The Order: 1886

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2015
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  1. arnolddanko
    Mar 14, 2015
    4
    This game's rating is 100% honest and it reflects the real state of things in it. The graphics are good (can't say amazing since the abundance of post effects blurring everything), the lore is intriguing, but: the story is mediocre at best, the gameplay is repetitive and you get bored of it after 2 chapters. Finally, $60 for a game without multiplayer is too much. I hope the sequel will beThis game's rating is 100% honest and it reflects the real state of things in it. The graphics are good (can't say amazing since the abundance of post effects blurring everything), the lore is intriguing, but: the story is mediocre at best, the gameplay is repetitive and you get bored of it after 2 chapters. Finally, $60 for a game without multiplayer is too much. I hope the sequel will be great (if they learn their lesson ofc) since the lore and setting are very compelling.… Expand
  2. PhoneVector
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    A true classic. I have no idea why this game is bashed on so highly. It doesn't even matter how long the game is when the game itself is fun, yet people praise Nintendo's and Steam's constant failings when those "games" have just the same "problems" that people harp on this gem for. It genuinely felt like I was in the cinema playing this game. It was just the future gaming needed. SonyA true classic. I have no idea why this game is bashed on so highly. It doesn't even matter how long the game is when the game itself is fun, yet people praise Nintendo's and Steam's constant failings when those "games" have just the same "problems" that people harp on this gem for. It genuinely felt like I was in the cinema playing this game. It was just the future gaming needed. Sony really keeps outdoing themselves.… Expand
  3. Manic_Harlequin
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, but flawed. Should that put you off playing it? No, definitely not.

    As well as being a graphical masterpiece, as so many have mentioned, it is a moreish game that has satisfying run and gun sections and suitably frustrating sections that make you want to return your console, controllers and games to where you bought them from or throw them all in the nearest river. i.e. the 'stealth' sections are brutally unforgiving and players could find themselves re-treading ground in a continuous loop for a few of the sections. Also, the difficulty curve does exist with some of the enemies and a lot of the time you could find yourself victim to a Shot Gunner similar class of heavily armed foe who rush you and have armor to protect them in some cases. It's not all cannon fodder.

    There are a lot of cut scenes. The game wants to immerse you in the story and the world in which it is set. It achieves that with mixed success but when it succeeds, which is more often than not, wow! A cinematic ratio is used - so we see black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, this re-enforces the cinematic theme. With regards to the 'over use' of cut scenes - The MGS franchise has hours of cut scenes in each release, no one complains too much, it could be argued that the amount of game-play in the MGS games is proportional but again it doesn't really have any impact on whether you should play The Order 1886 or not.

    There is a supernatural theme running through the game and that part of the game-play is perhaps neglected too much and where it really lets itself down and loses its shine, as this part of the game is far too reliant on Quick Time Events so there is scant occasion for the players to feel any satisfaction at all in slaying their supernatural foes.

    The game is very well produced - it looks beautiful (despite being quite dark and murky in tone in a lot of the sections), the run and gun 3rd person shooting is great with a nice array of weaponry available as you traverse the chapters and the character and story development is great too.

    To reiterate - The Order: 1886 is indeed flawed but not to the degree that should deter you from playing it. What are you waiting for? :-)    … Expand
  4. Raspervoet
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    Let me start of by saying I loved The Order: 1886. I did not expect an unbelievably deep story. I did not expect brilliant gameplay mechanics, and I did not expect an openworld RPG.

    I did however expect to be entertained, and boy was I! From the brilliantly moody score, to the unbelievably eye-popping graphics, The Order: 1886 is an experience not soon to be forgotten. I was completely    Let me start of by saying I loved The Order: 1886. I did not expect an unbelievably deep story. I did not expect brilliant gameplay mechanics, and I did not expect an openworld RPG.

    I did however expect to be entertained, and boy was I! From the brilliantly moody score, to the unbelievably eye-popping graphics, The Order: 1886 is an experience not soon to be forgotten. I was completely enthralled during my whole playthrough - which I managed to complete in one sitting. Never was I bored, never did I feel like giving up.

    Yeah sure, The Order: 1886 is not without its flaws. At times the storyline gets muddy, at times characters feel just a tad forced, and at times AI behave really stupid. Yet overall the experience was very enjoyable.

    I don't understand why people are giving this game such a bad name. The fidelity is probably the best I've seen in a game to date, and the voice acting is top notch. Level design was engrossing, even for a linear shooter. And the world was very well imagined and realised. I personally feel that Ready At Dawn did an absolutely fantastic job at bringing their alternate version of Victorian London to life, although I might've loved to explore just a bit more of it.

    Some of the scenes in the game were indescribably beautiful, such as the early morning by the docks, overlooking the Thames. Shot setup and cinematography was also very professionally executed. And yes the game is cut-scene heavy, I did however like the balance between firefights, navigating levels, cut-scenes and QTE's. I felt that as a whole it worked quite well. I did not feel that the QTE's were too many, and they merged quite well with the game, especially during the elder werewolf fights.

    If you want to be entertained, and like the idea of a steampunky, alternate, Victorian London, definitely give The Order: 1886 a go. If however massive games with unending freedom and deep RPG systems are your thing, best give The Order: 1886 a wide birch.

    All in all I am very happy that I played The Order: 1886, and it definitely reaches top-tier on my most unforgettable gaming experiences. I really hope that Ready At Dawn allows us to further venture into the world of The Order.    … Expand
  5. allwititnowsuck
    Jul 30, 2018
    3
    This game is teaching a lesson every video game developer all the over world,it's called better graphics doesn't mean better game.
  6. FWordFizz
    Mar 7, 2015
    0
    Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for video gaming, this thing hits the shelves. I am sad to say this game simultaneously is a new low point for video games, but will sell anyway because brain dead people will eat this **** up. The only selling point it has is the fact that it looks pretty, and boy does it look pretty, I have to give that. The problem is, once you get pastJust when you thought it couldn't get any worse for video gaming, this thing hits the shelves. I am sad to say this game simultaneously is a new low point for video games, but will sell anyway because brain dead people will eat this **** up. The only selling point it has is the fact that it looks pretty, and boy does it look pretty, I have to give that. The problem is, once you get past the graphics there is literally no reason to play the game. You can derive all the enjoyment of actually owning it by watching gameplay of it on youtube. If you already own a copy of The Order: 1886, trade it back to game stop IMMEDIATLY. That way you may get some dough to buy a game that has more entertainment value than throwing crumpled paper balls at a trash can across the room.

    The gameplay is abysmal. You just sit down behind a wall for the entire **** game and plink away at boring enemies who you can't **** SEE because the graphics are so distracted with the environments that the enemies are completely indistinct.

    It's a worse shooter than Call of Duty, its a worse shooter than Battlefield, It is so boring that I would rather hit my head against a wall for hours on end then sit down for another slice of SHOOT AT THE DUDE pie. The absolute worst that the AAA gaming industry has to offer.

    I am ready to just say it, this game will bring about the end of entertaining video games through sheer bloody minded stupidity. I hope all the morons who gave this game anywhere close to a good review enjoy playing the same bog standard cover based shooters for all eternity.    … Expand
  7. Bennytwotimes
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    Total time| 5 hrs 25 min - Gameplay 3 hrs 6 min - QTE 11:03 – Cutscenes 2 hrs 7 min. Rent this at Redbox or similar service. It is not a good value for the full purchase price. I finished the game at between 5-6 hours. I did not clock the time but found a breakdown that is at the top of the article that rings true. I bet the cut scenes cannot be skipped to add bulk to the "playtime". It isTotal time| 5 hrs 25 min - Gameplay 3 hrs 6 min - QTE 11:03 – Cutscenes 2 hrs 7 min. Rent this at Redbox or similar service. It is not a good value for the full purchase price. I finished the game at between 5-6 hours. I did not clock the time but found a breakdown that is at the top of the article that rings true. I bet the cut scenes cannot be skipped to add bulk to the "playtime". It is a beautiful looking game with a good premise and excellent voice acting. However the gameplay is repetitive, highly derivative, and been better in other games. The way things wrap up in a pretty abrupt manner leaves things open for a sequel. I have a suspicion that the developer bit off more then it could chew in creating content though which contributed to the brevity.… Expand
  8. nastybutler224
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Visually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. WhichVisually one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in video gaming. The story is riveting,with excellent integration of numerous in-engine cut scenes and it's more like you're playing a movie than watching a video game. I watched my girlfriend play through most of the game before I starting playing and have to say I wasn't bored at any time. The storytelling is done very well. Which is what half the games I bought this year were sorely lacking. This isn't a long game and the game it is very linear, but it is a nice change from the plethora of open-world, side quest driven games that have saturated the market.… Expand
  9. trasteando72
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The Order lleva con muchos años de desarrollo y ha llegado también con mucha polémica detrás, se podría resumir como juego esperado y juego polémico donde los haya a partes iguales. Pienso que será sin duda uno de los títulos más controvertidos en cuando a disparidad de opiniones de esa generación y uno de los más recordados dentro de este hobby por dicha controversia como pocos juegos hanThe Order lleva con muchos años de desarrollo y ha llegado también con mucha polémica detrás, se podría resumir como juego esperado y juego polémico donde los haya a partes iguales. Pienso que será sin duda uno de los títulos más controvertidos en cuando a disparidad de opiniones de esa generación y uno de los más recordados dentro de este hobby por dicha controversia como pocos juegos han suscitado desde hace muchos años.

    Comenzaremos por decir que The Order es un juego que tiene una propuesta clara para con el jugador y es adsorber en este en el viejo Londres de corte steampunk que los chicos de RA han querido crear, mezclando elementos de fantasía como armas imaginarias futuristas con la fantasía de la mitología europea, todo esta mezcla casa muy bien y consigue una atmosfera que atrapa al jugador desde el primer minuto.

    La base de la historia tiene sus cimientos en una cruzada que tiene lugar desde hace siglos, en concreto desde los tiempos del mítico rey Arturo. Los caballeros de la mesa redonda van pasando desde antaño sus nombres a los nuevos caballeros caídos que caen en combate contra la lucha contra los híbridos, hombres lobo. La Orden de los caballeros se encarga de mantener el equilibrio entre ambas razas desde hace siglos y combaten a estos.

    Con esta propuesta arranca el juego, con una historia y trama que si bien toma prestadas muchas cosas que se han visto ya en cine o libros, las hace suyas para imprimir de un carácter único al mundo que nos rodea en el juego y a sus personajes, algunos como el protagonista o su mentor con un fuerte carisma. El juego tiene un arranque lento, siendo los dos primeros capítulos casi un tutorial largo cargado de una larga cinemática en el segundo para presentar el mundo de los caballeros en esta época que describo atrás.

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    Es un juego con un componente cinematográfico aun mayor que otros títulos que ya conocemos como TLOU, o Uncharted, no solo porque posea muchas cinemáticas si no porque intercala estas con el gameplay de diferentes maneras. Para analizar el gameplay del juego lo tendríamos que diseccionar en cuatro partes. Por un lado tenemos fases donde el juego toma prestadas fases con ligeros toques de plataformas, donde deberemos de escalar por edificios, o saltar entre tejados.

    Después estaría el gameplay mezclado con cinemáticas, que salta de estas dejando de nuevo el control con el jugador y viceversa a cada pocos segundos para lograr ese toque cinematográfico a base de sentir que nunca perdemos el control del todo. Después el juego bebe también en algunos niveles de fases de infiltración donde deberemos de hacer gala de nuestro sigilo para que no nos descubran e ir eliminando a los enemigos por detrás como ya hemos visto en otros juegos.

