Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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  1. ZXSth
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Among the many video games I have played over the course of my life, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is one of the few games I have come back to, time and time again, over the eight years since it was released. While not a perfect video game objectively, the seamless integration of strong RPG systems combined with the smoothest combat ever found in an RPG make this game timeless.

    Let's    Among the many video games I have played over the course of my life, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is one of the few games I have come back to, time and time again, over the eight years since it was released. While not a perfect video game objectively, the seamless integration of strong RPG systems combined with the smoothest combat ever found in an RPG make this game timeless.

    Let's get the negatives out of the way: The story is too vague to support the vast amount of lore contained in the world, the character creator is fairly limited in scope, and the character models all look fairly similar. Also, the game has an uncomfortable amount of voice acting from a single person (despite that person being Jim Cummings, an excellent voice actor, if a little too recognizable), and the quests are pretty same-y. Lastly, the game is a bit easier than most like it, but this isn't something I found off-putting until one of my later playthroughs.

    For all those negatives I've mentioned, however, this game gets so much right. The load times are minimal, the open world is vast and ripe for exploration, and the way the game handles loot (much like Diablo), while not revolutionary, is great. Reckoning takes the simple (though limited) combat mechanics of Fable, and injects them with a heavy dose of God of War. This combination of a vast open world, enjoyable and fluid combat, and the opportunity to build a hybridized character makes this game loads of fun, especially on the first playthrough.

    One minor fault i give the game is admittedly personal - I was denied a powerful end-game weapon by the fact that there was a glitch in one of the game's dungeons that locked off one chest permanently - sadly, since 38 Studios was dissolved, this glitch (specific to a location called Castle Gastyr) will never be fixed.

    This game, in my opinion, is everything the Fable series strove to be on a technical level while incorporating not only some of Diablo's mechanics in a streamlined and constructive way, but also some God of War-styled combat. The finished product is a masterful execution of video game design. Possibly the most underrated RPG of all time, an undeniable blast to play through, and easily the game I have replayed the most times.

    Play this game.    … Expand
  2. falcorkitty
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok so i remember playing this like a year ago then stopped playing but its a really good game and check it out also check out video game demos to see if you like it or not which is really good also dont criticize it for its graphics we all know some games can have bad graphics/good graphics and dont lemme get started on the story so basically at the start of the game you die then get resurrected by the well of souls but for some reason you can change the fate of everything and you have to stop the new king of the winter fae which hes a very corrupt person and his loyal followers the tuatha because a huge war started between the very corrupt followers and king with the rest of the fae lands then he trys to bring a dragon out of a prison and it succeeds and then the dragon eats him up and then you have to fight a fate changing dragon cause you also lost all your memories after you got resurrected and apparently before you died you protected the dragon because if the dtagon was unleashed the dragon would destroy the whole fae lands....… Expand
  3. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    This was an amazing RPG. Very Fable esque! It was just a bummer that this game did not get good advertising which led to very low sales and the company had to close down. The story was great, the gameplay was great, and the graphics, like I said above, very Fable like which I loved. This was actually a non-buggy game which was refreshing, especially from a new developer company. ManyThis was an amazing RPG. Very Fable esque! It was just a bummer that this game did not get good advertising which led to very low sales and the company had to close down. The story was great, the gameplay was great, and the graphics, like I said above, very Fable like which I loved. This was actually a non-buggy game which was refreshing, especially from a new developer company. Many hours spent in this game, but again, the company went broke and had to close, so no DLC or further installments.… Expand
  4. Broyax
    Apr 10, 2017
    4
    ça m'a fait penser à Borderlands : un hack & slash (en mode ultra fantasy bien sûr) qui repose sur une mécanique bien huilée. Armes, arbres de progression, capacités, magie et coups spéciaux, le combat est bien fichu. Et heureusement parce qu'il n'y a que ça. Certes l'emballage fait très jeu de rôle, nombreux dialogues (dans une excellente VF) et un monde qu'on a voulu cohérent et soigné.ça m'a fait penser à Borderlands : un hack & slash (en mode ultra fantasy bien sûr) qui repose sur une mécanique bien huilée. Armes, arbres de progression, capacités, magie et coups spéciaux, le combat est bien fichu. Et heureusement parce qu'il n'y a que ça. Certes l'emballage fait très jeu de rôle, nombreux dialogues (dans une excellente VF) et un monde qu'on a voulu cohérent et soigné. Cependant il ne fait illusion que les premières heures et le vernis s'écaille rapidement.

