Dishonored

 Xbox 360
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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Attractive looking stealth-based FPS set in a steampunk alternate reality that plays like a cross between Bioshock and Assassin's Creed. Not as atmospheric as the undersea realm of Rapture but with lots of side challenges and a storyline that changes depending on your tactics, there's plenty of replay value.
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Superb stealth action game with an unforgettable setting and incredibly appropriate and flexible powers.
  3. Jerg4n
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Dishonored shines in it's ability to do everything right in a way, that you want/need to play through it multiple times. The amount of different routes and ways there are to beat the levels is insane and the storyline that shifts depending on your playstyle is interesting and worth seeing the different outcomes. Both action and stealthy playstyles are very fun and the mechanics for bothDishonored shines in it's ability to do everything right in a way, that you want/need to play through it multiple times. The amount of different routes and ways there are to beat the levels is insane and the storyline that shifts depending on your playstyle is interesting and worth seeing the different outcomes. Both action and stealthy playstyles are very fun and the mechanics for both are very good. Love this absolute classic.… Expand
  4. forgedsledge
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    I've already covered that one of my favorite subgenres of video games are metroidvanias. Mostly, I love when games feel immersive. Shooters are fun, sure, but killing everything in your way until you get to the next cinematic bit is only thrilling for so long. Some third-person (and a few first-person) shooters have even implemented some platforming bits, puzzle bits and role-playing (RPG)I've already covered that one of my favorite subgenres of video games are metroidvanias. Mostly, I love when games feel immersive. Shooters are fun, sure, but killing everything in your way until you get to the next cinematic bit is only thrilling for so long. Some third-person (and a few first-person) shooters have even implemented some platforming bits, puzzle bits and role-playing (RPG) elements to keep the gameplay fresh, but nothing compares to another favorite genre of mine, the immersive sim. What is an immersive sim? The antithesis to RPGs, which allows you to define who you are as a character, immersive sims have clearly defined characters with clearly defined motivations. It's how you play the game in which the distinction between the two is apparent. To put it simply, the developers provide you a playground, a target objective (most commonly killing someone or stealing something), and hundreds of tools to accomplish the objective in whichever manner you see fit. Stealthy? Perfectly fine. Guns blazing? Knock yourself out. The developers are even fine with you ignoring the target objective all together and coming up with something entirely different (like sparing a target's life). Dishonored, like immersive sims before it, drops you into world rich with history and story to be uncovered (or ignored) around every corner. From the start, I could see why the developers, Arkane Studios, have received so much praise. Every inch of this game feels worth exploring, like a mystery I must solve, from trying to find ancient runes tucked just out of reach, locked doors with only a keyhole teasing what might be inside and collectibles scattered everywhere. I constantly found myself distracted and wandering off the beaten path. Then there's the gameplay. It's so much fun zipping around the city using the "blink" (teleport) ability, finding high perches to plan my route or crawling through the rat-infestated tunnels to avoid enemy patrols ('cause frankly, I suck at combat). Plus, unlike other games, your decisions actually matter and the game reacts to how to play. Like to go in and kill everyone? Cool. The bad guys will start wearing thicker armor. Did you chose to off people instead of sparing them? Fine. The next playthrough will have double the enemies. Did you side with the one character instead of the other? Well, now there's an entire area of the city that's hostile towards you. Oh, and that blink ability I loved so much, now there were bad guys that hated me for exposing their magic to the world. Immersion is what makes a game fun. A game that asks you to feel more invested and responds to that investment gives the biggest payoff in the end. Plus, my playthrough was unique to me, and that feels special.… Expand
  5. Jattaman
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    Bella avventura in soggettiva, con una trama interessante e un'ambientazione molto evocativa.
    Mix di combattimenti all'arma bianca e magie, con molte fasi stealth e opzioni di approccio varie.
    Sicuramente un gioco consigliato.
  6. 95Drlay
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    I have played Dishonored ever since the Xbox360 was out. It is and will always be my favorite game. Dishonored 2 is very well done and has great details. In conclusion Dishonored 1 and 2 and all the other Dishonored games are very well done and I recommend getting the game/games. BUT if you are a picky person and hate glitches from time to time and will throw a fit about it then don't get the game
  7. cchenders40
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Arkane’s Masterpiece from the 360 Era

