the game
  93. xThexEvilxLordx
    Feb 24, 2015
    6
    Ok the Order has so much potential but instead we get is mediocre story
    Very short game take 5 to 6 hours to finish
    Tha wide screen is annoying
    Final boss was bottom pressing Disappointments
    The props I give this game is
    Beautiful graphic
    Voice Acting perfect
    Atmosphere are awesome
    weapon look great and their desing
  94. pakcerfann
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    I'm not really sure how to rate this game. I'd just finished playing Dying Light prior to this and would give it the same score. Two completely different games, but both very enjoyable in their own ways. My first play-through in Dying Light took me 37 hours. I finished The Order in about 7 hours. Again, two completely different games.

    I went into this game with the lowest of    I'm not really sure how to rate this game. I'd just finished playing Dying Light prior to this and would give it the same score. Two completely different games, but both very enjoyable in their own ways. My first play-through in Dying Light took me 37 hours. I finished The Order in about 7 hours. Again, two completely different games.

    I went into this game with the lowest of expectations. I initially was very excited and pre-ordered the game months ago. After reading all of the critic reviews and negative feedback related to the game, I cancelled my pre-order and didn't plan on playing it. After watching game-play on LFP and Twitch, I decided to go ahead and try the game myself. I'm extremely happy I did. While a lot of the comments about the game are accurate, cutscenes, QTE, etc., it's done incredibly well and I really can't see this game being done any differently. It is a very heavily story based game. It took me about 2 hours to really get into it, but at that point I was totally hooked. I finished the game and immediately was excited to play the sequel (hopefully all of the negative attention doesn't prevent this from happening!).

    In closing, anybody that was excited and then skeptical based on all of the negative attention, you really won't be disappointed. While you could consider it short, it really didn't feel short while playing it. I don't think a 7-8 hour game is short. It's got great graphics and a phenomenal story. This is possibly my favorite exclusive game to date ("next gen").    … Expand
  95. Carib
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Played through twice, and this game is squarely in the 8-9 range. Graphics. presentation, gunplay & cover mechanics are all fantastic! The characters are all voiced and acted superbly and are fully realized. Really, really good game. I can't believe the hate this game is getting...it's quite absurd.
  96. DrZomboid
    Mar 2, 2015
    7
    Amazing graphics a audio visual presentation with few bad thing like letterbox or missing ambiental sounds. Short 6-7 hours game that want to do everything from QTE to stealth.

    Great art and setting but dull story and weak ending, stupid two identical QTE boss fights.
  97. khenry
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Really enjoyed the game. I am not a gamer that likes to blast through games just to get to the ending or to sell as quickly as possible. I really stop to enjoy my surrounds so I don't fall into the game length issues. The Graphics are amazing, the sound is great and the story is very interesting. The game play is perfectly suitable, in fact I think its fun. I am in the group thatReally enjoyed the game. I am not a gamer that likes to blast through games just to get to the ending or to sell as quickly as possible. I really stop to enjoy my surrounds so I don't fall into the game length issues. The Graphics are amazing, the sound is great and the story is very interesting. The game play is perfectly suitable, in fact I think its fun. I am in the group that actually enjoys QTE's, my only issue is that sometimes they come out of the blue and I have to retry and then get through it with out any challenge. I am very much looking forward to a sequel, I'm not worried about a longer game. What I would like to see is collectibles that are more meaningful, I dont care about holding up a music box and turning it in my hands and the audiologs are very random to the main plot but they do help set the tone of the world. Great job RAD!… Expand
  98. JuniorLedra
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    É uma CG jogável, um dos melhores títulos da nova geração, bem focado no single player, acho que isso que os críticos não perdoaram, porém essa sempre foi a proposta do jogo.
  99. Kaprawiec
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    I don't see why this got all the negative reviews.
    The Order has really interesting story, nice combat mechanics, and great cast of living characters.
    Gameplay is also really engaging. But what makes the biggest impression - A/V level. Just wow. I played Diablo 3:ROS simultaneously and i must say - the graphic in TO:1886 are on same if not better level than the cinematic cut scenes from    I don't see why this got all the negative reviews.
    The Order has really interesting story, nice combat mechanics, and great cast of living characters.
    Gameplay is also really engaging.
    But what makes the biggest impression - A/V level. Just wow. I played Diablo 3:ROS simultaneously and i must say - the graphic in TO:1886 are on same if not better level than the cinematic cut scenes from the big Blizzard hit which is simply amazing.
    Maybe there isn't to much of replay value, but devs simply cut out fillers which is good because You wont waste time grinding for gear (hello D3 again :D). Every owner of PS4 should give this title a try.    … Expand
  100. Ivan1989
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    The order 1886 is one of those great gems, which you wonder how on earth got such low to average scores. The game is a 8/10 for sure, ignore the main stream reviewers, ignore even angryjoe for they know not what they are talking about. I have come to give the game the justice its surely deserves. Lets start with the graphics, the best on the ps4, very beautiful. The sound? Excellent, goodThe order 1886 is one of those great gems, which you wonder how on earth got such low to average scores. The game is a 8/10 for sure, ignore the main stream reviewers, ignore even angryjoe for they know not what they are talking about. I have come to give the game the justice its surely deserves. Lets start with the graphics, the best on the ps4, very beautiful. The sound? Excellent, good gun sounds, good explositions, etc. Voice acting? Superb! Story? Unique, fresh, interesting! One must play this game from start to finish to truly understand the story, its good never the less. The characters and dialogue are excellent, I personally find the characters to be very interesting. Main character is likable!

    Cons:

    lacklustre ending, geared towards a sequel, which I don't mind.
    QTE can be slight glitchy and underwhelming.    … 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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