    L'histoire est nulle, les quêtes sont nulles. On dirait presque un MMO qui est devenu un jeu solo dans l'urgence comme en témoignent les environnements immenses et la patte graphique particulière (on dirait du WOW par moments et pas qu'un peu... voilà qui est fort désagréable). C'est donc très logiquement très répétitif.

    Le studio qui a pondu ce truc s'est cassé la gueule. Bonne nouvelle ma foi, ça l'empêchera de sévir à nouveau.    … Expand
  5. Termin8ter
    Dec 8, 2016
    8
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, by one of the lead designers of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, one of my favourite ES games to play. Is Reckoning better than Skyrim or Oblivion? No. But does that make it a bad game? Of course not. Reckoning actually has the best combat system I've utilized in an RPG. It feels like a hack'n'slash game type of combat system, which is a good thing. TheKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, by one of the lead designers of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, one of my favourite ES games to play. Is Reckoning better than Skyrim or Oblivion? No. But does that make it a bad game? Of course not. Reckoning actually has the best combat system I've utilized in an RPG. It feels like a hack'n'slash game type of combat system, which is a good thing. The problem lies at the quests. Most of the quests build up tension really effectively, but the payoff is so disappointing. That is really bad, especially for an RPG. Also, you never feel very important to the world as you do in The Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, and other great RPG's. You just feel very unimportant in this universe. Though Reckoning has flaws, It's still a solid RPG that you should play eventually.… Expand
  6. Samanosuke0
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    Firstly Kingdoms of Amalur is one of the most complete games that i've played and get to be a really unique RPG.

    This game is too big to be described in a simple review, so i will focus em two positive points and two negative points. Kingdoms of Amalur has a gameplay incredible fun, intuitive and easy to master, is necessary only some minutes to know all commands of the games. There    Firstly Kingdoms of Amalur is one of the most complete games that i've played and get to be a really unique RPG.

    This game is too big to be described in a simple review, so i will focus em two positive points and two negative points.

    Kingdoms of Amalur has a gameplay incredible fun, intuitive and easy to master, is necessary only some minutes to know all commands of the games. There is a class system based in skills, but it doesn't restrinct the weapons thatt you can use in the game. Although you can't use some weapon abilities, wich is especific for each class. Freedom is the word in this game. The animations of the skills, magics, and the "reckoning" are amazing!

    The quests is very variated with own unique history. Exemple:

    There is a quest where a man was transformed in a werewolf by the sprites, so you need to investigate and discover what happenned and what to do to revert the situation.

    The second exemple are the "Faction Quests", great quest independent of the main quest with stories full of plot twist and consequences that affects the world of the game.

    The negatvie point is the quantity of quests. This factor can get you to the max level (40) very before the end of game, and when this happens the game loses her fun completely. So don't get making all in your way, but choose the most interesting quests. At the max level the character is too much overpower (especially if you are a magic user), and it's very boring.

    The variety and quality of the side quests obfuscate the main story, wich you can lose the interest too soon if you are a completionist, so be advice!

    The DLCs are very good, but if you can buy only one so get the Legend of Dead Keel, is the best.

