The Order: 1886

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

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  1. XB0
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Como gamer neutral, no iba a hacer caso a los puntajes de la prensa y ni siquiera a críticas de youtubers (que ni jugaron el videojuego). Espere a que saliera a la venta y adquirí el juego tomando un riesgo posible, ya que normalmente no suelo adquirir un videojuego en su día uno a menos de que me haga ilusión y este fue el caso.
    The Order: 1886 es uno de los juegos más infravalorados    Como gamer neutral, no iba a hacer caso a los puntajes de la prensa y ni siquiera a críticas de youtubers (que ni jugaron el videojuego). Espere a que saliera a la venta y adquirí el juego tomando un riesgo posible, ya que normalmente no suelo adquirir un videojuego en su día uno a menos de que me haga ilusión y este fue el caso.
    The Order: 1886 es uno de los juegos más infravalorados solo por un detalle en la que "la crítica" coincide y es la duración del juego (10 horas a más si vas por coleccionables, algo que cazadores de trofeos aprecian).
    Las horas de juego actualmente es una de las cosas que le preocupa al gamer promedio, cuando antes no importaba ese detalle, solo era un dato mas no algo a tomar en cuenta para una calificación justa. Antes habían juegos que tenían una duración similar y no les bajaron la nota por eso, los calificaron justamente como obras maestras.
    The Order: 1886 es un juego bello en el apartado técnico, con un buen manejo del sonido, unos gráficos impresionantes y una trama muy bien estructurada y desarrollada.
    Sin duda una víctima más del modismo actual de los videojugadores y de la prensa amarillista.
    Espero que este juego tenga una continuación por lo menos en PS5 y que le pongan unas horas de juego más (aunque caigan en el relleno de la trama absurda como muchos juegos actuales) para que esta comunidad cancerígena deje en paz a juegos que sí le dieron calidad a cada minuto de juego sin pasar por el relleno.
    Compra RECOMENDADA, no hagas caso a la comunidad gamer que solo se guía de modismos.    … Expand
  2. SirGalahad
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Absolutely Gorgeous Phenomenal voice acting
    Brilliant lip synching Extremely well written characters Very Atmospheric and amazing world building Beautifully contextualised Gore
    Over the top presentation and execution
  3. os2251car
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    este juego me costo 1000 pesos mexicanos que son aproximadamente 60 dolares de su tiempo. yo tenia muchas esperanzas de este juego me acuerdo que incluso lo compre en preventa estaba tan emocionado por el y vaya error. el juego solo lo juegue 2 horas y me cago solo 2 horas basto para que lo odiara, un juego del montón que agarra mecánicas de otros juegos pero que lo hace peor. el juegoeste juego me costo 1000 pesos mexicanos que son aproximadamente 60 dolares de su tiempo. yo tenia muchas esperanzas de este juego me acuerdo que incluso lo compre en preventa estaba tan emocionado por el y vaya error. el juego solo lo juegue 2 horas y me cago solo 2 horas basto para que lo odiara, un juego del montón que agarra mecánicas de otros juegos pero que lo hace peor. el juego tenia unas barras negras como si fueran de una película. el juego mas aburrido que e jugado sin mencionar que la historia es una mierda y no tiene sentido. gracias a este juego ya no compro cosas en preventa… Expand
  4. Xedmed
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    This game is woefully disappointing. It's a great concept plagued by strange design choices and QTEs. The forced walking in segments is tedious, the lack of a collectable counter or proper archive is unbelievable and the fact you can't skip cutscenes is truly criminal when wanting to replay for collectables, but you'd get through the game in about 2 hrs.
  5. nbr72
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    If you like movie game like heavy rain, beyond : two souls, this game is for YOU.

    A next-gen 's game with visually impressive graphics and a very good soundtrack.
  6. boy_number_8
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very    What i came to realize after playing this game is that The Order is more of a show piece than an actual game. Its Sony showing the audience exactly what the PS4 is capable of doing graphically and with this it succeeds.
    The order 1886 is a stunning beautiful game visually, no body can fault that. Its excites me for what the PS4 can offer in the future.
    The actually game however is very cliche and you notice a lack of actual gameplay early on. I wish they allowed you to explore, instead a lot of time (of a not very long game) is spent walking you through the game with an over use of quick time events. This quick time events arnt necessarily done badly but they do become annoying.
    Saying this, the game doesn't make me not interested in its universe, quite the opposite actually. It did leave me wanting more and i would love for there to be a sequel. Just one that is done a little differently.

    The Order 1886 really isnt as bad as people are making out, but i recommend waiting for the price to drop before purchasing.    … Expand
  7. AsboXFlemzo
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Yeh the reviews of this game are rubbish, Some one tries a slightly different take on a 3rd person shooter, not the usual run and gun explosion people who play other shooters are used to. A slower paced, entirely fluid graphics shooter/adventure game. Give it a 5....or a 0 hell its meta-critic.
    +Scary atmosphere
    +graphics +polished shooter gameplay +unique weapons +great acting    Yeh the reviews of this game are rubbish, Some one tries a slightly different take on a 3rd person shooter, not the usual run and gun explosion people who play other shooters are used to. A slower paced, entirely fluid graphics shooter/adventure game. Give it a 5....or a 0 hell its meta-critic.
    +Scary atmosphere
    +graphics
    +polished shooter gameplay
    +unique weapons
    +great acting

    -Usual average story
    -Far to many QTE
    -Poor pacing

    Yeh at what point do you remove 5 points, its rare a shooter has a good story, good pacing anyways.    … Expand
  8. Jaime5478
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    What a game! If you want a game with a great story and just want more. Well this is it.
    Ok its not very long, about 8hours or so, but it doesnt need to be any longer at all. They ended the game at the right time. No repeating or going back on yourself or any other type of filler quest rubbish.
    from gameplay to graphics this game is epic in everyway possible. This the only game on ps4 so    What a game! If you want a game with a great story and just want more. Well this is it.
    Ok its not very long, about 8hours or so, but it doesnt need to be any longer at all. They ended the game at the right time. No repeating or going back on yourself or any other type of filler quest rubbish.
    from gameplay to graphics this game is epic in everyway possible. This the only game on ps4 so far i have played through without getting bored. Folled by the last of us.
    To all who are on the fence you need to get it. And i really hope there is a sequal.    … Expand
  9. kito78
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    This game has: best PS4 graphic (beauty and detailed), super steam punk world, nice characters, good, interesting story...
    What is missing: time of gameplay, re-playable value
    It is a very good game, but we had a very big expectations. It is linear, action adventure with 3rd person view... You will enjoy it if you liked the last of us, but don't expect to much it is far behind "the last of us"
  10. Husbonden
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    this is the best movie i have ever seen it was even sometimes an interactive movie, michael bay really deserv movie of the year here. and how did they get mario as the leading star jus wow. honestly sometimes it feelt like i was playing a game. an 10 hour movie for 60 bucks totally worth it 10/10 movie of the year
  11. Dafenix
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I probably enjoyed playing this game more than I've enjoyed playing any video game since The Last of Us.

    People are bashing the game for it's length and lack of replayability. Well. It clocks in at roughly 6-7 hours. Unless you're speedrunning it. But if you're speedrunning it you're missing out on a beautifully crafter a detailed world deep with lore and built with love. Graphics    I probably enjoyed playing this game more than I've enjoyed playing any video game since The Last of Us.

    People are bashing the game for it's length and lack of replayability. Well. It clocks in at roughly 6-7 hours. Unless you're speedrunning it. But if you're speedrunning it you're missing out on a beautifully crafter a detailed world deep with lore and built with love.

    Graphics 10/10: The graphics in this game amazing. Best looking next gen game to date. It manages to make even The Last of Us Remastered still look last gen despite it's graphical update. Every little detail in the environment is covered and the facial expressions of the characters show every little emotion they're feeling.

    Sound 10/10: The music and sound effects are spot on. The voice acting is INCREDIBLE. Especially given that they used a bunch of a nobodies. You won't see big names like Nolan North or Troy Baker or Jennifer Hale in this game. Hopefully these people get more work.

    Gameplay 10/10: Holy crap it's a completely unbroken, functional, polished game. Something that doesn't seem to get mentioned in any of the negative reviews. I didn't encounter a single bug during my entire playthrough. Movement and gunplay felt smooth and real and not jerky and clunky like it can in some games. Also the melee is thoroughly satisfying.

    Story: This is where the game really shines. This game is not afraid to have a deep and compelling story full of interesting characters that you want to know more about and the world they live in. If you've played games like the Metal Gear Solid series than you'll be okay since some of the cutscenes can last upwards of 10 minutes. But it's not 10 minutes of meaningless exposition. It's a full 10 minutes filled with story that SHOULD be there. They literally could not have cut down on the cutscenes and had the story remain nearly as good as it was.

    In conclusion, don't believe the negative reviews about the game. The lack of multiplayer lead to a higher focus on the single player experience and they nailed it. Easily one of my favourite games right next to Alan Wake and The Last of Us. Even if you don't want to buy it borrow it from a friend who did. You'll thank yourself for it. This is what video games should be. Vehicles to create worlds and tell stories. Not day one paid DLC riddled husks that are obvious attempts just to make money from the hapless consumer.    … Expand
  12. Yahdaree
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    The Order is a game with stunning visuals and an interesting premise. Unfortunetly the game plays a little bland, hopefully they make a sequel and focus more on gameplay. Overall I think the game warrants 80 out of 100 possible points.
  13. BSD1SURESHOT
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I read some reviews before buying and after being hyped for a while I was shocked. I have no idea why these so called industry "experts" thought poorly of this game. Great gameplay, interesting story (wich I hope dlc will continue) and looks.... Nothing beats it. Don't miss this.
  14. overeem6
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing as i have some arguments for this. Firstly, atmosphere of London is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Secondly, graphics is the best, then soundtracks is wonderful. Thirdly, you could not find something like tat where the future works with past together, I mean 19 centure's London with super technology
  15. a18ttc
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    A thoroughly immersive cinematic gaming experience. Graphics are awesome, must be seen on a big screen. Game play is a blend of 3rd person cover and shoot with QTEs. I hate QTEs in general, but here it is used in a forgivable way, which did not frustrate me. The story was paced well, and I found myself invested in the created lore. It was predictable, but not in a bad way. NothingA thoroughly immersive cinematic gaming experience. Graphics are awesome, must be seen on a big screen. Game play is a blend of 3rd person cover and shoot with QTEs. I hate QTEs in general, but here it is used in a forgivable way, which did not frustrate me. The story was paced well, and I found myself invested in the created lore. It was predictable, but not in a bad way. Nothing revolutionary here, but a solid experience and a fun one too. Bit pricey at retail price I would agree. I am glad I experienced this game. Will I keep it, probably not as there is no replay value. If it was cheaper, then more people will buy and keep.… Expand
  16. snakeisback
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    The game is not full of innovation. But it does all the right moves and its doing the right. In the end it left me craving for more, which is great. I hope for a sequel guys!!!
  17. Freelance7
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Alright, there have been a lot of bad reviews for this game going around, and I would just say, don't listen to them! The developers specifically said this would be a cinematic experience, and they have so far delivered.

