The Order: 1886

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

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  1. TaxRS
    Jul 9, 2015
    7
    A good game with impressive graphics and nice gamplay but a failure in replay value and story depth(they rush it).
    Sadly for me it had the potential to become an epic all time Playstation Classic
  2. obligatory_user
    Oct 29, 2015
    4
    STORY: 3/10
    GAMEPLAY: 4/10
    VISUALS: 10/10 SOUNDS: 7/10 MUSIC: 8/10 I’m a fan of narrative-driven stories, but if a game is going to make the story its focus the writing needs to actually be good. A cliched-filled meandering plot, combined with lackluster gameplay and a lifeless (if beautiful) world add up to a disappointing 6-7 hours. The length wasn’t an issue for me, it’s    STORY: 3/10
    GAMEPLAY: 4/10
    VISUALS: 10/10
    SOUNDS: 7/10
    MUSIC: 8/10

    I’m a fan of narrative-driven stories, but if a game is going to make the story its focus the writing needs to actually be good.

    A cliched-filled meandering plot, combined with lackluster gameplay and a lifeless (if beautiful) world add up to a disappointing 6-7 hours. The length wasn’t an issue for me, it’s actually a blessing in disguise; if it had plodded on for several more hours the game would’ve become intolerable. As it was, I basically just switched my brain off as the level design and combat sections never require you to think. You’ve seen it all before, and the action never once gets close to being stimulating or tense. There are no risks involved, the only variable being how long it takes to plow through the unimaginative AI enemies.

    As an aside, one thing that bothered me throughout my time with the game was how lazy your character and his compatriots are. They never bother to distinguish friend from foe, and there is no non-lethal option. A frequent sticking point in the plot is that there are never any enemy combatants to interrogate, but the player is never given any other option.

    As much as I enjoy good writing, games are an interactive medium. Unlike movies or books, the key factor in video games is that the player is driving the action. Making games that put story-first is fine and has been done well before, but involving the player is critical. If gameplay is going to be limited to QTEs and isolated snippets of combat, then there needs to be multiple branches to the story. The player needs to feel like they are in charge of their characters decisions if their actions are scripted and combat is unavoidable and rote. You can tell a fixed story in an open-world or you can have a multiple-choice plot in a closed-world, but you can’t have both. Player input in this game amounts to nothing more than a gimmick, an afterthought.

    Again, all of this would be a moot point if the key feature (the story) that Ready at Dawn harped on was actually worth it, but it’s not. It’s the exact same kind of drivel you’ll find in any other AAA game. A laughable narrative combined with boring gameplay make for an unremarkable (and nearly unpleasant) experience. It’s just saddening that the best graphics to-date on console are wasted on this bore of a game.

    PROS:

    - Best graphics on console, bar none
    - Interesting art direction
    - Decent voice acting and excellent facial mo-cap
    - Textured and imaginative musical score
    - Relatively bug-free

    CONS:

    - Awful writing
    - Uninspired combat and QTE implementation
    - Brainless AI
    - Insta-death stealth segments
    - Lifeless world

    Replay value: Marginal (Only if you want to replay the exact same story in the exact same way; no bonus game modes or multiple story choices, and the only collectibles are audio recordings that are negligible to the overall story.)    … Expand
  3. Sonicfishcake42
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    I recently converted from Xbox 1 to PS4; this was one of my first purchase. I read the reviews and watched countless videos slating this game but decided to buy it anyway knowing it was not well received. I played through this game in one day which took me about 7 hours or so. I personally thought this game was fantastic from start to finish. It's the most visually gorgeous games I've everI recently converted from Xbox 1 to PS4; this was one of my first purchase. I read the reviews and watched countless videos slating this game but decided to buy it anyway knowing it was not well received. I played through this game in one day which took me about 7 hours or so. I personally thought this game was fantastic from start to finish. It's the most visually gorgeous games I've ever seen. Better than any AAA title i've played on graphics, music and especially voice acting. It's simply breathtaking with such an attention to detail. I'd like to reiterate on the voice acting, it is absolutely flawless, well done to the cast! The gameplay is great, it's very smooth and enjoyable through the entire game. The cutscenes are long and it's highly story driven which I enjoyed. I wouldn't have said there's an excessive amount of QTEs in the game, there is a fair few though. The weapons are balanced and everyone serves a purpose. The story is phenomenal, I'm gutted that this didn't get a higher score as I'd be first in line for any sequels and DLCs that could be released. Please make more! Love it!… Expand
  4. SpaceFunkMonkey
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    After reading all the hate for this game, I decided to buy it while it was on sale. This game really deserves a better rating. The campaign is a bit short ( in my case, it lasted ~7-9 hours because I love exploring ) but the cinematography is astounding, top voice acting and an engrossing plot. One of the best PS4 titles so far.
  5. Mattachewbaca
    Apr 15, 2016
    2
    I thought the reviews were going to be wrong about this game even after i read them i just though 'hey it cant be that bad can it' and well i was wrong it is a terrible game, infact to call it a game is silly its just like a movie but with the occasional lets have you do some bits here, i spent most of my time feeling bored and unhappy whilst playing it, there was no oomf to shooting theI thought the reviews were going to be wrong about this game even after i read them i just though 'hey it cant be that bad can it' and well i was wrong it is a terrible game, infact to call it a game is silly its just like a movie but with the occasional lets have you do some bits here, i spent most of my time feeling bored and unhappy whilst playing it, there was no oomf to shooting the enemies. it has **** quicktime fighting events why cant i just smash sqaure to punch instead of these press sqaure or triangle at the appropriate time, it's boring. i would say its nice to look at if they didn't cut off the top and bottom parts of the screen but not they decided lets try make it look more like a movie, i don't think they realise they are making a game if you want to make a **** movie go make a movie not a video game that is basically a movie with half arsed gameplay. if im honest the most fun i had in the whole game was when i picked a lock that was the best part for some reason, but everything else just felt so dull. the game is so grey i know its set in the victorian times but i dont care it would have been nicer if they just coloured it all in brightley, infact it would have probably made it more playable. I watched the little making of the game before it came out and it spoke about how they wanted the way the werewolfs changed to look realistic and that was far more interesting than the whole game, why is that i don't know. In the end i never completed the game i found myself looking at my phone more than the game and decided that i cannot be arsed wasting time off work to play a bad game. Don't buy the game, dont even borrow it, dont trade it in, just smash it up or bury it in a park it's just a **** awful game i do not recomend wasting your time on it.… Expand
  6. Ashra12
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Seamless and great storyline. Sad that people complain about how long it is. Don't let critics put you off! Can purchase for a bargain.
  7. KittyWhisky
    Oct 8, 2017
    7
    THE ORDER: 1886 is the first serious game Ready at Dawn. And for the first time, they coped well. But, if not stunning graphics, to play this it would be interesting. This is a game where graphics make your impressions. Gameplay, story done on average of level of quality and don't surprise you, are not forced to experience emotions. The graph shows what the PS4 is capable of. It is reallyTHE ORDER: 1886 is the first serious game Ready at Dawn. And for the first time, they coped well. But, if not stunning graphics, to play this it would be interesting. This is a game where graphics make your impressions. Gameplay, story done on average of level of quality and don't surprise you, are not forced to experience emotions. The graph shows what the PS4 is capable of. It is really a next-gen game.

    Gameplay we have a shooter with a cover in the style of Gears of War. And the developers did not come up to diversify the gameplay. We can see the enemy, get behind cover and systematically kill them. Nothing interesting. It is good that we sometimes give unusual and interesting weapons. But this happens very rarely. The most annoying enemies with shotguns.

    The plot in theory is very interesting, especially lore. But the developers were unable unfold the potential of the plot. Probably because it's the FIRST part. That's the problem. Most intersnyh they will do in the second part, and we have a boring, poorly intriguing beginning. The world is absolutely not disclosed, although it is very interesting. It alternata England with vampires and werewolves! Yes, and with the knights of the round table! It's cool! Cool, but the developers lore will not open. The story is good, but the game ends with absolutely nothing. She breaks. The game tries to make drama with the characters, but it is not impossible, because the characters never disclosed. The interaction of the protagonist with them is almost there, and we want to make believe feelings and emotions.

    In THE ORDER: 1886 is fun to play for the graphics and lore. You soak up the atmosphere of Victorian London. But it is communicating the game to the same not finished.    … Expand
  8. aadms
    Mar 2, 2015
    3
    This hurts giving out this score because I was so excited for this game, as it looked like it was taking the next-gen step of quality gameplay graphics blending in with quality cutscenes; and it does do that! However, The Order isn't a good game. In fact, "game" is pretty questionable in describing it. Game is suppose to be a form of playing, sporting, an activity or business, meaning theThis hurts giving out this score because I was so excited for this game, as it looked like it was taking the next-gen step of quality gameplay graphics blending in with quality cutscenes; and it does do that! However, The Order isn't a good game. In fact, "game" is pretty questionable in describing it. Game is suppose to be a form of playing, sporting, an activity or business, meaning the "player" is actually doing something. In The Order you're mainly watching cutscenes. The player agency is so far removed from this game that you even watch cutscenes of you walking to another place. Why on earth would they add extra cutscenes to show different point of views of someone walking? The one thing that the game did delivered on is the seamless quality of graphics from game play to cutscenes. The Graphics and detail are the best yet to be seen on next gen, but you'll won't be able to wander around the city on your own and explore as you only traverse hall ways or corridors.

    It seems The Order has everything going for it to be a blockbuster game with its unique weapons; yet, the shooting is in the form of gallery shooting. Take cover and shoot the enemy as they pop up their heads. The problem with the shooting also is that the camera is in so close that you are looking over your third-person protagonist's shoulder. With this type of close screen shot you are unable to get a good view of the surroundings that you need to clear of enemies. I had werewolves charging right at me, but I didn't see them because my big head was in the way! I wished they would have pulled the view back so I could have decent sense of awareness. As you're walking around you'll find that you can't pull out your weapons, aim or waste rounds. You don't have that ability until the actual shooting gallery starts. You'll generally fight with one other partner, but they don't kill anybody. You'll have to do all the killing as their rounds mysteriously are in effective against the enemy. Fighting werewolves turned out to be incredibly disappointing as you use the exact same method in order to dispatch them one at a time. Shoot them so many times, quick-time-event. Sadly, you don't deal with them much in this game, as you'll spend more time walking corridors, opening doors, picking up and looking at objects. Yeah, it's definitely not a thrill ride.