    I STRONGLY recommend kingdoms of Amalur. Maybe it's isn't a great RPG, but ate least is a nice, fun and a good one.    … Expand
  7. NexusTsunami
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    KoA:R eines meiner Top 5 der westlichen RPG´s! Und leider viel zu unterschätzt. Klar Reckoning hat nicht die innovativste Storyline und setzt in Sachen Technik auch keine Meilensteine. Aber eines hat Reckoning. Ein verdammt gutes und spaßiges Kampfsystem, eine Characterentwicklung die an ein MMO erinnert, gepaart mit einer mit sich nicht zu ernst nehmenden aber charmanten Spielewelt!KoA:R eines meiner Top 5 der westlichen RPG´s! Und leider viel zu unterschätzt. Klar Reckoning hat nicht die innovativste Storyline und setzt in Sachen Technik auch keine Meilensteine. Aber eines hat Reckoning. Ein verdammt gutes und spaßiges Kampfsystem, eine Characterentwicklung die an ein MMO erinnert, gepaart mit einer mit sich nicht zu ernst nehmenden aber charmanten Spielewelt!

    Alleine wegen dem Kampfsystem, welches sich diesbezüglich neben meinen zwei Favoriten ESO:TU (ja MMO aber zu 95% als Singleplayer spielbar!!!) und DD:DA einreiht, ist dieses Spiel in meiner oben genannten Liste (die zwei eben genannten übrigens auch :D!).    … Expand
  8. Dalaron
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    It is one of my favorite games, with gorgeous, colorful, and varied environments of a world rich in Celtic mythology and lore!
    It has great game feel with your character being well responsive and having solid gameplay, as well as a good deal of options for customization when it comes to both play style and appearance.
    It's not a perfect game of course, if you are as big of a collector as    It is one of my favorite games, with gorgeous, colorful, and varied environments of a world rich in Celtic mythology and lore!
    It has great game feel with your character being well responsive and having solid gameplay, as well as a good deal of options for customization when it comes to both play style and appearance.
    It's not a perfect game of course, if you are as big of a collector as me, be prepared to be frustrated and aggravated at the fact that there is limited storage space. It also suffers from having the illness that is PLC. Where the DLC is worth it in my opinion, giving variation to the lore and setting, there is an unpleasant bit of tomfoolery with a certain area in the main game. Personally, it left a bad taste in my mouth and hurt this game dearly.

    Nonetheless, the world is large, the combat is fun and satisfying, the visuals are pleasant and the environments are gorgeous, the voice acting is solid and fun, and the where some might not like the plot, the world is rich with lore and quests to make it alone worth the play through.

    If it wasn't for the PLC issue and a few designer choices that weren't for the best, this game would be a 9 or a 10, mainly coming from my love for Celtic Irish folklore and mythology and how well they integrated it into the world of Amalur.

    Final Verdict: 8.3/10
    Highly Recommended!    … Expand
  9. Cornuelez
    Aug 6, 2014
    6
    Early into playing , KoA seemed like a solid transition from the Bethesda RPGs, with its smooth battle system, fastened pace, abundant loot, and it's colorful graphic scheme(a little outdated, but a nice change after having played WAY too much skyrim). Despite the games camera issues, dismal NPCs, and gameplay flaws I couldn't put the controller down. I couldn't get enough of the combat,Early into playing , KoA seemed like a solid transition from the Bethesda RPGs, with its smooth battle system, fastened pace, abundant loot, and it's colorful graphic scheme(a little outdated, but a nice change after having played WAY too much skyrim). Despite the games camera issues, dismal NPCs, and gameplay flaws I couldn't put the controller down. I couldn't get enough of the combat, fighting through every cave, dungeon, and keep I could just to amass loot and xp. It was really enjoyable for awhile, but when the combat started to lose some of its charm, I began to realize how lacking the rest of the game actually was.