    Pros: -Stunning, amazing graphics and animation. -Setting is amazing. Steampunk Victorian era monster hunters, radical! -Great gameplay, I love every shootout and    Alright, there have been a lot of bad reviews for this game going around, and I would just say, don't listen to them! The developers specifically said this would be a cinematic experience, and they have so far delivered.

    Pros:
    -Stunning, amazing graphics and animation.
    -Setting is amazing. Steampunk Victorian era monster hunters, radical!
    -Great gameplay, I love every shootout and fight.
    -Great story, something games lack these days. Also characters that you can like and relate to.
    -A surprising amount of weapons, and they are all awesome.
    -AI is decent, frustrates me, but that's good, they're smart. Creatures are scary.
    -QTEs are also quite decent, they do not detract from the experience.

    Cons:
    -May have had a few bugs

    That's about it for me. The game is like Heavy Rain mixed with Gears of War, and it's really good. So if you want a game that is story AND gameplay, get this. If you were expecting an action packed adventure game, you are in the wrong place.    … Expand
  18. BMadd38
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    As usual metacritic user reviews are borderline retarded on here. I made an account just so I can post a 10 review for this unjustly low rated game. The graphics are the best among any game that has ever come out. This game should at least be rewarded 5 points alone for its incredible detail in graphics and presentation. Second the shooter mechanics are incredibly smooth and solid, amongAs usual metacritic user reviews are borderline retarded on here. I made an account just so I can post a 10 review for this unjustly low rated game. The graphics are the best among any game that has ever come out. This game should at least be rewarded 5 points alone for its incredible detail in graphics and presentation. Second the shooter mechanics are incredibly smooth and solid, among the most realistic shooting I've seen in a game ever. The cover system is smooth and easy to transition between covers which is such a problem in most games anymore. It's incredibly how call of duty, killzone and some of these other shooters still don't have a solid cover system till this day. Third the storytelling and voice acting is very good but not GREAT as I wish it was. This game deserves at least a 8 or a 7.5 for its innovative graphics and tight shooting mechanics. Oh and did I mention how incredibly awesome some of the weapons are in this game??? Also the melee and quick time events are pretty solid even though this is a chief complaint among many critics and user reviews. I for one don't understand the complaint since Heavy Rain, one of the most highly rated and innovative Playstation 3 games got 9 or 8's all across the board, which is funny cause the only action in the game was quick time events. Which by the way I LOVED Heavy Rain but that's exactly the point I'm making. Why is this game getting the hate that it so doesn't deserve for its short length and quick time events when Heavy Rain didn't even have any shooting mechanics or action??? Gears of War campaign was shorter then this game's but yet that game received 9's all across the board? Yes I understand that Gears of War had multiplayer but it was so generic and lacking that it didn't add any value to the game, at least not for me. It consisted of people running around shotgunning other players and required zero strategy. Also there is not multi-player or split screen for the campaign, I understand this complaint. I do not understand why they didn't implement mulitiplayer or split screen to the campaign but I don't believe it's a reason to give this game such a ridiculous low score especially when it finally provides the innovative graphics, a solid narrative, good voice acting and great shooting mechanics that this next gen has been waiting for and sorely lacking. I've played Ryse, Killzone PS4, Infamous Second Son, Sunset Overdrive, Titanfall, and pretty much every exclusive that has come out for both next gen systems. This was the most impressive. Yes PS4 and Xbox One has yet to have a GTA V (not counting the upgraded version), Uncharted, The Last of Us, or a Metal Gear Solid caliber game yet but its still just over a year of being out. Finally I believe they have a very good next gen game. This is a story driven single player game, if that isn't your taste and your into the whole 100 hours free roam gameplay and heavy into multiplayer, then this isn't for you. I'm rating this game for what it is, a story driven single player narrative which it does very well. Some people don't realize what it is. 8.5/10… Expand
  19. SombreroGamer
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    There has been a lot of debate surrounding The Order 1886; even before its release. One of the biggest debates was over the length of the game. My first and only play-through thus far was on hard and it took just over 9.5 hours to complete. I did quite a bit of exploring, but apparently not enough since as I didn’t earn any of the collection trophies.

    The Order is a story-driven game    There has been a lot of debate surrounding The Order 1886; even before its release. One of the biggest debates was over the length of the game. My first and only play-through thus far was on hard and it took just over 9.5 hours to complete. I did quite a bit of exploring, but apparently not enough since as I didn’t earn any of the collection trophies.

    The Order is a story-driven game with very sparse gunplay. There is a lot of walking and a handful of stealth missions. Though gunplay is sparse, there are several other gameplay elements such as lock picking and overloading electrical boxes.

    The story is quite engaging and drew me in from the beginning. I completed the game in 4 separate gameplay sessions, but I didn’t want to stop playing any of them. Alas, I either had to go to work, to bed, or eat. I played the bulk of the game on a Saturday and stopped only for lunch. Had time permitted, I was intrigued enough that playing through in one sitting was very likely.

    The Order performed quite well on the PS4. I didn’t notice any frame stuttering or frame rate drops. It transitioned from cut scene to game play seamlessly. In fact, a couple of times I stood there not knowing the cut scene had ended. The visuals were phenomenal. Clothing and materials looked as if I could touch them and they draped over the characters quite well rather than seeming like a stiff sheet of plastic. Little details like wind blowing through Galahad’s hair, realistic looking flames, grimy fingernails, the way light interacted with everything, casting shadows or rays through atmospheric dust, were everywhere. Many times I stopped just to admire the details in this alternate version of London

    The game was very linear. There was not a lot of room for deviation with the exception of the occasional out of the way path usually leading to a collectible. There were quite a few cut scenes. They felt like they were the majority of the game, but that feeling maybe partly due to how seamless the game moved from cut scene to gameplay. There is also lot of QTEs in this game, but I was so engaged in the story they didn’t bother me.

    The minimal UI, including the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, lent itself well to the cinematic style and helped deepen the immersion. Honestly, the only time I actually noticed the black bars were during the rare moments when I’d think about something I was going to write in my review (A.D.D FTW), and the bars would cross my mind. Otherwise I was so focused on the story, they were invisible to me.

    The ambient sounds made the environment feel like a living, breathing world. Other sounds, such as gunfire or your gear moving while walking, further drew you in. The music was subtle at times, and very dramatic at others. It never seemed out of place and coupled with the outstanding visuals, it felt like you were right in the story.

    The combat wasn’t innovative, and didn’t bring anything new to the table but was still very fun. Putting one right between the enemy’s eyes was very gratifying and never got old. The gunfights weren’t challenging until the last few, though I was playing on hard. I think I died more on those last few skirmishes, than I did in the entire game prior to them. The stealth kill missions were a little weird at first, but once I got the timing down of sneaking up on someone, they became much easier. Cover was kind of clunky. Some times I couldn’t use an object as cover that seemed like obvious cover to me. I couldn’t move around corners while in cover which made the stealth missions and gun fights a little more difficult.

    In summary, The Order is a very cinematic story-driven game. This is where it shines. If you’re looking for an action game, pass this one up. It’s not action packed, and has a lot of QTE’s and cut scenes. On average it is about an 8 – 10 hour game. However, If you like cinematic, story-driven games, do not pass it up. The Order 1886 is by far the best cinematic game have I’ve played, and comes in just behind Mass Effect and TLOU For Story    … Expand
  20. TheDahaka
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    In point form:
    - Some of the reviews on the low end of the scale are overly harsh.
    - Possibly the most gorgeously presented game you will see in a long while.
    - The game has a very cinematic presentation that will likely divide people.
  21. shame_on_me
    Feb 23, 2015
    0
    This game is really bad. I'm not speaking about it's life time, about 5-6hours of "gaming". The main failure it's the gameplay. It's so dull and basic. All we do is walking and peacking at backgrounds which are impressives and then we have a cut-scene (God there are sooo many cut-scenes) and then some gameplay, where we shoot 2 or 3 weebos, and back again to the walk.
    I'm sorry, but this    This game is really bad. I'm not speaking about it's life time, about 5-6hours of "gaming". The main failure it's the gameplay. It's so dull and basic. All we do is walking and peacking at backgrounds which are impressives and then we have a cut-scene (God there are sooo many cut-scenes) and then some gameplay, where we shoot 2 or 3 weebos, and back again to the walk.
    I'm sorry, but this kind of game is more about a movie, than a game. I had more fun doing the mission on MGS GZ, but that was 30bucks, not 70!!!
    So buttom line, we need to go back to the roots of gaming and stop having games like this ....    … Expand
  22. blackeclipsevii
    Feb 26, 2015
    3
    Do you like to play games? Don't buy this. Do you like to watch games? You'll probably like this. Gorgeous graphics are a fantastic treat, but it's hard to rate a game anything above fail when it's more of a CGI movie.
  23. Cantthink
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Easily one of the best looking games of all time. Seriously good, decent combat, awesome cutscenes, decent story, incredible audio. One of my favorite games ever, ignore the critics.
  24. velvetmeds
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of modern gaming. Expertly combines cutting edge visuals, atmospheric and intense audio, with fun, punchy and violent shooting gameplay, great story and interesting characters. Ignore the uninformed haterade, there are very little QTEs in this game, and while it's true that there are a lot of cutscenes (which are NOT qtes), they are very well done and a pleasure to watch.A masterpiece of modern gaming. Expertly combines cutting edge visuals, atmospheric and intense audio, with fun, punchy and violent shooting gameplay, great story and interesting characters. Ignore the uninformed haterade, there are very little QTEs in this game, and while it's true that there are a lot of cutscenes (which are NOT qtes), they are very well done and a pleasure to watch. When replaying the game (if you just want to reexperience the gameplay) you can simply select any checkpoint from the main menu, allowing you to indirectly skip cutscenes if you don't want to watch them again. The best next generation game so far, and one that every single player gaming lover should support.… Expand
  25. JAX85
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Best graphic , game play and story . but game play is too short ! i love single player story mode game with long story and more challenge. only offline story mode game! :)
  26. Somhairle
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    Great looking and full of atmosphere. Let down by short length and "Cinematic" display.
    Otherwise i loved it and looked forward to The Order pt 2 and any DLC that may come.
  27. cusman
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    I was impressed by many of the things other reviews acknowledge that this new IP game did right (graphics / animations, story, characters, and weapons), and I wasn't overly disappointed by the things that other reviews have pointed out as short comings (pacing, overall length, linear combat). I would be very interested in a sequel that continues the story, and the improvements I would hopeI was impressed by many of the things other reviews acknowledge that this new IP game did right (graphics / animations, story, characters, and weapons), and I wasn't overly disappointed by the things that other reviews have pointed out as short comings (pacing, overall length, linear combat). I would be very interested in a sequel that continues the story, and the improvements I would hope for are limited to improving the overall pacing and making the combat scenarios less linear and more abundant with some stand out memorable set pieces.… Expand
  28. Sion1986
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Having played this game I can say this is the simply the best cinematic I have had in a game. The game play is tight and well executed. Graphic are the best I have ever seen on a console. There is replay value you want to enjoy the story again and you do have a chapter select that lets you get into the more action oriented areas of the game quicker upon the second play though. No, youHaving played this game I can say this is the simply the best cinematic I have had in a game. The game play is tight and well executed. Graphic are the best I have ever seen on a console. There is replay value you want to enjoy the story again and you do have a chapter select that lets you get into the more action oriented areas of the game quicker upon the second play though. No, you can skip the movie portions, but that's not what this game is about. Its about immersion into the story being told, much like a Tell Tale game. The cover system is like TLOU NOT GEARS OF WAR. It has its problems yes but it doesnt deserve the hate it is getting. Games are not all about killing everything in sight,. If you want non stop action play a FPS. This is a game for gamers who enjoy story . I loved it and if you enjoy a great story you will love it too.… Expand
  29. Ateam043
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Wow...4 hours in and only on chapter 4. Loving this game so far. I was not fooled, going in I knew it was a cinematic experience ala The Walking Dead game.