    Por último nos encontramos con el gameplay de donde bebe el juego totalmente y es el del género shooter. Basado en un sistema de coberturas como ya vimos en los Gears of War o el más reciente Uncharted, el juego no inventa nada nuevo, y tampoco lo ha pretendido nunca el estudio en este contexto, pero lo que hace lo hace muy bien en este apartado mostrando un gameplay igual de absorbente que otros, gracias a dos factores. El primero la gala visual y sonora del que hace gala, del que hablare más abajo, mostrándonos un espectáculo audio/visual sin precedentes hasta la fecha en un videojuego, y segundo por una solidez enorme en dicho gameplay, sin fisuras, con una estupenda jugabilidad que hace gala de un control perfecto del personaje y la armas que manejaremos.

    Nunca iremos totalmente sobrados de munición y probablemente en muchos combates, sobre todo en los más largos deberemos de ir recargando nuestra munición que dejan los enemigos caídos en el suelo, o tomando sus propias armas. El juego hace gala de una variada gama de armas, algunas realmente impactantes, otras igual de impactantes pero además muy originales como la escopeta de termita, donde rociaremos la zona de un gas para después prender dicha zona con una bengala y el espectáculo esta servido. El equilibrio, peso y consistencia de las armas es un apartado en el que se ve que el estudio ha puesto también gran mimo y esfuerzo, ya que notaremos cada cambio entre ellas de forma consistente así como la dosis de realismo y brutalidad a la que se han dotado algunas de ellas como el arma de rayo donde arrancaremos literalmente trozos del cuerpo de los enemigos.

    Por último destacar que el juego bebe también del Uncharted en los ataques cuerpo a cuerpo contra los enemigos, comenzando una secuencia corta para derribarlos cuando pulsemos un botón, siendo algunas bastante gores y salvajes. Nuestro protagonista, Gallahad, mas que un cuchillo lleva una espada corta con la que no duda en atravesar con ella desde la clavícula hasta al pecho a los enemigos en escenas realmente duras y bastante explicitas.

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    En el gameplay del juego también interactuaremos a veces con el escenario para avanzar por zonas, pulsar elevadores, mover carruajes, lo típico y que como digo aporta siempre el control del personaje intercalado con cortas cinemáticas para lograr siempre ese enfoque cinematográfico. Después el juego posee también numerosas cinemáticas para narrar la trama, algunas como la mencionada del capítulo dos bastante largas. En este sentido desde el MGS4 no había jugado a otro juego igual.

    Esta a sido una de las fuertes criticas del juego, siendo únicamente el medio que han querido usar sus creadores para narrar la historia de los caballeros de la Orden, al igual que otros creadores las toman prestadas en mayor o menor medida como medio para narrar lo que desean contar. Gustará esta decisión más, gustará menos a algunos, ya que entra en puros gustos personales, y el juego hace una propuesta clara sobre ello, sin matices. Pero como digo no es un punto negativo, es la herramienta que han decidido de usar sus creadores para narrarnos esta historia.

    Otra parte crítica del juego es la duración. Este que escribe se termino el juego en normal en su primera ronda en algo más de siete horas. ¿Corto? Si, pero no menos que otros del mismo género que han salido antes, y con una base de horas del mismo promedio que otros. No tiene online, que alargue la vida del título, pero tampoco lo tenían otros de la pasada generación.
    El equilibrio entre cinemáticas y shooter toma ritmo a justo en el capítulo tres y la propuesta que hace el juego mezclando todos los elementos del gameplay que he comentado atrás llegará a absorber a unos más y a otros menos, dependiendo de que este buscando cada persona en un juego.

    A mi personalmente la propuesta de los chicos de RA me ha gustado mucho, hubiera sido un punto negativo que con tanta cinemática esta fuera mediocre, porque entonces llegaría aburrir, pero si algo de lo que hace gala el juego es de un guión realmente trabajado para un videojuego y de unos giros en la historia y trama que sin inventar nada nuevo, están francamente bien realizados e invitan al jugar a no parar de jugar para seguir disfrutando de los acontecimientos de la historia.

    Sobre el apartado gráfico del juego cualquiera que haya disfrutado de la experiencia podría escribir más de un folio de el recreándose en el abrumador espectáculo que han conseguido en este nivel. El juego es ni más ni menos que una enorme CGI de alto nivel en movimiento, alcanzando unas cotas que espero que marquen los juegos en esta generación a partir de ahora, porque el nivel es tan alto y el salto tan grande que ahora todo lo que veamos que este por debajo nos sabrá a poco a no ser que goce de un gran apartado artístico que lo compense.

    No hay ni una sola textura mala, ni un efecto dejado de la mano o descuidado, la atención por el nivel visual del juego se podría decir que raya casi lo enfermizo, y eso se ve en detalles como en el cristal de las lámparas por la noche mojado por la lluvia, en como la iluminación de la llama interactúa con el agua que cae a través del cristal. Comento este detalle porque es un simple punto de luz en una fase que podrían haber solventado con algo más simple y no con lo que comento, para mostrar un ejemplo de hasta que punto se ha cuidado cada plano del juego a nivel gráfico. Jamás en mi vida he visto tanto mimo en este sentido por un juego en cada detalle por minúsculo que sea.

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    La banda sonora posee la misma calidad que el apartado gráfico, donde violines y chelos muy presentes en ella, dan ese toque oscuro al juego en el mundo y época donde se desarrolla. La música creada para el juego posee una calidad increíble manteniendo siempre todo el nivel, pero destacan varias piezas donde realmente el compositor se ve que ha estado en estado de gracia regalándonos para los oídos unos temas abrumadores, tanto los lentos para algunas escenas emotivas con algunos coros muy acertados, como los más impactantes para otras. Sobre los efectos de sonido también habría que hacer un punto y parte. Londres esta vivo en el juego, y la contundencia de las explosiones y sonido de las armas salta de la pantalla con mucha fuerza, en resumen, un gran nivel y cuidado el que se le ha dedicado a este apartado también.

    Resumiendo, es un juego de unas 7-8 horas, que durara más o durara menos dependiendo de la habilidad del jugador y de lo que se pare en ciertas pantallas únicamente para contemplar algunos paisajes que quitan el aliento, o para recoger objetos del juego, o sea una duración normal de muchos de los juegos de la pasada generación, sin más. Los amantes de los platinos sacaran los de este juego en el primer día, no ofrece retos fuertes quitando el nivel difícil de dificultad para conseguir trofeos difíciles.

    The Order es un shooter con grandes dosis de cinemáticas, intercaladas con tenues pinceladas de plataformas, sigilo y con fases de puro y clásico shooter con coberturas, la mezcla de todo ello resulta homogénea como comento atrás ya en el tercer capítulo, ofreciendo al jugador una experiencia que solo se podría definir como única, porque para definir al juego diría que The Order es....The Order, y no se parece en nada a lo que ha salido hasta la fecha por esto mismo que comento. La propuesta de RA creara odios y alabanzas dependiendo que quien sostenga el mando, pero de lo que no se le puede quitar merito dejando de lado la mezcla que han querido crear en su gameplay que comento detalladamente atrás, es que es uno de los juegos mas bellos y trabajados que se han visto jamás a nivel audio/visual, y solo por el espectáculo que ofrece en este sentido merece ser disfrutado por cualquier amante de los videojuegos, aunque no sea muy amante de los shooters, ni de las cinemáticas. Es un juego que se debe de analizar en conjunto una vez finalizado, y agitar y mezclar todo lo que ofrece en nuestra cabeza, para hacerte después una única y franca pregunta ¿has disfrutado?.......    … Expand
  10. sameoldcritic
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    The game is fantastic. The graphics are the best I've seen so far. Solid gameplay and story. I found that medium difficulty and auto aim off gives me enough challenge. I tried hard mode with auto aim off and the game was kicking my ass lol. Don't trust the 0s and 1s scores they are trolls. If you love a good story (you actually pay attention to it, and explore don't rush it) solidThe game is fantastic. The graphics are the best I've seen so far. Solid gameplay and story. I found that medium difficulty and auto aim off gives me enough challenge. I tried hard mode with auto aim off and the game was kicking my ass lol. Don't trust the 0s and 1s scores they are trolls. If you love a good story (you actually pay attention to it, and explore don't rush it) solid gameplay, amazing graphics, then there's really no better game right now. I really hope ready at dawn makes a sequel becuase I want more!!… Expand
  11. EmynArnen
    May 5, 2015
    0
    it makes a good screenshot, but not a good game. Very good ideas on the story but poorly developed to an end only made to justify The Order 2. The time you're not watcing cutscenes you're walking around or making QTE. I really doubt you have an hour of real gameplay over the 5 hours of story mode. Collectibles add 0 to the story (not like bioshock, where you get to know Rapture thanks toit makes a good screenshot, but not a good game. Very good ideas on the story but poorly developed to an end only made to justify The Order 2. The time you're not watcing cutscenes you're walking around or making QTE. I really doubt you have an hour of real gameplay over the 5 hours of story mode. Collectibles add 0 to the story (not like bioshock, where you get to know Rapture thanks to the audio files) and the games has 0 replayability. In any mean would I recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  12. Crazye2000
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 doesn't deserve the hard hitting criticism it's getting. Over-exaggerations from critics and the media are plaguing this game, it saddens me. It isn't perfect, but what this game offers in terms of story and atmosphere is exceptional. I played the game on hard, which to me was the perfect playing setting. Never once in the game did I feel that the cut scenes were too long orThe Order 1886 doesn't deserve the hard hitting criticism it's getting. Over-exaggerations from critics and the media are plaguing this game, it saddens me. It isn't perfect, but what this game offers in terms of story and atmosphere is exceptional. I played the game on hard, which to me was the perfect playing setting. Never once in the game did I feel that the cut scenes were too long or there wasn't enough combat to compensate it on the other end, don't let others determine your opinion until you try it yourself.… Expand
  13. TheLastColossus
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Simply the most beautiful game, the story is amazing, fantastic QTEs, nice cover-based combat, graphics is something not to worry about, this game shows just what the PS4 is capable of, I would love to see a sequel for this game sooner than later. 10/10
  14. harkkoretimppa
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Game is engaging, beautiful and interesting. Steampunk/werewolf setting is cool, graphics wonderful. Story and voice acting is top notch. Shooting mechanics solid. Though a little cutscene and QTE heavy, it's still a pretty good game for those who like games like The Last Of Us and Heavy Rain for example.
  15. Cyberat_Zak
    Feb 21, 2015
    6
    This Game is $ 0.30 cents a minute for Amazing Graphics and Atmospherics (sound, music and backdrops) and the start of a story which I imagine Sony wants to take further into sequels. These positives don't carry through with constant movie like cut scenes and pushing buttons for various actions and very linear mapped out game play without deviation and game-time of about 5-7 hours for $This Game is $ 0.30 cents a minute for Amazing Graphics and Atmospherics (sound, music and backdrops) and the start of a story which I imagine Sony wants to take further into sequels. These positives don't carry through with constant movie like cut scenes and pushing buttons for various actions and very linear mapped out game play without deviation and game-time of about 5-7 hours for $ 100.