    The side quests proved to be very monotonous, with very little or no strategy involved, and were almost completely void of any engaging narrative. The main story, which was so dull it seemed half-assed, didn't do the game much justice either. After awhile I felt like I was playing a game with very little to look forward to. The constant kill this, kill that hack and slash attitude of the game had really worn itself out after 50 hours of play, and the game became progressively more tedious as I moved on. Overall I don't think this was a horrible game by any means, and it does have some engaging elements, but just because it stylistically plays like an mmo doesn't really excuse it's poor storytelling, weak character interaction, and it's blatant repetitiveness. I honestly believe this game had the potential to be great, but the finished product fell disappointingly short.    … Expand
  10. Khaosom
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    Simply the best of the best when it comes to the action RPG genre of gaming. The game play is solid, the talent/skill system is really simple to work on a specific type of build. For those who enjoy some sort of strategy to a confrontation this game may not be for you, but for those who don't mind some sort of rotation on abilities and not having to micromanage every detail then I highlySimply the best of the best when it comes to the action RPG genre of gaming. The game play is solid, the talent/skill system is really simple to work on a specific type of build. For those who enjoy some sort of strategy to a confrontation this game may not be for you, but for those who don't mind some sort of rotation on abilities and not having to micromanage every detail then I highly recommend this game. Contrary to other reviewers, I did not feel this game had much if any thing in common with Skyrim or Oblivion.… Expand
  11. Deusex
    Mar 2, 2014
    8
    Is a single play open world, in a fantasy setting, with levelling up system etc
    Pros:
    Solid main story Average voice acting but good enough Nice colourful artistic graphics Diverse combat, ( dodge, time parries) Great levelling system Able to re spec at anytime Rewarding Cons: Guild missions needed more story Repetitive Boring soundtrack I've put about 50 hrs and that's    Is a single play open world, in a fantasy setting, with levelling up system etc
    Pros:
    Solid main story
    Average voice acting but good enough
    Nice colourful artistic graphics
    Diverse combat, ( dodge, time parries)
    Great levelling system
    Able to re spec at anytime
    Rewarding