    If that game can charge $30, The Order is easily worth $50. If they continue with this IP, the only thing I would recommend is to add more chapters or perhaps a small multiplayer ala The Last of Us style for added re playability.
  30. carlosplumbot
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    Wow, what an experience!

    This game had me gripped from the moment it started until the credits rolled! I see a lot of scores around the '0' mark on here! How can you give this game such a score? Even if this game is not what you expected or not as action orientated as you thought, you can't give this game such a poor score! So many people have said its got great graphics, voice acting    Wow, what an experience!

    This game had me gripped from the moment it started until the credits rolled! I see a lot of scores around the '0' mark on here! How can you give this game such a score? Even if this game is not what you expected or not as action orientated as you thought, you can't give this game such a poor score! So many people have said its got great graphics, voice acting is great, story isn't bad, and then say 'that's it' and give it a score between 0 and 3?! For those things alone its worth a great deal more. I enjoyed the mechanics of the game, gave it some added challenge. Anyway, less of the ranting, I just hope the unjust negativity doesn't put a stop to a sequel or 2!    … Expand
  31. WaffleCondom
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I    I am honestly blown away by the low review scores this game is receiving across the board. As noted, the visuals are unbelievably, consistently stunning, the acting is top notch, the setting/tone is better than most games could even hope for, and the story is actually quite well done.
    However, where most people say the actual gameplay is "boring" and the interactivity is "too much," I would argue that they mostly misunderstand the game itself. Yes, there could be a much wider range of enemies. Yes, the shooting is reasonably simplistic. But it is also completely solid. I've sunk hundreds upon hundreds of hours into Gears of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and many other third person cover shooters. Not only does this one keep up with them, the weighty, meaty, destructive feel of the guns makes it a cut above most. As for the QTEs, they are indeed plentiful and many are far from action-packed, but that is also the POINT. Remember L.A. Noire and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Remember Heavy Rain and how it was hailed as highly innovative? Why is The Order any less so simply because it is ALSO attempting to be a cover shooter? It's all about immersion, keeping you locked into the character by having you follow his ever movement.
    The final point people seem to make about the game is that the story is "too linear" and "lacks player choice." So what? If you want a game where you decide everything, go play Skyrim. No one will judge you, Skyrim is great. But if you want a thrilling, directed storyline left for you to experience as you are intended to experience it, then play The Order: 1886.    … Expand
  32. Qriator
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 is the finest example of a 'playable movie' I've ever experienced. It's something of a blend between a very well-produced animated film and a video game. The transitions from one to the other are practically seamless, and the pacing of the action and the storytelling aid the viewer/player in both understanding what's going on and participating in what's going on.

    If you    The Order: 1886 is the finest example of a 'playable movie' I've ever experienced. It's something of a blend between a very well-produced animated film and a video game. The transitions from one to the other are practically seamless, and the pacing of the action and the storytelling aid the viewer/player in both understanding what's going on and participating in what's going on.

    If you make this purchase, expect to be entertained, and to take part in a highly-scripted cinematic experience that is more tightly controlled than you may be used to in other games. It's still fun, but because of the high amount of detail and attention to story, the game is shorter, and that is a good thing from my perspective. I like experiencing a game that I can finish quickly sometimes, keeps up a solid story pace, and one that doesn't drown the story in repressive amounts of repettitive action.

    In a way, this is a very experiemental video game, and it definitely crosses genres in more ways just crossing FPS and animated movie, by both incorporating stealth components and button-press fighting like from God of War. The mere fact that it's a very short game is also different these days, with many game companies trying to extend playtime by giving you infinite challenges in open worlds. These are okay, for what they are, but they lack the storytelling acumen present in something like The Order: 1886 or in The Last of Us, which has a very similar feel.

    The Order was successful in holding my attention over the entire story, and if you have a weekend day to sit down and play this, you can sit down in the morning and be done with it by evening, even taking dining breaks. I really enjoyed the story, which is something I cannot say for most video games out there (cough-Destiny-cough).

    The acting in the game was also top-notch. It looks like they did some seriously amazing motion cap work with this, and worked hard to make the facial expressions and voice timing perfectly working every time.

    Now for the reason I removed 1 star:
    I disliked the button-reaction boss battles. I've always hated these in other games as well. I did not see that in the trailers, so I assumed that the battles would all be FPS-style. They aren't. The button-reaction challenges involve attacks by very fast opponents and learning to time your attacks to STOP early enough so that you can press the button you need to dodge. The dodge timings are highly scripted, and you don't have any option on what to do. You either hit 'circle' at precisely the right time, or you don't, and you die pretty fast if you don't. The attacks aren't logically placed, and the button timings seem wrong in my hands. For example, right after a creature attacks, you have to attack back, but I ended up pressing the attack button repeatedly before my character would attack, because I wasn't in the 'attacking window' or whatever. There was no smooth fighting feel for this, it was all way too scripted for my taste. Additionally, high-powered rifle shots to some combattants, the Lycans, did not seem to phase them. There was no indication that shooting them in the head even slowed them slightly. They weren't dead until you landed the last shot.

    Unfortunately, this clouded a rather otherwise solid FPS experience. The weapons, particularly the thermite rifle and the arc lance were inspired and fit into the technology of the late 1800's, assuming some boost in weapon innovation from England essentially having complete imperial control over most of the planet, and being forced to develop weapons to combat the main threat of the story.

    About the FPS fighting - there were times when I did not like the combat system because the weapon tracking was rather slow, or the weapon would be on target, and then suddenly the character would pull the weapon into ready-position, not shooting position, because you happened to slide a little close to a corner or a railing, instead of staying on target, even with the aiming trigger pulled. This became rather frustrating, but you could deal with it.

    Finally, there are ethical issues. Every FPS game needs to deal with the ethics of your character needing, or wanting, to kill large numbers of people. This isn't a stealth game, for the most part. You cannot choose to evade your enemies in most situations, or if you can, I could figure out how to do it only once or twice. You're forced down a direct course 100% of the time, following script, and that often involves a large number of rebels or company men attacking you.

    This means that for some portions of the game, when your character's been specifically instructed to keep violence low and try to not kill people, you end up in massive firefights that you might conceivably have prevented had you done a better job staying undetected. It seems that the main character doesn't particularly care about that stuff because he's spent several lifetimes killing, and without any sort of repercussions for doing so    … Expand
  33. MAFiltrante
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    Finally a Complete game for my $60! Next Gen graphics, fluid gameplay, decent origin story with huge potential, no load times, and the game isn't broken!
    I really enjoyed The Order. I'm not an "online gamer", so this type of game is right up my alley. It is a shorter game than your normal single player focused game, but so were most AAA IP's like Uncharted, God of War, etc. I'm also a    Finally a Complete game for my $60! Next Gen graphics, fluid gameplay, decent origin story with huge potential, no load times, and the game isn't broken!
    I really enjoyed The Order. I'm not an "online gamer", so this type of game is right up my alley. It is a shorter game than your normal single player focused game, but so were most AAA IP's like Uncharted, God of War, etc. I'm also a fan of QTE's as I enjoy the cinematic shots as opposed to running and gunning.
    Again, The Order is a complete game, unbroken, no $120 of day one dlc, and no endless patching to fix it. May not be for everyone, but definitely right for me.    … Expand
  34. ex0siris
    Feb 22, 2015
    6
    The good: Great game, real good gameplay, very nice graphics, very interesting story, real nice world with potential.

    Now the bad: Gets very repetitive at times, very dark game, sometimes hard to see, story feels a bit rushed, extremely linear game.

    Reason for the low score is simple: Really short game, and zero replay value.
  35. moche
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Hi !
    I never take the time to write review for games but for this one, when I read some reviews and mostly critic one, I have to.
    You may like this game or not but 2/10 ?? You re kidding right ? (Digital trends if you're reading !) If at school your teachers had been like you (you critics or users who give score like 0 or 2...) what would have been your score ? I play a lot of games    Hi !
    I never take the time to write review for games but for this one, when I read some reviews and mostly critic one, I have to.
    You may like this game or not but 2/10 ?? You re kidding right ? (Digital trends if you're reading !) If at school your teachers had been like you (you critics or users who give score like 0 or 2...) what would have been your score ?
    I play a lot of games since a long time and I don't understand why to be good a game must be looooong or replayable ? Have you ever seen a cinema critic say "yes the film is good but it's a shame it's not rewatchable ?

    I prefer play the game just once but take the time to look at everything, to enter in the universel, to look at details of this amaaazing graphics (Digital trend you are serious when comparing The Order with Infamous ?) take the time to live a story, to feel something than rush two or three times the same game !
    Because if take the time to look around you and to admire the work of RAD this game is not short at ail and most important it's not repetitive ! I like Far cry or GTA but hé after a few hour you're keep doing the same thing don't you ?
    One word concerning the gameplay : it may not be the strongest part of the game but it's effective and I found it well balanced between the different phases. Here they can do better (whereas in DA and graphics they can't!) but it does not ruin the experience not all.

    The Order is about (great) quality above quantity, it's about taking the time to feel above rushing to endlessly doing the same thing !

    In any case users you should try it and some pro critics you should change of job.    … Expand
  36. X50
    Mar 9, 2015
    0
    This is a movie not a game. The Order: 1886 is very short, have very cutscene, not have multiplayer, the history is weak, this movie its very very bad.
  37. magic_jon
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    Where to start with The Order 1886. It really feels like this game has been a victim of a media furor and bad circumstances. The game is by no means as bad as some outlets are reporting in fact it is indeed very much the opposite. I can understand why some people will find this game hard to swallow mainly because the game play mechanics are quite simple and the time between them can beWhere to start with The Order 1886. It really feels like this game has been a victim of a media furor and bad circumstances. The game is by no means as bad as some outlets are reporting in fact it is indeed very much the opposite. I can understand why some people will find this game hard to swallow mainly because the game play mechanics are quite simple and the time between them can be quite spaced out. Is this a problem? Only if you are incapable of not itching to press the buttons on your controller at all times. The negativity toward this particular aspect of the game is puzzling to me especially when you consider games like 'Gone Home' received such critical acclaim despite being arguably a very dry experience depending on your preference. I am aware that the game falls into the so called 'triple A' camp and therefore is rather pricey at launch but its just a good game despite what has been said about it so its a worth while investment.