    I finished the story in about six hours on medium difficulty. I suppose if you don't mind not playing this as a game but as pushing buttons every once in a while to keep the story going, broken up by small amounts of gallery shooting, then you just might like this game. Since the "game" mostly wants to be a movie, I wouldn't pay more than $20 for this, or better yet, just rent it for the weekend. One thing is for certain, QTE must die in this next generation. I understand it's used to give cinematic quality to final boss battles, and those suck bad enough on their own. But, using QTE to play the whole game through just makes me nauseous.    … Expand
  9. PSIN4MANT
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game was absolutely fantastic, the only reason I gave it a 9 was because a MP mode would of given it a bit more content for the user. The game was never trying to reinvent the wheel but what it did do gameplay wise was solid. The story line and voice acting were some of the best I've seen and the lore is rich and there is so much room to do more with it.

    This is just my opinion and    This game was absolutely fantastic, the only reason I gave it a 9 was because a MP mode would of given it a bit more content for the user. The game was never trying to reinvent the wheel but what it did do gameplay wise was solid. The story line and voice acting were some of the best I've seen and the lore is rich and there is so much room to do more with it.

    This is just my opinion and I think you should make your mind up yourself but what this game doesn't deserve is all the hate it has received especially from people with silly gripes about some of the most unimportant things when it comes to games...

    LOVED IT AND WANT A SEQUEL!    … Expand
  10. AreYouSerious
    Feb 28, 2015
    9
    I continue to overestimate the human race and it’s intelligence; surely with the amount of videos/reviews/etc that are readily available about The Order 1886 you should be able to make an educated decision – before buying – if it’s going to be your thing or not.

    “It’s not a game, it’s a movie.” “It’s not worth $60.” Bla Bla Bla! Anyone who stated this has to be a simpleton – has it ever    I continue to overestimate the human race and it’s intelligence; surely with the amount of videos/reviews/etc that are readily available about The Order 1886 you should be able to make an educated decision – before buying – if it’s going to be your thing or not.

    “It’s not a game, it’s a movie.” “It’s not worth $60.” Bla Bla Bla! Anyone who stated this has to be a simpleton – has it ever been advertised (or subsequently reviewed) as anything different than what it is?

    “The length.” Here we go again... Everybody jumped on the bandwagon about how good Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero was… seriously? It was a demo at best, but rates higher than The Order???????

    What about Journey or Flower? Both are great games, but do the math and The Order gives better overall value for money.

    Replayability. Has anyone else ever played Journey (as an example) more than once? I have... I like to enjoy good "experiences" (which is exactly what The Order is - a unique experience), whatever they be, more than once usually.

    The world is clearly full of uneducated retards that obviously have no idea what they do, or do not like – or alternatively, their eyes and ears are painted on, or they have their heads buried so far up their own butts they haven’t seen any of the reviews before running off to the shop like an aimless idiot.

    The game has NEVER promised to be anything more than what it has advertised from the very beginning.

    I don’t like or play sports games; simple. So why would I go and buy a sports game in the first place expecting it to be something different?    … Expand
  11. Bertoflyingfox
    Aug 7, 2015
    7
    Not sure which one of my buddies decided to post such a bad review of this on my account but I just finished playing this game for the first time recently. Dang friends and their silly pranks.

    I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The graphics are superb, the story is good, and the gameplay is decent. This would've easily got a higher score if they added just a few more hours to the campaign    Not sure which one of my buddies decided to post such a bad review of this on my account but I just finished playing this game for the first time recently. Dang friends and their silly pranks.

    I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The graphics are superb, the story is good, and the gameplay is decent. This would've easily got a higher score if they added just a few more hours to the campaign and not ending the story on a cliffhanger. They could've done it in a way where you resolve the bigger story beats while still leaving enough open for a sequel, it just felt like it ended too abruptly. The photo mode was a cool little addition that I've used quite a bit too.

    Looking forward to a sequel, if there is one planned.    … Expand
  12. BoutThat_Action
    Feb 25, 2015
    3
    A look but please don't touch game. More like a movie with beautiful visuals than a game. Very short story and no replay value. At most this game is worth a rent. Very sad considering how much went into this production...
  13. Muspelheim19939
    Jan 4, 2016
    0
    I give a score 0. For two reasons. The game is too short and too cinematic. The second reason is sexism against men. Male genitals were shown and women do not. Not for inequality in showing nudity. The breasts are not the same level of nudity as the genitals. If you wanted to make a game for women and gays you succeeded. I will not be playing on feminist propaganda title. The players areI give a score 0. For two reasons. The game is too short and too cinematic. The second reason is sexism against men. Male genitals were shown and women do not. Not for inequality in showing nudity. The breasts are not the same level of nudity as the genitals. If you wanted to make a game for women and gays you succeeded. I will not be playing on feminist propaganda title. The players are males in the vast majority and we do not want gay **** Vagina in games is a too big taboo. It was a lot of games with penises in recent years. Why can not you show a vagina? It's sexist. It's a double standard. I hate it.… Expand
  14. fallouts
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Graphics are impressive, game play is a joke. The camera is unresponsive, the aiming is HORRID, and the enemies are basically pin cushions (it takes a stupid amount of damage to kill even basic enemies, and when they outnumber you 40 to 1 it makes it more than frustrating). Poor poor game design, linear and downright dumb.
  15. chrismlolol
    Feb 24, 2015
    0
    If this can even be called a 'game' then it's the worst I have ever 'played'. It's basically has no gameplay, it costs £50-£60 and it only lasts 5 hours when you pace yourself as much as you can which is absolutely **** ridiculous,, (2.5 hours of the 5 are cutscenes) the developers clearly think gamers are deep pocketed morons. Visually uninspiring, loaded with QTE's (the most hatedIf this can even be called a 'game' then it's the worst I have ever 'played'. It's basically has no gameplay, it costs £50-£60 and it only lasts 5 hours when you pace yourself as much as you can which is absolutely **** ridiculous,, (2.5 hours of the 5 are cutscenes) the developers clearly think gamers are deep pocketed morons. Visually uninspiring, loaded with QTE's (the most hated mechanic in gaming for good reason). The game also suffered a MASSIVE graphical downgrade from when it was shown at E3. I am in genuine disbelief that shills on this website are rating it a 10. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.… Expand
  16. Bansai
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    Buckle up, make yourself a bowl of popcorn and prepare for a short gaming journey, featuring some of the worst traits a game can have like: bad pacing, unfinished and weak plot, forgettable characters, no replay value and everybody's favourite, loads of QTEs. To top it all most of the time you find yourself just watching it instead of actually playing it.

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

    But hey, at least the graphics are good, right?    … Expand
  17. krisss
    Feb 22, 2015
    1
    This is insult to all gamers. This is not video game, this is interactive movie and even not very good one. Graphics is ok, but I have seen plenty better looking movies. It's extremely short (probably shorter than average bolywood movie), boring, and lacks of substance. I like the settings and before this game I couldn't even imagine that anything created in this universe could be boringThis is insult to all gamers. This is not video game, this is interactive movie and even not very good one. Graphics is ok, but I have seen plenty better looking movies. It's extremely short (probably shorter than average bolywood movie), boring, and lacks of substance. I like the settings and before this game I couldn't even imagine that anything created in this universe could be boring and washed out of fun. You should look at this, so called game, as if this was just technical demo. And this 60$ price, it is simple cash grab. No wonder they have forbidden to post any reviews before game comes out.… Expand
  18. RogerWilco2099
    Feb 27, 2015
    3
    Visually gorgeous, a graphical showpiece and a great aesthetic platform of what the console can do. Its also a short, lackluster and a disappointing game. The story fails to deliver and the game play is dull and holds almost no replay value. Make no mistake, you are buying this game for the graphics!!! If this is a sign of things to come where graphics take precedent over game play I'd beVisually gorgeous, a graphical showpiece and a great aesthetic platform of what the console can do. Its also a short, lackluster and a disappointing game. The story fails to deliver and the game play is dull and holds almost no replay value. Make no mistake, you are buying this game for the graphics!!! If this is a sign of things to come where graphics take precedent over game play I'd be worried. The actions feels dull, unpolished and half done with no real ambition. For a full price game which you will finish in a day, I say keep hold of your wallets. This eye candy can wait for a price drop!!… Expand
  19. debrislide
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    The Order: 1886 is a cinematic experience. It blurs the line between game and film. Is it for everyone? No. Is it a bad game? Debatable. Is it an enjoyable experience? Ff you're into steampunk, werewolves and a great story.. Yes.

    I have to say the fight (SPOILER) with the werewolf in the hospital was terrifying and amazing. One of the best game experiences I have had in a long time.    The Order: 1886 is a cinematic experience. It blurs the line between game and film. Is it for everyone? No. Is it a bad game? Debatable. Is it an enjoyable experience? Ff you're into steampunk, werewolves and a great story.. Yes.

    I have to say the fight (SPOILER) with the werewolf in the hospital was terrifying and amazing. One of the best game experiences I have had in a long time.

    I hope this becomes a franchise and a better "game" with some tweaks. Ready at Dawn is bound to make a masterpiece.    … Expand
  20. WatsonStudios
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    Everything that can be said about this has already been said: It's just a movie with a tiny bit of interaction. I added a point for the amazing visuals and voice acting, but the fact that this is supposed to be a video game is straight up pathetic.

    When we watched the trailer for the very first time, we noticed The Order mainly offers a "cinematic experience", they smack that fact into    Everything that can be said about this has already been said: It's just a movie with a tiny bit of interaction. I added a point for the amazing visuals and voice acting, but the fact that this is supposed to be a video game is straight up pathetic.