    Do not sleep on this game or it’s the definitive edition. I would argue that it is the second best stealth game ever made next to its sequel. This game is a masterpiece in terms of stealth, atmosphere, world building, moral choices, rpg elements, creativity in level design and combat, and so much more. Pick this game up asap. If you have game pass    Arkane’s Masterpiece from the 360 Era

    Do not sleep on this game or it’s the definitive edition. I would argue that it is the second best stealth game ever made next to its sequel. This game is a masterpiece in terms of stealth, atmosphere, world building, moral choices, rpg elements, creativity in level design and combat, and so much more. Pick this game up asap. If you have game pass download and play the definitive edition.    … Expand
  8. truenorman
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Al estilo de Arkane, nos encontramos con un juego original en su planteamiento, y lo más importante, divertido.
  9. Nerevarinho
    Sep 16, 2021
    3
    This game needs so much patience. The story and voice acting seems to be good. But the gameplay is very basic, so boring that i almost only ran through the levels like rambo and meele killed the guards. Quest hub is designed badly, a conversation forced me to go to bed, only to find the way back like in a labyrinth, to the same position and with the same NPCs again, well thanks for thisThis game needs so much patience. The story and voice acting seems to be good. But the gameplay is very basic, so boring that i almost only ran through the levels like rambo and meele killed the guards. Quest hub is designed badly, a conversation forced me to go to bed, only to find the way back like in a labyrinth, to the same position and with the same NPCs again, well thanks for this cutoff. Next mission took me into the sewers, where the exit was glitched and broke the immersion. Next mission took me back to the location where i already did a mission, this is calling recycling.… Expand
  10. CloudStrife05
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Dishonored was a very well done game with an intriguing story. It's the type of game you can go in guns blazing and use all your abilities as you level up, or you can just be sneaky in the shadows and attack from above.
  11. MichaelJordan23
    Jan 19, 2021
    8
    No spoilers. Great story and great gameplay. I definitely recommend this to anyone that loves single player and story based games.
  12. Broyax
    Dec 31, 2020
    5
    Une sorte de Deus Ex avec un peu de Bioshock dedans et surtout beaucoup de Dark Project : la soupe ainsi produite est donc assez étrange assurément… avec quelque amertume ici et là… l’histoire est somme toute classique mais plutôt bien menée ; néanmoins, la mise en scène n’est pas vraiment celle d’un jeu triple A (comme peut l’être un Assassin’s Creed ou un Deux Ex contemporain).

    Par    Une sorte de Deus Ex avec un peu de Bioshock dedans et surtout beaucoup de Dark Project : la soupe ainsi produite est donc assez étrange assurément… avec quelque amertume ici et là… l’histoire est somme toute classique mais plutôt bien menée ; néanmoins, la mise en scène n’est pas vraiment celle d’un jeu triple A (comme peut l’être un Assassin’s Creed ou un Deux Ex contemporain).

    Par ailleurs, la technique peut sembler faible, la faute à des textures assez dégueulasses et un traitement graphique qui n’est pas sans rappeler un certain Borderlands… et pourtant Dishonored n’est pas vilain, c’est sa patte steampunk qui l’est ! un choix évidement discutable.

    Le jeu est très maniable mais un brin perfectible : d’habitude (comme le fait un certain Bioshock par exemple), on gère les pouvoirs à gauche et les armes à droite ; ici la droite est réservée à cette connerie de lame, la gauche devant se coltiner les pouvoirs et les autres armes. On peut ré-affecter les raccourcis sur la croix selon ses besoins mais ça ne règle pas le problème puisqu’on ne peut pas à la fois utiliser son arbalète ou son flingue et un pouvoir par exemple…. Ce qui nous amène au menu de sélection très correct mais qui ne pause pas le jeu : il le ralentit fortement seulement ! tout cela est décidément très discutable.

    Cependant, Dishonored a d’autres atouts à faire valoir, comme ses niveaux très bien pensés qui offrent de multiples voies d’accès (un pré-requis assez bien rempli pour un jeu d’infiltration de cette trempe) ; sa liberté d’approche bien entendu (furtif ou plus ou moins bourrin, tout est possible) ; ses pouvoirs très étudiés (aucun n’est superficiel ou moins intéressant que les autres à l’exception du clignement, clé de voûte de sa jouabilité de base, cela va de soi) ; enfin, on peut sauvegarder quand on veut !

