The Order: 1886

1. audreyvixen

   Feb 20, 2015

   10

   An engaging, unique and thoroughly exciting thriller.
   
   The Order 1886 has been copping a lot flack by reviews, I would like to pint out aAn 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

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2. USMC_POLICE

   Feb 24, 2015

   10

   I honestly love this game I even bought both statues from the collectors editions. The graphics are the best to date even compared to someI honestly love this game I even bought both statues from the collectors editions. The graphics are the best to date even compared to some newer pc games. The story is amazing gameplay is solid, reminds me a lot of the first uncharted, and no its not only 5 hours long.… Expand

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4. Flypaper

   Feb 24, 2015

   9

   Before I start bashing the press and you people for following the herd of bad reviews (shame on you - didn't anyone teach you to think forBefore I start bashing the press and you people for following the herd of bad reviews (shame on you - didn't anyone teach you to think for yourselves), I am going to give my honest opinion of the game, which seems to be lacking on this site. Instead this game got shaken down by poor media reviews that soured the user reviews by expecting it to be bad (you know how expecting something to be bad makes it so if you let it). I give it a Solid 8.5 (beats the pants off COD or the Resistance series - ugh).
   
   I am in awe of how good this game looks. You have to play just to see that for yourself. The gunplay is very solid (gears good) with different weapons to try out. You can't see over cover. That is true, but can you see over cover in real life when you are ducked behind it. Its one of those gaming tropes we have gotten used to, but it makes no sense to be able to see over cover you are ducking behind and its unfair that you can see the AI and they can't see you (poor ai). The black bars at the top and bottom of my screen, that I was fairly concerned about, might as well not exist because I don't notice them.
   
   The cutscenes are not jaring at all, which I find them to be most of the time (like they take you out of the action and they look so much better than the gameplay, graphically). Like Uncharted before it, Ready At Dawn makes the gameplay look as good as the cutscenes so you actually have to move the stick to see if you are in control yet. The one negative I have is for the QTEs, which I have no love for. They are not frustrating most of the time, but there is a melee fight that was very frustrating to me because I couldn't see the prompts since they were tiny and off to the side of the action (normally these flash up on top of the action so you can see them and watch the action at the same time). I failed it until I just watched the prompts on the side instead of being engaged in the action. I will say there aren't any multi-button timed QTEs. Just single button/stick presses/moves. I would have prefered Batman-like melee controls instead of QTEs of course, so that is my main problem with the game. Shooting good. Melee combat - needs improvement.
   
   This next praise is looked upon as a negative by some; The game is highly scripted and linear just like a Gears, Resistance or COD campaign. I like a narrative driven game, heavy on amazingly well voiced dialogue and story with beautifully crafted cutscenes. I lose interest in open world games many times if they lack some reason to move forward (ala Dragon Age Inq.). Should a game get lower reviews because it delivers a great story at the expense of the typical open world that I have become so bored with this gen? I say no. The game moves you slowly sometimes to soak in the enviroments. The devs put so much effort into making this game photorealistic, it deserves your time to soak it in. So if you are a speed runner that goes as fast as you can through every game you play this game isn't for you. If you like to look at everything in a game and let it come to life for you then give the game your money and your time. It totally deserves your hard earned money. I see replaying this game a few times so I don't feel cheated (I knew it would be on the short side, but so was Halo 3 and I never felt cheated just playing the excellently scripted campaign. I expect it will take by 10+ hours to finish since I am moving so slowly through the environments enjoying the amazing world RAD built. I think I've made my point of what kind of gamers will like this game. Support this game if you like this sort of game. It deserves your money and time. I'm hoping for a sequel!… Expand

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5. MarioZR

   Jun 5, 2022

   8

   I like the game, the visuals are amazing but, the firsts chapters are too much cinematic and gameplay is poor, the best of the game comesI like the game, the visuals are amazing but, the firsts chapters are too much cinematic and gameplay is poor, the best of the game comes until the final chapters when action take importance. I hope this game will have a sequel because the story have potential.… Expand

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6. JakeyWV

   Mar 12, 2015

   7

   7/10 Simply because the game is beautiful. Not worth the full price tag though due to the lack of freedom and stuff. Although it plays similar7/10 Simply because the game is beautiful. Not worth the full price tag though due to the lack of freedom and stuff. Although it plays similar to the GoW Franchise its nowhere near as fun.
   
   Also I understand the game isn't a sandbox game where you can do numerous things but in today's technology and next generation gaming, you expect a slight bit of freedom.… Expand

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7. backInBone

   Jul 31, 2015

   6

   Very very poor gameplay, to me it's the worst I've played in recent years. However I admit that I do like the story especially the latterVery very poor gameplay, to me it's the worst I've played in recent years. However I admit that I do like the story especially the latter part, which is the only reason I give it a 6 not something below 5 and still think it's worth a play if the price drops below $20.… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful
8. Patoplexx

   Feb 12, 2022

   0

   No merece análisis, una basura de juego Lo jugué día uno digital, y es una mierda

   • 0 of 5 users found this helpful

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