    When we watched the trailer for the very first time, we noticed The Order mainly offers a "cinematic experience", they smack that fact into your face. We knew it would be a disappoint, as usual.    … Expand
  21. CriticAlways
    Feb 28, 2015
    0
    Is this a game or a movie? It has like 70% cinematic and 30% gameplay... I don´t recommend this title at all. I I took more writing this, than completing the game...
  22. moviewastoolong
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    So I grabbed my popcorn and controller, and then set up my PS4 to play the most recently and greatly hyped movie this year! 5 hours is way too long for a movie, I went through like 7 bags of popcorn by the time I finally got to the end, only to think "I swear I seen this battle before" with the final boss. And funnily enough, I had! It was a direct copy-paste of a previous encounterSo I grabbed my popcorn and controller, and then set up my PS4 to play the most recently and greatly hyped movie this year! 5 hours is way too long for a movie, I went through like 7 bags of popcorn by the time I finally got to the end, only to think "I swear I seen this battle before" with the final boss. And funnily enough, I had! It was a direct copy-paste of a previous encounter with a random werewolf!… Expand
  23. aminegriffy
    Feb 22, 2015
    0
    Pathetic game, story deja-vu, too linear basically you can finish the game easily without even dying, pathetic QTE boss fights, even android games have more playing time than this game and they charge £50 for it seriously are you taking the **** piss ?
    Plus also I'd like to add that these paid 10 reviewers reassuring themselves that they paid for a good game but in fact they were mugged    Pathetic game, story deja-vu, too linear basically you can finish the game easily without even dying, pathetic QTE boss fights, even android games have more playing time than this game and they charge £50 for it seriously are you taking the **** piss ?
    Plus also I'd like to add that these paid 10 reviewers reassuring themselves that they paid for a good game but in fact they were mugged like sheeps. No wonders why we are flooded by DLC's these days and half finished game, because casuals will always pay just mug them more, plus also how do you compare this piece of **** to uncharted seriously it's like comparing a **** to a perfume.    … Expand
  24. Perplexityman
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    I am absolutely dumbfounded that a game as flawless as this is getting a bad rap like this. The Order: 1886 is one of the most beautiful games to grace the PS4 and even video games in general; that isn't even the only thing! The shooting mechanics in the game are amazing and give real weight to the weapons at you disposal. The complex story in this masterpiece is a tale for the ages thatI am absolutely dumbfounded that a game as flawless as this is getting a bad rap like this. The Order: 1886 is one of the most beautiful games to grace the PS4 and even video games in general; that isn't even the only thing! The shooting mechanics in the game are amazing and give real weight to the weapons at you disposal. The complex story in this masterpiece is a tale for the ages that entices players to a point where the characters become more than just a voice. I will intend to play this game time and time again for many years to come.… Expand
  25. evearcher
    Feb 26, 2015
    3
    Let me say this: BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a NOT a next-gen game at all (only if it was released 10 years ago).

    No multiplay, really short single player campaign (5 hours). No replay-ability. 50% of the game is QuickTime events (like you are watching a really expensive, really bad movie). There is no love for any of the characters.    Let me say this: BELIEVE THE BIG NAME REVIEWS ON THIS GAME. Make no mistake, The Order:1886 is a NOT a next-gen game at all (only if it was released 10 years ago).

    No multiplay, really short single player campaign (5 hours). No replay-ability. 50% of the game is QuickTime events (like you are watching a really expensive, really bad movie). There is no love for any of the characters.

    Rent it !!!!!!    … Expand
  26. Gustavi
    Feb 26, 2015
    2
    This is gameplay-wise like a game from Telltale without a griping story.

    It gains (some) momentum at about 4 hours and ends abruptly one hour later after about half the promised story told.

    Not nearly worth the current price, but buy it now, play it through and resell it for 10 bucks less.
  27. Fruit18
    Feb 27, 2015
    2
    There is no doubt that this game is absolutely beautiful. The biggest problem is that this game isn't much of a game. It is much more a movie or an interactive film. The entire point in a game is something that sucks you in and game play that excites you and makes you loose track of the time. This "game" does not do this. The story and acting are amazing but I'm writing this reviewThere is no doubt that this game is absolutely beautiful. The biggest problem is that this game isn't much of a game. It is much more a movie or an interactive film. The entire point in a game is something that sucks you in and game play that excites you and makes you loose track of the time. This "game" does not do this. The story and acting are amazing but I'm writing this review focusing on the video game aspects such as game play. The shooting and movement is solid but it is so incredibly boring shooting people that all look the same. This game was actually very boring. For long sections you can just put the controller down. This is an amazing work of art but it is not an entertaining video game. Mostly cut scenes or walking around. This game is not worth full price. If future video games are going to be presented like this, an immersive film, I fear for the video games I love that you can play for hours on end. With no replay value at all this game has a very short life.… Expand
  28. forcefullpower
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    Awesome game. This is what gaming is all about getting in grossed in a great story with good gun play mechanics. There need some work on the length and remove the QTE's but apart from that really looking forward to the sequel.
  29. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    I don't care if this review gets a thousand 'NO's. "The Order - 1886" is an incredible game. It is too short, doesn't bring anything new to the 3rd person shooter genre and has little to no replay value. That being said, this game must be cherished for what it is: a) a hallmark to console gaming (never a console game looked that gorgeous) and b) a glimpse on the PS4's future, what we'llI don't care if this review gets a thousand 'NO's. "The Order - 1886" is an incredible game. It is too short, doesn't bring anything new to the 3rd person shooter genre and has little to no replay value. That being said, this game must be cherished for what it is: a) a hallmark to console gaming (never a console game looked that gorgeous) and b) a glimpse on the PS4's future, what we'll soon see in the console. I had a great time with the game and, though I do feel disappointed about how the game suddenly ends, leaving so many information yet to be revealed, I feel this is the beginning of a new franchise and I really look forward to what it'll bring in the near future. I understand the hate, really, but we cannot give anything less than 8 to this game, sorry.… Expand
  30. Killask
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    Can't understand the hate this game suffers. This game is more than solid, with a unbelievable graphic, a really good story und a great Gameplay. Fanboys and biased reviews destroyed the reputation of this great game.
  31. justobearo
    Feb 21, 2015
    5
    The Order 1886 is not a bad game nor is it a good game its just an average game with very good graphics but its main problem is once you have completed you will not play it again and the enemy ai is atrocious enemy's just pop up from behind cover and wait to be shot in the head.i would wait until this game drops in price as it is never worth paying £50 for it.
  32. AAmTA241
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    It is Really Beautiful !!!! Scenarios are epic 10/10.the gameplay is solid.the story is amazing and the qte's are great.another masterpiece from santa monica and ready at dawn
  33. tbonesteak54
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    I was skeptical about this game based on the reviews but ended up buying it. This is the best next-gen games out there (if you take out all the remakes of PS3 games) and if you deny yourself the chance to play it just because of the bad reviews then I feel sorry for you. While I am playing this game, I end up gawking at best graphics I've ever seen in a game. The game play isn'tI was skeptical about this game based on the reviews but ended up buying it. This is the best next-gen games out there (if you take out all the remakes of PS3 games) and if you deny yourself the chance to play it just because of the bad reviews then I feel sorry for you. While I am playing this game, I end up gawking at best graphics I've ever seen in a game. The game play isn't anything special but if you enjoyed the Gears of War series then you will have an easy time learning the mechanics. Do yourself a favor and buy this game. If you beat it quickly than trade it in at Gamestop after you beat it and get $35 for it. This game is well worth the $25 you end up spending on it.… Expand
  34. Anxity
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Looks and plays great! Amazing story with excellent writing and voice-acting. Lacking only in the amount of gameplay vs cinematics/QTEs. After all the controversy surrounding this game i almost passed on buying it. I am glad that i didnt pass on this one and i am looking forward to a sequel!
  35. SirGladez
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    This Game is awesome.
    I have no idea why so many people are complaining about this game. The mix between cutscenes and gameplay is perfect. The story is great and i´m looking forward to The Order 1887.
    Don´t look at all the hate and give this game a chance. I´m sure it wont disappoint you.
  36. enriquemartinez
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    Particularmente me ha parecido un juegazo.

    No termino de entender tanta crítica negativa si entiendes (y compartes) lo que te están vendiendo. Si te gustan los juegos single player que premie la historia, te gustará seguro. Respecto a la jugabilidad, cero reproches también. El único "pero" y en esto coincido con la mayoría de las reviews, es su abrupto final que empaña    Particularmente me ha parecido un juegazo.

    No termino de entender tanta crítica negativa si entiendes (y compartes) lo que te están vendiendo.

    Si te gustan los juegos single player que premie la historia, te gustará seguro.

    Respecto a la jugabilidad, cero reproches también.

    El único "pero" y en esto coincido con la mayoría de las reviews, es su abrupto final que empaña ligeramente el conjunto final.    … Expand
  37. Nemesis55
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    The Order 1886 is beautiful, it has a great story and a standard third-person gunplay.

    It's true that overuses certain mechanics but they are pretty much the same like the ones used on other titles that have been praised for that (like Resident Evil, Uncharted, Gears Of War, and the list goes on). The game is so well designed so you experience the 1800's England at full, with really    The Order 1886 is beautiful, it has a great story and a standard third-person gunplay.

    It's true that overuses certain mechanics but they are pretty much the same like the ones used on other titles that have been praised for that (like Resident Evil, Uncharted, Gears Of War, and the list goes on).

    The game is so well designed so you experience the 1800's England at full, with really well placed battles with incredible weapons and moments full of thrill.

    It doesn't put anything new on the table, just an incredible fun, entertaining. standard, beautiful experience but that's all, not so much for today expectations I guess.    … Expand
  38. against0325
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    I play this game already 5 hours, the graphics of the game is amazing, I do not think there is another game with such quality graphics, the graphics are definitely 10/10 here.
    The game itself is very enjoyable and fun, the story of the game is for me 9/10, the actors and the characters are also 10/10 for me.
    There is an amazing atmosphere in the game and you feel like in a movie. The    I play this game already 5 hours, the graphics of the game is amazing, I do not think there is another game with such quality graphics, the graphics are definitely 10/10 here.
    The game itself is very enjoyable and fun, the story of the game is for me 9/10, the actors and the characters are also 10/10 for me.

    There is an amazing atmosphere in the game and you feel like in a movie.
    The game itself could be better if he lasts longer because there remains a feeling that you want more from this game.
    The shots in the game are very fun but could be a little more weapons, and perhaps more changes in terms of the battles in the game because most of the time they are the same.
    Game character movement and shooting in the game was made at the highest level I've seen to date.
    The camera is a bit on the sides of the player in an excellent location, movement and animation in the game at the highest level
    In game play It was possible to vary tasks and to make changes in terms of story and perhaps more changes to the way the game that most of the time you have to bend over and shoot and not more than that.

