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It's not that The Order leaves room for a sequel—it's that The Order leaves space for an ending. More than the combat, more than the quick-time events, more than the time spent watching the game rather than playing it, this calls into question whether the few hours spent playing The Order are worth it.
61
A limp story, repetitive combat and lack of agency take the shine off a great technical achievement. [May 2015, p.64]
50
Visually it's everything you could have hoped for, but the compromises required to reach that fidelity, and moments of narcissism as a result of it, are hugely damaging. [Apr 2015, p.81]
10
Criminally underrated and one of the most atmospheric games ever made. Ready at Dawn crafted something special here, Victorian London drips with mood, tension and beauty, the storytelling is among the most compelling and had so much potential to expand. The combat is amazing, the weapons inventive and the pacing keeps you gripped from start to finish. This studio had vision, ambition and execution. Sony should have backed a trilogy without hesitation. Instead we got one brilliant game buried by lazy reviewers and years of forgettable releases since. Whatever these developers do next deserves every bit of support it gets. A masterclass.
9
I was hesitant to play the game because of its low rating. But since it's a PlayStation exclusive, I thought it wouldn't be bad, so I gave it a try. I'm so glad I did! Aside from it being short, there's not much I can criticize. I wish there was a sequel.
4
The Story is pretty decent. As for the controls and gameplay, it's absolute trash. It's clunky. And the "stealth in this game is the worst. It reminds me of the "stealth" in Star Wars Outlaws where if you mess up, you basically fail. Also, the QTE (quick time encounter) is stupid. Doesn't give you enough reaction time. I cant even finish this game because the controls/gameplay is stupid. It's cool being cinematic and nearly seamless cutscene to gameplay transitions, but that's the only cool part. Overall, this game ****.
The Order: 1886
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Feb 20, 2015
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63
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6.8
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Feb 19, 2015
95
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.
Feb 19, 2015
80
Ready at Dawn brings out the best-looking title we've ever seen on a PS4 so far. The Order: 1886 delivers a great gameplay experience, wonderful art direction and a compelling storyline that unfortunately ends too abruptly, leaving us wanting for more.
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53% Positive
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May 26, 2026
10
Criminally underrated and one of the most atmospheric games ever made. Ready at Dawn crafted something special here, Victorian London drips with mood, tension and beauty, the storytelling is among the most compelling and had so much potential to expand. The combat is amazing, the weapons inventive and the pacing keeps you gripped from start to finish. This studio had vision, ambition and execution. Sony should have backed a trilogy without hesitation. Instead we got one brilliant game buried by lazy reviewers and years of forgettable releases since. Whatever these developers do next deserves every bit of support it gets. A masterclass.
Apr 22, 2026
10
Retiro o que eu disse, The Order 1886 é o melhor jogo do Playstation 4, recomendo demais galera.
Feb 26, 2015
70
The "original sin" of The Order: 1886 is that it never manages to open up and share its wonderful world with the player.
Feb 23, 2015
65
The Order: 1886 is a pretty good game, nothing else. Almost every part can be criticized: the story flows nicely but is extremely predictable, the fights are good, but only the ones with people in them (lycan fights are boring), graphics are gorgeous, but the world feels empty. Sir Galahad's adventure is yet another bit of proof that beauty isn't enough. You should see The Order in motion but do so only after some significant discounts.
Feb 19, 2015
60
A middling and short title that is almost more of a movie than it is a video game. It’s relatively enjoyable while it lasts, but you won’t keep fond memories of it with you for years to come, nor will you want to revisit it once the credits roll.
Feb 19, 2015
20
The Order: 1886 is a terrible game. Not because it’s broken or made without skill. Certainly not because it’s an average-length, story-driven shooter with minimal replay value. It’s just a bad game, forgettable in every conceivable way and safely ignored by all but the most ardent Trophy hunters.
Feb 18, 2026
10
Belo jogo e injustiçado, se em 2026 saíssem games assim eu estaria feliz, o único problema é que o jogo é curto
Feb 27, 2026
7
Its okay, nothing special, but a good game between longer and more time-consuming games.
Jan 26, 2026
7
There are a lot of things that need to be emproved but i still enjoyed it. They also did a lot of things good. Amazing atmosfeer, graphics, original setting with Wearwolfs in Londen, voice acting just **** me into the world.
May 3, 2026
4
The Story is pretty decent. As for the controls and gameplay, it's absolute trash. It's clunky. And the "stealth in this game is the worst. It reminds me of the "stealth" in Star Wars Outlaws where if you mess up, you basically fail. Also, the QTE (quick time encounter) is stupid. Doesn't give you enough reaction time. I cant even finish this game because the controls/gameplay is stupid. It's cool being cinematic and nearly seamless cutscene to gameplay transitions, but that's the only cool part. Overall, this game ****.
Jan 28, 2026
4
Fantastic graphics for a PS4 game (even though the framerate and image quality are drawbacks nowadays), great worldbuilding and VA performances, good story, but the actual gameplay ranges from mediocre to god-awful (like e.g. in the stealth segment or the Lycan fights). Controls feel very clunky and sluggish, even going into or keeping up a sprint is way harder than it should be for some reason. Also, there are way too many segments where the game takes away your ability to run altogether and also way too many QTEs. Oh, and the game ends after only six hours or so with tons of unresolved story threads.
SummaryThe Order: 1886 introduces us to a unique vision of Victorian-Era London in which Man uses advanced technology to battle a powerful and ancient enemy. As Galahad, a member of an elite order of Knights, join a centuries-old war against a powerful threat that will determine the course of history in this third-person action-adventure shoot... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