    To be honest I actually respect this game for allowing down time between action segments. It might feel like you're not doing much at the time but the whole time you're absorbing your environments and taking in the atmosphere. It really reminds me of old point and click adventures at times. Granted you're not usually out to solve puzzles but the dynamic feels the same. Perhaps I'm just not a 'real gamer' but I believe there's space in the gaming world for these sorts of titles. I'd very much like to see a sequel and the main aspects I'd like to see altered would perhaps be the addition of some more lore or indeed a little more opportunity to interact with the world around you and indeed have the world fleshed out the world in general.

    Give the game a chance for yourself and judge for yourself.    … Expand
  38. vanflet2
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of thisI loved this game. It hopefully has layed out the foundation for a great franchise! I loooooove games that are so wonderfully acted. Games just don't have this kind of graphics, story and acting all in one. I think that the lack of gameplay has made this game somewhat misunderstood. I will state that it is by no means perfect. However, hopefully Ready at Dawn takes the foundations of this game, some of the things the reviewers have stated about thegameplay, and create an unforgettable sequel. As for this game, for all it lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with groundbreaking graphics and production value, in addition to a dynamite story.… Expand
  39. theplayer2k15
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Incredible visuals, story, atmosphere, and cannot understand the negative review scores.

    Excellent game, through and through, and hoping for a sequel.
  40. vcamaraljr
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Incredible visuals, story, atmosphere, and cannot understand the negative review scores.

    Excellent game, through and through, and hoping for a sequel.
  41. Cyrdup
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Interesting story and characters, beautiful graphics and atmosphere, fun weapon mechanics and enemy types. I'm completely hooked by the franchise. Can't wait for the next part!

    It could have been a little bit longer, but still, it feels like a whole, and it's totally worth the money!
  42. mogulmedia
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    This game is so underrated and I can't understand the negativity around it!

    Amazing setting, graphics, gameplay. A little on the short side but I'd prefer quality over quantity. Would love a sequel as this has massive potential as a full franchise and I'd love to play more. As it can be found very cheap now, you really should get it if you like shooters and have a PS4. Would rate    This game is so underrated and I can't understand the negativity around it!

    Amazing setting, graphics, gameplay. A little on the short side but I'd prefer quality over quantity. Would love a sequel as this has massive potential as a full franchise and I'd love to play more.

    As it can be found very cheap now, you really should get it if you like shooters and have a PS4.

    Would rate it about 9/10 though awarded 10/10 to counter some of the 0's which the game obviously doesn't deserve...    … Expand
  43. C3realkillah
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    Well I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that muchWell I finished the order 1886. The ending was disappointing setting up for a great sequel. Everything started picking up as the game ended much like prologues often do. The gunplay is solid and realistic and gory. I didn't have any problem with the abundance of qtes as it made for some fun fights against enemies nor did I have any complaints with the walking scenes (it isn't that much guys) or lockpicking minigames. The story was great but had a lot of sequel set up. Hopefully there will be story dlc just to add more lore and hours of gameplay to the game's fantastic setting. Also a lot of people complained about the game's length as being too short. I'm proud to say that the game isn't 5 hours long it's about 7 or 8 but it seems much longer when you play which is a good thing as if you're a fan of cinematic story based games Like I am you won't want it to end quickly. I recommend playing on hard as it will provide a challenge and add to the game's playtime as enemies act realistically and are very aggressive. Overall the game is fun it's great however it isn't worth the full price and the reason being is once you beat it.. that's it. There isn't any extra missions, modes, or multiplayer since you beat it and see the great story to it's disappointing conclusion you're done. It is a shame because this is a top notch beautiful and awesome game that could of given so much more. I recommend playing it at least even if you have to red box it like I did. It's a well made polished story based game that is worth at least a rent. Hopefully the inevitable sequel will do this new series justice it rightfully deserves. 8/10… Expand
  44. ForeverFalling
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    A solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. TheA solid but flawed game. The graphics are outstanding and the seamless transition from cut scene to gameplay is truly "next gen". The weapons have a satisfying feel to them, especially the arc gun and thermite rifle. The story is interesting but a lot of what happens is simply a tease for the inevitable sequel, especially the ending which leaves leaves a lot of loose threads hanging. The werewolves are barely in it and when you do get to fight them, the fights are largely uninspired as their A.I. is very simple but it is still fun to fight them. The best werewolf fights are with the Elders but there are only two of these in the game. Some of the collectables are interesting but a lot of them don't really add anything to the game, they just immerse you into the world. The game is pretty much a one time through fun ride as there isn't any replayability aside from the collectables, which if you are thorough like me and search every nook and cranny, you will find most of them anyway. It has problems, sure, but overall I really did enjoy my time with the game and did end up getting the platinum trophy (fairly easily).… Expand
  45. thj1188
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I    Style over substance it's like a pretty painting nice to look at for a bit but it soon wears off. It's solid game play but it is just so painfully average I thought we would be fighting were wolves not humans and were wolves that have all the preservation instincts of a drunk hedgehog crossing the M25 at night.

    The good: It looks awesome
    The bad: So forgettable hold on what was I reviewing again?

    Final verdict: 5/10
    As average as my Year 9 school report C C C C C C C Overall: C    … Expand
  46. ToFewViews
    Mar 4, 2015
    5
    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit    Wasted Potential is the best way to describe this game, The Order could have been one of the nicest looking and most immersive games to hit the PS4 but sadly falls short..
    With a playtime of around 6-8 Hours (Depending on how confused/frustrated you get) It's much to short when compared to other games on the system with 40+ hours of game-play and with a 70$ Price tag you may want a bit more for your dollar.
    All that aside, The Order is a beautiful game and maybe one of the nicest looking games on the console so far, Amazing lighting, Great Explosions/Action and a original environment all ties together great. The smooth-ish cover and firing system adds to the immersion as well, but can destroy your fun with your blind sided by overpowered enemy.
    The story isn't as strong as the graphics, Most the time your tied up in the shooting and killing and not the plot that is very similar to anything involving "Lycans". Even tho most of the game is cinematics there never enough to really grab your attention and takes a back seat tell the end.
    Overall 'The Order 1886' Was a bit of a let down and could have been much more, if your looking for a good rental I'd say this is much worth your time but not the 70$ price tag.    … Expand
  47. sirgalahad0665
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic!!!Its one of the first real time game,all of the game subjects are amazing,graphic ,story ,sound and musics are amazing,RAD working on this game over 9 years,and its not right to take this score,people never understand!!!!i give 10 to this game… Expand
  48. GameHawk36
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    This was a very enjoyable game. Great voice acting, great graphics, and great story. My only problems with the game were limited controlling, one camera to use at all times, and crappy aiming/shooting. I had a really fun time playing this, just wish was a tad longer, still a great experience overall.
  49. MrRedFox
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    This game is a waste of time, money, and effort. My friend and I played through it in tandem, switching off at levels end, and completed it in 6.5 hours. Total garbage this game is... if you must play it, rent it.
  50. Cibo
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This is a unique game. The game has an interesting story, beautiful graphics and excellent gameplay. This is one of the best exclusives for the PlayStation 4.
  51. kellkerrick
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    I really like The Order: 1886 and will definitely be on board for a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the soundtrack is wonderful. The production values are top notch. Much criticism has been laid on the abundance of cutscenes, length of the game, quick time events and the black bars. I savor cutscenes and have no problems with QTEs and the black bars so I don't see them asI really like The Order: 1886 and will definitely be on board for a sequel. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the soundtrack is wonderful. The production values are top notch. Much criticism has been laid on the abundance of cutscenes, length of the game, quick time events and the black bars. I savor cutscenes and have no problems with QTEs and the black bars so I don't see them as negatives. The one criticism that I completely agree with is that the story ended too quickly when things were just starting to get really compelling. I was left wanting more :(

    Gameplay is a guided experience that fits the game's cinematic ambitions. It's a hybrid of third-person shooting, quick time events, stealth, and a couple of mini-games. The game manages to balance all these different mechanics nicely in my opinion. I mentioned "guided experience" because the game does limit your weapon options during certain segments. Also, you know when a firefight is coming from Galahad's automatic stance.

    I personally love story-driven single-player games and The Order: 1886 is comparable to my favorites such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Heavy Rain, and Beyond: Two Souls.

    All in all, Ready at Dawn did a commendable job developing their first major title. The game is not perfect but I hope RaD can build upon the foundation laid with The Order: 1886 to give us an even better experience in the potential sequel. I give it an 8 out of 10 (but rating it higher because I feel critics have been too harsh with their scoring and are depriving potential fans of a great cinematic gaming experience).    … Expand
  52. TinoKP
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    All I have to say about this game is that while the gunplay may not be revolutionary, and even though the music, voice acting, environments, and graphics in general are beyond anything I've seen in the past, the one thing that stands out to me is this:

    Even halfway through the game, it would take me an average of 15-20 seconds to realize that the cutscenes were over and I was in control    All I have to say about this game is that while the gunplay may not be revolutionary, and even though the music, voice acting, environments, and graphics in general are beyond anything I've seen in the past, the one thing that stands out to me is this:

    Even halfway through the game, it would take me an average of 15-20 seconds to realize that the cutscenes were over and I was in control of the main character, because the cutscenes are so seamless and the game just looks that fantastic. I've never experienced anything like it.    … Expand
  53. WORDSof1K
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. This game is spectacular, the graphics are revolutionary and the story immersive. The voice acting is on point as well. I compare this to The last of us in the way that i will play it over and over again because its just fun to play.
  54. ThinkSamich
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    Visuals: This game appears to have a made-up resolution. 1920x800? A nasty trick to get around console hardware limitations, hopefully it doesn't become a trend. Otherwise it looks pretty good, probably the best looking game the PS4 has seen. A lot of time was spent on the player model your camera will be parked behind for the duration of the game, so naturally that looks great. Past thatVisuals: This game appears to have a made-up resolution. 1920x800? A nasty trick to get around console hardware limitations, hopefully it doesn't become a trend. Otherwise it looks pretty good, probably the best looking game the PS4 has seen. A lot of time was spent on the player model your camera will be parked behind for the duration of the game, so naturally that looks great. Past that most of the level architecture is mediocre, but If you can get past the totally out of place permanent black bars you will enjoy the game.