    In short, the game's creators have done a very good job in terms of the game's graphics capabilities and the ability to make game play so smooth throughout the campaign, shooting game very fun, interesting and attractive story, characters who play great, great sound at a high level, but the game is relatively short and maybe you should wait for lower price or buy it and give it a chance.
    the game could be better and thats why it not 10/10.    … Expand
  39. Nuffe14
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to the critics' reviews that want to make you believe this game is too short and mediocre.
    If you like storydriven games with a stunnig plot in a dense atmosphere, superb music and excellent visuals, this game is your choice.

    I simply adore this game, thanks a lot to Ready at Dawn. The sequel is eagerly awaited!
  40. uttertutte
    Mar 25, 2015
    2
    My god!
    Its ok to make a game hardly interactive, but I'm seriously falling asleep just reading the characters bio.
    They are all just cliches of characters we have seen million and million times.
    How can a studio have so many talented people work for them and such a great engine, and then falter at the most important point!
    CONTENT! Why is it the same thing every time?
    BORING!
  41. Critikal
    Nov 27, 2017
    2
    I just bought this game for very little.
    The game looks very nice, like a movie. But, and it's a HUGE but, there is no game play, just lots and lots of cinematics.
    As it is, most games have way too many cinematic cut scenes. I hate them all unless they are VEY short. When I buy a game, I want to play a game, I don't want to sit there twiddling my thumbs, I want immediate and constant    I just bought this game for very little.
    The game looks very nice, like a movie. But, and it's a HUGE but, there is no game play, just lots and lots of cinematics.
    As it is, most games have way too many cinematic cut scenes. I hate them all unless they are VEY short. When I buy a game, I want to play a game, I don't want to sit there twiddling my thumbs, I want immediate and constant action!!.
    This game has very little playable story line, very, very little character development. I love Steampunk movies, just not when I am supposed to be playing a video game.
    Definitely one to miss, I wished I had!!    … Expand
  42. DeathByTiger
    Jul 26, 2017
    4
    It looks really nice, but everybody saying it's "visually beautiful" or a "graphic masterpiece" is ridiculous. It looks nice, but this game is incredibly boring. The story wasn't great nor compelling; you don't care what happens when you are playing because it doesn't make you. The loooong cut-scenes, forced conversations where "all actions are disabled" slow down the already SLOW pacingIt looks really nice, but everybody saying it's "visually beautiful" or a "graphic masterpiece" is ridiculous. It looks nice, but this game is incredibly boring. The story wasn't great nor compelling; you don't care what happens when you are playing because it doesn't make you. The loooong cut-scenes, forced conversations where "all actions are disabled" slow down the already SLOW pacing of this game, and for something that is so nice to look at, they sure don't let you see much of it. You spend most of your time in sewers or tight quarters on your exceptionally linear path. I won't ruin the ending, but it's just as lame as one could anticipate.… Expand
  43. useless_gamer
    Aug 11, 2018
    1
    No sense believing the 10/10 scores because obviously the game is not that. Set up an account finally to comment on this game. Its basically a 3 hour cutscene with 3 hours of gameplay. The problem in the gameplay is that half the time its a cutscene and it doenst tell you when to fight. I feel pity for the poor gamers that paid full price for this garbage. Play the game in the fewNo sense believing the 10/10 scores because obviously the game is not that. Set up an account finally to comment on this game. Its basically a 3 hour cutscene with 3 hours of gameplay. The problem in the gameplay is that half the time its a cutscene and it doenst tell you when to fight. I feel pity for the poor gamers that paid full price for this garbage. Play the game in the few cutscenes the developers force you through. The game is not worth any amount of money. So glad I dodged the bullet when it first came out.
    Otherwise, graphic are amazing, story is 2/10, gameplay 2/10.    … Expand
  44. breezy808
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    This game is awful, don't pay for it. See they sell you the story, they interest you with the story, that's how they trap you. And I say trap because when you actually play this 'Game'. The gameplay is dumbed down to the point that the enemies have half their bodies hanging out of cover, they don't try to dodge or hide from you. Werewolves slap you, knock you down.. then RUN AWAY!!! WTF!!!This game is awful, don't pay for it. See they sell you the story, they interest you with the story, that's how they trap you. And I say trap because when you actually play this 'Game'. The gameplay is dumbed down to the point that the enemies have half their bodies hanging out of cover, they don't try to dodge or hide from you. Werewolves slap you, knock you down.. then RUN AWAY!!! WTF!!! They allow you to not just live, but get back up, dust yourself off, call your girlfriend to tell you you're ok, smoke a cig, then they come back and try to Knock you down again. and yep you guessed it! if you don't kill them they'll knock you down and do the same thing all over again.

    When I was younger, I probably would've liked a game like this, when you were a kid and things were easy, you didn't have to think much, just grabbed a controller and derped. That's what this game is, there is no challenge. even when you put it on hard difficulty, you have slow motion and you can heal full health in 1.5 seconds with their auto regen system cuz too lazy to put any other healing system in... Maybe have the guy drink blood? water? stimpack? health kit? auto-regen health... W...T...F... and you heal up from red screen to healthy in 1.5 seconds. So easy!. The enemies don't try to flank you, so yes. you can take a bullet, hide... heal. do it all over again. EASY.

    2 points, .5 for Nicola Tesla, .5 for Victorian London. 1. for graphics. -8 for horrible gameplay and them calling this a 'video game'. I wouldn't recommend this to anybody besides nobody    … Expand
  45. TongueTied
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    This game has made me not want to digitally download anything anymore because I would be returning this next week due to the lack of content and gameplay, and zero replay value. It should be more in the $20 range, not $60. They spent a ton of time perfecting the visual piece of it, and they did do a nice job with that. The weapons were also creative, but there's just too not enoughThis game has made me not want to digitally download anything anymore because I would be returning this next week due to the lack of content and gameplay, and zero replay value. It should be more in the $20 range, not $60. They spent a ton of time perfecting the visual piece of it, and they did do a nice job with that. The weapons were also creative, but there's just too not enough content to ask that price. They (allegedly) strung together the cinematic scenes with the (limited) game to make it a fluid experience. To me, it was because they just didn't have enough gameplay, so they mandated you watch every cut scene because otherwise, if they didn't, the game would play through in probably 4 hours. Honestly, It's like you're not even there most of the time. It has to be like 40% cut scenes. The great next gen games allow you to go almost anywhere and interactive with the environment. In The Order, everything is roped off or unreachable. It's pretty annoying. It has a "look, but don't touch" feel to it. You're better off buying a full length animated film for $10.… Expand
  46. Pericles83
    Feb 26, 2015
    4
    Yeah its good but not 60 dollars good wait for the price to drop and buy it. For me it is a 20 to 30 dollars game max!! The story is good the gameplay is good but its too short and with no extra content you can teel that the developers didnt even tried it to put more effort. What a shame could be an awesome experience.
  47. tryphoon
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    One of the best game I have played in the longest time. Amazing story so far, got me hooked to it. Great characters, amazing voices and simply beautiful. Yes, a lot of events and major cut scenes... Final Fantasy has more! And for once, I will finish this game and can't wait for the next chapter!
  48. ceejonahh
    Feb 25, 2015
    4
    I will just get to the point. Graphics are great! The game itself is Boring! My roommate walked in while I was playing and thought I was watching a new movie. That is exactly what it felt like, as it only seems like half of the game is actually playing. For sixty bucks I expect to play not watch. I should have waited instead of pre-ordering this game. I think I will in the future. NotI will just get to the point. Graphics are great! The game itself is Boring! My roommate walked in while I was playing and thought I was watching a new movie. That is exactly what it felt like, as it only seems like half of the game is actually playing. For sixty bucks I expect to play not watch. I should have waited instead of pre-ordering this game. I think I will in the future. Not worth it if you don't know how the game is going to play. I bought the game Friday and was finished Saturday!! What a waste! I am now back to playing the only other game I feel worth anything and that's just because it has multiplayer on it. If playstation 4 is offering this sort of entertainment in the future that will just be sad. Perhaps I will take a break from gaming...maybe actually go to a movie!… Expand
  49. Alextanier
    Feb 28, 2015
    8
    Very good game, a little short, too cinematic, but I had some good time.
    The graphics are really impressive, sometimes you start to doubt, I am in a video game or in a movie ...
  50. Runfocovah
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    Let me star with the following fact; Evolve > The Order: 1886. If you want a great looking interactive movie with shooting sequences more frustrating than Gears of War, this game is it. I really don't know whats going through developers heads now days, with Destiny, Evolve, The order, PS3 remakes…
  51. LifeOnMars
    Feb 20, 2015
    3
    The cutscenes are long, STUPID quick time events, the game is linear there is no exploration. The characters are forgettable. the gameplay is nothing new what so ever it is every other generic third person shooter. The graphics may be great but it feels like they were trying to make a movie then just added some gameplay. Its also pretty short of a game, I completed it in 6 hours, whichThe cutscenes are long, STUPID quick time events, the game is linear there is no exploration. The characters are forgettable. the gameplay is nothing new what so ever it is every other generic third person shooter. The graphics may be great but it feels like they were trying to make a movie then just added some gameplay. Its also pretty short of a game, I completed it in 6 hours, which isnt TOO bad. And some might say a short game is good for people with not alot of spare time, which I can see. Overall is just such an average shooter that I cant see myself playing it ever again.… Expand
  52. AwfulOrder
    Feb 22, 2015
    0
    paid 70 euros for a terrible b-movie. Decent graphics ruined by the awful black bars, awful 30 fps, awful story, awful shooting, awful dialogues, awful AI, awful ending.
  53. hb1209
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    i think that the Order 1886 doesn't suck. but the value does, same with evolve 
    the order should have been a gears of war clone with multiplayer. and not a short experience like this. atleast its a good game with impressive graphics.
    please make a sequel and go watch gears of war how to optimize your gameplay and extend the game value.make a multiplayer expierience or a coop mode    i think that the Order 1886 doesn't suck. but the value does, same with evolve 
    the order should have been a gears of war clone with multiplayer. and not a short experience like this. atleast its a good game with impressive graphics.
    please make a sequel and go watch gears of war how to optimize your gameplay and extend the game value.make a multiplayer expierience or a coop mode then this franchise will pay off for everyone.
    nice sound, soundtrack, beautiful graphics, amazing physics, but the gameplay is medicore, nothing special, the story was good. please keep up the good work, i think they dont need 5 years for the next sequel.    … Expand
  54. gicalibre
    Feb 21, 2015
    2
    Man i love all this damage control all the fanboys are tying to give. the game is only 5-7hours, with a subpar story leaving plot holes as far as the eye can see, with an underwhelming ending full of QTEs, just like the rest of the game. 2/3rds of the game is nothing but cutscenes. barebones 3rd person shooter gameplay and nothing else to do after youve completed the shallow story. atMan i love all this damage control all the fanboys are tying to give. the game is only 5-7hours, with a subpar story leaving plot holes as far as the eye can see, with an underwhelming ending full of QTEs, just like the rest of the game. 2/3rds of the game is nothing but cutscenes. barebones 3rd person shooter gameplay and nothing else to do after youve completed the shallow story. at least ryse had a fun co-op multiplayer after its sub par campaign, that's much better than this over-hyped mess.… Expand
  55. Bambi945
    Feb 22, 2015
    2
    What a let down of a game. yeah sure it was very good looking but it was too linear felt more like the gameplay of ps2 game rather than a ps4. If it had advertised itself as a play along film then fair enough but this was not the case it was portrayed to be a new start to the next gen of combat games but the combat was broken down to two types of enemies the ones who stick to cover and theWhat a let down of a game. yeah sure it was very good looking but it was too linear felt more like the gameplay of ps2 game rather than a ps4. If it had advertised itself as a play along film then fair enough but this was not the case it was portrayed to be a new start to the next gen of combat games but the combat was broken down to two types of enemies the ones who stick to cover and the ones who run you down this is not what I expect from the A.I of a modern game. over all it left me feeling cheated out my money and frustrated that i played along with a movie.… Expand
  56. Sucknut420
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    A cornerstone for the meltdown of modern gaming. The Order 1886 is a living breathing cliche that ditches functionality and basic fundamental in favor being a pretty vehicle for low level story telling. Cloaking a severe lack of enjoyment behind high budget presentation, and uninspiring design principles.
  57. bigdiiiick
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.

