Steampunk! Werewolves! And not one single reference to Van Helsing…yet. The Order: 1886 is looking like one confused PS4 exclusive. I’ve seen most of the trailers and I still can’t decide whether or not it excites me. One thing I am sure about is how damn gorgeous the game looks, and apparently that’s all thanks to the PS4.
Speaking at a recent Sony event, community manager at Ready at Dawn, J Goldberg, stated that The Order would not be possible on any other console. We all know the PS4 is powerful and a touch above the Xbox One in that department. But even that little bit extra means that The Order can run on the PS4, and nothing else.
At least, that what Goldberg seems to think, saying:
“We couldn’t have achieved this graphical fidelity with any other console.”
The Order: 1886 makes use of some insane full body motion capture technology, which allows the game to transition between gameplay and cutscenes without you even knowing it. The exact same character models are used for both, and apparently cutscenes will just be a matter of taking camera and game control away from you. It’s not a pre-rendered video, unlike most other games.
So yes, The Order: 1886 is going to look stunning, but that’s not the issue most have with the game. With what I seen so far, the game looks too stale and uninteresting. The premise excites me, and I adore anything steampunk, but hiding behind cover and taking shots like every other third-person shooter doesn’t scream innovation.
There’s still a lot of time between now and the February 20th release date, so here’s to hoping Ready at Dawn is just playing their cards really close to the chest.
Last Updated: July 24, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 13:40
Does it poop rainbows?
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:41
Like this?
http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/anY10d5_460sa.gif
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:51
I think after the last week, it’s safe to say you’re our new Avoman.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:52
I can only try and imitate but I can never surpass the Avo.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:52
That’s because you haven’t tried. But you’re getting close without trying. So please, for our brains and eyes and sanity, don’t? xD
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:54
LOL I have an idea where the line is and so does he. Only in his case its a squiggly line
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:54
Lol, to be fair I think he knows where the line is because he likes to cross it once in a while. 😛
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:56
Hehe I meant the line is straight but he sees it squiggly
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:57
That one. Yes.
Rince&pop
July 24, 2014 at 13:52
Agreed. Avo man, we miss you
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:53
Actually do, despite my request below to Mr. Hammer.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:53
Agreed, way to many WTF moments with him.
Rince&pop
July 24, 2014 at 13:43
Only on the loo 😉
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:40
The Order: 1886 is going to loo stunning? No.1 or 2?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 13:41
RAINBOWS!
Kromas
July 24, 2014 at 13:47
Runs on PS4 and nothing else? … Guess it is time to call my PC nothing else then.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:48
Ahahahaha
Willem Swanepoel
July 24, 2014 at 16:00
Its funny they used any other console 😉 it has to run on a PC because they use a PC to dev the game 😉
iAmWeasel
July 24, 2014 at 13:48
How is this game “confused”?
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:50
Without innovating on the mechanics, if they have an enthralling story and keep it all interesting, then it’ll still be a success, and I’d still play it.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:51
Yeah, PS players kinda missed out on a Gears of War type game. Uncharted had some of those mechanics but that was it as I remember.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 13:53
Exactly, that’s what makes a great game – the sum of the parts.
Innovation is overrated, and most people don’t really want it anyway even though they say they do. Besides, how many innovations can you get in basic shooter mechanics… 1st person, 3rd person, cover, no cover.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:55
Exactly. Sometimes it’s not good to innovate just for innovation’s sake. Keep the controls tight, gameplay fun, story captivating, and innovation suddenly is the last thing on your mind.
iAmWeasel
July 24, 2014 at 13:53
Based on the logic of all the naysayers, the new Doom game and Star Wars Battlefront will likely also be flops, because you know, stale formula and no innovation.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:55
The new Doom will be the epitome of next gen shooters. I guarantee it.
iAmWeasel
July 24, 2014 at 13:56
No it’s going to suck because you will control your character from a first person view and you will shoot at things… duh!
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:57
Hahaha, but you did hear about how much it’s going to be like the first Doom?
iAmWeasel
July 24, 2014 at 13:58
Ya I know, more open levels and such.. I’ll believe it when I see it. I’ll still play the game either way and probably still enjoy it.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:56
I’m actually looking forward to it. Doom (the first one) was my introduction to FPS, and I really am hoping they recapture that magic, but with a modern coating.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 13:57
I just know it’s gonna be good.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 13:58
Lol, well I’m one of the 12 people who enjoyed Rage, so Doom ftw.
Spaffy
July 24, 2014 at 14:20
12? That many?
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:21
I’m trying to be more optimistic in my outlook on the world. It has, side-effects.