    If you are expecting The Last of Us, this falls short on game play and story but has the graphics of the remastered version. It could have been great but fell short.    … Expand
  16. Captiosus
    Feb 22, 2015
    4
    I finished this game on hard in two 5 hour play sessons over two nights. I didn't sit here with a stopwatch timing individual breakdowns but it sure felt like I spent half of each of those sessions just sitting there watching cutscenes, not actually playing. I'm a quality over quantity kind of person and I'd gladly take a 10 hour long game with a superior story than a game that pads outI finished this game on hard in two 5 hour play sessons over two nights. I didn't sit here with a stopwatch timing individual breakdowns but it sure felt like I spent half of each of those sessions just sitting there watching cutscenes, not actually playing. I'm a quality over quantity kind of person and I'd gladly take a 10 hour long game with a superior story than a game that pads out content behind hundreds of busy work gathering side quests (see: Far Cry 4) but this game doesn't offer quality relative to the cost.

    The story itself is a meandering mess that doesn't seem to know where it wants to go from moment to moment, let alone chapter to chapter. When it ends, it just ends. It's very reminiscent of Halo 2's single player campaign in that just as players feel like the page is about to turn and things are going to get better, it just drops to the credits. The gameplay is miserable as it's one half shoddy cover shooter that tries to be Gears of War or Bulletstorm and just fails and one half QTE button masher with typical "insta-fail" mechanics.

    But boy is it stunning to look at! The order is the very definition of a flash-over-substance game and it's saddening to see how many people are falling for it, rating it highly based on graphics alone and ignoring the glaring gameplay and story telling issues.

    In short, The Order: 1886 is a very schizophrenic game that doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. Sometimes it wants to be a shooter (and performs badly in that role) and sometimes it wants to be a cinematic story telling experience (which is also mediocre). I'm thankful I chose to get this from Redbox rather than buy it. Value is subjective and, personally, I wouldn't have paid more than $10 for this "experience".

    Added: Be wary of the rampant rise in "10" score ratings whose reviews only exist to be contrary to negative reviews. Many of them come from new posters who have no prior reviews to their name. Such reviews are likely little more than astroturfing.    … Expand
  17. battleTerror
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Flat out bloody awesome on so many levels. I haven't loved a game this much in ages and I play alot of games across all formats. The games score here is a disgrace and people need to read different points of view and not just the totally self righteous and cynical gaming press who aren't fit to lick the games considerably polished and buckled leather boots. It's clear from the outset thatFlat out bloody awesome on so many levels. I haven't loved a game this much in ages and I play alot of games across all formats. The games score here is a disgrace and people need to read different points of view and not just the totally self righteous and cynical gaming press who aren't fit to lick the games considerably polished and buckled leather boots. It's clear from the outset that 1886 is a highly cinematic experience with lots of scripting and relatively constrictive gameplay. If you want a more open world game with tons of collectible crap and rat run errands buy something else. If you want a game with a great focused story, truly memorable characters you root for and movie quality tension and action set pieces look no further. All backed up by some of the best audio visual work ever done for a video game. It's worth owning a PS4 just for this and I pray the sales are good enough for a sequel.… Expand
  18. ChazzRabble
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! I am baffled for reasons why people are writing bad reviews. Sure there is no multi player, but FINALLY a single player experience where the story is great and the graphics are the best. Literally THE BEST I've ever seen. Everyone who owns a ps4 should play this game.
  19. KillerBee
    Mar 12, 2015
    2
    I regret buying a PS4 for this game. I'd be willing to forgive the lack of "gameplay" if the story was engaging enough. Sadly that isn't the case as the story is predictable from the word go. Proof that graphics alone don't make a game.
  20. CrusaderForever
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    What an amazing new franchise! I am 7 hours in and just finished Chapter 6. I am playing on hard and going for the Platinum so I am looking for all collectibles. The firefights have been so fun. Also everything that has been said about the graphics is absolutely true. I have never played a game with such graphical fidelity. The story is very good and a lot of my questions have beenWhat an amazing new franchise! I am 7 hours in and just finished Chapter 6. I am playing on hard and going for the Platinum so I am looking for all collectibles. The firefights have been so fun. Also everything that has been said about the graphics is absolutely true. I have never played a game with such graphical fidelity. The story is very good and a lot of my questions have been answered all ready. The Lycans have been great so far and hope there are more later on in the game. Please don't over look the sound and control in favor of the graphics. I would score this game a solid 9 due to the fact that there moments where the game needs to leave me in control. But that is not a deal breaker by any means. It's such a shame this game received such a bad reputation even before it released. Looks like I am going to get about 12-13 hours out of my first play through. With my second play through to grab my 19th Platinum will probably net me close to 30 hours for this game. My only complaint is that the game actually ends. I hope that 1886 sells well enough to get tell the story of 1887 because these Knights need way more attention from PS4 gamers!… Expand
  21. dna7_7
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    Nice benchmark here for Playstation 4. The game looks really awesome, but it has a little problem: its not fun to play nor to watch. When you put all your effort in creating a "cinematic experience" you really need a solid plot, and The Order 1886 doesnt have one. Im not asking this game for polished or original mechanics (it doesnt have them neither, by the way), i dont mind about the 6Nice benchmark here for Playstation 4. The game looks really awesome, but it has a little problem: its not fun to play nor to watch. When you put all your effort in creating a "cinematic experience" you really need a solid plot, and The Order 1886 doesnt have one. Im not asking this game for polished or original mechanics (it doesnt have them neither, by the way), i dont mind about the 6 hours lenght, but if you want to make an interactive movie you should write good dialogues, direct good scenes and create an, at least, entertaining story. I give it a 5 just for the great BSO an awesome graphics, but it fails as a game and fails as a "cinematic experience" too.… Expand
  22. RustyValour
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    I love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understandI love verity in games, and this truly stands out amongst the other titles surrounding it. The characters are interesting and well rounded, the AI is smart and independent, the wear wolves are scary and the guns have a great weight to them and feel fantastic. It's only flaw that I can truly say I felt was it's repetitive action sequences. I really can't wait for a sequel. I understand people have opinions far different to mine and I respect that truly , but I did not feel its flaws as they did… Expand
  23. Serverus88
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    I would say overall it is a very fun game that puts a good spin on the Knights of the Round Table. I will just list a few pros and cons. I will leave out as many spoilers as possible.

    Pros: -Outstanding Visuals -Fun game play -Great interactive fight scenes and over all good movie scenes -Good characters -(personal) I love the setting of the story -Good cliff hanger -Good story    I would say overall it is a very fun game that puts a good spin on the Knights of the Round Table. I will just list a few pros and cons. I will leave out as many spoilers as possible.

    Pros:
    -Outstanding Visuals
    -Fun game play
    -Great interactive fight scenes and over all good movie scenes
    -Good characters
    -(personal) I love the setting of the story
    -Good cliff hanger
    -Good story

    Cons:
    -Very short story(For 60 bucks i want more then 5 hours of game play)
    -No Multi-Player (They missed big time on that, damn near rage quit and front menu when i saw no option for that)
    -No customization(For weapons and outfits, I went in expecting not to be able to customize the knights physical appearance)
    -Not enough Lore (I read and listened to all the audio files and news papers, But i still thirst for more lore)
    - No vampire confrontation?!(Spoiler but ya if you played through this game already then ya....Cut Scene dos not count)

    I am sure i could put a few more on both sides but ill leave others for that. I would like to say if they made a few more follow ups such as DLC or games i WOULD buy them. Over all 7 is a good review for what this game is. I want more bang for my buck next time.    … Expand
  24. Taller_Tyrion
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Once the internet decides to crucify something, then god help those who stand in its way. This game is NOT a 10, but I want to offset the awful scores users are giving this title. The game has its flaws, certainly. The primary flaw being the weird pacing of the game. It's slow moving, and you'll likely spend as much time watching cinematics as you will actually playing the game. And onOnce the internet decides to crucify something, then god help those who stand in its way. This game is NOT a 10, but I want to offset the awful scores users are giving this title. The game has its flaws, certainly. The primary flaw being the weird pacing of the game. It's slow moving, and you'll likely spend as much time watching cinematics as you will actually playing the game. And on top of this, the gameplay is often slow... walking through environments, following characters... but here's the thing. The environment, the characters, the story, the cinematics, they are all VERY GOOD things. I can equate it to Metal Gear IV almost. My god, did that game have cinematics. Be prepared to watch a good 15 minutes between gameplay sometimes. But again, the narrative that's being told is very good. Not LoU good, but there's nothing else quite like the universe RAD has created here. It deserves a sequel.

    This is not a casual gaming experience. You'll need time and no interruptions if you hope to fully enjoy it. It requires your engagement. The shooting aspect is good. Not great, but definitely not bad by any stretch. The voice acting is excellent and by now I'm sure you know the game looks beautiful. There's plenty of room for improvement, but this is something special that needs a chance to evolve a bit more. If you don't mind a slower paced experience and the subject matter intrigues you, I would urge you to give this game a try.    … Expand
  25. Castiel_the_one
    Feb 23, 2015
    2
    Graphically and artistically it is superb, it must be confessed. However, is this really what one would expect from a video game? I DONT NO. The developers have chosen to offer a gaming experience mixed with a movie, I respect that choice. BUT it would have taken advantage of developing the concept.

    Currently we have: A graphically stunning game Proper gameplay ? ... And that's it    Graphically and artistically it is superb, it must be confessed. However, is this really what one would expect from a video game? I DONT NO. The developers have chosen to offer a gaming experience mixed with a movie, I respect that choice. BUT it would have taken advantage of developing the concept.

    Currently we have:
    A graphically stunning game
    Proper gameplay
    ? ... And that's it

    The game features a very limited life, count about 6 hours (3 hours of cutscenes, 40 minutes and QTE gameplay 2:20) to finish it. Add to that no replayability, with a very basic scenario. It's fine to offer this kind of experience, but why not have gone further experience with the integration of such dialogue choices leading to alternative endings? The AI ​​enemies and allies characters is completely at the picks. The only phase one we play is to search places (to get to a point highlighted and press a key to see the object, we may even move back and WOW ...) or what are gun-fight long enough and soon becoming tiresome. And finaly, I have to confess I'm french, and we have an horrible french dubbing, however, a poor dialogue writing can't give a good translation (I've watch the game in english to hear).    … Expand
  26. mannyfresh
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    The Order is incredible. Story wise, it's just a new experience. The way the story unfolds is unlike anything I have seen before and it makes me wonder that people say the story is flat. Especially compared to predictable and at times senseless storytelling of other shooters like Gears of War or COD:AW.
    Believe characters, perfect mo-cap and voice acting really bring the characters to    The Order is incredible. Story wise, it's just a new experience. The way the story unfolds is unlike anything I have seen before and it makes me wonder that people say the story is flat. Especially compared to predictable and at times senseless storytelling of other shooters like Gears of War or COD:AW.
    Believe characters, perfect mo-cap and voice acting really bring the characters to life.
    Gameplay wise the shooter mechanics are spot-on and perfectly balanced. You will keep going back to your sidearm weapons because they can be as powerful as your primary, which is often an indication of great weapon game-design. Cutscenes blend perfectly into the primary shooter mechanic and keep you in the immersion by using quick-time events.

    As a fellow game designer and developer I can only pull my hat. What Ready-At-Dawn delivers with The Order is groundbreaking. The amount of detail in this game in every aspect is astonishing: technically and visually the engines seems to be more capable than state of the art engines like UE4. The sound design is at a height that has not been heard before. And the way the game blends between story and gameplay is perfect. And to top it off, there are like no loading times. The title we're currently developing for a next gen console loads like forever in comparison.

    If you like shooter, this is a shooter you should not be missing out on. If you do not have a PS4 - go buy one for this title. It's worth it. The reviews do not do it justice, these are horrible times where sensational stories have to be created at the expense of developers.