    The Order 1886 has been copping a lot flack by reviews, I would like to pint out a few things to help YOU decide if this is a game for you... If you prefer constant action, gameplay and the bullets flying (and that is totally cool btw) then you need not keep reading, go play Call of Duty or Gears of war. However if you enjoyed    An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.

    The Order 1886 has been copping a lot flack by reviews, I would like to pint out a few things to help YOU decide if this is a game for you...

    If you prefer constant action, gameplay and the bullets flying (and that is totally cool btw) then you need not keep reading, go play Call of Duty or Gears of war.

    However if you enjoyed games like Heavy Rain, The Walking Dead and Life is Strange but also love a bit of third person action then this a game you will want to check out.

    ready at dawn have created a wholly unique piece of gaming art, it is completely story driven- with a lot of QTE's splashed around that don't feel lazy- they help progress the story, as this is exactly what the game has set out to be- a long, cinematic period movie.

    The story itself is full of mystery, intrigue and lore with amazing characters who you come to truly care about by the end of the game.

    The graphics are stunning, almost life-like in parts but it is the atmosphere and progression, just like a film that really got me engaged.

    I see The Order: 1886 being seen as a 'fail' by mainstream audiences, however I also see this as a cult classic for the niche market of gamers who enjoy a great tale of history and revenge.

    I am giving a perfect 10 because for what it is, that is exactly what the game deserves. It is epic beyond words.

    Again, I can not stress enough if you are looking for an action title, best save your $$.
    But if you are willing to try something new, have an open mind and are not bogged down by the pretty unfair negative press you will be pleasantly surprised by what i would call a masterpiece of cinematic gaming.    … Expand
  58. Thiago145
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    Very well sony,a PS4 game,in 800p,worst than Nintendo.
    PC WINS>
    XONE WINS> 60$ to play this piece of trash,6 hours of Cutscenes + 3 of gameplay. You will finish this game once, and once only in around 6 hours. There is absolutely no replay value here whatsoever. Two reasonable gaming sessions and your £50/$60 investment in this product will be reached with a pitiful return in terms    Very well sony,a PS4 game,in 800p,worst than Nintendo.
    PC WINS>
    XONE WINS>
    60$ to play this piece of trash,6 hours of Cutscenes + 3 of gameplay.

    You will finish this game once, and once only in around 6 hours. There is absolutely no replay value here whatsoever. Two reasonable gaming sessions and your £50/$60 investment in this product will be reached with a pitiful return in terms of an engrossing experience and longevity. I'd really struggle to recommend this at even a third of the retail price as there is nothing to this product apart from staggering visuals.

    Overall, The Order 1886 will go down as possibly one of the biggest wasted opportunities in gaming history. 5 years of development for a measly 6 hours of mundane gameplay is completely unacceptable. This product is merely a tech demo to showcase the future possibilities of the PS4 and offers absolutely nothing in respect to an absorbing title. The lackluster story, dreadfully generic mechanics and shoddy design structure render this game a major letdown and should be avoided at all costs unless you can borrow the game and even then; it may not even be worth your time.    … Expand
  59. tiredofbs
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    You can say that this is a "interactive movie", you can say that this is a "technical demo", but you can´t say that this a game.
    It has almost zero game play. Just a bad copy of gears of war. It is full of QTE. It only lasts 6 hours (less if you discount the time you are watching cut scenes), you cannot skip cutscenes, it has zero replay value, a plot full of cliches, no multiplayer...    You can say that this is a "interactive movie", you can say that this is a "technical demo", but you can´t say that this a game.
    It has almost zero game play. Just a bad copy of gears of war. It is full of QTE. It only lasts 6 hours (less if you discount the time you are watching cut scenes), you cannot skip cutscenes, it has zero replay value, a plot full of cliches, no multiplayer...
    The only thing good in "The Order : 1886"? The graphics. But you can´t make a good game only with graphics.
    "The Order: 1886" has no soul. Is just a bunch of good graphics designed to show the capabilities of the Playstation 4, but this is not a game.    … Expand
  60. Rundusol
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    The order 1886 get's a 4. And that for is mostly down to the visuals, animations and voice acting - the rest I really don't feel warrant the stupid levels of hype surrounding it. Hype might I add, is always driven by the end user I realise... so in part it is my fault for letting out a big old "MEH, is that it?" once I finished it.

    I had been looking forward to this for a long time, but    The order 1886 get's a 4. And that for is mostly down to the visuals, animations and voice acting - the rest I really don't feel warrant the stupid levels of hype surrounding it. Hype might I add, is always driven by the end user I realise... so in part it is my fault for letting out a big old "MEH, is that it?" once I finished it.

    I had been looking forward to this for a long time, but was always on the fence - and having played it, I wish I had only waited till it was cheaper and/or on sale. So I played through on normal and it took me about 10 hours, and I spend a lot of time looking at things and exploring. What little you can explore in The order anyways.

    The bottom line is this. The game is a showcase for the power of the PS4, it is breathtakingly beautiful at times and the atmospheric effects like smoke and sparks are a beauty to behold. The voice acting and animations are again, all top level, but it doesn't stop the game from being boring, shortlived and just lacking any real depth.

    If you are on the fence with this one - stay there and wait for it to come on sale, or if you're like me - buy it and play through it all then return it after a few days for your money back and put it towards something better in the future.    … Expand
  61. Paquetejaltes
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    THIS REVIEW MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS.

    Still there, Ok. Let's get to it. SO I have been waiting for this game since the teaser reveal at E3. A steampunk Victorian London with werewolves? Count me in I said. And so I waited. Was the wait worth it? Was the hype deserved? IS this game that good? Yes, on all three. I have to admit that this game might not be for everyone. Those people    THIS REVIEW MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS.

    Still there, Ok. Let's get to it.

    SO I have been waiting for this game since the teaser reveal at E3. A steampunk Victorian London with werewolves? Count me in I said. And so I waited. Was the wait worth it? Was the hype deserved? IS this game that good? Yes, on all three.

    I have to admit that this game might not be for everyone. Those people that just want action without any exposition, that just want to shoot stuff without any reason might be disappointed. This game is not about shooting, it is about telling a story. Yes there is shooting, but most importantly the story takes center stage. And I for one am so glad they decided to do this. Not only is the story interesting but the writing is top notch. I am talking Hollywood worthy writing. They talk like they are in 1886. But not just the story, The audio is amazing, you have to listen to these game with your headsets at full blast. Every punch of the rifle, every grenade explosion sounds ultra realistic. And the soundtrack is what makes this all work. Dark and brooding the soundtrack makes you immerse yourself in the game.

    All that being said, and to answer the polarizing statement around length. I would say this game is as long as it needed to be. I finished it on Hard in about 12 hours. If you have been gaming for a long time then you should start the game on Hard difficulty. If not you'll breeze trough it, and maybe finish it in 5 hours. But why would you do that? Take your time, immerse yourself, enjoy the view.

    And for those that are comparing it to Gears of War (My all time favorite game until I played The Order). It is not like that game, it was never meant to be like that game. If you come in with the expectation of it being like GoW you will not enjoy it as much. And I think that is what is happening here. People are coming in hoping this game will be like GoW and then complain about not having enough action scenes (which there are a plenty). If anything I would compare this to Resident Evil 4, in pacing. I'll give you an example. When the movie Godzilla (2014) came out I was expecting a battle royal. I expected the movie to be 95% Godzilla battles and 5% story. Thats not the case. You hardly see Godzilla. And when the movie ended I hated it in that instant. I thought "That is not Godzilla". But then my brain started to digest the movie I have just seen. And started accepting that my expectation for the movie was unrealistic. After I realized that I went back and saw it again for what it was. Just simply THE BEST take on the character since the original Gojira came out.

    BUT if you HAVE TO compare it to GoW then Gears would be The expendables to the The Order's Saving Private Ryan. One is heavy in action the other one is heavy on story. And I would pick the story one every time. The Order is just like a book that you read cover to cover to then start again and experience it one more time. It is that good. But I wouldnt call it perfect.