    Cons:
    Guild missions needed more story
    Repetitive
    Boring soundtrack

    I've put about 50 hrs and that's all I want to put.    … Expand
  12. LosHasCloudEnvy
    Feb 6, 2014
    9
    I had recently purchased this game during the EA games publisher sale on Xbox Live and I have currently played 5 hours of KoA: Reckoning. I have to say, this game is fantastic. The story and the gameplay are worth talking about. Best 10 dollars that I have ever played.
  13. StephBurdo
    Aug 7, 2013
    9
    Kingdoms of Amalur is an open world fantasy role playing game created by 38 studios. To give you a proper entrance into the theme; you should be aware that the artwork came from none other than the artistic mastermind behind the Spawn comics, Todd McFarlane. If you are a fan of McFarlane’s dark taste and submersive environment style, than this game is crafted especially for you.
    At the    Kingdoms of Amalur is an open world fantasy role playing game created by 38 studios. To give you a proper entrance into the theme; you should be aware that the artwork came from none other than the artistic mastermind behind the Spawn comics, Todd McFarlane. If you are a fan of McFarlane’s dark taste and submersive environment style, than this game is crafted especially for you.
    At the very start of the game you are taken into a third person animated cut scene where you watch your armor plated character fall in battle. Once you have awoken you find yourself atop a mound of corpses, you are then prompted to customize your character. After choosing what race, gender and appearance you would like for your character you start the play through wandering through an endless cavern to find out what happened to you. Eventually you run into your ressurector who informs you that you were brought back to life to deliver peace and resolve to the world of Amalur against an evil destructor by the name of Gadflow. Once progressing through the introduction, you find out that you are actually "Fateless" in a world that is weaved by preordained fate. With this new resurrection, you have gained special abilities and techniques such as beginner’s might, sorcery and stealth which are upgradeable further through out the game, making you God-like towards the final stages of play through.
    One of the most fascinating things about the game (and my personal favorite) is the expansive world of Amalur. I reached 105 hours of gameplay towards the end of my journey while only exploring 85% of the map. There are so many different regions to explore such as; foggy wetlands, desert kingdoms; arachnid forests filled with egg sacks, spider webs and dead corpses, shore-side mountain tops and so many others. With each habitat you encounter, you will also encounter a different species that resides there. There are deadly fairies, trolls, zombies, giant spiders, large blood seeking Niskaru, swamp monsters and so many more. My personal favorite are the different elf like creatures you will encounter known as the “Alfar” and the “Fae”. These elf like creatures are divided among their particular hierarchies and the regions in which they reside. Take the lead antagonist for example; Gadflow, he is a “Winter Fae” with dark purple skin and piercing black eyes. Gadflow; like other Winter Fae, lives in the dark crystal twilight region of Alabastar explaining the physical adaptations to his environment. Pretty detailed right?
    In terms of role playing games, the aspect of leveling up could sometimes be overwhelming for some players. Amalur approaches the idea of upgrading your abilities while still keeping the gamers attention quite successfully. There are two leveling up configurations in Amalur; class and ability. Choosing your class in Amalur will depict which type of fighter you will choose to become; whether it be stealth, sorcery or might oriented. When you do finally level up one tier you will receive (5) points to use on class upgrades, making you a better warrior. Leveling up your class will yield better powers, such as poisoned arrows or meteor storm. You can also mix up your class; in my game I was half stealth and half sorcery, which gave me average powers since it was divided evenly between both. The second level up configuration is for special abilities, such as; sagecrafting, alchemy, dispelling cursed chests, lockpicking, blacksmithing and others. These classes and abilities are so simple to grasp; all you have to do is earn experience, get your level up notification and choose which ever skill you want out of a well designed and easy to understand level up chart. Also, you will meet many vendors through out Amalur known as “Fateweavers”, for a hefty price they will reassign all level up points back to you in the even that you would want to reassign your skills and abilities.
    Every game has its technical issues. Seldomly in Amalur you will encounter some texture pop ins and inaccurate voice overs, but overall the game flows very smooth considering its rapid hack-and-slash fighting style. For me, Amular takes overwhelming precedence over Skyrim in my videogame library. Even considering the fact that they are extremely different games, I found myself unenthused with Skyrim once I started my journey with Amalur. If you want to play a game that will involve you but not completely take away from your social life, Amalur is perfect for you. It is such a shame to hear about the bankruptcy of 38 Studios; if only more gamers took the time to read up on the game and play it, the developing company could have gotten the praise it deserved.    … Expand
  14. outlawvenom
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite action RPGs of the Xbox 360 generation. Reminds my alot of the Fable franchise in a lot of ways which to me is a good thing. Loved the colorful art style and the fluid combat. Actually one of my top ten 360 games of all time.
  15. aadms
    Jul 14, 2013
    6
    This game should be renamed Kingdoms of Amalur: 1001 dull side quests. Even the main story itself unfolded as nothing more than going on simple scavenger hunts, on after another. There was nothing compelling storywise, which is a shame because the premise of the world of Amalur is very interesting. but not when you present the saga in a MMO format. I'm not here with my friends on lineThis game should be renamed Kingdoms of Amalur: 1001 dull side quests. Even the main story itself unfolded as nothing more than going on simple scavenger hunts, on after another. There was nothing compelling storywise, which is a shame because the premise of the world of Amalur is very interesting. but not when you present the saga in a MMO format. I'm not here with my friends on line just to level up and gain loot, I wanted to play an epic solo rpg. But, after 19 days and 102 real game time hours, Kingdoms of Amalur has left very little impression on me. I stayed away from this game originally because of its characture artwork and oversized weapons because I just couldn't take a game too seriously when it looks like a cartoon. But with the drought of rpg games this past year (Mass Effect 3 rpg of the year. LOL) I downloaded the demo and was intriguied. I have to say that this world is impressive with the artwork, lore, the writing, the voice acting, and all the side quests they put into it; yet, as far an entertaining solo-game is concerened, it doesn't come together. The missions are so simple and non-eventful that it becomes dull after so many hours. Amalur plays like a game where The Elder Scrolls had a one-night stand with War of Warcraft and left their offspring on the doorstep of Fable to be raised. I recognize the effort they put into this, but the direction of how it was to entertain me falls short.… Expand
  16. M9ki
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    I loved this game it was so entertaining and loveable the graphics where so nice as well.This is a good game [worth a try] I'm sad that there company field bankruptcy I could see them making good games for next gen if they where still here
  17. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    8
    The gameplay is good, the graphics are bright and colorful and there is a lot to do in this game. I like the combat a lot, but I personally detest the way it uses its shields and the bows were lacking for me. Definitely worth checking out.
  18. jake38
    May 5, 2013
    10
    a crazy fun RPG with a combat system that should defiantly be in more games. some of the quests in this game can be repetitive but that's nothing compared to how fun the rest if the game is
  19. jrobpaq
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    KoA is breath of fresh air from modern WRPGs. The combat is excellent, the graphics suit the game perfectly and make for some beautiful views. The sheer amount of items, armor, weapons, and potions in this game is absolutely amazing. How the developers managed to put the huge world, hundreds of settlements, and tens of thousands of NPCs on one disc is astonishing. My only gripe withKoA is breath of fresh air from modern WRPGs. The combat is excellent, the graphics suit the game perfectly and make for some beautiful views. The sheer amount of items, armor, weapons, and potions in this game is absolutely amazing. How the developers managed to put the huge world, hundreds of settlements, and tens of thousands of NPCs on one disc is astonishing. My only gripe with this game are the NPC animations when talking to them. They're stiff as a rod and show little emotions.