    Gameplay: This is a third person shooter with the occasional sniper rifle putting you in first person mode. You would assume the gameplay would be centered around shooting mechanics, but it's not. Bullet trajectory is completely nonexistent, shots have no penetration whether you're shooting rebels or otherwise. The second you pull the trigger the round hits whatever your crosshairs are on, leaving the player with an unshakable feeling I can only describe as "laser-tag like". This is the sole reason I chose to score the game a 5, it simply fails to deliver compelling core gameplay mechanics for a "next-gen" console.

    The game sticks you in several close quarter combat situations where enemies are at a max range of maybe 30 yards, but you are encouraged to use a sniper-rifle. Using a scoped weapon at this range is completely nonsensical, and often times you find that enemies are so close they outrun the scrolling speed of your scope. You also face dozens if not hundreds of quick-time events throughout the game, something I still consider a gimmick unless you're playing a rhythm game like Osu! for example.

    The "inspect" feature that gamers who played L.A. Noire will be immediately familiar with serves no practical purpose, so why is it in the game?

    So what did I enjoy with the game? Well, the Thermite Rifle was awesome. That's all I have to say, everything else was unremarkable in every way. The voice acting was inconsistent and accents annoying. The cut-scenes were beautifully done, but this was supposed to be a game. The shooting was amateur league stuff, and the AI was downright stupid at times. Absolutely zero replay value, confident you would fall asleep the second time through.

    The atmosphere? Great. The story? Leaves so much to be desired.

    The actual product? A failure, plays out like a developer that was either overwhelmed by the project or flagrantly abused by the demands of their producer. Not really shocked though, launch titles always over-promise and under-deliver.    … Expand
  55. kordy
    Feb 22, 2015
    4
    a bad poorly paced game with a half decent story, clunky cover system, shoddy stealth systems.
    play it for yourself, keep your expectations low and you might enjoy it
    i was really looking forward to this game but its bad.
  56. tonylionedo
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    most amazing next-gen game,cant understand the hate,whatever,if you love story driven and movie like game,its must buy,for its uniqueness and amazing environment, and of course gun fight feels marvelous
  57. charmer
    Mar 8, 2015
    4
    Once again, style trumps substance in the AAA gaming world. There's no denying Order 1886 excels at the production values, including beautiful and detailed graphics, character and facial animations, voice acting etc. So much potential...

    To a large degree though, all that came to naught, unfortunately. Even if you are not a seasoned gamer, you will recognize that the game rehashes a lot    Once again, style trumps substance in the AAA gaming world. There's no denying Order 1886 excels at the production values, including beautiful and detailed graphics, character and facial animations, voice acting etc. So much potential...

    To a large degree though, all that came to naught, unfortunately. Even if you are not a seasoned gamer, you will recognize that the game rehashes a lot of mechanics and formulas from other recent game titles and countless movies as well (in terms of plot and narration). Dishonored, Last of Us, or Bioshock Infinite come to mind. The problem is that the game does not quite succeed to implement the aspects of the past well and fails to deliver enough of fresh and new material of its own.

    Order 1886 is very linear, with the world that is only glimpsed at that even at the end remains very unexplored. Transitions from gameplay to cinematics are smooth on screen but forced in terms of pacing - dull and inconsequential exploration sequences are followed by generic shooting galleries, then some QTE mashing and a cutscene. Rinse and repeat several times and that's all you get. The plot isn't particularly original or interesting and has no notable twists. The game also isn't very long (cca 6 hours) and has an unsatisfying and ambiguous ending. As a whole, the game really feels like a prequel to a real thing but isn't really priced as one.

    All in all, this game has high cinematic aspirations and assets to back them up so I suggest, instead of playing it, watch it as "let's play" movie and save yourself some disappointment and money.    … Expand
  58. nousername00
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    I LOVE this game, gave it a ten because it is exactly what I expected it to be. Yes, it has a lot of cut scenes, but I like cut scenes, it did feel like a movie to me. But actually I was very surprised as there is actually far more action then I expected. Playing on the default difficulty setting was enough challenge to keep me interested and I'm really excited to try on a harder mode. TheI LOVE this game, gave it a ten because it is exactly what I expected it to be. Yes, it has a lot of cut scenes, but I like cut scenes, it did feel like a movie to me. But actually I was very surprised as there is actually far more action then I expected. Playing on the default difficulty setting was enough challenge to keep me interested and I'm really excited to try on a harder mode. The game doesn't take long to beat especially if you play it consecutively like I did, but it was still worth it to me as I am not done playing this game, going for all the trophies. But the best thing about the game is the story which breathes life into this game, ( involving conspiracy, politics, betrayal, the supernatural and even a bit of a love story ) character depth, and the visually in-depth surroundings. The game is subtle in many ways, not sure how else to describe that. I like how the game incorporates real people and events in history into the story, helps to submerge you more into that time era. it's hard to think of a game to compare this to but if you appreciate a great story told well and are open minded with the types of video games you play, you should definitely try this! It's kind of similar to the Walking Dead series, in the sense that it relies more on artistic approach, conflict and the deep emotions involved. They do not have hundreds of weapons to choose from, as they where trying to give the game an element of realism, among other things. It is not like Destiny, Borderlands, Far Cry or any other action/shooter games. It's not meant to be flashy. The creators had a vision with this game, and I think they succeeded. Also judging by the ending, there could be a sequel. I am keeping my fingers crossed for this one!… Expand
  59. allanon04
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    A pure masterpiece! Amazing video and audio. Graphics are awesome. And one thing that is completely forgotten in today's gaming experience - sense of reality. Everything is so real that senses hurt. Characters are close to real people, something overlooked completely in other games nowadays. I am anxious for the next game and I hope for more like it in the near future.
  60. wesker2012
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    I was really looking forward to The Order: 1886 as I liked the creative direction and setting of the game. Also, I like cinematic type of games. The Order is a great-looking game, but that won't mean much if the gameplay doesn't hold up, and thats the problem with The Order. The Order feels more like an interactive movie than a game. And the core gameplay which is shooting is prettyI was really looking forward to The Order: 1886 as I liked the creative direction and setting of the game. Also, I like cinematic type of games. The Order is a great-looking game, but that won't mean much if the gameplay doesn't hold up, and thats the problem with The Order. The Order feels more like an interactive movie than a game. And the core gameplay which is shooting is pretty dull and unimpressive. Also, the guns are nothing special. They look nice and have some cool effects visual-wise, but none of this translates to the gameplay. While, the controls are solid, the gameplay is very subpar and boring, mostly consisting of quicktime events, walking, and the subpar shooting. Also, there isn't much to explore in the game and its very linear. Linear doesn't always mean bad, but in this game, its a big con since there isn't much meat to the game, since half of the game is cutscenes and the game isn't very long. Finally, the story and characters felt very superficial. I felt just as the game started getting interesting, the game ended. For as long as the game was, it didn't really feel like much of anything interesting happened. There were a few key dramatic moments, but if anything they just felt predictable and cliche. Ultimately, the story felt paper-thin. I look forward to a sequel though, because from a technical perspective, it seems like the IP has a lot of potential.… Expand
  61. revelc
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This game deserved at least 7/10 just for the graphic alone. The story is quite intriguing and I'm into it personally. Maybe not so much for the gameplay though, shootings kind of shallow and the stealth mmmm... can be better. Much can be improve in the gameplay department for sure. Try renting the game.
  62. Mystril
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burnedI enjoy this game, I haven't finished it yet, so cannot say whether or not it is too short, and so far the story holds up well. Graphics are great, the pacing is very good (could use more action and less cutscenes I guess), the whole soundscape is very good especially the voice acting and synchronization. - I enjoy the shooting, but I don't play too many shooters so maybe I am not burned out on this type, but so far it is good, not inventive, not innovative, but it works well, enemy AI could be improved, same with friendly AI, but I don't mind too much.

    This is a very cinematic experience, so if you dislike these I don't think this game will be for you. I, however, do like cinematic experiences, especially those where there are no progression, no unlockables, no achievements popping up, you just sit down and play your game, i >>LOVE    … Expand
  63. Melopahn
    Feb 23, 2015
    2
    The Order: 1886 -

    Gameplay/Playability – I will probably lose anyone who tied themselves to this game prior to playing it, but this isn’t a game. Many people compare it to currently existing episodic releases from TellTale games as a Story driven game. The game strips gameplay for street cred and hipster flair. Meeting Tesla, being a Knight of the Round Table, the Steam Punk punk,    The Order: 1886 -

    Gameplay/Playability – I will probably lose anyone who tied themselves to this game prior to playing it, but this isn’t a game. Many people compare it to currently existing episodic releases from TellTale games as a Story driven game. The game strips gameplay for street cred and hipster flair. Meeting Tesla, being a Knight of the Round Table, the Steam Punk punk, Vampire & Lycan wars, Conspiracy theories (which are of course always true in gaming). The game felt like someone rushed to piece together all the big ticket games of 2013 + 2014 to make a sweet tech demo. There is shooting, which I personally couldn’t get behind as it all felt extremely scripted and a majority of it goes into QTE that aren’t about measuring reaction time so much as making sure the movie you watch is very intense. Im going to go by the fact that as far as a 6 hour game is concerned I only need my controller half the time and of the time I was using my controller it was very minimal, usually around 2 buttons or joystick only. – 4 (No bugs or fails just boring)

    S – Sound quality was great but nothing amazing, no amazing songs, no amazing sound in all it was a very hit the AAA standard moment for them on this. – 6

    Graphics – They are definitely next gen and definitely console. It’s pretty, however if this is a selling point for you then buy a PC otherwise you will be lacking on the greatest available graphics. – 6 Graphics are good but still console and still not anything awe inspiring when compared to last gen.

    Story – Ugh… Can we just call it a self-indulgent rip off of most every video game movie in the genre it’s trying to hit? If you are up on Pop culture of any aspect of the game it will have not one original moment and as with all video games the writing is just a bit clichéd and saddening only because it is trying so very hard. – 2 It has a story and they attempted to make it flow and makes sense minus the drop off of so many thing.

    Replayability – If anyone tells you this game has replay ability they are lying to you or they are trying way too hard to defend this game. Like all story driven games its really one and done. Most of the gunfights happen in narrow one room hallways or artificially opened corridors. It is very linear and defined, It would be like saying you want to watch a 6 hour movie again that occasionally pauses the movie for you so you have to push play again. Once is enough for me – 0

    Though it averages close to a 4 Im docking 2 additional points for the developer’s reaction to criticism. The game is only 6 hours for them to say it was 10+ is an insult to gamers, it means they assume were too dumb to follow written prompts or so desperate to explore everything that we will check out floor grain textures for 4 hours. Also never compare steak to a video game, they are hugely different.

    Final score 2 – Its more of a movie then a game. Check out a good Lets Player.    … Expand
  64. PuckMan
    Feb 22, 2015
    1
    As your probably aware the run up to this games release was proceeded by a lot of debate over whether or not the short running time was worth the full asking price. To answer that question simply it's a 'no' but really it's the wrong question.