    This is the first time I have written a game-review in my entire life. But The Order: 1866 deserve this.    … Expand
  27. Madrobot13
    Mar 5, 2015
    6
    It's got a great graphics/artwork, a good story, it's short, I take my time and it took 6-7 hours on medium. The stealth system isn't great at all, the combat is clunky and so last gen, not even close to Gears of War, or The last of us. Boss fights consist of button prompts, very linear and forced, when you explore there is not much to find at all. You can't interact with backgroundIt's got a great graphics/artwork, a good story, it's short, I take my time and it took 6-7 hours on medium. The stealth system isn't great at all, the combat is clunky and so last gen, not even close to Gears of War, or The last of us. Boss fights consist of button prompts, very linear and forced, when you explore there is not much to find at all. You can't interact with background characters, feels very "dead", you can't even draw your weapon when ever you want, only in fights.This game feels unfinished, it try to be epic, but I hate to say it, it's boring. Most of the enemies are just dudes with derby hats. It should offer a great deal more for being pushed as a $60 triple A game. I really wanted to like this game.… Expand
  28. GyGhostGirl
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    This game was an awesome masterpiece and It was very entertaining.
    I have really enjoyed it. The whole day, I spend for the game was certainly no regrettable mistake.
    The fantastic story combined with a good working fighting system and of course the fantastic graphic was inherently consistent. I was not disturbed by the vast amount of cutscenes because they were integrated very well in    This game was an awesome masterpiece and It was very entertaining.
    I have really enjoyed it. The whole day, I spend for the game was certainly no regrettable mistake.
    The fantastic story combined with a good working fighting system and of course the fantastic graphic was inherently consistent. I was not disturbed by the vast amount of cutscenes because they were integrated very well in the course of the game and kept the tension high. When it was come to the playable parts you either had quicktime events, climbing or shooting sections. Despite of the enormous weapon repertory, the enemy's were not so easy at all. Some of them were **** badasses and I am not talking about the werewolves. I have died many times. The climbing sections remind me of AC but this is only a minor matter. In fact, for the playable parts there was a good mix of everything and I was not bored like so often, when you play a game which repeat itself at some points again and again and again. I have liked it.
    BUT: I am really disappointed of the sudden ending. There are to many questions with no answer. I hate open endings so much.
    My Opinion: Please make more games like movies and show us a very thrilling story but don't let the gaming parts slide 'cause it is still a game.    … Expand
  29. Sebas448
    Mar 3, 2015
    0
    The game is bad because it's like a movie with very little gameplay, boring story very basic gameplay. Honestly the game has good graphics and excellent control, but this game definitely has nothing innovative or anything to do. The game is linear and finding little interactive and well, it is not necessary for your PS4 ...
  30. Gaskilla
    Mar 13, 2015
    0
    Beautiful, overpriced garbage. Zero replayability. You will enjoy this game much, much more if you watch someone else play it. I personally could not finish it. I'm talking staring off into space type boredom. It's going to hit the bargain bin very quickly. Wait for it.
  31. z0nbi
    Feb 24, 2015
    4
    Graphics aside...this game is just very, very, boring...you mostly walk through the game between cut scenes, and every once and awhile your allowed to use your weapons, which i also very, very boring to use...sigh...i really wanted to like this game....don't waste your money on it...
  32. Braintail
    Feb 24, 2015
    4
    The most gorgeous game I have ever played...but also the most boring game. No gameplay at all. It's as if I am watching a movie and sometimes have to push a button to proceed. Such a shame. I was afraid this would be the case though.
  33. sediles
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    This game is receiving way too much hate for no reason, it is a really good game, amazing graphics, really good story, very solid characters and nice weapons, yes, it has a lot of QTE but that doesn't take away the fun to play, the only down side I see is the letterbox and the ending, I hope they make a sequel I want more from this franchise.
  34. Taltos
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    Beauty is only skin deep on this game.
    And once you get past that you are left with nothing but the bitter taste of disappointment at what was promised to be a good game but only became the latest reincarnation of Dragon's Lair.
  35. Jumonkan
    Feb 25, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying people give this game a 10 either aren't being honest or dont play/like video games.

    I had high hopes for this game because I played and loved the PSP versions of the God of War games. The Order 1886 unfortunately doesn't even come close to those games.

    The Order begins in the present with Sir Galahad being in prison. It makes a transition to the past and the "game" begins. From the start the gun play has problems. Often times you'll zero in on a head shot and miss even though you are aiming at the head, pistols seem to have better chances to hit its target. The gun fights are your very basic unoriginal take cover wait for dumb bot to come out of cover and fire. Repeat several times and you're done. When it comes time to fight the Werewolves its a lame QTE. There are a few some what platforming sections but unfortunately they are very small.

    The game looks beautiful but it become apparent quickly that graphic is what this game is all about as whole chapters are nothing but you sitting and watching. Which brings me to the story, oh the story.

    The story is about King Auther and the knights of the round table who through the magic of the holy grail have managed to live unnaturally long lives and heal themselves through the black water as they call it. You later find out that not all actually any of them but one is left over from that time period all the others have taken on the names of the knights. The Order fights wait for it Werewolves and Vampires. As has become the standard for some reason in recent movies, books and other media the Vampires control the Werewolves and are trying to spread all over the world.

    The game is very short and has almost nothing to explore or discover leaving you to simple run the little maze they have set up as a stage to get to the end.

    The Order is another game in a trend these days of games promising thing but unable or unwilling to deliver on them. Save your 60$ and wait for ot to hit the 5$ bin at gamestop.    … Expand
  36. smoovelai
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    only giving this a 10 due to the stupid 0's and 1's people give a game is never worth a 0 unless its completely broken my actual score is a 7.75 if you read game informer;s review i completely agree with them
  37. callmesnake
    Mar 4, 2015
    1
    The order is.... The order 1886 is ... disastrous game
    We need to be less conformist. Remember: Is a game , not a movie.
    Empty interaction with the game and quick time events is not a solution (well, qte destroy the interaction). The Protagonist is classic "cool guy" he not got any emotion, can kill everyone and later discover the rebelion is for a good reasons. But this not got effect    The order is.... The order 1886 is ... disastrous game
    We need to be less conformist. Remember: Is a game , not a movie.
    Empty interaction with the game and quick time events is not a solution (well, qte destroy the interaction).
    The Protagonist is classic "cool guy" he not got any emotion, can kill everyone and later discover the rebelion is for a good reasons. But this not got effect in he.
    Easy game, you only need to search a good cover and camp here, killing enemy waves, AND THIS IS ALL THE GAME when you don't look a cinematic or play a annoying quick time event.
    The duration of the game is fine, because nobody wants to play more.
    The artistic design is good, i like to think this is a technical demo of the PS4.    … Expand
  38. DarkMoonGaming
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    You deleted my review again. If you delete it again i will eat you for my dinner. I am tired to write this review 3 time so quick overview: 10/10 i like story, and i like this game because i am too lazy for playing games like this
  39. herobadly
    Feb 23, 2015
    2
    Terrible game without a lot of action, a lot of talk but of 5 terrible chapters where did nothing the game is not worth the price asked. The game only has graphic and sound great quality, for those who want to watch and added the game instead of playing I recommend.
  40. InstantSergio
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    Not only is this not as bad as many reviewers are claiming, but it's actually good.

    The game is visually stunning, with great audio and voice acting. It has great world building and a good story. Most reviewers are finding faults with what the game isn't than what the game is. The game isn't an open world game, so gripes about being linear seem unfair when that is what the game is going    Not only is this not as bad as many reviewers are claiming, but it's actually good.

    The game is visually stunning, with great audio and voice acting. It has great world building and a good story. Most reviewers are finding faults with what the game isn't than what the game is. The game isn't an open world game, so gripes about being linear seem unfair when that is what the game is going for. There aren't as many QTEs as they claim, unless they're counting every time you get a button prompt to open a door. There's nothing wrong with a shorter game, finishing it in under 8 hours if you're not rushing things. I had no problem with the preset weapons for each mission; this isn't a multiplayer FPS, but a specifically designed experience.

    The only problem with the game are the cover mechanics. I found myself wanting to take cover sometimes where the game wouldn't let me, while snapping into cover when I didn't want to. There also was a lack of cover-to-cover movement, forcing you to pop out and back into cover if you wanted to go around a corner or move forward. These are lessons that should have been learned from games such as The Last of Us.    … Expand
  41. McAdooZ
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The game is set in an interesting world and is graphically impressive. However, the gameplay is mostly lacking. The game is billed as a cinematic experience and that's definitely what you should expect. Fans of games like Asura's Wrath and the Telltale titles would probably find this one more enjoyable than a player looking for a shooter experience. The story has interesting points but isThe game is set in an interesting world and is graphically impressive. However, the gameplay is mostly lacking. The game is billed as a cinematic experience and that's definitely what you should expect. Fans of games like Asura's Wrath and the Telltale titles would probably find this one more enjoyable than a player looking for a shooter experience. The story has interesting points but is dragged down by some cliche twists and dialogue. The characters are interesting but not well fleshed out in most cases. For those expecting an action title and not enthralled by the atmosphere of the world I would say this is most likely a title to rent.… Expand
  42. REVIEWERWILL
    Mar 22, 2015
    0
    this game is garbage i play some ps4 games this sucks of them all and boring everything in this game even a story can do well for this game this might be the worst game 2015 so far
  43. BasedPizzaGod
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    The game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles andThe game is pretty cool. It's like a playable movie. The game play is great and the game has a very interesting story line. I think it's very creative and deserves a better score. I think people just aren't used to this kind of game because it's not a constant action kind of game, so they're putting a lot of hate on it. But I'd say if you prefer a game that has constant gun battles and action, you shouldn't get this.… Expand
  44. ka3map
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    It's isn't even game, more cutscenes then gameplay, and it's only if you count QTE as gameplay.
    I rate this game around 3-4, but i rate it 0 cuz of peoples who chosen 10.
  45. Sly4Play
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    The simple fact is that I paid for a game and got a movie with some little bits of a game thrown in. Even worse is it was a "B" movie. I truly don't even feel that the writers were even trying. It is truly like "league of Extraordinary Gentlemen" meets "Underworld" with a twist of; well crap... I buy games to play games. This game is a one punch chump. A player will never have any need toThe simple fact is that I paid for a game and got a movie with some little bits of a game thrown in. Even worse is it was a "B" movie. I truly don't even feel that the writers were even trying. It is truly like "league of Extraordinary Gentlemen" meets "Underworld" with a twist of; well crap... I buy games to play games. This game is a one punch chump. A player will never have any need to ever put this game back in the system once they have finished it once. I'm not bothered by the money I spent but I will not get back the 20+ hours wasted, just hoping that somehow the game would get better along the way.… Expand
  46. Blitzeffect
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    I thought was a action game but instead I found out it was boring B movie. I had high hopes for this game, my ps4 is begging for more games. I have been really disappointed with all the indies, please Sony get it together
  47. Master94
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    I have just finished the game. Man it was awesome. It's like Van Helsing. I loved it so MUCH!! The story, graphics, gun mechanics and gameplay. Everything was superb! And the ending? I just can't wait for the sequel! It didn't even feel short to me.
  48. StrifeSoldier7
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people areThis game is great! Do not buy into the stupid and strangely odd negativity that the people on Metacritic are saying about this PS4 exclusive title. The Order is a storytelling game with amazing graphics, tense moments, and a great story and characters. I just don't understand the negative feedback... and I'm sure Sony is just as shocked and puzzled to see this as well. I think people are comparing other games to new IP's way too much. Let the new game's speak for themselves without any comparisons! This game is meant to be a cinema type experience where you play through the main scenes of the "movie " and then proceed to watch the cut-scenes and then back to playing the main scenes again. Hence the top and bottom black bars on the screen... like a movie!! Hmm... I guess people are not used to the whole cinema game experience. I don't know? Or maybe they refuse to accept a cinema game as a good game? Who knows! People are weird. If there's something they want to rant about with bad things to say, they will find a way and a reason to do so.