    Overall, this game is a must have for anybody with an Xbox and a love for beautiful worlds and fun combat.    … Expand
  20. JesseJ7
    Apr 26, 2013
    10
    One of the best games Ive played and by far the best fantasy RPG's. The sheer amount of content is crazy as the world is huge, but mostly it one of the most beautiful games ive ever played. The best part is the true combat system. The combat is real time and direct unlike most MMO's which if they ever make this into an MMO i hope they keep the amazing fast combat system. The amount ofOne of the best games Ive played and by far the best fantasy RPG's. The sheer amount of content is crazy as the world is huge, but mostly it one of the most beautiful games ive ever played. The best part is the true combat system. The combat is real time and direct unlike most MMO's which if they ever make this into an MMO i hope they keep the amazing fast combat system. The amount of customization of weapons, characters, and powers, you have is by far the greatest in execution and orginization. The world is huge and provided dozens if not hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is a shame this game was so underrated. Being a new IP i feel like it got hurt by Skyrim, which when you compare them side by side, it really is a far better game both in combat, beauty and customization. Amalur gets u in the game and going right away and makes you care, where as Skyrim has a insufferbly long and boring first two three hours. People complain about Amalur having boring and repetitive NPC's which is kinda true, but singling out Amalur is kinda unfair since the entire genre of open world rpg's have the game problem becuase they havent found a cost effect way to vary up the hundreds of npcs and voice actors on the map. It really isnt that noticeible as the world changes and the enemies are extremely varied. It will make u want to explore and find new weapons and new armor. It lets you choose your combat style in a better way then other games. This game is in my top 5, and i highly recommend it even for people not used to the fantasy genre. Let's support this awesome new IP so we can get a sequel.… Expand
  21. ludd_gang
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    As a huge Skyrim fan, in many ways KoA is better. Everything is less grindy, combat is more fun, difficulty balance is better, inventory is more fluid (go "junk" category), alchemy is much less random guessing. The high fantasy graphics are gorgeous, and the setting is highest fantasy. On the other side, it feels more sterile and plasticy than Skyrim, which will bother some people moreAs a huge Skyrim fan, in many ways KoA is better. Everything is less grindy, combat is more fun, difficulty balance is better, inventory is more fluid (go "junk" category), alchemy is much less random guessing. The high fantasy graphics are gorgeous, and the setting is highest fantasy. On the other side, it feels more sterile and plasticy than Skyrim, which will bother some people more than others. Treasure is a bit monty hall; You'll collect so much stuff, it loses the excitement of discovery. The camera angles sometimes feel off, as if it focuses too downward. Gnomes are a poor aesthetic choice, IMO.… Expand
  22. Rev1011
    Mar 15, 2013
    5
    The Pro:
    Great graphics, reminds me of a better version of fable. The con:
    Messes with you eyes when rotating the camera(has some horrible blurry effect), Can't zoom in and out of the camera angle and you can only jump at the edge of ledges (which that part is fine because of fable). I'll have to say I really can't force myself to play it because despite the awesome game that it is, the    The Pro:
    Great graphics, reminds me of a better version of fable. The con:
    Messes with you eyes when rotating the camera(has some horrible blurry effect), Can't zoom in and out of the camera angle and you can only jump at the edge of ledges (which that part is fine because of fable). I'll have to say I really can't force myself to play it because despite the awesome game that it is, the con side really prevents my enjoyment and ability to carry on.    … Expand
  23. Boogsbay
    Feb 8, 2013
    8
    This game is pretty good. There's a lot of quests in each area, you can create weapons and give them special properties, travel in large areas filled with monsters you fight, and many more. The combat is good but feels repetitive unless you use combos and try other weapons. The story is good but it feels like it could have been better and more engrossing. Overall though this is a great game.
  24. JayPlays
    Jan 27, 2013
    7
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a very good game, if you're an RPG fan then KoA will be a welcome addition to your collection, just don't expect anything revolutionary. KoA is a beautiful game, the environments and character models and all lovely, it's just a shame that the camera has been angled in such an obstructive and annoying way. There is a very high level of characterKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a very good game, if you're an RPG fan then KoA will be a welcome addition to your collection, just don't expect anything revolutionary. KoA is a beautiful game, the environments and character models and all lovely, it's just a shame that the camera has been angled in such an obstructive and annoying way. There is a very high level of character customisation in this game which is great. The skill and levelling systems are executed very well, it's fun to distribute your skill points amongst the 3 disciplines and skills such as blacksmithing and sagecrafting are fun to experiment with, but this is really just more of the same that we have seen from other games. The story is fairly unique, however there are only 1 or 2 interesting characters in the whole game. NPC's feel lifeless! Combat is where this game really shines, there are an insane number of weapons and spells to experiment with, delivering combos is fun and tactile, the 3 disciplines are pretty well balanced. There is an absurd amount of content in this game, after completing the main story, I had barely even scraped the surface; it's just a shame that most quests are your generic kill and fetch quests. The world is huge and a pleasure to explore. Overall KoA is a great game, it just doesn't really try anything new. It's not RPG of the decade, but it's still pretty fun to play.… Expand