    Si la musique est très oubliable, signalons une excellente VF avec des doubleurs très connus et dont le talent n’est plus à démontrer : il est toujours très plaisant de ré-entendre Anthony Hopkins ou Michael Douglas par exemple. Quoiqu’il en soit malgré ses nombreuses bévues, Dishonored a su créer sa propre identité, ce qui n’est pas rien… mais l’ensemble reste moyen ou souvent perfectible.    … Expand
  13. aspentitan
    Dec 28, 2020
    7
    Perhaps I've played too many games, and genres of games but this game disappointed me. I certainly won't say it's a bad game but I just didn't find it all that fun. Mostly this is a stealth based game and after playing Shadow Tactics I would say that their top down camera angle by far is my preference for similar conceptual gameplay. I found the stealth in this game disjointed compared toPerhaps I've played too many games, and genres of games but this game disappointed me. I certainly won't say it's a bad game but I just didn't find it all that fun. Mostly this is a stealth based game and after playing Shadow Tactics I would say that their top down camera angle by far is my preference for similar conceptual gameplay. I found the stealth in this game disjointed compared to that one. Similarly I found better shooting elements in other games. I also found better emotional story in other games I've played too and this game did little to make me feel immersed as Corvo. This game is a good blend of many genres and I do feel it is a decent game but from my perspective the sum of its parts kinda waters down what I like most about specific genres and in this hybrid game I really felt bland playing it.… Expand
  14. theoren
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Very fun game. ............................................................
  15. najib909
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Dishonored is probably my 2nd favourite game of all time (behind Dishonored 2 hehe). It’s a first person stealth-action game and an immersive sim set in a 19th century setting. What I loved about the series is how much freedom you get in choosing how to play the game. The levels are so ridiculously detailed letting you progress through them a million different ways (i.e. Go through theDishonored is probably my 2nd favourite game of all time (behind Dishonored 2 hehe). It’s a first person stealth-action game and an immersive sim set in a 19th century setting. What I loved about the series is how much freedom you get in choosing how to play the game. The levels are so ridiculously detailed letting you progress through them a million different ways (i.e. Go through the front door or scout the building exterior and look for a secret entrance or teleport to higher ground and go through an open window or even possess a freaking rat and crawl through the ventilation system). There was new things I learnt about each level even when playing them for the 3rd time. The stealth gameplay is as good as it gets because it has the best level design in all of gaming imo and it’s designed to facilitate the stealth gameplay (hiding spots, places to dump bodies, etc). The AI of the enemies is really good compared to most other stealth games because the guards can become hostile from seeing you very easily and from many angles; they aren’t retards like in many other stealth games, especially on higher difficulties. It also lets you complete the game non lethally and without ever getting detected. Not to mention it’s amazing combat system which lets you play the game as a full blown action game. Because of it, doing front up assaults on all enemies is as fun of a playstyle as playing stealthily and the powers/tool sets the game gives you make it a fully viable playstyle. You can also get really creative with the powers/tool sets the game gives you (check out StealthGamerBR’s Dishonored videos on Youtube).