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

    It's not just gaming either that suffers from silly reviews... check out the latest movies on Metacritic! You'll see. Everything is crap... or so the reviewers say. Don't ever buy into reviews of such, and form your own opinions. Anybody on the internet can say anything they want about everything. Doesn't mean the game is bad, but that people are not quite right. Take these weird, mediocre reviews with a grain of salt, and enjoy The Order: 1886. I know I am! I hope that more good people like myself step forward and rate the game with the proper high score that it deserves.    … Expand
  49. Just_Got_Wicked
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Please don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutelyPlease don't believe the false hate you hear about this game. I have completed the entire game and I can tell you without a doubt that it's a great game. I believe most of the negativity going around is coming from the M$ camp. The setting is one of the most believable I have experienced in recent memory. The guns are a joy to use with a very believable recoil. The graphics are absolutely stunning and though it does have some quick time events they do not feel out of place. Do yourself a favor and pick this game up. I am so thankful I didn't listen to the false reviews and hate coming from the Xbox children.… Expand
  50. senki123
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready    It was hard to ignore all of the reviews surfacing online the day before The Order came out, but I am so glad that I did.
    The visuals are incredible, the characters and story are interesting, overall design of the game is one of the best I've seen in a game and the fights (as few as they are) are fun, nothing new or innovative; far from it, but perfect for this type of game and for Ready at Dawn's vision. I agree that the game is brief; I beat it in 8 hours on Hard difficulty, which is a decent length for a single player game, but the main problem that people seem to be having with it, is that it's filled with cutscenes. This wasn't the case for me. I thought the story and characters were very compelling and found myself eager to get to the next cutscenes to find out what was going around.
    I would suggest buying the game and returning it (which was my initial plan), in case you don't like it. It seems like there are still people out there that appreciate a studio's vision rather than looking for things that the studio was supposed to do for them to enjoy.
    I can't remember if I've ever seen such an unfairly reviewed game, and it saddens me that Ready at Dawn, a clearly talented studio will probably not be able to finalize the vision they had for any sequels The Order was supposed to have.    … Expand
  51. TSapper
    Feb 25, 2015
    5
    Beautiful - with some odd screen width limiting. Would have made a great CGI movie or a tech demo for a new video card. Unfortunately this was supposed to be a game.

    Game mechanics and graphics quality reminded me of Ryse a bit - prettier but more clunky and much more limiting (hell no player, you cannot run when I want you to crawl/walk. The story is had potential but ended up being    Beautiful - with some odd screen width limiting. Would have made a great CGI movie or a tech demo for a new video card. Unfortunately this was supposed to be a game.

    Game mechanics and graphics quality reminded me of Ryse a bit - prettier but more clunky and much more limiting (hell no player, you cannot run when I want you to crawl/walk. The story is had potential but ended up being forgettable. AI is unforgivably bad for any game made in the last 5 years. I beat the game in just over 6 hours and won't play it again - GameStop will have my copy by Saturday. My biggest problem with The Order is not just the monstrous number of cutscreen/QT events but how badly they fit the story flow. Who in hades thought up that game-screwing crap?

    Graphics: 10 (possibly the prettiest video game ever)
    Gameplay: 2 (more QTE and cutscreens than true user-controlled action)
    Story: 5 (interesting ideas are alluded to but not delivered very well)
    Replayability: 0 (after one try, I have no reason to play again)

    Since this is a game, gameplay is paramount and wanting to play it again is critical. The Order fails miserably on both. Graphics/story can't come close to redeeming this game. I might be too generous with my overall score of 5.

    I'll buy the next one (The Order: 1887?) if, and only if, the stupid game controls make sense and QTE bs is cut by 90%+. Keep the graphics (without the screen shrink), give AI some smart pills, open up the world a lot and the new Order could be a great game. Hopefully there are enough Heavy Rain game type lovers out there to fund the next Order game.    … Expand
  52. jaceame
    Feb 28, 2015
    1
    This game is boring and does not do anything original. To call it cinematic is to insult films. It is just a game to be on the PS4, there is nothing that makes this a console seller.
  53. cdwjustin
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    enjoyable i enjoyed the story but the gameplay was lacking more like an interactive movie which isnt a bad thing i do want a sequel and its an easy plat
  54. Nataraja
    Feb 25, 2015
    7
    TL;DNR: The Order: 1886 is a great story but is a lack luster game. It should be played but if I had it to do it all over again (I pre-ordered) I would wait for it to go on sale. Once my boys have played it I will most likely trade it in. I am glad I played it though and look forward to a sequel - as there inevitably will be - but I will wait for it to go on sale given the state ofTL;DNR: The Order: 1886 is a great story but is a lack luster game. It should be played but if I had it to do it all over again (I pre-ordered) I would wait for it to go on sale. Once my boys have played it I will most likely trade it in. I am glad I played it though and look forward to a sequel - as there inevitably will be - but I will wait for it to go on sale given the state of this introduction.

    The Order: 1886 brought to light the growing controversy in the gaming community about what makes a game? This all seemed to start with The Walking Dead Telltale series - a strong narrative driven game of sorts that is more a visual branching novel with multiple ending states (not multiple endings). Given that there is game play in The Order: 1886 it is a game. It is a VERY linear game that is more about the story and the cinematic telling than it is about strong game play. It is fair, in my estimation, to compare it to Bioshock Infinite, which is both a masterful story and game that nears perfection as a narrative driven shooter. (And length does not matter to me - its quality that matters).

    In the end the story of The Order: 1886 is well told but the game mechanics are poorly implemented and it holds it back from being a great game. For me it was a pre-order game because I loved the setting and the subject matter and the game delivered on that end. Where it lacked was in the game aspects - poor hit detection, unresponsive controls, HUGE numbers of QTEs, This is NOT a game that should be pre-ordered and you can definitely wait for it to go on sale. I think narrative driven shooter fans should play it, but should also expect frustration at the QTE implementation, the poor hit detection and lag in control response. A system seller the game is not.

    Visual Presentation: The engine holds up really well, its smooth visually with remarkable textures and great animations.

    Sound: Very well done with great ambient sound, great weapon sounds, remarkably good voice acting and a perfect soundtrack.

    Game Play: LOTS of QTE's and unresponsive controls for a twitch based shooting experience. The cover system is frustrating, the stealth portions are VERY poorly implemented, the collectibles are okay but weirdly absent in terms of even locations within chapters so replay is diminished; there is no replay value, weapon choice is forced, hit detection is very poor, the AI is predictable and turns the shooting into "Whack-a-mole", picking up items and turning them with them adding nothing to the plot was tedious and pointless... It was not a good "game" for its game play and feels rushed and poorly implemented.

    Story: Great atmosphere and well developed characters and dialogue sets forth a world that will be really fun to explore. The entire game was a set up for several sequels and was a complete first chapter. As a narrative and cinematic story it was very well done.

    Recommendation: Will appeal to players who enjoy story above all else. As a shooter its a poor game. If you don't care for story and focus on game play for value I would steer clear of this game. If story is your thing and you can tolerate poorly implemented game play, I would suggest you buy it on sale.    … Expand
  55. OutlawTX
    Mar 8, 2015
    5
    Graphics aside, this was easily one of the most boring, uninspired games I've ever played. That's coming from someone that's played hundreds of games. If not for having the best graphics I've seen in a game, I would have given it a 3. Ready At Dawn has created the first game in years that made me remember Acclaim.
  56. Shellbullets
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Screw the critics.

    Maybe it's not worth $60 because of limited replay-ability. But that is in no means worth the drastically low scores it is getting. Word
  57. KinjoTakemura
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    Well made game with minor flaws. I finished the game in 7hrs 43min on medium difficulty. The story, the voice acting, and the graphics are this game's best assets. It's weakest is it's length. There were several missed opportunities to create some amazing combat sequences during certain chapters and that is this game's greatest flaw. It's a story driven single player game, I have no ideaWell made game with minor flaws. I finished the game in 7hrs 43min on medium difficulty. The story, the voice acting, and the graphics are this game's best assets. It's weakest is it's length. There were several missed opportunities to create some amazing combat sequences during certain chapters and that is this game's greatest flaw. It's a story driven single player game, I have no idea why people were expecting something other than what the developers have been saying since the game was first revealed.… Expand
  58. LeviBlank
    Feb 23, 2015
    7
    If you are looking for a compelling story focused game, look no further. Ready at Dawn Studios have released their best work since Okami. The Order: 1886 is an interactive cinematic experience that you cannot find anywhere else. Flashback to nineteenth-century London where you can live through the myths that surround that exotic timeframe. You play as Sir Galahad, a Knight of the RoundIf you are looking for a compelling story focused game, look no further. Ready at Dawn Studios have released their best work since Okami. The Order: 1886 is an interactive cinematic experience that you cannot find anywhere else. Flashback to nineteenth-century London where you can live through the myths that surround that exotic timeframe. You play as Sir Galahad, a Knight of the Round Table, and have to battle rebels and lycans as you deal with deception and treachery. While the game lacks in depth, it makes up for it story and visuals.

    This is a perfect game to sit down and play with a spouse. It’s like playing through a movie. You can enjoy this short campaign in single hour sessions every night on the couch, or in a weekend. The campaign has been finished in a five hour speed run, but in my experience it took about seven to nine hours. The story mode is not the only thing this game has going for it. The visuals are absolutely stunning. This game is by far the best looking game to ever hit a console. I would often catch myself gawking at the facial animations on the characters. You can literally see pores in their skin, it’s shocking. Someone in my family walked by my television and said, “what show is this?”

    There are problems with this game. There is no depth at all. The story mode is the only component that it has. There is no multiplayer, no bonus modes, nothing. It is really aggravating. For a console that does not really have the arsenal of exclusives that the Xbox One or Wii U has, this is a textbook dropping of the ball. After beating the short campaign, there is no replay value. Everyone I know has bought and returned the game already, and that is a bad sign for a developer that has not put out any solid games in nine years. I can picture myself spending an extra dozen or so hours on a wave based lycan killing mode, sort of like terrorist hunt from Rainbow Six: Vegas or exo-survival from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

    This game seems to have done exactly what it was supposed to do. Ready at Dawn had to know that the game was not going to take too long to complete. If all they wanted to accomplish with this title was have a great looking game with a fantastic story, then good job. It almost feels wrong to pay sixty dollars for a game that is packed with less content than some games I have played on my smart phone. In 2015, this should not be allowed to pass as a full priced game, regardless of the technical prowess that is possesses. It is bittersweet, to be honest. I want to keep playing this title, but there is absolutely no reason too.

