The Order: 1886 (2015)

The Order: 1886 introduces players to a unique vision of Victorian-Era London where Man uses advanced technology to battle a powerful and ancient foe. As a member of an elite order of knights, join a centuries-old war that will determine the course of history forever.

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Epic, grave, unpretentious and classical in form.

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GamingTrendRon BurkeFeb 201595/100
Literally no game has ever looked this good. It's strange to even write that, but The Order: 1886 raises the bar so far above its contemporaries that it stands in a class by itself. Joined by a soundtrack that perfects the mood, The Order is a cinematic masterpiece. If you want to show off your PlayStation 4 to your friends, this is the title to showcase.
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WccftechArchie ParasFeb 20159/10
The Order: 1886 is a remarkable achievement. The team at Ready at Dawn should be applauded and given the chance to bring their complete vision to life in its entirety. Breathtaking visuals, top notch performances and industry leading motion capture animate a great story to create a very special and unique gaming experience.
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DualShockersGiuseppe NelvaFeb 20158.5/10
Yet, this is a high-quality first chapter of a promising new IP that fully deserves a chance from all lovers of an exceptional story and tight, fun cover shooting gameplay.
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Digital TrendsAdam RosenbergFeb 20151/5 stars
The Order: 1886 is a dull, plodding experience that's beautiful to behold but spends too little time giving players a reason to stick around.
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Slant MagazineJustin ClarkMar 20151.5/5 stars
The game is our best example that we can play a movie. The fact that the movie in question is a leaden, unimaginative waste is almost incidental.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4
Developer: Ready At Dawn, SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Released: February 20, 2015
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Third person
Engine: RAD Engine 4.0
Time to beat: 8 h rushed · 5.5 h main story · 11 h completionist

IGDB rating 6.6/10 from 269 ratings.

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