    Whether you’ll enjoy stealth in first person depends on personal preference. You should note that it lets you lean to peak around corners and that the game gives you an ability very early on that lets you see enemies through walls if you’re worried about limited viewing angles in first person. For me, the first person perspective combined with the really unique atmosphere/art style made the game so immersive and nostalgic. I can fanboy over it all day but you probably won’t know if you’ll like it until you try it out because it’s such a unique game.    … Expand
  16. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This game explodes my mind and is extremely good and a masterpiece in everything. Something refreshing and new with Corvo Attano as the protagonist, an implacable assassin that try to restore the order. Arkane Studios did a MUST HAVE MASTERPIECE.
  17. RealJSCarpio
    May 8, 2019
    10
    Un juego espectacular en todos sus aspectos, graficos, sonidos, historia, jugabilidad, sin prácticamente bugs (por decir algo, ya que yo no he sufrido ni uno) artisticamente brutal, tiene una estética que recuerda al gran Bioshock, con buena duración y lo mejor, muy rejugable, el diseño de niveles es de lo mejor de la industria, te puedes pasar el juego de mil formas diferentes, si ademasUn juego espectacular en todos sus aspectos, graficos, sonidos, historia, jugabilidad, sin prácticamente bugs (por decir algo, ya que yo no he sufrido ni uno) artisticamente brutal, tiene una estética que recuerda al gran Bioshock, con buena duración y lo mejor, muy rejugable, el diseño de niveles es de lo mejor de la industria, te puedes pasar el juego de mil formas diferentes, si ademas le sumas los poderes y las diferentes armas con su toque rolero, aun tienes mas diversión, ademas las ejecuciones son una delicia, muy a lo mortal kombat, quien no haya jugado a esta saga no se arrepentirá.… Expand
  18. ZekeNitron
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This is without a doubt my favorite game of all time. The controls are great, the story is great, the campaign is great. Honestly this is a must-play by my standards.
  19. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    A steampunk action-stealth game that blends "Thief" with "Bioshock". This is a standout title due its art style, level design and combat system. There are also some aspects that recall "Assassin's Creed" and "The Darkness". Overall, "Dishonored" is great fun. I would give it a 9 out of 10.
  20. Beater
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Es gran juego, nunca lo jugue en su tiempo porque me deje llevar por las crititcas que tuvo y por la inmadurez que tenia al pensar que los mejores juegos eran en los que tenias que matar a diestra y siniestra pero con Dishonored aprendi que aveces es mucho mas divertido noquear, esquivar y burlar al enemigo o simplemente sentirte nervioso al saber que el enemigo podria descubrirte, sinEs gran juego, nunca lo jugue en su tiempo porque me deje llevar por las crititcas que tuvo y por la inmadurez que tenia al pensar que los mejores juegos eran en los que tenias que matar a diestra y siniestra pero con Dishonored aprendi que aveces es mucho mas divertido noquear, esquivar y burlar al enemigo o simplemente sentirte nervioso al saber que el enemigo podria descubrirte, sin duda un juego excelente,incomprendido con un sentido de la justicia muy bueno,excelente… Expand
  21. DarkDragonEye7
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    We have all established that Bethesda are well known for unique games that are worth playing. Dishonored is Bethesda's latest game at a new innovative game. And thankfully they have succeeded. Dishonored smart advertising and unique nature hooked us in the game so our expectations were high. The best feature of the game is the sort of Deus Ex feel to it in the means of gameplay. EachWe have all established that Bethesda are well known for unique games that are worth playing. Dishonored is Bethesda's latest game at a new innovative game. And thankfully they have succeeded. Dishonored smart advertising and unique nature hooked us in the game so our expectations were high. The best feature of the game is the sort of Deus Ex feel to it in the means of gameplay. Each mission of the game is a sort of open land were you get to decide what tactics you will take. There are to main ways to play or stealthily or a more kill everyone approach. What is interesting is that there are many ways to play with either option. Interesting enough the outcome of the game drastically changes with each play style so multiple playthroughs are needed to experience the full package. The environments also change according to play style. if you kill everyone there will be more flies and rats than taking the stealth approach. Both play styles are fun but I prefer the stealth approach as I find that there are more options and spells suited for this play style. Another thing I adore about this game is the art syle. It is very interesting, it is cartoon like but is dark which makes the game have an edge. The graphics themselves are not that good but this does not detract from anything. The game is not hard, so not much skill is needed to beat it but it is very rewarding. A problem I found with the game is that the many ways to beat the game can allow you to skip specific areas way too easily but this is not much of a problem. The powers in the game are all very fun and most importantly very useful. These spells are so much fun to wield and as you will see you will use them a lot in the game. The sound in the game is also very good and with ok voice acting. A thing I did not like in the game is the story. The story I found is not that strong, the world is so dark and violent that I really expected to be blown away with the story and I got a very good solid story. Although some characters are really well written and they are really interesting. A think I also really like are the badass enemies and deaths. The enemies are especially cool looking and you can clearly see the work put into them. The game is not that long it took me 18 hours but everyone who plays this game will definitely play this game multiple times so the $60 are worth it for this game. This game really reminds me of Batman Arkham Asylum and it really is a good game. I really enjoyed this game it is unique and i'm sure that many people will enjoy this game. It has a impressive art style fun characters and in my opinion the small flaws diminished by all this games interesting features. It has the most fun gameplay since Dark Souls and nearly as rewarding. You really need to play this game its worth all your hard earned cash. The reason I am not giving this game a 10 is because its amazing but not a masterpiece but this franchise has the potential for glory. Buy this game it's gameplay is sooo much fun it's not difficult to get hooked in this game!… Expand
  22. gamingisgreat
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    Dishonored is an absolutely phenomenal stealth/action game