    Overall, this game was fun for the time that I have played it. I really enjoyed the world, the characters, the story, and the voice acting. I don’t think this developer should be punished for creating a solid game, I just really hope they learn from their mistakes. Great downloadable content implementations can add longevity to this title to the point where it could keep a lot of people from trading their copies in. If there were to be a sequel for this game, I would pay full price for it because I have high hopes for this franchise and the team that is creating it.    … Expand
  59. gamecommencer
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Let me start by saying this is one of the best experiences on PS4. The game is a genre on its own. A simple one that is. The focus is the "journey" and that is fulfilling.
    I enjoyed whole campaign, conversations and action. The QTE are limited and have no negative effect on the gameplay. The quality is exceptional in graphics acting and atmosphere. The levels are great and the action is    Let me start by saying this is one of the best experiences on PS4. The game is a genre on its own. A simple one that is. The focus is the "journey" and that is fulfilling.
    I enjoyed whole campaign, conversations and action. The QTE are limited and have no negative effect on the gameplay. The quality is exceptional in graphics acting and atmosphere. The levels are great and the action is satisfying.
    The length may be not so long for few but as a married man with full time job I am happy to complete a game that I can finish within few days.
    So as Playstation brand is known for unique, amazing, satisfying mature(older) audience content, this game delivers. Have an open mind and take the ride, well worth your money. Big congrats to Ready @ Dawn. I hope there would be a sequel to it.    … Expand
  60. jackseg
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Best game ever.
    0 score is stupid people !

    If you like Uncharted, Heavy Rain, Gear of War, and many cinematrographics games, you like this game.
    Real score is 8 for me but it's not possible to have many 0 or 1 score for this game.
  61. Steelworker216
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    I do not understand how people can hate this game and why there are so many negative reviews, especially from critics. The storyline is intriguing, the gameplay is interesting, the visuals are outstanding, and the balance between action and cut-scenes makes the story flow nicely. This is one of those games that gets better as you go along. To me, this game is what you would get if youI do not understand how people can hate this game and why there are so many negative reviews, especially from critics. The storyline is intriguing, the gameplay is interesting, the visuals are outstanding, and the balance between action and cut-scenes makes the story flow nicely. This is one of those games that gets better as you go along. To me, this game is what you would get if you combined Telltale's The Walking Dead with Metro Last Light. Are the mechanics and gameplay a brand new experience? No, but why must every game that comes out be revolutionary? It's just a good game. Plain and simple.… Expand
  62. Nick630
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    An absolutely stunning game! If you enjoy a game with an immersive story, intriguing characters, fun gameplay and beautiful graphics you will love this game.
  63. McMahontheIV
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Best visuals I have ever seen. Game play is different, and that is why COD players give it a bad review. Slow paced, and more attention to detail. Overall it is a quality game.
  64. Thatbrownie
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This game was beautiful. I CRYED MY EYES OUT LOOKING AT IT. Sure I beat it in an hour and a 23 minutes but it doesn't matter. This game will cure your bad eyesight. It looks so beautiful. Man oh man oh man I don't even know what else to say buy this game and you will have the best hour of your life. I pooped myself playing this game and you will too. It's like eating a good burrito, youThis game was beautiful. I CRYED MY EYES OUT LOOKING AT IT. Sure I beat it in an hour and a 23 minutes but it doesn't matter. This game will cure your bad eyesight. It looks so beautiful. Man oh man oh man I don't even know what else to say buy this game and you will have the best hour of your life. I pooped myself playing this game and you will too. It's like eating a good burrito, you will finish it fast but you will be thinking about it for a while. Screw xbox and halo. This game is better than any xbox exclusive.… Expand
  65. CKhound
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    I have to say this is a really fun game!

    Just to start out, I generally like shooters, whether they are first or third person. Secondly, one of the biggest aspects of a game that I love is story. Overall I feel this is a really good game. Obviously it is a shooter, and the controls in the shooting aspects of the game are pretty good. I feel like it is up to the standards that most    I have to say this is a really fun game!

    Just to start out, I generally like shooters, whether they are first or third person. Secondly, one of the biggest aspects of a game that I love is story.

    Overall I feel this is a really good game. Obviously it is a shooter, and the controls in the shooting aspects of the game are pretty good. I feel like it is up to the standards that most third person shooters abide by. I feel like if you like a game like Gears of War, or maybe an Uncharted without all the climbing then you will like the combat.

    As for the story. I know that a lot of stuff has been said in regards to its' length. I clocked it in at about 6 or so hours. That may sound short, but the amount of content put into that 6 hours is great. It has a very engaging story line that had me confused at parts and then going, wow that makes so much sense at other times. The story is very much clocked in at the right time at 6 hours. I feel like that if it was any longer that it would lose its' luster. Being a Cinematic game means that just like a movie, you don't want to spend 10 hours playing something that could be done in shorter times.

    Unlike games that are only Quick Time Events, this game has a lot of great combat, and an amazing story. While there are some plot holes at the end of the game, they are pretty easy to infer what happened and why. I feel like the bad press this game is getting is undue. While not a Game of the Year Candidate, it is a solid title.

    Overall I give this game a 9 out of 10    … Expand
  66. vcca15
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    You may wonder why this game has mixed to bad reviews, the answer is simple, gamers are jaded these days and addicted to online multiplayer, there is literally no chance a player with a love for single player story driven games would not like this game.

    The atmosphere is the best ive ever seen, as are the graphics, and the story and main character are awesome, luckily the game is    You may wonder why this game has mixed to bad reviews, the answer is simple, gamers are jaded these days and addicted to online multiplayer, there is literally no chance a player with a love for single player story driven games would not like this game.

    The atmosphere is the best ive ever seen, as are the graphics, and the story and main character are awesome, luckily the game is selling well and we will certainly get a sequel and i cant wait for the expansion of the story of the order and its universe,    … Expand
  67. demon666
    Jan 1, 2017
    3
    Very boring with good graphics. A lazy gamer might find it passable since it is mostly cut scenes - literally. I didn't believe it was to that extent until I bought on a PSN sale for $8 and saw it for myself. $8 is about right for the actual 3 levels of action you get and those parts were just OK
  68. Trauma
    Mar 28, 2015
    3
    Amazing graphic, above average music, sound effect and voice, predictable story I have seen like a hundred times, dull game play, no character upgrade, no weapons upgrade, no inventory, every things is fixed, zero replay value, it just like a short movie with a lot of gun fighting.
  69. bigmaxx55
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    Superb Graphics, Good Story, Average Shooting Mechanics, and sometimes you don't feel like you are in control of your character. More time is spent watching than actually playing. With all that being said I enjoyed the overall package. Not worth a purchase but definitely a rental. It is a showpiece of what the PS4 is capable of. I would definitely say it is the PS4 version of whatSuperb Graphics, Good Story, Average Shooting Mechanics, and sometimes you don't feel like you are in control of your character. More time is spent watching than actually playing. With all that being said I enjoyed the overall package. Not worth a purchase but definitely a rental. It is a showpiece of what the PS4 is capable of. I would definitely say it is the PS4 version of what RYSE was for the xbox one. I will be completing the campaign after two days of play time then will be taking it back to Gamestop to trade towards another game.… Expand
  70. losh
    Feb 22, 2015
    7
    This game is int horrible but its sure as hell not what we were promised. First the game play is amazing and the two unique weapons that you use for two to three times in the game are really fun and i enjoyed playing with them. But theres not enough i was expecting like 50 to 60 weapons that were unique like the arc rifle and the thermite rife. Also why does the game take away your weaponsThis game is int horrible but its sure as hell not what we were promised. First the game play is amazing and the two unique weapons that you use for two to three times in the game are really fun and i enjoyed playing with them. But theres not enough i was expecting like 50 to 60 weapons that were unique like the arc rifle and the thermite rife. Also why does the game take away your weapons when you pass through certain checkpoints because I had the gun that can release a puff of air when you press r1 which is really good for fighting half-breeds. And when i ran into some that rifle was gone. The actual story is interesting but way to short. Like were are my other 15-20 maybe 30 chapters to explain what happened to the order and those things in the crates. IN conclusion the game is missing many many story missions to explain everything and fix it and there needed to be more unique guns. Its feels like SCEA cut ready at ready at dawns development time in half or are holding everything out for DLC.… Expand
  71. sunshine7913
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The quality of this game is awesome. I thought I was watching the movie. Any other games and TPS games had some kind of unreal thing but this game show the best. Well, I know that the play time is too short and criticized but I still love the game walkthrough that other games didn't show.
  72. milnet
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The graphics, outstanding. The gameplay, above par. Subject matter, outstanding. I am thoroughly enjoying this game. Some of the QTEs suck but overall, awesome game.
  73. R0GZ1EL
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    This is a wonderful game, with an incredible storyline. The story is gripping and leaves you wanting more. Yes there are a few cutscenes, but so what, so does many popular established ip's (Metal Gear franchise, Gears of War, etc..) The devs are introducing you to a new ip, there should be some awesome cutscenes. This game without a doubt deserves a sequal. What it does not deserve is allThis is a wonderful game, with an incredible storyline. The story is gripping and leaves you wanting more. Yes there are a few cutscenes, but so what, so does many popular established ip's (Metal Gear franchise, Gears of War, etc..) The devs are introducing you to a new ip, there should be some awesome cutscenes. This game without a doubt deserves a sequal. What it does not deserve is all the unfounded hate and criticism. Yes the gameplay is nothing new ( a la gears of war / third person shooter), but it does not claim to revolutionize gaming. It has an intriguing storyline with a vast amount of potential for a new Sony blockbuster. This deserves much more praise and positivity then it has received.… Expand
  74. anerubay
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. An incredibly immersive experience that weaves beautiful graphics, a terrific story and fun gameplay. the characters were fantastic and how often does a game have a character arc of any kind let alone a well thought out one. There was an impressive amount of quality put into this game and it shown through in my opinion. If what you are looking for in a game is theFantastic game. An incredibly immersive experience that weaves beautiful graphics, a terrific story and fun gameplay. the characters were fantastic and how often does a game have a character arc of any kind let alone a well thought out one. There was an impressive amount of quality put into this game and it shown through in my opinion. If what you are looking for in a game is the seamless integration of cinema and gameplay look no further...you will not be disappointed.