    Developer Ready at Dawn responded by saying it was the quality of the game that mattered not the length. And the game is high in quality that is    As your probably aware the run up to this games release was proceeded by a lot of debate over whether or not the short running time was worth the full asking price. To answer that question simply it's a 'no' but really it's the wrong question.

    Developer Ready at Dawn responded by saying it was the quality of the game that mattered not the length. And the game is high in quality that is true but again that's still missing the point.

    The question people should really be asking is, is the game any good? And as you've no doubt already seen my score your already going to know my answer to that.

    Graphically the game is high in quality both technically and artistically, it looks great no doubt about it. But that's about all I've got good to say for this so called 'game'. For the record it took me around about seven hours to finish on normal difficulty but I was so bored I was glad it was short.

    I'd guess more than half of that time was spent watching cut scenes. Literally entire chapters would pass without me ever having control over my character. And when you are in control it's strictly on the games own terms. If the game doesn't want you to run fast or draw your weapon it will pull the rug from under you by removing your control. Ready at Dawn don't want you to go crazy and shoot up their nonreactive game world. They would much rather you walk around sluggishly and slightly rotate pointless objects.

    There is a couple of interesting weapons which threaten to be fun before there taken away from you the moment you get them but the gun combat itself is never anything more than average. Head shots feel strangely unsatisfying and enemies die almost as easily if you shoot them in the hand or foot. There is no puzzles, platforming is the same as in Uncharted (i.e. not real platforming) and anything more complex is just dumbed right down to a quick time event (i.e. press button on screen watch something happen not real game play).

    Ridiculously boring cut scenes that drag on forever and mind numbingly dull item finding for the trophies kills dead any replayability The Order 1886 might of had. Oh did I mention the cut scenes are all unskippable? ...they are.

    The Order 1886 plays very much like The Last of Us or Uncharted 3 which is what Sony probably had in mind. But even by the low standards set by those games this is a step backwards. A complete lack of depths or development. Literally nothing to the game play to engage the player.    … Expand
  65. Pepe5125
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    I feel the need to write a review on this game because I love it so much and most of the reviews are so bad that I'm actually really mad at how people use reviews today. I feel like there are many people that think current games need more freedom of choice than their predecessors. They don't. You just need to know what you pay for. If people can't wait for reviews and throw their money atI feel the need to write a review on this game because I love it so much and most of the reviews are so bad that I'm actually really mad at how people use reviews today. I feel like there are many people that think current games need more freedom of choice than their predecessors. They don't. You just need to know what you pay for. If people can't wait for reviews and throw their money at developers before the game's out... well, bad luck if the game is not what you expected.

    Now to the game.
    First of all I don't really care about graphics in terms of technology. I'm just happy if the game looks gorgeous and The Order certainly does. It's one of the most beautiful games ever created. The art style and the color palette is just awesome. The Order is one of the most immersive experiences I had in a while and the story is really thrilling. I don't really care that there is no freedom of choice and that the player doesn't get rewarded with something like collectibles because that's not what The Order tries to be good at. The Order is a immersive, intense, interesting and unique, linear experience. That's the core of the game: It's cinematic presentation and that's what I was looking for.
    If you don't like these type of games than please don't buy them and if you did because you were impatient then don't write a review about something you generally don't like.    … Expand
  66. Kastle
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best graphics I have ever seen on a video game in my entire life. If you're looking for an expansive open-world game then look elsewhere. But if you're looking for something unique that will truly amaze you then this is it. Simply Stunning.
  67. valtonero
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    In a 0 or 10 world (which is what mindless reviewers give a game) this game gets a 10. Otherwise in a normal fair world this would get an 8. Again, please metacritic, disable scores below a 5 from user scores because the majority of the people reviewing are beyond uninformed and they cannot count past number 4.
  68. Mad-Marston
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    First of all I should say, It's my personal view.
    I'm totally in love with this game. Loved it since I saw its first gameplay demos. It's has the best graphics and visuals I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely Gorgeous!! Just being able to move Galahad in the that amazingly detailed environment and with that smooth animation is top pleasure for me let alone getting into action with him.    First of all I should say, It's my personal view.
    I'm totally in love with this game. Loved it since I saw its first gameplay demos. It's has the best graphics and visuals I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely Gorgeous!! Just being able to move Galahad in the that amazingly detailed environment and with that smooth animation is top pleasure for me let alone getting into action with him. Shooting part is solid in my opinion but not mind blowing and that innovative, it's satisfying. I love to play online but for me it's not the top priority so I mainly focus on single player side. If you're a type of gamer who just wants gameplay and hours and hours of shooting and crafting and ... and going to compete online then definitely this game is not a choice for you. But you want to let your eyes enjoy beauty and at the same time getting involved into action, give it a try. Ready at Dawn! I really look forward for the sequel, even better than 1886. Great job!    … Expand
  69. MASTERWHOPPER
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Alright so here is the deal. This game can be short. If you like open world games then this game probably isn't for you. As far as the negative reviews they seem to be trolls from Xbox/PC getting revenge for Ryse or people who, once again, got way too over hyped for a game they never played before. If you go in knowing what you are getting: a short, cinematic experience which also happensAlright so here is the deal. This game can be short. If you like open world games then this game probably isn't for you. As far as the negative reviews they seem to be trolls from Xbox/PC getting revenge for Ryse or people who, once again, got way too over hyped for a game they never played before. If you go in knowing what you are getting: a short, cinematic experience which also happens to have a lot of cut scenes with quick time events then you will be fine. This, as it is, is a game for people who like to take their time and be dazzled by graphics. This is a very solid 7 out of 10 with the only fault being that it far too short and the story should have been padded out more and perhaps thought out a bit better. More content that allowed for more real interaction would have surly made up for the poor story. Hopefully The Order: 1887, and I do hope they continue the story line in this game, is what The Order: 1886 deserved to be; The Order: 1887, a more realized, meaty experience.… Expand
  70. Videogames
    Feb 24, 2015
    4
    The Order: 1886 prioritizes principles of film over that of game design and fails to implement either in a compelling way. The centerpiece of this work is a half-baked story marred with an excessive amount of cliches. Characters/relationships see little-to-no development and the narrative meanders about a weak plot that never concludes. In all, it felt like a series of increasinglyThe Order: 1886 prioritizes principles of film over that of game design and fails to implement either in a compelling way. The centerpiece of this work is a half-baked story marred with an excessive amount of cliches. Characters/relationships see little-to-no development and the narrative meanders about a weak plot that never concludes. In all, it felt like a series of increasingly predictable events and nothing more - it gives you very little to hold on to. However, for what it's worth, the voice actors do a fine job of articulating their lines and adding colour to an otherwise boring group of characters.

    In terms of gameplay, The Order: 1886 feels like a chore - it feels joyless. In fact, I'd argue that The Order: 1886 would fair better without any gameplay. What little there is is simply fat. Shooting feels satisfying thanks to competent sound design but beyond that visceral response, there is nothing to the game. No mechanics are expanded upon after their introduction and very rarely will the developers ever play with concepts that they introduce to the player. It becomes incredibly repetitious. Enemies will almost always be funneled into an area directly in front of you and sit there jumping in and out of cover, waiting to be picked off. There is no large variation in weaponry, no incentive to gauge the appropriate distance for a confrontation, no out-of-the-ordinary level design to make you rethink your approach; it's just the same thing over and over again. It didn't justify its place in The Order: 1886 as a whole and could be cut without harming the core experience, which is probably the worst thing that you can say about a game.

    It is very pretty though...

    I'd recommend skipping this one. If visuals are all that you're after, then rent it or wait for a price drop; it isn't worth the $60.    … Expand
  71. elliothaney
    Mar 8, 2015
    8
    My main reason for writing this review is to say, please give this game a chance! Yes, the game at time feels like it is on rails, there are quick time events galore and it is not a twenty hour game. However, underneath the criticism, there is such an interesting and beautiful story that I'm worried too many people will simply never experience.

    The order is a graphical and auditory    My main reason for writing this review is to say, please give this game a chance! Yes, the game at time feels like it is on rails, there are quick time events galore and it is not a twenty hour game. However, underneath the criticism, there is such an interesting and beautiful story that I'm worried too many people will simply never experience.

    The order is a graphical and auditory masterpiece. I have never seen a game look this good, but you know that already. The sounds, the music and the voice acting is something that you can't see in a screenshot, so at the very least, try it to experience the technical wizardry happening here.

    Besides that, the length for me was simply perfect. It's playable over a weekend, and it doesn't overstay it's welcome. It probably took me about 8 hours over three days, and I actually finished it, which is more than I can say for a lot of games.

    This is a fun game with a great story and unbelievable graphics and sound. There are faults (read nearly any other review if your interested in them, they're probably accurate) but this is an experience that is worth your time.    … Expand
  72. burjeffton
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    While not an ADHD shooter, The Order is unflinching in its cinematic vision. While it sacrifices player choice and open worlds, the narrative and visuals are executed with pinpoint control. While there could and should be more here to do and see, I appreciate the dev's commitment to the vision.

    There are drawbacks, as the game ends just as the story is beginning to get interesting.    While not an ADHD shooter, The Order is unflinching in its cinematic vision. While it sacrifices player choice and open worlds, the narrative and visuals are executed with pinpoint control. While there could and should be more here to do and see, I appreciate the dev's commitment to the vision.

    There are drawbacks, as the game ends just as the story is beginning to get interesting. There are no side quests or much reason to replay, other than getting trophies.

    All in all, if you enjoy cinema and rich story-based games, The Order is worth giving a try.    … Expand
  73. YetiConfetti
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15If you liked games like Uncharted, I think you'd find a lot to like in The Order - it's a glitch-free, graphical powerhouse with an emphasis on its own production values that brings little new to the gameplay table. Yes, the game is short and doesn't have multiplayer (took me about 7 hours on Medium, but I intend to play a second time on Hard for trophies, so I estimate a total of 12-15 hours for myself altogether - $60/12 hours=$5/hour or $60/15 hours=$4/hour, worth the money to me), and yes, you will spend a good portion of that time watching cutscenes. However, I found the action to be urgent and exciting when it was available, and the scenes were interesting enough to me that I didn't mind sitting back for a few minutes here and there because I wanted to see what would happen next. You'll learn to savor the action scenes and even feel encouraged to experiment with the weaponry as much as possible. It's by no means a perfect experience, but I'd argue it's a rival to Uncharted and at the very least it's worth a rental. I'm a father of two and I only get an hour or two to game each night if I'm lucky, so my time is definitely valuable to me, and I can't say I felt like any of it was wasted playing this game. I think it's a great first entry for a new series and I already can't wait for a sequel. I recommend playing with an open mind and considering this game as a pilot episode for a promising sequel or two - so again, I can't wholeheartedly recommend a purchase, but I do think it should be experienced either as a rental or once the price drops a bit.… Expand
  74. Honelith
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    A much better game then many people are giving it credit for. With well designed weapons, top notch graphics and attention to detail, a very well told story with some of the best voice acting and animations, the wolf fights are fun and they look very disturbing while they morph right infront of your eyes. A short game but you'll be left wanting more as the setting and characters keeps youA much better game then many people are giving it credit for. With well designed weapons, top notch graphics and attention to detail, a very well told story with some of the best voice acting and animations, the wolf fights are fun and they look very disturbing while they morph right infront of your eyes. A short game but you'll be left wanting more as the setting and characters keeps you thinking about the story long after you finish it. Can't wait to see more in the series, a great entry with an interesting world that needs to be expanded upon.… Expand
  75. Storm1672
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 got to a status few games can. Ready at Dawn's first AAA game shows the talent of the developers as far as the technical/artistic direction goes and how inferior the gameplay is. In a way, it is suiting at this time and day, as this is the definition of AA game/blockbuster.