    The black bar while not cumbersome during the most part of the game in instances would not let you is top your cover. In hindsight why should you be able to see over your cover? You are in cover right? But for a game like this I would have preferred a camera that was more separated from the character at least by a few feet. And I know there has been some complain around Chapter 7 where it is all cinematic before jumping to Chapter 8. But if they didn't showed you the "title card" for the chapter change you wouldn't even care. And I think that exposition sets up the second half of the game perfectly.

    All in all should you buy it?
    - If you like greatly written stories, with visuals and audio to match, then it is a definite YES.
    - If you just want a dumbed down action game that just lets you shoot everything in sight without rime or reason, then this game is not for you.    … Expand
  62. IvanSF
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Sendo uma pessoa que jogou o game posso opinar e deixar minha qualificação do mesmo. O jogo é graficamente lindo e possui uma ambientação convincente e boa historia. Possui comandos complexos que às vezes dificulta o gameplay. Ele peca pelo excesso de cutscenes mas acho que isso foi dito desde o primeiro dia. Não é um concorrente para Gears of War mas o classificaria como o melhor dosSendo uma pessoa que jogou o game posso opinar e deixar minha qualificação do mesmo. O jogo é graficamente lindo e possui uma ambientação convincente e boa historia. Possui comandos complexos que às vezes dificulta o gameplay. Ele peca pelo excesso de cutscenes mas acho que isso foi dito desde o primeiro dia. Não é um concorrente para Gears of War mas o classificaria como o melhor dos filmes interativos já feitos.… Expand
  63. puregaming
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    The game is great! The game is not less than a 8/10 but i gave it a 10/10 because they tried something fresh with the story and the way the game is designed.

    One thing they need to improved on is the fights with the halfbreeds. they should be more tense and less scripted. Also less QTE please! only have the QTE at the very end of the fights. I don't know why some people and    The game is great! The game is not less than a 8/10 but i gave it a 10/10 because they tried something fresh with the story and the way the game is designed.

    One thing they need to improved on is the fights with the halfbreeds. they should be more tense and less scripted. Also less QTE please! only have the QTE at the very end of the fights.

    I don't know why some people and journalists tried so hard to put this game down....a very sad generation of gamers indeed. We used to love all kind of games, open, linear, puzzle etc..now we have some clueless gamers and journalists whining constantly with no taste at all!    … Expand
  64. Bobi
    Mar 9, 2015
    8
    Fresh breeze in the gaming world. The game is slow, granted, but when did we turn into add babies that need acton every 5 seconds. The setting is amazing, the story great. Doesn't deserve the flack it gets. If you played through any Hideo Kojima games packed with cutscenes and liked it, this will be a good game for you.
  65. Luis1712
    Dec 4, 2015
    0
    THIS GAEME IS BAD.... bad gampley bad desiged enviroment bad designed boss bad everthing it has nothing of good you can eaven intercact with stuff and is full of useless stuff like looking at things at the strees bad perspective bad history bad shooter exeprience bad weapon design bad bad bad bad this game is made with the ass and you cant eaven do things by your self the game just saysTHIS GAEME IS BAD.... bad gampley bad desiged enviroment bad designed boss bad everthing it has nothing of good you can eaven intercact with stuff and is full of useless stuff like looking at things at the strees bad perspective bad history bad shooter exeprience bad weapon design bad bad bad bad this game is made with the ass and you cant eaven do things by your self the game just says press x press tirangle its a pice off **********… Expand
  66. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    0
    Una aberracion de juego, injugable, cortisimo,ni siquiera graficamente me ha gustado.Mientras juegas puedes irte un rato donde quieras, pues todo son cinematicas dentro de una historia simple.
    Me lo pase con mucha paciencia y el dia siguiente lo vendi.HORRIBLE
  67. BackToTheTruth
    Mar 5, 2018
    0
    This game is THE prime example of 1) why a game needs good gameplay, but does not necessarily need good graphics or cinematics and 2) the flaws with console shooter 'duck and cover' mechanics.

    In short - the game simply isn't fun to play. It is almost insulting to call this a game, it is more an interactive movie. The main reason for this, the game continuously shoves cinematic    This game is THE prime example of 1) why a game needs good gameplay, but does not necessarily need good graphics or cinematics and 2) the flaws with console shooter 'duck and cover' mechanics.

    In short - the game simply isn't fun to play. It is almost insulting to call this a game, it is more an interactive movie.

    The main reason for this, the game continuously shoves cinematic cutscenes down your throat, which you cannot skip or influence in any way. This might be acceptable at the start to explain any game mechanics, in a tutorial, maybe after a big boss fight. But in this case, it is overflooded with them and it destroys the experience. You shoot some enemies, solve a simplistic riddle - cutscene. Over and over and over. Just horrible.

    Let's come to the quality of the cutscenes, the storytelling - uninteresting in every way. The characters are badly written, in some cases caricatures of normal people. The decisions and script is hollywood at its worst, cheesy, boring, cliche. Sometimes it even gets weird, so weird and unbelievable in its story, a reminescent of the best worst movie of all time "The Room". You will laugh when it wasn't intended, because it is so hilariously bad.

    As a movie, this game also would have been a huge failure.

    The gameplay - The fighting scenes start ok, but detoriorate very fast, as you constantly need to hide behind stuff. Pure 'cover' mechanics also at its worst. There just isn't much to do. You press cover, wait for enemies to appear, press shoot to aim and shoot them, get hit, back to cover. Repeat ad infinitum.

    There is one thing only that did not make this a total desaster - the graphics. They look exceptional for an early ps4 game. But. They are also bland. Brown and gray colors dominate everything, but not in a good way. Where other games like Bloodborne creates athmosphere from the used color palette, the Order just misses to do so. It is 'art' in a scientific way, it simply won't be immersive sadly.

    All in all, this is, by far, the worst 'AAA+' game I ever played. I felt ripped off, cheated, to be lured in with graphics only to realize what a monumental failure this game is in any other aspect. I prefer playing 25 year old Wolfenstein 3D to this, because it actually is somewhat fun to play.

    One last thing to mention - the overly positive reviews are simply a mockery. I get thet people have different tastes, different realities. Sometimes they feel the need to justify a purchase, sometimes they have no broad frame of reference and so on. But still. As a sane person and gamer, you simply cannot judge 8 hours of bad gameplay and cinematics (that's basically all the time you will be able to get out of this game) for 60$ starting price as good or even phenomenal. Not with this gameplay and this cinematics. That is outright lying. Those reviews are bought, no doubt in my mind (sometimes very easy to spot when they write something dumb like 'don't listen to the negative critics' - yeah, right...)    … Expand
  68. SchroederRock
    Feb 23, 2015
    5
    When the Order 1886 was first shown off, I thought to myself "this game looks incredible" and I was intrigued with the setting the game took place in. But I began to hear very middling things said about the game in regards to it feeling a bit boring and uninventive. Now I'll say I haven't done everything the game has to offer, but this game is about as relevant as Ryse: Son of Rome - butWhen the Order 1886 was first shown off, I thought to myself "this game looks incredible" and I was intrigued with the setting the game took place in. But I began to hear very middling things said about the game in regards to it feeling a bit boring and uninventive. Now I'll say I haven't done everything the game has to offer, but this game is about as relevant as Ryse: Son of Rome - but I prefer the setting of Ryse more. The Order: 1886 is a visual spectacle that has good intentions but is a shell of what could have been a very good game. So much for the hype.… Expand
  69. nighthunter
    Mar 16, 2015
    4
    To me, a disappointment. It looks beautiful, but it lacks the punch I expected from it. Waiting ages to get the game on release and expected a game not a interactive movie. Some chapters are cut scenes, YOU FIGHT WAREWOLVES.... barely at all I think a lose count I fought what 10 -15 maybe at best. Vampires are in the game thought you dont fight any or barely see any for that matter only inTo me, a disappointment. It looks beautiful, but it lacks the punch I expected from it. Waiting ages to get the game on release and expected a game not a interactive movie. Some chapters are cut scenes, YOU FIGHT WAREWOLVES.... barely at all I think a lose count I fought what 10 -15 maybe at best. Vampires are in the game thought you dont fight any or barely see any for that matter only in one section of the game. You can look at things pick them up fight a little here and there but nothing special. For me the game did not really come to an end i felt it was unfinished. A game to look out for cheap I payed full price on release not worth the money/… Expand
  70. Ossy_King_99
    Apr 3, 2015
    4
    The Order is a pile of **** they had five years of development time and a ****load of resources and this is what they came up with:
    -6 hour single player campaign
    -****ty godawful ending -****ty A.I for partners and lycans -****ty QTE's during stealth sections (who the hell uses QTE's for stealth sections...seriously?!) -****ty pointless interactive cutscenes -Unskippable cutscenes,    The Order is a pile of **** they had five years of development time and a ****load of resources and this is what they came up with:
    -6 hour single player campaign
    -****ty godawful ending
    -****ty A.I for partners and lycans
    -****ty QTE's during stealth sections (who the hell uses QTE's for stealth sections...seriously?!)
    -****ty pointless interactive cutscenes
    -Unskippable cutscenes, which means once you beat the game and you feel like playing it again you wont be able to skip the cutscenes.
    -****ty boss fights, there are only 2 of them....really guys?!
    -Lack of weaponry, there are only a few weapons in the whole game.
    -No multiplayer
    -No coop
    -****ty walking sections where all you do is walk around the map.
    -****ty collectables or should i say "Inspectables" because thats all you f**king do with them.
    -A ****ty story which could have been great if the campaign was longer and if it answered all unanswered questions.
    -****ty insta-fail stealth sections
    -Extremely linear map design and story
    -No branching paths
    -No multiple endings
    The only good thing about the order is the setting and the graphics, the gun play is good but extremely short lived, you'd be done with those gun fight sections in a few seconds, the game wastes too much time in having you walk around those boring ass locations.    … Expand
  71. houyi111
    Mar 26, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the most boring AAA games I ever played. The few positive things about this game are graphic, sound and performance which are great...however, the gameplay and the story are just so mediocre...it is a third person shooter, and apart from one or two cool guns that you only got chance to use one or two times, the game brings nothing new in game... 90% enemy are generic human including the typical brain dead shotgun heavy armor guys and always behind the cover guys, 7% enemy are werewolf like creatures, who, only have one attack pattern and repeat again and again. 3% enemy are werewolf boss with quicktime fight......nothing is even remotely original, new, creative and fun with the gameplay.....
    the story,,,,it is well told but that ending is just so unfinished... i don't mind if the story is short but I cannot stand the developers just release games without a finished story.. with a simple and short story in this game, it is shocking that the ending could leave you with this many loose ends.
    i will give this game a lower score if not I got this game for only 10 euro... the game is short and boring.    … Expand
  72. idayboy
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    Really really great graphics so far! Never saw anything like this on consoles before... Yes the plot is not the best in the world but action is entertaining enough & at the end it is really interesting to play ;)
  73. Armygamer91
    Mar 20, 2015
    2
    One of the weakest things I have ever played. I am not going to give this game props for its graphics. Its 2015. I expect graphics to be pretty. I would have taken PS2 level graphics if I had more game play. I earned a trophy for walking and watching a conversation!! This is pathetic. Great Ideas, pretty graphics and absolutely no reason to play, that's right the term is PLAY, it.
  74. Assassin8813
    Mar 5, 2015
    5
    In a nutshell, I gave it a point for every hour worth of gameplay it has.

