40
Consistently let down by poor design decisions and outdated play mechanics. [Issue#111, p.116]
75
First Templar leaves me with mixed feelings. One the one hand it's a very fun and engaging game to make your way through with a friend, but on the other hand it has little problems here and there that mar the gameplay. It seems like it was sloppily put together and could have been better constructed all around in order to make the gameplay more fluid. It's a decent game to go through at least once and is definitely worth picking up. Not necessarily at full price, but it's certainly worth playing.
52
Too cheap and nasty by half. They used to crusade against this kind of thing. [Aug 2011, p.91]
6
MOglo je da bude dobro, stv je moglo ali jbg sta da se radi :D
7
This is the game that could have, and should have been. Releasing itself in a world of fps games, this game tried to integrate a new style of stealth, beat 'em up and linear RPG this game, however did not deliver these things seamlessly and thus is receiving a 7 as game-play gets redundant after awhile.
8
A little rough around the edges, but it's ultimately worth checking out. To the paint thinner aficionados in minority of the negative user reviews, graphics doesn't make the game.
The First Templar
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May 17, 2011
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52
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6.3
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Jul 20, 2011
75
First Templar leaves me with mixed feelings. One the one hand it's a very fun and engaging game to make your way through with a friend, but on the other hand it has little problems here and there that mar the gameplay. It seems like it was sloppily put together and could have been better constructed all around in order to make the gameplay more fluid. It's a decent game to go through at least once and is definitely worth picking up. Not necessarily at full price, but it's certainly worth playing.
Jun 27, 2011
65
Although it lacks polish, The First Templar makes the most of what it has, and the result is quite respectable.
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Apr 12, 2012
10
Really enjoyed this game. The story is interesting, combat is fluid and fun, graphics look great, the game is long and the drop-in co-op works really well. On the downside the anims are poor, particularly in cutscenes, collision detection isn't good and the game has an odd dated feel to it. Overall it's a strong purchase imho, particularly as you can now get it fairly cheap. I really hope they make a sequel.
Feb 20, 2014
8
A little rough around the edges, but it's ultimately worth checking out. To the paint thinner aficionados in minority of the negative user reviews, graphics doesn't make the game.
May 17, 2011
60
It helps that The First Templar's endearingly off-kilter presentation keeps expectations low, and even at its best it's still only pretty good at what it does. But being surprised by a game that succeeds on modest terms is often more satisfying than grudgingly accepting a hyped blockbuster that fails to deliver, so while the final "not bad" score might be the same, the actual experience couldn't be more different.
May 26, 2011
55
The first Templar just reeks of average, and perhaps the budget afforded to Haemimont only allowed for that. Whilst the story is largely forgettable, you'll be mildly entertained with the quirky action that rides throughout. The odd puzzles are welcome, and the mixture of styles help make for a more rounded experience.
Jun 25, 2011
40
Ropey adventure with semi-redemptive co-op. [July 2011, p.96]
Jun 15, 2011
31
A dull, zero budget hack-'n'-slasher with a mad plot and easy Achievements. [Aug 2011, p.95]
Apr 9, 2015
7
This is the game that could have, and should have been. Releasing itself in a world of fps games, this game tried to integrate a new style of stealth, beat 'em up and linear RPG this game, however did not deliver these things seamlessly and thus is receiving a 7 as game-play gets redundant after awhile.
Jun 17, 2013
7
I knew very little about this game before purchase.I began playing with a friend on co-op and it was very easy to connect and play through the story. Although, the graphics are not anywhere comparable to Skyrim, nor was the budget of this game comparable either. The story is interesting enough to keep my attention, and the game play is engaging enough to make me keep slashing away. Overall for $20 you get a pretty good story, about 8 hours of game play, and a good game to play with a buddy or alone.
Jul 19, 2011
4
Well there is two good things in this game, there is co-op and the game is long. So if you want to suffer with a friend, get this game! The game is really bad in general but some things stick out being extra bad, for example: the voice acting is so bad.. it sounds like every single word was recorded separately. And the ending... I can't find any words to describe it... lmao
May 10, 2011
2
Oddly, I was sent a rental copy of the game before it was officially released in the shops, and with no reviews in any magazines / online.. and the second you load the game you can see why no review copies were sent out to magazines... awful is the only word I can really use to describe the game, it has no flow, it's clunky, the graphics are awful, you only need to bash one button through out the game, the sound is terrible, sounds like it's mono. Terrible.
SummaryThe First Templar follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PC
Initial Release Date:May 17, 2011
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