    I loved it for as long as it lasted but beyond the shocking graphics and the 7-9-hour great fun    The Order: 1886 got to a status few games can. Ready at Dawn's first AAA game shows the talent of the developers as far as the technical/artistic direction goes and how inferior the gameplay is. In a way, it is suiting at this time and day, as this is the definition of AA game/blockbuster.

    I loved it for as long as it lasted but beyond the shocking graphics and the 7-9-hour great fun time, I will probably soon forget about it...    … Expand
  76. OllyNorton
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    I finished the game last night and whilst I'm probably going to go through the game again I feel I've played enough of it to form an informed opinion.

    Where this game is strong, it is exceptionally strong. The art direction, musical score, voice acting, scene setting, cut scene transition are all exceptional and put most games to shame with just how polished they are. The gunplay is    I finished the game last night and whilst I'm probably going to go through the game again I feel I've played enough of it to form an informed opinion.

    Where this game is strong, it is exceptionally strong. The art direction, musical score, voice acting, scene setting, cut scene transition are all exceptional and put most games to shame with just how polished they are. The gunplay is solid and the feel of the weapons is enjoyable and when big firefights break out they are really fun. Things are kept quite fresh with stealth and lycan fights alongside some diverse weaponry. The characters are well realised and the story is well set up.

    So with all this praise why only a 7? Well it just doesn't follow through on a lot of it's promise. There are quite a variance of guns when compared to most shooters but ultimately you will find most battles are easily handled with the standard Assault Rifle. The story is exceptionally well crafted with various groups coming into the mix creating an intriguing cross section of political and emotional suspense, but then it just goes and ends. I wouldn't say the ending was disappointing but it could have been a lot better. The action pieces are great but there are too few of them and they are unnecessarily interrupted. I feel that if RAD take on board the criticisms levelled at the game and create a more expansive free flowing sequel it cold be up there with some of the greatest games ever made. As it stands though this is a throughly enjoyable but ultimately flawed game. If you have the money, and the time, it is well worth your attention, but it is far from unmissable.    … Expand
  77. StratoCut
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    The Order: 1886 a misunderstood game, not for everyone,.

    +Story
    +Graphics ( obviously )
    +Unique Weapons
    +OST
    +Victorian Era

    -Not much replay value...
  78. Xaviale
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    I'm going to be straight up with this review, and by the end of reading this you will know whether this game is right for you or not..

    If you're the kind of guy that says "Quality over Quantity a lot.." This game is for you. If you're the kind of guy that thinks whiskey is a mans drink.. This game is for you. If you're the kind of guy that thinks Drakkar Noir smells good. This game is    I'm going to be straight up with this review, and by the end of reading this you will know whether this game is right for you or not..

    If you're the kind of guy that says "Quality over Quantity a lot.." This game is for you.
    If you're the kind of guy that thinks whiskey is a mans drink.. This game is for you.
    If you're the kind of guy that thinks Drakkar Noir smells good. This game is for you.

    I just so happen to love this game.    … Expand
  79. JoshLuck1995
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    I went into this game expecting the worse considering all the bad coverage it got, i was plesently surprised by how good it was, i really enjoyed the story and i loved the setting and characters, and of course the graphics are amazing. The best i have seen so far on a console. 8/10
  80. CanadianSk8er
    Feb 25, 2015
    7
    The Order is a fun game with an interesting story. Unfortunately it's pretty short and has zero replay value which makes it a tough suggestion for a $60-70 purchase. It's set a great foundation for a potential series to grow off of. Kind of reminded me of the first Gears of War but would have benefited from the coop and multiplayer additions that game provided. In a way, I applaud theThe Order is a fun game with an interesting story. Unfortunately it's pretty short and has zero replay value which makes it a tough suggestion for a $60-70 purchase. It's set a great foundation for a potential series to grow off of. Kind of reminded me of the first Gears of War but would have benefited from the coop and multiplayer additions that game provided. In a way, I applaud the developers for not tacking on a crap multiplayer game (I'm looking at you tomb raider), but after all is said and done its linear nature (even the trophy list is almost too easily achievable) is a detriment. Definitely worth a play through, just wait for a price drop.… Expand
  81. scott5150
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    This is a good game. The people hating on this game are only hating because they don't own a ps4 and/or because they have no attention span or only enjoy such casual games like Newer CODs and week story line games. Us real gamers know who you casuals are! The seamlessness of game play and cut scenes sets the bar for next generation games and the shooting mechanics are perfect. Most gameThis is a good game. The people hating on this game are only hating because they don't own a ps4 and/or because they have no attention span or only enjoy such casual games like Newer CODs and week story line games. Us real gamers know who you casuals are! The seamlessness of game play and cut scenes sets the bar for next generation games and the shooting mechanics are perfect. Most game stories are around 6-12 hours so this game meets that standard. The only bad part and the reason I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is because this game is bare bones it has no other content or multiplayer, although I generally play mostly single player games I like to know my $60 is well spent. I recommend unless you are hardcore like myself to wait until this game is around $45 to buy. I personally bought the $80 statue bundle and feel like I received my moneys worth especially since the statue in my opinion could be worth well more than $20 extra!!… Expand
  82. TiFosO
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Totally underrated. Immensely reach universe to expand, great graphics and atmosphere, the level of detalizaition is unbelievably high. Story is decent, keeps you playing through. All in all, this game IS a true art, focused on story telling and graphical elements. I just do not understand why the rating is so low.
  83. Darko84
    Feb 22, 2015
    7
    The order: 1886 is the most amazing game so far in PS4 in terms of graphics and atmosphere.
    However it does not offer nothing special on game-play and replay value since it's a very lineal game with no possibility to interact nor immerse with/in this amazing world.
    Overall rate: 7/10 Graphics: 10/10 Best graphics available for any game on next gen consoles. Game play: 6/10    The order: 1886 is the most amazing game so far in PS4 in terms of graphics and atmosphere.
    However it does not offer nothing special on game-play and replay value since it's a very lineal game with no possibility to interact nor immerse with/in this amazing world.

    Overall rate: 7/10

    Graphics: 10/10
    Best graphics available for any game on next gen consoles.

    Game play: 6/10
    Shooting is on average level for a third person shooter, however it's lacking the details on the sounds and impact feeling of the firearms. Additionally the cover and stealth system is sometimes clumsy. Very lineal game with no possibility to interact with the people nor environment, other than documents inspection and arms looting. Not so many time quick event as expected.

    Story: 8/10
    Interesting story (but nothing new and very short!), it was developed pretty good. Voice acting is amazing.

    Atmosphere: 8/10
    Soundtrack is amazing and really builds up a nice atmosphere together with the details of this world in a Victorian-era. However It fails to bring a better experience when engaging in battles with the enemies (fire, grenade sounds).

    Content: 4/10
    Very short game (average 8 hours when playing hard difficulty). No replay value at all, no co-op or on-line options.    … Expand
  84. skipintro
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    Visually stunning game, but it plays like an interactive movie. some mechanics from dragons lair, where you need to trial and error. actually nothing happens during the first 30 minutes. the combat is pretty average. it fails froma game as well as from a movie perspective.
  85. Bjiarn
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 is a fine masterpiece, the graphics are amazing, story is good. Yes it is 8hours long but still. a great showcase of the power the Ps4 has. Hope the sequel will make them do the ajustments needed to please the xbots that give this game a 0 and writing false reviews about it.
  86. kyuha
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is getting too much blame.
    Reviewers have the best graphics, great motion, nice voice acting, beautiful artwork are ignored and only drawback seems to be focused exclusively
    Do you think this game is really 4 or 5-point game in the 10-point scale?
    The problem has been recognized, but it's still too underestimated
  87. Karel7
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played since Metal Gear Solid for PSX. Beautiful atmosphere, epic plot, great graphics. Yes, it's short. Yes it does not have multiplayer. So what? It's not a game for kids crying all the time online. It's a game made for serious people who enjoy and remember good stories. I just can't wait for a second part.

    Well done RAD.
  88. brettonjacks
    Feb 22, 2015
    5
    This game is enjoyable but shows what's wrong with the gaming industry these days, focusing on making their game so serious rather than fun. I'm not saying the two have never been mixed before but I can't really call this a game, as much as I can an interactive movie. And there's just so many things wrong with it that could have been avoided. The story isn't that good to justify the longThis game is enjoyable but shows what's wrong with the gaming industry these days, focusing on making their game so serious rather than fun. I'm not saying the two have never been mixed before but I can't really call this a game, as much as I can an interactive movie. And there's just so many things wrong with it that could have been avoided. The story isn't that good to justify the long cut scenes that trow off the pacing of the game. The shooting is as generic as it gets, and the game breaks it cinematic immersion by throwing waves and waves of enemies at you. All the levels consist of is walking through a hallway picking stuff up and turning it around and inspecting it, cut scene, quick time event, then shoot off these waves of enemies, rinse and repeat for the next chapter. The only thing really good about the game is the atmosphere, graphics, and finding new weapons. But that can't make a game alone, especially if the gameplay of it is so damn grounded. And hand holding. Open up the levels, ditch more of the quick time events and cut scenes and allow for more interaction, as well as putting some more puzzles in there with variety. The developers of this game could have established a much better experience if they provided these things. They had five years to make this, must have spent most of it just trying to get it optimized for the PS4. Because it is polished, but it's basically just another Ryse Son Of Rome. Beautiful graphics with a great atmosphere for its setting, but as a game with core gameplay it falls flat on its heels and gets highly repetitive. It could have been greatly improved. Maybe a sequel will.… Expand
  89. Kulgatoff
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    Cool game. Beatiful setting , ambient sound and cool graphics. Good balance with the action and cutscenes. There are many qte's, but their length is pretty small so it's not gonna be so annoying. Storyline is very simple, but it's presenting is awesome, no joke. If think about minuses, the 1st is boring gameplay - all that you do is only shooting in the shelters, 2nd minus is that locationCool game. Beatiful setting , ambient sound and cool graphics. Good balance with the action and cutscenes. There are many qte's, but their length is pretty small so it's not gonna be so annoying. Storyline is very simple, but it's presenting is awesome, no joke. If think about minuses, the 1st is boring gameplay - all that you do is only shooting in the shelters, 2nd minus is that location are really small so you dont have enough space to discover the world, and 3rd minus is the stupid lycans ai, damn, they are so stupid and easy to kill, even on the hard difficulty . And another small minus about russian localization, they didnt translate newspaper and letters, lazy bastards… Expand
  90. Vondergraaf
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This game is no revolution! Be warned before you purchase it. But it is great at what it wants to be: An awesome looking game (wait till you see it in motion) with solid shooter mechanics, an interesting story, great atmosphere and sound design! If you are bored of open world games or simply want something different, something old school, buy or rent it.
  91. SchJock
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 ended up being one of the best games I have played in a long time. Even though the combat is what you would expect, the game is unique in the fact that it is more of a movie in which you act out the action sequences. The all the characters are surprisingly deep and the story is engrossing. Once it ended I only wanted more. This will become a great new franchise for PS4The Order 1886 ended up being one of the best games I have played in a long time. Even though the combat is what you would expect, the game is unique in the fact that it is more of a movie in which you act out the action sequences. The all the characters are surprisingly deep and the story is engrossing. Once it ended I only wanted more. This will become a great new franchise for PS4 players!