    Don't get me wrong, The Order is a visually stunning game that is absolutely breathtaking with the graphics. However, the reason it falls so appallingly short is one, the hyper-predictable and cliche moments in the story line, and two, the ridiculous length of gameplay. Not worth a buy at 50% off, get it from a    In a nutshell, I gave it a point for every hour worth of gameplay it has.

    Don't get me wrong, The Order is a visually stunning game that is absolutely breathtaking with the graphics. However, the reason it falls so appallingly short is one, the hyper-predictable and cliche moments in the story line, and two, the ridiculous length of gameplay. Not worth a buy at 50% off, get it from a friend or rent it for a day, because you won't need it for two.    … Expand
  75. Whippyice
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    i think i must have been hit on the head, because i cannot seem to understand where there is an issue ? are we now saying that all games that cost over a certain price must be at least 10 hours long and have multi player no we are not. and if we are i don't want to, The Order has been lovingly crafted every pixel and light reflection is in its rightful place, the world is beautifullyi think i must have been hit on the head, because i cannot seem to understand where there is an issue ? are we now saying that all games that cost over a certain price must be at least 10 hours long and have multi player no we are not. and if we are i don't want to, The Order has been lovingly crafted every pixel and light reflection is in its rightful place, the world is beautifully realised, Galahad is pretty well voiced and caricature models are brillant, the pacing of the game is very fast and you do chew through the story quicker than a lot would like but this is a case for shorter games, not longer games,

    no bugs, no massive patches, no game breaking what ever it's the first game in a while to come out of the box and be pretty much perfect,

    if you was looking for a 16 hours RPG like 3rd person shooter you bought the wrong game,
    if your looking for a fast story drive horror shooter, welcome to the order 1866    … Expand
  76. Azurerat
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    Wasn't expecting so much from this but was blown away by certain aspects, best facial expressionsemotion i have seen yet. It's a show piece of graphical beauty. I loved the story, the old world setting, and really enjoyed the weapons and combat. In someways this game is a masterpiece, it certainly pushes gaming to levels i haven't seen before. Also there are other agendas at play reWasn't expecting so much from this but was blown away by certain aspects, best facial expressionsemotion i have seen yet. It's a show piece of graphical beauty. I loved the story, the old world setting, and really enjoyed the weapons and combat. In someways this game is a masterpiece, it certainly pushes gaming to levels i haven't seen before. Also there are other agendas at play re reviews, some people are just stupid or may actually be kids giving 0 scores. Or maybe there is Ps4 exclusive bashing going on I'm not sure......for me though i really enjoyed this game......if ur a gamer don't miss it!… Expand
  77. MaxSavage
    Mar 16, 2015
    3
    This game proves that graphics isn't everything, it's just a package in which a game is delivered. Nothing more, nothing less.
    Sad true is that The Order 1886 is ONLY graphics. It's pretty much a movie - great looking, nicely written but terribly, TERRIBLY wrong designed in moments gameplay should take a part in.
    Cover system is... broken. It just doesn't work. Character moves chaoticly    This game proves that graphics isn't everything, it's just a package in which a game is delivered. Nothing more, nothing less.
    Sad true is that The Order 1886 is ONLY graphics. It's pretty much a movie - great looking, nicely written but terribly, TERRIBLY wrong designed in moments gameplay should take a part in.
    Cover system is... broken. It just doesn't work. Character moves chaoticly from cover to cover, mainly to those you're the least want to be. When you move, he sticks his head out of it which is obviusly exactly the opposite of what you want to do in the cover. Also, when you want to shot to the sides from the cover, he sticks his head out of it. Again! Why?!
    Enemies are just not interesting at all. Funny thing is, when you fight werewolwes, you can't see when to dodge, because your character blocks the view. Fights with werewolwes are actually just plain boring, stupid and uncreative. Regular enemies are unpredictable - I shot five rounds to the shotgunner which should cause a little stun during that he cannont shot or move quickly - well, that sometimes is the truth. Often it is not. Unpredictable is great description for most of the game - sometimes you cannot shot because he "don't have a clear shot.", sometimes he shots from impossible angles!
    Lazy, lazy, LAZY betatesting!
    I was very suprised (not pleasantly) that in linear game (linear as **** really) I find myself confused about what to do - should I shoot all the ridiculous numbers of enemies or should I just get myself in some place? Game only says "get through the rebel ambush".
    Guns should be stempunked. And some of them are. But they are also boring. And also unpredictable. Shortly after the start of the game you find yourself with arc gun trying to shoot werewolf who is about to kill your partner. You have probably five seconds to kill him, but the arc reactor constantly sounds like it's powering itself. I saw the **** die about twenty times until I realised that gun can shot immediately.

    The Order 1886 in one sentence? Great movie but terrible game. And short as ****    … Expand
  78. swnic
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Die Story wird keine Minute langweilig, man will wissen wie es weiter geht und die Grafik ist Einzigartig. Selbst die Shooter und selbst die Stealth Einlagen machen richtig Spaß. Ich hab mich 8 Stunden bestens unterhalten gefühlt und würde das Spiel weiter empfehlen. Ich hoffe auf DLCs und einen Nachfolger.
  79. froxzp
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    The Order 1886 ha sido injustamente vapuleado por medios "especializados". Es un juego corto, sí, pero con una tremenda historia, bien contada. El gameplay es simple y bien aplicado. Hace mucho tiempo no tenía la oportunidad de disfrutar un juego con una historia con una gran carga emotiva. Se ganó un 10.
  80. demacabre
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    This could be the best looking game I ever played. It's about 5 hours way too short and there are too many quick time events. With that said, the story starts off slows but ends good. Galahad is an awesome character. I walked into this game thinking it was going to be "meh" and walked away wanting to own this when the price drops.
  81. Navictus
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    Sometimes I wonder if people born after 1995 should just not play games. You "youngsters" dont know what makes a good game. Sure, this game may be lacking in "features" and "multiplayer" and blah blah blah first world gamer problems...but ultimately you need to ask a question: did the game compel me to finish it? and was I satisfied based on what I was given?

    From the first few minutes    Sometimes I wonder if people born after 1995 should just not play games. You "youngsters" dont know what makes a good game. Sure, this game may be lacking in "features" and "multiplayer" and blah blah blah first world gamer problems...but ultimately you need to ask a question: did the game compel me to finish it? and was I satisfied based on what I was given?

    From the first few minutes of the tutorial mission that leads into the games story I was hooked. And that is what I was planning on playing this game for: a good story. I cannot wait for the sequel...pending Sony doesnt abandon this series because of horrible media and journalists. Sadly, most people cannot appreciate a good story anymore...or they are too stupid from COD and cant follow general dialog involving more then 10 words.

    This has potential to be a new and great gaming series. Fingers crossed. Now that the engine has been mastered, they can focus on "multiplayer" for the sequel to shut the noobs up. 9/10    … Expand
  82. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    4
    Besides the nice gun-play, beautiful graphics, and great voice acting, the game completely fall flat. Extremely short and boring most of the time.
  83. BlackEelGang
    Dec 7, 2015
    2
    A very boring, bland and tedious game regardless of how good the graphics are, i played the first hour, it was like paying to pull my own teeth out, needless to say its a game id never pick up again, i traded it and i have great pity for the poor bugger who buys it.
  84. YouknowWho
    Sep 15, 2016
    5
    Positives
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Great atmosphere and setting (19th century London looks stunning) + Good controls for 3rd person shooter + Interesting story plot with some supernatural elements Negatives - Heavily scripted and at times there is almost no interaction for a player - Very short run time (5-6 hours on the highest difficulty) and the game offers no replay value - Story    Positives
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Great atmosphere and setting (19th century London looks stunning)
    + Good controls for 3rd person shooter
    + Interesting story plot with some supernatural elements
    Negatives
    - Heavily scripted and at times there is almost no interaction for a player
    - Very short run time (5-6 hours on the highest difficulty) and the game offers no replay value
    - Story doesn't feel completed (there is sort of a cliffhanger at the end)
    - Tedious stealth sections
    - Boss battles are just QTE (There are only two boss battles in the game and they're no different from each other)
    - Supernatural elements are never truly explored
    - Not enough action moments (There are a lot of segments where a player only has to walk from A to B with no interaction in the world)
    - Useless collectibles that offer no information about the story