  25. AwesomeGamer
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    I don't know why great games like this don't sell, this game is better than Skyrim, if you deny that you're not an Rpg fan, I'm really sad this game didn't sell well, this is one of the best games I have ever played, please, do yourself a favour and go buy this game if you're a real gamer
  26. GuruJoeyy
    Dec 19, 2012
    7
    All in all, I liked the game a ton, I felt that is brought a lot to the table in terms of ways you could play your character. But I'm afraid the replay value just wasn't there for me, I know I could create another class to play and such, but I just didn't feel it. This game would do well to make it feel more open world, and less like the main story is drawing you in. I only drifted fromAll in all, I liked the game a ton, I felt that is brought a lot to the table in terms of ways you could play your character. But I'm afraid the replay value just wasn't there for me, I know I could create another class to play and such, but I just didn't feel it. This game would do well to make it feel more open world, and less like the main story is drawing you in. I only drifted from the main story twice, mostly cause I didn't feel like the side quests were even interesting. It does well to drag you into the main story line but I feel like it did a fairly bad job at making you interested in the world overall. The story to me was relatively short and the ending very dissatisfying unless they plan a sequel. Which if they don't do a sequel then this game might as well just be tossed away cause you learned nothing of what you truly are. Apparently you are a protector of destiny or something but it doesn't really delve into it too much, I loved the overall story IDEA but the background behind it was relatively dissatisfying. I felt this game shouldn't taken a more God of War/Dante's Inferno approach to combat. The final boss was extremely awesome looking but the mechanics weren't all that revolutionary or fun, but the boss itself was cool. Overall a sequel I'd definitely rent it, but I don't think I'd buy it, not that no one else should but I think you should rent it for a few days before you decide whether to buy it.… Expand
  27. Rox22
    Dec 11, 2012
    9
    I utterly loved this game. It really brought me back to the old school faceless hero RPGs of old. I have played this through multiple times now and I can not get bored with it. I will admit it lays the fantasy lore/cliches on pretty thick at first but once you make it through the first act it feels like a Journey. Artwork is fantastic, combat is unique and fresh, voice acting is alrightI utterly loved this game. It really brought me back to the old school faceless hero RPGs of old. I have played this through multiple times now and I can not get bored with it. I will admit it lays the fantasy lore/cliches on pretty thick at first but once you make it through the first act it feels like a Journey. Artwork is fantastic, combat is unique and fresh, voice acting is alright but the lip syncing could have been better. This is a dungeon crawler action RPG fan's wildest fantasy and in my books the best game of 2012. I'm sure there are allot of people who also don't like the game, and I really think it'S a shame you didn't like it as much I did.… Expand
  28. Nerung
    Nov 22, 2012
    10
    One of the best games around, Reckoning delivers a good story but its real strength is the fluent game-play. The hybrid skill trees allow you to combine the classic mage/warrior/rogue combat styles with one another to your liking. Although the mage seems somewhat too strong, the classes are well executed and each allows a different game-play. This is one of the strengths of Reckoning: theOne of the best games around, Reckoning delivers a good story but its real strength is the fluent game-play. The hybrid skill trees allow you to combine the classic mage/warrior/rogue combat styles with one another to your liking. Although the mage seems somewhat too strong, the classes are well executed and each allows a different game-play. This is one of the strengths of Reckoning: the experience is flawlessly fluent whatever you want to do as the controls remain simple yet effective (e.g. dodging is easy when well timed). While the main game is vast but not overly complex as the Elder Scrolls series sometimes seems to be, allowing for lots of hours for a single play-through, the real strength lies with the DLCs. They add a new layer of humour to the game which is simply amazing and makes Reckoning the best of its kind for me, even considering Skyrim, Darksiders and the other high-rated titles it draws from. This is the only game where I have bothered to unlock all achievements as it is just that great to explore the whole world available. A must have if you like the genre.… Expand
  29. XboxGamerGuy
    Nov 14, 2012
    8
    Shame the company is gone, was a great game. Had heaps of fun playing it and despite some minor problems this was a great game! Find a game and play it now!
  30. Chuck_Woolery
    Nov 2, 2012
    4
    Complete WEAK SAUCE!