    The first thing I love is the amount of ways you can approach the missions.You can be very stealthy or murder everyone,and your actions will determine the ending,so there is an incentive to play the game through twice. The gameplay is excellent,with great mechanics across the board for both action and stealth. There are a    Dishonored is an absolutely phenomenal stealth/action game

    The first thing I love is the amount of ways you can approach the missions.You can be very stealthy or murder everyone,and your actions will determine the ending,so there is an incentive to play the game through twice.

    The gameplay is excellent,with great mechanics across the board for both action and stealth. There are a vast amount of powers to choose from,with Blink,a short range teleport,being the best of the bunch.The AI is very smart,and the levels are designed brilliantly too.

    The graphics are pretty good,though the game does run into framerate issues,particularly if you blink to someone and kill them and their friend in quick succession.

    The story is well-written,with multiple endings as I said.I won't be spoiling either ending here.

    The sound design is very good,particularly the voice acting,and the soundtrack isn't half bad.

    Overall,Dishonored is an absolutely amazing game,and if you haven't played it,go out and get it!    … Expand
  23. clarkjw123
    Nov 11, 2016
    9
    I love and adore this game hoping the new one is better the down sides of the original game are the stealth factor is little to difficult and the combat is to but everything else is great
  24. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 16, 2016
    8
    Dishonored
    Untapped Potential
    Dishonored is a first person action stealth game where you play as an assassin... the bodyguard of an empress who gets murdered and her daughter gets kidnapped within the first 10 minutes of the game… Naturally you’re framed as others are hungry for power… So the game really starts with you in a jail cell on a rescue mission… You’ll spend the game    Dishonored
    Untapped Potential
    Dishonored is a first person action stealth game where you play as an assassin... the bodyguard of an empress who gets murdered and her daughter gets kidnapped within the first 10 minutes of the game…
    Naturally you’re framed as others are hungry for power…
    So the game really starts with you in a jail cell on a rescue mission…
    You’ll spend the game crawling through sewers and small cities going after a target in each of the 9 total missions…
    These missions last about an hour long highly dependent on your gameplay style which is such a great thing…
    Dishonored offers ultimate freedom in the way other assassin games like hitman and assassins creed have lost sight of with their highly suggested stealth design…
    Here you get a blade and a pistol… how you get to the end is up to you…
    From how you deal with situation to how you infiltrate areas…
    There’s multiple passage ways into every section…
    You can sneak up behind enemies to assassinate them or put them to sleep…
    You can straight up go in guns and swords blazing…
    There’s a catch though… the way you play effects the story. The ending and how other characters portray you… You can literally beat the entire game without killing anyone...
    While at the same time you can kill almost anyone you want at any time you want
    while again you can play anyway you like... I played as an aggressive assassin opposed to a ninja assassin… and I found that this game was definitely designed more for the patient type as the combat feels just a tad bit awkward…
    Its bearable, but the rag doll physics, awkward weapon wheel, occasional lack of hit detection, and unrealistic blocking abilities of guards made it apparent combat while an option was an afterthought…
    The most annoying thing that stuck out time after time was enemies that are about to shoot you, naturally you’d assume when they are readying their pistol, it’s the perfect opportunity to strike…
    But the guards would always.. And I mean always. Instantly block me when I took such a natural and realistic opportunity to deal damage…
    That single bit alone hurts hand to hand combat the most as the rest is pretty decent, you can block and parry, dual weald crossbows, guns, and swords…
    And if you feel more like going in stealthy, you can also use magic in your ranged weapon hand
    all of which can be swapped on the fly
    The magic is where the potential shines..
    Every mission has runes hidden as well as bone charms… these charms are stat boosts and the runes unlock magic skills of your choice…
    You can unlock a dash attack… unlock a skill to see through walls.. Summon rats to eat enemies… just to name a few...
    These skills could’ve been used for side quests in the city or platforming sections, but they weren’t... they were just there... much like everything else, optional...
    The optional with the magic though is a letdown as there so much imbalance in game progression and this could have helped it
    Its constant sneaking around or fighting…
    There are no puzzles, no adventure sections to give you a chance to breathe…
    It’s a constant walking on eggs shells which ultimately makes this rescue mission feel more like a chore than an immersive duty, despite a handful of side missions actually showing great promise of what this series can become…
    Dishonored definitely has its flaws, but it also has potential and is a must play for any fan of the stealth genre
    I give Dishonored an 8.0/10    … Expand
  25. Velcrohead1961
    May 28, 2016
    10
    What can I say, It is a great game, the graphics are superb, the story could be better, but the game imerses you from the start and takes you an a fun and moving very exciting journey in this fabulous victorian/ 21 st century mix of a world.
    Unusual choice of setting, but this allows the character to move though a very intricate and stunning world. It vaguely reminded me of bioshock with    What can I say, It is a great game, the graphics are superb, the story could be better, but the game imerses you from the start and takes you an a fun and moving very exciting journey in this fabulous victorian/ 21 st century mix of a world.
    Unusual choice of setting, but this allows the character to move though a very intricate and stunning world. It vaguely reminded me of bioshock with it's old world and advanced technology, but this added to the plot.
    In short, a must play.    … Expand
  26. Shadow1
    May 14, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Stelth Game . One of the best Stealth game , but I not really like Stelth , but I like Dishonored , Watch Dogs , Assasin's Creed and Hitman , Splinter Cell and MGS , but I cant estimate Stelth Game up to nine , but MGS 3 Subsistence an exeption . In Dishonored good graphics and amazing storyline . In this game somebody kill the queen and substitutes main hero . Main Hero must escape from prison and revenge those who framed him . 7/10 . Awesome Game… Expand
  27. vonzuchter
    Oct 31, 2015
    7
    Repeatitive gameplay.. overhyped... not as good as people say it is... mediocre story and it became boring. Not as good as I was told it is... barely a 7 from me
  28. Zombine3D
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    **** game can not **** stand it. graphics are **** environments are **** it is painted with****.
    horesecocks **** arsegargler game for **** i can not stomack it
  29. Bajo19
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. I didn't know what to expect from this game, from start it was okay but then I got really into it. Game you need to play if you're a gamer.
  30. OGthellama
    May 13, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visuals
    Although Dishonored may not have the crazy pixel count of some games, it more than makes up for it with its stunning art direction. It looks like an oil painting come to life, and is a pleasure to look at. 9.5/10.
    Story
    (Minor spoilers, seen in trailer) The story follows Corvo Attano, the emperor of the whaling city of Dunwall's personal bodyguard. He is framed for the emperors murder, and sent to prison, where he will be executed. He escapes with help of a mysterious secret society, and is whisked of on an adventure to exact revenge on those who framed him, and rescue the emperors daughter. Along the way he will meet many characters, some more fleshed out than others. There are plenty of plot twists throughout the game to keep the player entertained. The game has a moral choice system which equates to three different endings, and when you finish you'll want to try to get the other endings on your second go. 9.3/10.