    Final verdict
    The Order 1886 has great graphics and setting but everything else is just shallow and generic. The presentation of the creatures are underwhelming with no suspense and the same attacking mechanics. The game is more of an interaction movie at times and even the story isn't original enough to keep you interested.    … Expand
  85. Solidkenjy
    Jul 21, 2017
    7
    Nice story, good gunplay, some interesting weapons and great visuals but it is too short and interrupted gameplays.
    if you find in a good price in a flash sale, it is worth...
  86. Zer0TheHer0
    Mar 2, 2015
    0
    wouldn't have been that bad if it weren't for that stupid shoulder camera.stop using that sort of camera in games,it's annoying....go back to a centered one.
    the shoulder camera is fine for when you shoot behind a cover,or aim down the barrel...but it's NOT fine when you are moving around,it's confusing and annoying
  87. A2cat
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    Good graphic........................check
    Good style.............................check
    Good game............................error...............ERROR. SYSTEM FAIL
    ERROR. GAME NOT FOUND, TRY AGAIN.
    Even first walktrough not interesting. No dynamic, no BOSS, no interesting story. bothing.
  88. tigerskin84
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    the story is cliche and not interesting, the game? is an intereactive movie, technically is amazing but where are not here for that, skip it or wait until it cost 10 bucks...
  89. Meikla
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    That game definese Style over substance. Its short, the levels are small, their is no replay value just bad QTE. It is a really bad game. Everytime you think you going into the action the next Cutscene starts. Sometimes there is a Cutscene than you go for 10 seconds and anatoher Cutscene starts. The shooting is okay but not more. And the most time you look at thinks.
  90. tdebug
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Well, it's not a game as such. At first you think this is some sort of interactive drama as Heavy Rain, but very soon you realise it has absolutely nothing to do with that masterpiece.
    It's kind of very long trailer or demo, with very little of actual gameplay ("gameplay" 90% made of very repetitive shootings) VERY linear walkthrough. Literally I am surprised how in the year 2015 someone    Well, it's not a game as such. At first you think this is some sort of interactive drama as Heavy Rain, but very soon you realise it has absolutely nothing to do with that masterpiece.
    It's kind of very long trailer or demo, with very little of actual gameplay ("gameplay" 90% made of very repetitive shootings) VERY linear walkthrough. Literally I am surprised how in the year 2015 someone can release that and call it a game. Seriously - this game is BLANK, and I mean it. Featureless world of decorations, with nothing to explore.
    It leaves somewhat strange feeling that you're going through sort of technical preview, of what at some point may become a game, but it won't ever.    … Expand
  91. Captfish71
    Feb 20, 2015
    2
    WOW 7 hours of gameplay. Are you freaking kidding me???? Totally linear, the action is fun BUT 7 HOURS for 60 dollars??? I love 3rd person action games. But waaaay too linear, no development of the character.

    You see all these weapons in the game guide, BTW WHY IS THERE A GAME GUIDE??!! It says something along the lines of make sure you pick the right weapons before a mission.    WOW 7 hours of gameplay. Are you freaking kidding me???? Totally linear, the action is fun BUT 7 HOURS for 60 dollars??? I love 3rd person action games. But waaaay too linear, no development of the character.

    You see all these weapons in the game guide, BTW WHY IS THERE A GAME GUIDE??!! It says something along the lines of make sure you pick the right weapons before a mission. THERE is NO picking of weapons!!! You can pick up other ones but wow.

    I wish I could return it to Gamestop tomorrow and get my money back because I feel totally freaking Robbed!!! How can you give 7 hours of Gameplay a positive review??? HAS to be people hired by the developers. WOW I forgot about Video sequences so way less than 7 hours of gameplay!! Maybe 4.

    BTW it costs you about $25 to get a Blue Ray movie. Did I mention that the game is Letterboxed? so you don't even get your full TVs picture.    … Expand
  92. dooremouse
    Feb 20, 2015
    4
    This is, as everyone else is saying, a beautiful game with an interesting idea for the story. Steampunk in Victorian London with magic and legend all rolled into one is exciting and hits a lot of points for me. However, I have run into multiple issues. The force letterbox ratio makes things feel claustrophobic. Unable to turn off the tutorial popups. It forces the character to merely walkThis is, as everyone else is saying, a beautiful game with an interesting idea for the story. Steampunk in Victorian London with magic and legend all rolled into one is exciting and hits a lot of points for me. However, I have run into multiple issues. The force letterbox ratio makes things feel claustrophobic. Unable to turn off the tutorial popups. It forces the character to merely walk rather than run way too much. I don't mind all of the cut scenes but at least let me run to and from them. I'm uncertain if this is an actual glitch or perhaps maybe something I'm missing but my alternate uniform/weapons don't seem to work correctly. The uniforms load, but the weapons do not. I like a lot of story. That's one of the big reasons I pick games is for the immersive storytelling, but it seems as if there's more story than gameplay and that seems a little ridiculous. I was really excited by this game and have been disappointed.… Expand
  93. Munkey
    Feb 21, 2015
    4
    The Order 1886 another poor game that shows you: don't believe the hype wait. I got this game from a friend who finished it in one play through.
    But what is this game. It's a cover based shooter with a lot of QTE and cinematics. You play as Galahad a knight of the Order. But for the first 6 main of the game you do nothing just watch a cinematic. Later on some QTE's another cinematic. The    The Order 1886 another poor game that shows you: don't believe the hype wait. I got this game from a friend who finished it in one play through.
    But what is this game. It's a cover based shooter with a lot of QTE and cinematics. You play as Galahad a knight of the Order. But for the first 6 main of the game you do nothing just watch a cinematic. Later on some QTE's another cinematic. The game was advertised as a action game with a gripping story. Don't get me wrong the story is there but it's OK at its best. Love the setting and the art style of the game. The motion capture in this game I think one of the best if not the best in games this far. People compare this game either to Heavy Rain or Gears of War or a mixture of both. It isn't. Heavy Rain from the start was more of an experience where your choices make the story and the ending. The Order has no such thing. It's very linear and after the first 5 chapters also very predictive. Gears of War had sections of big open levels as well as corridor shooting. Had also levels such as you had to guide a character with a spot light to avoid his death. It had good and interesting levels The Order has levels that look nice and are very detailed but also very closed and linear. I don't mind the game isn't long. It took me 6,5 hours to complete it but the actual time I was doing something shooting or even QTE's was about five hours. Now the mechanical side. The cinematic view being you have black bars on your TV. The Dev just wasn't able to make the game run at 1080p/60 fps. This game should be on the PC. There are frame drops, some minor glitches and texture bugs. The Order 1886 game with potential. Very good graphics, beautiful art style and that's it. The shooter part is linear and boring. No interesting new idea. Four out of ten. Don't buy at full price.    … Expand
  94. Thegodfatherson
    Feb 22, 2015
    7
    The Order 1886 is one of THE most better looking games of this generation. This is truly a game that shows off the PS4 in its entirety, no other game has showed me that. But, the cheesy storyline drags down the potential. This is a story driven game, but when there is no substance in the story itself, things get draggy. Now, dont get me wrong, I enjoyed the fast paced action and the coverThe Order 1886 is one of THE most better looking games of this generation. This is truly a game that shows off the PS4 in its entirety, no other game has showed me that. But, the cheesy storyline drags down the potential. This is a story driven game, but when there is no substance in the story itself, things get draggy. Now, dont get me wrong, I enjoyed the fast paced action and the cover system was brilliant. But sometimes, this game feels like a DLC pack for Gears Of War. Only closing in at 6 hours, thereis not much to do. There is a good coop mode that can kill another hour of your time, but nothing else. It is a fun game though. It is a total must buy for PS4 users who want to test their console out to its potential, others can wait for another.… Expand
  95. Gamertyrant123
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    As good as the graphics are "The Order 1886" delivers in no other field, this insultingly short game of a pitiful 2 hours without cutscenes has poor cover based shooting with no dynamic areas and is presented in an incredibly linear fashion.

    The guns lack variety as well as the poorly made AI which either throw themselves in front of your gun or trap themselves in areas which they are    As good as the graphics are "The Order 1886" delivers in no other field, this insultingly short game of a pitiful 2 hours without cutscenes has poor cover based shooting with no dynamic areas and is presented in an incredibly linear fashion.

    The guns lack variety as well as the poorly made AI which either throw themselves in front of your gun or trap themselves in areas which they are too stupid to get out of.

    The story (if it can be called that) is generic and limp lacking any real connection with the characters or their motives. The game practically gives the ending away the moment you start up the game with hints which I can only assume were supposed to be subtle, yet you would have to be an imbecile not to notice.

    Lacking any multiplayer gameplay offline or online meant there is little content to back up the pathetic campaign making this game one of the absolute worst games you can buy for your playstation 4 today.    … Expand
  96. Taka35
    Feb 23, 2016
    0
    I almost feel like The Order wants to be the PS4's Gears of War – a new intellectual property by a studio known for pretty good games, and a title that can perhaps kick off a franchise. But The Order is too shallow, too simple and too familiar to be anything more than a fleeting bit of fun. I beat this game in only 4 hours, so it's not even worth it as a $20 downloadable title in my opinion.
  97. MetaMind
    Feb 20, 2015
    1
    OMG...OMG... No... No... No... this game can't be this bad... it's just a bunch of strung together quicktime... game play sucks, sucks, sucks... I pray this is NOT the future of PS4 gameplay at the sake of good graphics! The first time you encounter the "dreaded" halfbreeds they are impervious to your gunfire only to be subdued by your button mashing... going back to Metro 2033 withOMG...OMG... No... No... No... this game can't be this bad... it's just a bunch of strung together quicktime... game play sucks, sucks, sucks... I pray this is NOT the future of PS4 gameplay at the sake of good graphics! The first time you encounter the "dreaded" halfbreeds they are impervious to your gunfire only to be subdued by your button mashing... going back to Metro 2033 with something I can call gameplay... WHY didn't they just make this into a movie and not just tease us. I wanted to like it and held onto optimism for my pre-order... wish I didn't.. it's a SHOULD BE action game but it is dealt out at the pace of Heavy Rain.. click that triangle... mash that X... sad.... slow... and unfun... so what is next to look forward to... sorry I even bothered to buy the PS4 at this point...… Expand
  98. Oninova
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Broken game play, terrible story, and awful quick time events. If it was decent the short length of the game would make the 60$ worth it, yet it was a waste of money on a game that was obviously not ready. Thanks Sony for this exclusive....
  99. Chronos1
    Feb 20, 2015
    6
    Games like this need to die a swift death so they do not become a norm in gaming.. harsh I know but trying to sell a game that is only 6 hours long and offers nothing of substance other than pretty graphics is not ok.
  100. Sbeb
    Feb 21, 2015
    0
    I want a video game, and Ready at dawn give me a fuc.... movie. i don't care from this games, no replay value,no gameplay, just à long cinématic and a long tutoriel. 6 hours for platine. Disgusting !
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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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