    As a side note it is a shame to see the negative reviews on this game you may not think it is a 10 but anything less than a 6 is just a joke. Play the game for what it is, not what people want it to be!    … Expand
  75. tjhowardwsu
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Game was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play asGame was great, super fun, good game mechanics. Seems like many reviews may have expected it to redefine 3rd person shooters which it did not. Solid game and story, graphics were amazing. All of the campaign mode completely drew me in, will probably play through it another time or two. Was a little short, would compare it to the length of most cod games, one that I personally will play as a beat in 1 or 2 days game when Im feeling like having a huge gaming session. A multiplayer or hoard mode would keep the replayability going a little better though. I would say it's a must play, if you don't feel like buying it at least give it a shot through renting or maybe borrowing a friends game.… Expand
  76. hamoonbeigi
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It wasnt made to be a sandbox type of game nor have tons of game action. The story line is amazing and the graphics are beautiful. I actually really enjoyed the QTE's. I also believe that the characters are really well done and are believable throughout the game
  77. Valhalla1993
    Jan 12, 2016
    0
    0. The reason is one. Double standard in showing nudity. On the one hand there are no problems in showing male genitalia. This is another game that does that. On the other hand, female genital not be shown. It wasn't quite the game in history that showed women's genitals. It's a terrible double standard. In the order we go to a brothel and instead of completely nude female workers we have0. The reason is one. Double standard in showing nudity. On the one hand there are no problems in showing male genitalia. This is another game that does that. On the other hand, female genital not be shown. It wasn't quite the game in history that showed women's genitals. It's a terrible double standard. In the order we go to a brothel and instead of completely nude female workers we have completely nude male customers. Where is the logic? This is a typical procedure of feminist radicals. I will not support servants of anita sarkeesian and nazi sexism against males. Go home SCEA.… Expand
  78. gaizkagamerYT
    Sep 2, 2016
    0
    es una puta mierdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  79. jmlzhd
    Dec 19, 2016
    4
    The Order 1886 is really BAD, I mean it's like every other Wolfman story. The Story telling is bad, the length of this game is really small. People will say that its a 7 or 8 hour of campaign so why would anyone say it's a small game, if its 8 hours of story then 3 hours are of cut scenes. There's even a chapter in this game that only has a cut scene and no gameplay. There's one mission inThe Order 1886 is really BAD, I mean it's like every other Wolfman story. The Story telling is bad, the length of this game is really small. People will say that its a 7 or 8 hour of campaign so why would anyone say it's a small game, if its 8 hours of story then 3 hours are of cut scenes. There's even a chapter in this game that only has a cut scene and no gameplay. There's one mission in this game that you have to do it in the dark and its so dark that forget the enemies, not even I could see that where's my player.
    The only good thing about this game is that this is one of the Best Looking Console Game out there, The Graphics are just Amazing and no words to describe it. The design of your player and his looks and his movement and also the movement of his cloths are so detailed that its hard not to praise it.
    So the final verdict is that it would be highly recommended that you don't play this game because of poor story telling, lack of gameplay and really bad final boss fight.    … Expand
  80. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 4, 2017
    2
    An anemic story, coupled with less than thrilling gunplay, pointless gameplay changes midway through (instant death stealth portions which betray the rest of the style of the game) and annoying black bars at the top and bottom of the screen amount to this counterfeit and clearly inferior Uncharted game. This game is visually stunning, which only serves to show how lacking the rest of the game is.
  81. capthavic
    Feb 28, 2015
    5
    The problem with The Order isn't the amount of time it takes to complete (which was about 6 hours for my playthrough) but that it fails to make that time spent feel worthwhile. It's been only 24 hours since I played the game and already I'd be hard pressed to recall anything memorable about the experience. Just a whole lot of shooting generic dudes with generic guns, occasionally gettingThe problem with The Order isn't the amount of time it takes to complete (which was about 6 hours for my playthrough) but that it fails to make that time spent feel worthwhile. It's been only 24 hours since I played the game and already I'd be hard pressed to recall anything memorable about the experience. Just a whole lot of shooting generic dudes with generic guns, occasionally getting to use some of the more interesting guns or a few repetitive fights with "halfbreeds" aka werewolves, but mostly just a lot of watching unskippable cutscenes with far too many quick time events inserted presumably to make sure I was still awake. To be fair it does look very nice and clearly they spent a lot of effort on the cinematics, but they did so at the expense of the gameplay. The Order is too preoccupied with being a movie that when it begrudgingly hands control back to the player it's only to let them walk slowly down a strict path or take part in functional yet bland shooting galleries against waves of human goons. There is so much potential in the world they have built and weapons to use but it fails to make use of them in any meaningful way. The Order is a 5-6 hour movie with bits of interaction sprinkled in, worth only a rent for those at all interested but nothing worth replaying again for. Not a terrible game, just a mediocre and ultimately forgettable one.… Expand
  82. Zlatan
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    I have read comments and some of people are complaining because the game looks like a movie. Really?
    I have played the game for about 4 hours and I must admit that game blew me away. The graphics sound and movie like experience is top notch.Games art style is something you can enjoy when playing the game and I find myself staring at detail level of the background and characters/buildings    I have read comments and some of people are complaining because the game looks like a movie. Really?
    I have played the game for about 4 hours and I must admit that game blew me away. The graphics sound and movie like experience is top notch.Games art style is something you can enjoy when playing the game and I find myself staring at detail level of the background and characters/buildings it's really impressive.The games is in rails but that's the point . No, it is not the new witcher or GTA and no it has not multiplier. But what it offers is an graphical/visual experience with an great story and really impressive art style and that is fine with me.... I recommend trying this game if you appreciate "expensive" "qaility" stuff :)    … Expand
  83. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    The Order 1886 is one of 2015’s biggest video game releases. It is exclusively for Playstation 4 and is developed by Ready at Dawn and Sony Santa Monica. The game is set in an alternate history of London, England and revolves around a group of knights who keep the city safe from half-breed monsters. You play as Sir Galahad, who is a likable and fairly interesting lead character. The storyThe Order 1886 is one of 2015’s biggest video game releases. It is exclusively for Playstation 4 and is developed by Ready at Dawn and Sony Santa Monica. The game is set in an alternate history of London, England and revolves around a group of knights who keep the city safe from half-breed monsters. You play as Sir Galahad, who is a likable and fairly interesting lead character. The story is mostly engaging with a solid group of characters and a wonderful setting. With The Order 1886, for every pro there is almost always a con, unfortunately. The voice acting is exceptional, but the pacing is horrendous. The weapons are awesome, but the enemies are uninspired. This trend sticks out as you play through, but it’s in the back of your mind. The important thing is the fact the game is simply enjoyable to play. I kept wanting more after a few 1-hour play sessions. I am not the type to play hours at a time, so this is how I played the game. The characters, weapons and setting are what kept me going. While the premise seems to offer lots of action, this just isn’t the case. We get lots of cut scenes, which are well-acted and great, but they pop in and out too often. That is where the horrendous pacing I mentioned earlier comes in. These transitions should have been much more seamless.

    Order 3

    The gameplay in The Order 1886 is a mixed bag. While it’s nice to just gawk at the stunning graphics (which we will get to later), a game has to be fun, engaging and entertaining to be great. While The Order is fun, it isn’t something that you will be playing over and over again. The game is a mere 7 hours long for crying out loud. It’s a sprint, not a marathon. The gameplay consists mostly of walking in small corridors, button-mashing, quicktime events, shooting galleries and cutscenes. This is a very linear game that lets you look but not touch. The items you do touch are well-realized and interesting, but you can’t really do anything with them. I do like the newspapers scattered around that offer some leisure reading as you progress. The gunplay is above average, but nothing to write home about. It is not as satisfying as you might think shooting your enemies, at least not with standard guns. The more unique weapons are where the fun comes in. They are one of the best parts of the game. The enemies are about as average as it gets, with only the half-breeds being remotely interesting or imposing. Even so, when you fight them, it’s a quicktime battle. This leaves much to be desired on the combat side of things. The other enemies range from generic rebels to a couple insanely resilient shotgun wielders. Get ready for some frustrating deaths at the hands of those guys, the most terrifying thing in the game. Yes, more so than the half-breeds. I must also note that enemies have poor A.I. as they will mimic patterns over and over. This takes a lot of fun out of the gameplay.

    Order 2

    Okay, let’s talk about the game’s primary strength, the graphics. This is the best looking game to date, on any console. The Order is brimming with visual splendor. From dark, grimy alleyways and corridors to the wonderfully beautiful time pieces you come across. The setting only helps the game’s visual case. It is a unique take on London in an intriguing time period in history. From the old wood stoves and shops in the street to the tall, gorgeous historic buildings, it is a remarkable graphical feat. the characters and their costumes are all well-realized and incredibly lifelike. Facial animations are especially impressive. With an excellent voice cast, everyone truly comes to life. The lighting and water effects are incredible, along with things such as fire, stone and wood. You have to see it to really appreciate it. The music and sound design are also major pluses for the game. It all culminates for a unique audiovisual experience.

    Order 1

    If you want a cinematic, story-driven game with cool characters and an authentic, unique setting, you should definitely play The Order 1886. Even if you aren’t a fan of these types of games, I think you should still play the game once. After all, it will only take you a few hours. This was a very difficult game to review, because I was going back and forth between the gameplay, length and pros and cons. It is definitely one of those titles that will be hit or miss for gamers. It shoots itself in the foot, since it doesn’t give the player much freedom when it comes to gameplay or exploration. If you give us this beautiful and amazing-looking city we are going to want to explore and discover it! Overall, The Order 1886 is downright gorgeous, has a really cool setting and a solid story and characters. But it also has generic enemies, linear gameplay, a confining environment, divisive quicktime events and horrible pacing issues.    … Expand
  84. CalvinCrack
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    I highly recommend playing this game. This website has a requirement that I make this review 150 characters long so I'm going to...okay now i'm done.
  85. TheUnbeholden
    Mar 5, 2015
    5
    I don't know when triple A devs started thinking that 5 hours long campaign is acceptable for a $60 plus title, or when they started thinking that basically selling us a game in pieces was a good idea. Cutting out content and selling it to us in bits and pieces in the form of DLC is quite infururiating because the average consumer experiences only a portion of the game, and it opens up theI don't know when triple A devs started thinking that 5 hours long campaign is acceptable for a $60 plus title, or when they started thinking that basically selling us a game in pieces was a good idea. Cutting out content and selling it to us in bits and pieces in the form of DLC is quite infururiating because the average consumer experiences only a portion of the game, and it opens up the possibility of a critic judging the game based on a non-dlc experience. Here we got a bigger problem, the devs created the first few part of the game decided to sell it to us before finishing the full game essentially. Its got the most unsatisfying ending I've seen in the past 3 years of triple A, its got the most cookie cutter storyline in what would have been a interesting story seeing as the premise for it basically is League of Extraordinary Gentlemen meets Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade. Graphically its amazing, its not fun, it feels like various modern warfare triple A games where used as inspiration and copied into this game. Cover based shooting, with health regeneration mechanic (although it does make sense here since its Holy Grail water), QTE for boss fights (from Lara Croft or some other dreary adventure game), the werewolves are basically hunters from Dead Space 2 and barely any werewolves, the supernatural elements just seem to become background noise (werewolves aren't necessary to whats going on by the end, holy grail just is the explanation behind those in power). We are left feeling like something seriously went wrong, not just the usual wrong of a severe lack of innovation or having all the innovation stripped away to be the most inoffensive recognizable gameplay we've seen before, but a more severe wrong of basically the story being cut and development on the game halted so that only a small portion of it was hastily polished and released as is. If there is a game that is a prime example of whats wrong with triple A, I think this game stands tall as a prime example of cookie cutting, with Evolve showing us whats wrong with the DLC practice at its most extreme, and Call of Duty as the example of a lack of innovation & unnecessary/annoying DRM.