    Gameplay
    Dishonored is a mixture of stealth and action. Level design encourages several different ways throughout each level, with most levels having multiple endings, depending on what actions were done in the level. For weapons there is a gun, a crossbow, a knife, a spring trap (detonates when enemies come near), grenades, and magical abilities such as stopping time or summoning a horde of rats. These abilities can be bought and upgraded by runes that you find throughout the semi-open world map. All weapons can be upgraded. The crossbow has about three different types of bolts. 9.2/10.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#5 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Nov 14, 2012
    90
    Precise and elegant systemic design engenders an absurd degree of player agency, but is marred somewhat by a sloppy, unconvincing narrative and soulless characters. [Dec 2012]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 31, 2012
    80
    What is there is so compelling that the lack of additional stages can't help but feel like a disappointment. The game's strengths are a double-edged sword. Regardless, this is still one of the best games of this year. With a bit of work, a potential sequel could be one of the best games of any year.
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  3. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Oct 26, 2012
    70
    Dishonored is never able complete that transformation from a game into a totally new and exciting world to inhabit. To be sure, our mostly positive rating reflects that this game is well-structured with all the pieces you'd expect and story flexibility will offer up a unique adventure for every player. It's a promising and mostly enjoyable start to what will perhaps be an ongoing series, but it lacks the emotional punch that could make it great.
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