    What kind of crack are the reviewers smoking who say it is "deep" or "complete"? Boring character models, repetitive combat, and a skill level that reminds me of Skylanders: Spyros Adventure for 4-10 year olds. Quests are shallow, getting better gear makes barely a difference. I was dominating everything within a few hours, even on high difficulty. LAME!    Complete WEAK SAUCE!

    What kind of crack are the reviewers smoking who say it is "deep" or "complete"?

    Boring character models, repetitive combat, and a skill level that reminds me of Skylanders: Spyros Adventure for 4-10 year olds. Quests are shallow, getting better gear makes barely a difference. I was dominating everything within a few hours, even on high difficulty. LAME!

    World is not very "open"

    Good points fiction is OK, scope and size good    … Expand
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#55 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#22 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. GamesBeat
    Apr 11, 2012
    67
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is not all bad, it's just very bland. For a game that was in development for roughly seven years, the different gameplay systems don't seem all that well-thought-out. And perhaps the lengthy development also explains why Amalur brings absolutely nothing fresh to the table. It simply lacks its own identity.
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  2. Xbox World Australia
    Apr 2, 2012
    86
    In terms of laying the groundwork for future iterations, Reckoning does an incredible job of establishing the lore as well as the world of Amalur itself. On the other hand, it fails to dish up a compelling single-player narrative, as the main plotline lacks substance and culminates in an almost cliché boss encounter by today's standards.
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  3. D+PAD Magazine
    Mar 22, 2012
    90
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a hoot to play. It feels like Fable done right, like a third person Skyrim edited to a workable size.
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