    Highly Recommend!    … Expand
  92. Elboricua
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Lot of people have giving bad score to this game and the only thing I can think is they are just fan boys that want every game be like halo or call of duty full of action. This game is very good great graphic and environment. When is action is very good and challenging if you play it on hard mode. Overall this game get me the same felling when I play resident evil 4.
  93. BlueEye79
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Ein wirklich gutes Spiel, mit einer toller Story. Die Kinoreife Inszenierung hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Negativ ist das die Spielzeit doch sehr kurz ist und auch auf schwer nicht wirklich eine Herausforderung ist. Leider bekommt das Spiel nicht die Anerkennung die es verdient hätte.
  94. dobleuve
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    I absolutely love this game. For me, the most amazing game I've played in the generation of console systems. Bad reviews are hurting the game based probably on the "hype" created before around it. It's clear that it's not an actual FPS, full of online features and to spend thousend of hours playing to get your character level up, is more old fashioned style. For the players who love theI absolutely love this game. For me, the most amazing game I've played in the generation of console systems. Bad reviews are hurting the game based probably on the "hype" created before around it. It's clear that it's not an actual FPS, full of online features and to spend thousend of hours playing to get your character level up, is more old fashioned style. For the players who love the plot of the history and the Cinema-style-scenes is a masterpiece. Great atmosphere, fantastic graphics and remarkable voice work.… Expand
  95. AwesomeReviews
    Feb 27, 2015
    7
    Before I played this game, I was a bit underwhelmed at the technical prowess of the PS4 and Xbox One compared to their predecessors. Sure, PS4 games look a little better than PS3 games, but there hasn't yet been a game that showed the true graphical potential of the new consoles... until this one. Everything in this game is exquisitely detailed, and you might just spend a few minutesBefore I played this game, I was a bit underwhelmed at the technical prowess of the PS4 and Xbox One compared to their predecessors. Sure, PS4 games look a little better than PS3 games, but there hasn't yet been a game that showed the true graphical potential of the new consoles... until this one. Everything in this game is exquisitely detailed, and you might just spend a few minutes admiring the game's impressive graphics.

    That's because, after playing this game, you might looking for any excuse to be able to play this game for a little longer. I completed the game in 12 hours. No, I don't mean that the story took me 12 hours to finish -- I mean that it took me 12 hours to get the Platinum Trophy. And of those 12 hours, I probably spent about four of them looking at cutscenes.

    The game is split into 16 "chapters," but some of these "chapters" have no gameplay at all. For example, you don't encounter a single enemy at all in Chapters VI and VII, as they're almost entirely composed of just story-related scenes. While the story is actually pretty good, and the cutscenes are very well written and acted out, I felt as though the developers ran out of good gameplay ideas and decided to put in as much story "filler" (i.e., long cutscenes) as possible. Also, some plot lines are left intentionally unresolved, so expect "The Order: 1887" to be released in the next couple of years, if this game sells well.

    As for the gameplay, or what little of that exists, it's very well-executed. It does its job as a third-person shooter and there are some elements that surprised even me. For example, sometimes nearby grenade explosions were powerful enough to actually knock me out of cover. You'd never see intricate little things like that in games like "Call of Duty." Also, some of the fictional weapons, like the Thermite Rifle, were very cool, which added to the disappointment I felt when they were quickly taken away from me.

    However, there are some gameplay downsides: there are a LOT of QTEs, and the game's fights with lycans (werewolves) -- beasts that the game presents as very powerful and hard to kill -- are trivially easy. Just constantly mash X. You'll never lose. Further, I absolutely dislike stealth sections in video games, but even I found the stealth sections in this game to be ridiculously easy. (The enemy didn't check around the corner? Really?) Also, I should add that there's no multiplayer mode, which might disappoint some players (though not me).

    All in all, "The Order: 1886" is a game that shows great potential that isn't put to adequate use. It does what it does really well, but it makes you wish it did more. It leaves me both unsatisfied and looking forward to a sequel. How many games do that?    … Expand
  96. Juniorcsf
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Enquanto jogava procurava todos os problemas já citados pelas analises especializadas, mas simplesmente não achava nada de que o jogo não havia prometido. Me apaixonei pelo jogo e recomendo que julguem ele por si mesmos, seja alugando ou comprando, vale muito a pena!
  97. SilverCross
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    I Really Loved This Game .. At The First Cutsence (QTE) . My Mind Blown And I Was Never Ever Saw Games Like This.. Very Nice Sound Direction .. Perfect Music. I Loved This Game Because I Love Cinematic Games Like Beyound Two Souls And Heavy Rain.. I Think Gamers Have To Try This Game..
    Note : If Director Of This Game Never Mention That Shooting And Covering Similar To Gears Of War No One    I Really Loved This Game .. At The First Cutsence (QTE) . My Mind Blown And I Was Never Ever Saw Games Like This.. Very Nice Sound Direction .. Perfect Music. I Loved This Game Because I Love Cinematic Games Like Beyound Two Souls And Heavy Rain.. I Think Gamers Have To Try This Game..
    Note : If Director Of This Game Never Mention That Shooting And Covering Similar To Gears Of War No One Can Hate This Game Because Shooting And Covering ..    … Expand
  98. Rurimino
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Don't let the critics scare you off this game as it stands out as one of this year's finest and the impressive sales will demand a much needed sequel. Outstanding in cinematic cut-scene to controlled player interchange, deeply atmospheric setting, fantastic score, rich and intriguing story line and strong believable characters you want to invest in.
    The section on top of the airship    Don't let the critics scare you off this game as it stands out as one of this year's finest and the impressive sales will demand a much needed sequel. Outstanding in cinematic cut-scene to controlled player interchange, deeply atmospheric setting, fantastic score, rich and intriguing story line and strong believable characters you want to invest in.
    The section on top of the airship rappelling down over a glittering London Thames river is one of the best moments in any game I can ever remember. And that thermal rifle...well hey it doesn't get much better.    … Expand
  99. Locksheath22
    Mar 1, 2015
    9
    This afternoon I finished the Order 1886, and I more than just enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much I felt compelled to write a review, and champion ready at dawns piece because I have never in my twenty plus years of playing video games, seen a game so underrated and misrepresented.
    So, what's wrong with the game? - Not all that much to be honest, but let's lay the games flaws out.    This afternoon I finished the Order 1886, and I more than just enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much I felt compelled to write a review, and champion ready at dawns piece because I have never in my twenty plus years of playing video games, seen a game so underrated and misrepresented.
    So, what's wrong with the game? - Not all that much to be honest, but let's lay the games flaws out.

    Firstly, It has a shaky, and rather ill paced, quick time heavy first hour or so. This rather misplaced slow burn made my heart sink at first, as I thought that all the criticism laid at the game was founded. Once the game gets going, and you settle in to the first real firefight, the adrenaline really ramps up and the game just gets better and better. The other negative is the lack of variety in enemies, which I do think could have been far more varied and taxing. Also, the Lycans are far too easy to despatch once you get their patterns down.
    That's it for the negatives I encountered, but what about the cons the critics seem to level at the order 1886?
    You may have heard that this game is extremely short...I did not find this to be the case what so ever, and I clocked the entire thing to take the best part of 10 hours, which is perfect for a heavy, narrative driven experience. Narrative driven games like Alien Isolation really do outstay their welcome when you go clocking up to about 15 hours or so of game play.
    You may have heard it has little replay value, a statement I find stunning as I will without question play the game through again, and cannot wait to in fact, as well as take on the hard mode. The final, and most baffling game play criticism was of the games stealth moments which people found clunky. How? Why? I have no idea, as I have zero issue manoeuvring them and I am in no way an expert gamer. In fact, one of the later missions (no spoilers) which relied heavily on stealth was a particular favourite of mine.
    However...
    The game has positives in spades. You all know how incredible the game looks graphically, and you will find yourself stopping to marvel at tiles on a wall, or wallpaper (something I've never done in any game) but graphics are not everything without gameplay, and the order delivers with solid, heart racing firefights, a truly sexy array of weapons to get stuck into, and one of the most engaging storeys I've encountered in a video game since the Last of Us. Honestly, I am still thinking about the storey, and want to reply again and experience the game a new. I'm also hungry for a sequel. Stunning, solid and totally misunderstood by people who won't give it a go, the order 1886 is a game where people I know who've played it love it, and people who haven't are wary.

    It's a rare bird, and it's uniqueness in appearance, and setting is another rub of the game - If you're a bit of a geek, and love high conceptual settings, elegance, and interesting lore, you will love the game and find it engadging, and actually thrilling at times, but if you're the kind of person who likes your games rooted in some kind of reality, and have little to no interest in the setting, and overall look of the game but fancy giving it a play regardless - don't. You need to want to invest yourself in the setting, and the characters. You need to want to have an immersive, atmospheric experience rather than just another first person, or driving game to pass the time. The only true crime of the order 1886 is how astonishingly harsh the critics have been to it.

    PS - I am not a sony fan boy. I couldn't give two hoots about sony, and have not brand allegiance to anyone. I JUST LOVED THE GAME!!!    … Expand
  100. Jerreth
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Ignore the haters! This is, as advertised, a story driven game. I loved the inventive story and well done combat. The graphics are just plain amazing. Yes it is a little short, but the quality of the game and lack of bugs more than make up for this. So for those whining about the price, what well produced game does not cost $60 any more.
    The Cinematics advance the story quite nicely IMHO.    Ignore the haters! This is, as advertised, a story driven game. I loved the inventive story and well done combat. The graphics are just plain amazing. Yes it is a little short, but the quality of the game and lack of bugs more than make up for this. So for those whining about the price, what well produced game does not cost $60 any more.
    The Cinematics advance the story quite nicely IMHO. If you want a game that is all shooting and very little story, there are plenty out there. Call of Duty, Destiny, anyone.    … 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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