    It seems Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero might have done what a reviewer feared (King-Spara in My Two Pennies on Metal Gear Solid Ground Zero Gameplay Length). Games being cut down into pieces in terms of gameplay length, and sold with barely any decrease in price. Lets hope these 2 games don't actually start this trend, it might just be the final nail in the coffin for the stagnant triple A, and the rise of a growing indie scene on various sites like steam's greenlight, Desura, Kickstarter, IndieGamingStand, Itch.ico, GameJolt, Unseen64, Game Bundles (via IndieRoyale, HumbleBundle, IndieGala and BundleStars) and Gamejams.    … Expand
  86. dave25969
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The reviews for this game have been quite harsh in my personal opinion. I think people may have already had borderline negative opinions on the game long before it was released because of some early articles on IGN.com in particular about the gameplay.
    I truly enjoy the game. Although it has flaws I would give it an 8 myself since I enjoy single player only games. Would I buy a sequel if    The reviews for this game have been quite harsh in my personal opinion. I think people may have already had borderline negative opinions on the game long before it was released because of some early articles on IGN.com in particular about the gameplay.
    I truly enjoy the game. Although it has flaws I would give it an 8 myself since I enjoy single player only games. Would I buy a sequel if it were to be made? Absolutely. It has great characters, atmosphere, and solid gameplay that could be improved and expanded upon. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying it doesn't have flaws and those that it has are pretty obvious, but if you play it for what it is and not go in with any preconceived notions of what it should be, it is very entertaining and dare I say worth the price tag.
    From someone who loves Gears of War, I can say that no, this is definitely not better than Gears. Is it as good as Gears? No. But it is very good and with a little more work, this series could be on par with Gears easily. Here's to hoping that gamers will take a second look and keep an open mind about this game because it really isn't deserving of such harsh criticisms.
    I'm not a fan of the numbered rating systems as I personally prefer to give a letter grade to a game ranging from A to F. This game I whole heartedly give a solid B.    … Expand
  87. vampyren
    Sep 4, 2016
    7
    Almost 2 weeks ago i played this game and finished it in one day, right after this game i went for Tomeraider and it took me more like 4-5 days to finish.
    I think when i finished this game i was sort of thinking, this was a nice game. I remembered back when it was released i read allot of companies so i could not get it. But once i had finished Tombraider i understood it.
    Honestly the    Almost 2 weeks ago i played this game and finished it in one day, right after this game i went for Tomeraider and it took me more like 4-5 days to finish.
    I think when i finished this game i was sort of thinking, this was a nice game. I remembered back when it was released i read allot of companies so i could not get it. But once i had finished Tombraider i understood it.
    Honestly the game is fine. It was fun to play. Very nice weapon. The story is nice and the cut scenes are nice and all. But sadly its way to short. As some reviews said it, the developers did not take advantage of all the great things they come up with long enough. I wish this game could have been longer.
    Still if you can get it cheap i do recommend playing it.    … Expand
  88. Kaioh
    Sep 2, 2017
    8
    All the negativity coming from the PC only poor kids.
    Those who played knows this game has
    + best graphics of this gen (uncharted 4 tier)
    + satisfying and well done gunplay
    + nice story and level design

    My only complaining is that chick character who looks ugly, acts ugly and become ultimate irrational **** in the end. Just.. why? So dumb and out of place.
  89. Rubius25
    Feb 23, 2016
    2
    The Order is a smart template for future fun installments, but the details need a lot of work. When it comes to getting this kind of game onto Next Gen hardware then, Ready at Dawn has, in more ways than one, done all the boring parts. The Order mimics Gears of War's core gameplay so closely that if it were published on Xbox One, it would have been immediately branded as a desperateThe Order is a smart template for future fun installments, but the details need a lot of work. When it comes to getting this kind of game onto Next Gen hardware then, Ready at Dawn has, in more ways than one, done all the boring parts. The Order mimics Gears of War's core gameplay so closely that if it were published on Xbox One, it would have been immediately branded as a desperate knock-off. Avoid The Order unless you see it in a used bin for under $30.… Expand
  90. Hi_Im_Game
    Mar 6, 2015
    7
    To start off, I completed everything in this game in less than a day (8 hours 30min). I played on hard difficulty which made it a little more interesting but not by much. The game is the best looking game on the PS4 with an amazing atmosphere. I was quite surprised at how many different weapons there were and they all had their own perks (even though I barely had a chance to use any ofTo start off, I completed everything in this game in less than a day (8 hours 30min). I played on hard difficulty which made it a little more interesting but not by much. The game is the best looking game on the PS4 with an amazing atmosphere. I was quite surprised at how many different weapons there were and they all had their own perks (even though I barely had a chance to use any of them). The story was more of a tease and I didn't find the quick time events that annoying.

    My biggest gripe about this game is the length and the pacing. It just takes a ridiculous amount of time for anything to happen which is not good when the story only takes 8 or so hours to complete. The characters are interesting but most of the time you just get sick of waiting to actually play the game and not just watch cutscenes. The placing of quick time events are also questionable because they occur after a long cut scene which leads to some slow reaction times because you weren't really expecting it. The stealth portions of the game are a joke and are one of the least developed aspects of the game. The gun fights are boring with some of the most generic AI I've seen in a while. The Lycan fights are uninspired and dull.

    In addition, even though the world is so beautiful, it feels empty. At least in AC Unity you felt like you were living during that time. In this game, you feel like the world of London is just a desolate place.

    I knew exactly what I was getting into before buying this game but I still felt disappointed. If the story and pacing was up to the level of a AAA title, I wouldn't mind such a short game. However, I feel as if Ready at Dawn focused too much on the technical aspects of the game and forgot about making a good story/game. I have faith that they will take all the criticism and use as a chip on their shoulder when and if they make a sequel. I was interested enough to possibly dip into a sequel if I see some improvements in the future.    … Expand
  91. keefkeef
    Mar 11, 2015
    6
    THE GOOD: It is gorgeous; the Victorian setting really shines, character animation's are smooth, really everything is top notch. Nice story, interesting use of historical figures. Gun play is solid, science weapons are great. THE BAD: It is very short. You can't skip cut scenes. The Lycan fights are laughable. THE UGLY: QTE's diminish the overall experience. Can get the platinumTHE GOOD: It is gorgeous; the Victorian setting really shines, character animation's are smooth, really everything is top notch. Nice story, interesting use of historical figures. Gun play is solid, science weapons are great. THE BAD: It is very short. You can't skip cut scenes. The Lycan fights are laughable. THE UGLY: QTE's diminish the overall experience. Can get the platinum is nearly one playthrough. A $60 price tag doesn't justify the experience, even if it is a nice one. OVERALL: has all the makings of a good game, but too short and too easy.… Expand
  92. Is4U2P
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    I skipped purchasing this because of all the bad press and rumors but, I did rent the game and I'm just going to compare it to Ryse and tell you what I thought of it.

    Graphics Ryse = 10 The Order 1886 = 9.5 Ryse brought more color and pop to the graphics and the forest scenes just haven't been beaten to this day. Ryse is a close second but, the more muted colors and constant over    I skipped purchasing this because of all the bad press and rumors but, I did rent the game and I'm just going to compare it to Ryse and tell you what I thought of it.

    Graphics
    Ryse = 10
    The Order 1886 = 9.5
    Ryse brought more color and pop to the graphics and the forest scenes just haven't been beaten to this day. Ryse is a close second but, the more muted colors and constant over softening of some edges left it a little flat in comparison but, not by much.

    Story
    The Order 1886 = 8
    Ryse = 7
    The story for Ryse had too many elements from Gladiator and that hurt it a bit, The Order had an original story all around and featured not just werewolves but, vampires as well and paid tribute to both Nikola Tesla and Jack the Knife as notable figures from that era.

    Controls
    Ryse = 8
    The Order 1886 = 7.5
    Ryse allowed you to choose whether you had QTEs for the most part and The Order pretty much forced them on you.

    Atmosphere
    Ryse = 10
    The Order 1886 = 10
    Both were very good a setting the mood of the game.

    The order itself wasn't a perfect game but, it was a very entertaining game and the reason I play these games is because I want to have fun. Well, The Order delivered here and it was very much a fun game to play and so much so that most played it straight through and didn't put the controller down for more than a few minutes during the whole game.

    Overall, it was a quality title and honestly, if not for the bad press I would have bought this title and not thought twice about the length of it! I still might buy it when it gets a little cheaper because I would play it a second time just for the fun of it all.

    If you like games like Ryse, God of War, or the like, then you're probably going to really like this game so, don't let the media prevent you from enjoying the game as it was a lot of fun in my opinion.    … Expand
  93. hoppypoppy1
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    I was hesitant on buying this game after reading many reviews on this sight and others. After some thought I decided to give it a try. I am very glad I went against the cynical reviews. This game looks amazing! I don't think I have ever seen a video game look so good before in my life. The combat is very fun and tense. The story and characters are very easy to like and the atmosphere feelsI was hesitant on buying this game after reading many reviews on this sight and others. After some thought I decided to give it a try. I am very glad I went against the cynical reviews. This game looks amazing! I don't think I have ever seen a video game look so good before in my life. The combat is very fun and tense. The story and characters are very easy to like and the atmosphere feels so "right". That all being said I do have one small complaint. The trophies are WAY too easy to accomplish. If you want the easiest Platinum trophy buy this game! There are 22 trophies in total, all are easier to get than the last. Overall I'd say this is an amazing game and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a story-driven steampunk shooter.… Expand
  94. Vzhik
    Apr 19, 2018
    6
    Нормальная история в красивой подаче.
    Единственное - вовлечение в игру почему-то слабое. Толи тема какая-то надуманная, толи сеттинг не мой.
    Но поиграть стоит. благо не длинная.
  95. tiagodantas
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    The Order 1886 is like a Telltale game without the option of changing the plot, I mean, there are more cutscenes than gameplay. However, the outstanding graphics and the gripping history make this a good game.
  96. Littleshortie
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    The story is amazing. The telling is amazing. The game play is great. The combat is wonderful. I think that the graphics and the look of the game is gorgeous. Yes the game is short, but if you want a very story driven game that you can immerse yourself into then this game would be perfect for you.
  97. WhiteTail8
    Mar 11, 2015
    7
    I found the order to be a good but not brilliant game, their has been some complaints about the shortness of the game this did not overly bother me but the game could do with some extra content to provide more value for gamers. The graphics are brilliant perhaps the best so far on PS 4 it is obvious that the developers have aimed for a cinematic experience. The gameplay was enjoyable butI found the order to be a good but not brilliant game, their has been some complaints about the shortness of the game this did not overly bother me but the game could do with some extra content to provide more value for gamers. The graphics are brilliant perhaps the best so far on PS 4 it is obvious that the developers have aimed for a cinematic experience. The gameplay was enjoyable but not spectacular the cover shooting can get tedious especially on the second play through of the game.

    Overall Score 7
    Graphics 10
    Gameplay 7
    Longevity 4    … Expand
  98. hubrienka
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    I am really surprised by how good The Order: 1886 is. I've seen bad reviews so I wasn't expecting much - and the game just blew me away. I'm puzzled by what were the expectations to cause such scores, because this game has it all: amazing story, memorable characters, gorgeous visuals and sound, engaging gameplay, awesome atmosphere... It is a top notch game in terms of everything butI am really surprised by how good The Order: 1886 is. I've seen bad reviews so I wasn't expecting much - and the game just blew me away. I'm puzzled by what were the expectations to cause such scores, because this game has it all: amazing story, memorable characters, gorgeous visuals and sound, engaging gameplay, awesome atmosphere... It is a top notch game in terms of everything but length and replayability, and I don't think that should drag the scores so low. If by any chance the authors read this: please make a sequel, this absolutely has to be a series.… Expand
  99. Davis_S
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    Graphics are the best I've ever seen, gameplay was a polished third person shooter the was smooth and responsive, weapons felt weighty, story was compelling.

    Took me 11 hours to beat on hard with exploration.

    My experience is that only people who don't like this game, don't like linear cinematic story driven experiences.
  100. daiksa
    Mar 24, 2015
    6
    First off, I have the luxury of renting games, so I did not spend $60. Secondly, I read the reviews and went in knowing full-well what I was getting myself into. Having said that, I give this game a 6 out of 10, because the positives are great, but the negatives are too prevalent. Here are the pros and cons, from my point of view:

    pros - Visually stunning, great gun play, unique    First off, I have the luxury of renting games, so I did not spend $60. Secondly, I read the reviews and went in knowing full-well what I was getting myself into. Having said that, I give this game a 6 out of 10, because the positives are great, but the negatives are too prevalent. Here are the pros and cons, from my point of view:

    pros - Visually stunning, great gun play, unique weapons, interesting story, interesting characters
    cons - too short, to many interruptions to keep me immersed, only takes 7 or 8 hours to complete

    I think this is a great start for this series. If Ready at Dawn would have added 10 or 15 hours of actual game play, without the interruptions, this would have easily earned a 9 / 10 from me. If they can get it together for the next release, and give us 20 hours of solid game play, with a little less hand holding and breakage, then it will be worth $60. This game would have been a really good $19.99 entry for Sony. Hopefully they have learned their lesson.    … 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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