Kensei Seraph
July 24, 2014 at 14:21
Like punctuation errors?
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:22
The comma is intentional, prescribing the pause during conversation.
Kensei Seraph
July 24, 2014 at 14:24
You should use ellipses for a pause in that context, and if not then I need to speak to several English teachers.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:25
Elipses are probably more correct in written english, but the pause isn’t intended to be that long. Work with me here. xD
Kensei Seraph
July 24, 2014 at 14:28
But I like being difficult. :- }
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:41
🙁 Make me sad by pointing out my mistakes. I’m meant to be perfect here.
Spaffy
July 24, 2014 at 14:38
o_0
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 14:24
I enjoyed it, now we just need to find another 10 to admit it.
Reality Check
July 24, 2014 at 13:58
This game still needs a lot of work, especially with the controls and engine! Looks very sloppy at this stage. Innovation is great AND a must! If you’re going to buy console games on looks only why not just get a PC?
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 14:02
Because console games don’t work on PC.
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:07
This is probably the first genuinely interesting exclusive for PS4. Let’s hope that gamers and critics don’t decimate the game based on the sole fact that it’s a cover shooter. Let’s hope they don’t have anything else to decimate.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 24, 2014 at 14:17
Hope that it’s not the PS4 equivalent of Ryse 😉
ToshZA
July 24, 2014 at 14:20
Yeah, please.
Hammersteyn
July 24, 2014 at 14:21
It is :/
Eric
July 24, 2014 at 14:00
“hiding behind cover and taking shots like every other third-person shooter doesn’t scream innovation.” So was Spec Ops: The Line
Kensei Seraph
July 24, 2014 at 14:17
“… stated that The Order would not be possible on any other console except PC.”
Fixed it for you.
Kensei Seraph
July 24, 2014 at 14:19
“We couldn’t have achieved this graphical fidelity with any other console except on PC.”
“… going to look stunning, …”
Wow so many mistakes.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 24, 2014 at 14:29
Hahahahahahaaha
Rags
July 24, 2014 at 15:19
A 5 year old PC.
Jeffrey Kuhl
July 26, 2014 at 06:52
5 years isn’t that long actually. I know new things come out everyday, but that doesn’t mean the old stuff sucks.
Kikmi
July 24, 2014 at 15:30
Im pretty certain the entire game is built around nvidias physx processing features and tesselation no? Thats why its exclusive to ps4, nvidia has a chip in there with similar capabilities to your CUDA core functionality in the desktop cards. Amped for this I must say.
Reaver
July 24, 2014 at 17:15
You sure you’re not the confused one?
Brian Murphy
July 24, 2014 at 18:01
“We all know the PS4 is powerful and a touch above the Xbox One in that department.”
That’s putting it mildly, 56% higher in Tflops, 50% more shaders, 50% more texture mapping units, 100% more render output units, and 400% more ACE’s, is just a touch? 🙂
Mauricio Guaura
July 25, 2014 at 08:35
Of course it wouldn’t. No other console manufacturer wants Sony’s crappy exclusives.
Jeffrey Kuhl
July 26, 2014 at 06:53
Says the idiot…
Mauricio Guaura
July 26, 2014 at 23:50
Seriously, most of Sony’s exclusives focus too hard on being cinematic bullshit. Does Nintendo care about that? No. Does Microsoft? No. Does Valve? Hell no.
Of course it would only be possible on the PS4. No one wants these games.
Jeffrey Kuhl
July 27, 2014 at 01:34
Actually, the majority of people want these. Hence the hype. There’s a reason Nintendo can’t compete with PS4 or Xbone. I love cinematic games because it actually gets you involved into the story and makes you care about the characters. It’s the only kind of game I’ll play. I also won’t play FPS because it’s hard to relate to a character you can’t even see. 3rd person cinematics is the way to go and high sales prove it every time. It’s not a coincidence that Naughty Dog is praised on a daily basis. That’s why other developers are copying their every move. Wake up and welcome to reality.
Mauricio Guaura
July 27, 2014 at 19:30
“Actually, the majority of people want these”
What hype? You mean the hype it had when it was announced and then plummeted down once more stuff about the game itself were shown? Oh god, that hype! (also only Sony fanboys are excited about this game).
No other development is “copying” Naughty Dogs, sorry, again, only Sony developers are. Do you see anyone making cinematic games for the Xbox One? No. Wii U? No. 3DS? Hell no. PC? Hahaha.
Continue paying for your $60 movies, kid.
Jeffrey Kuhl
July 27, 2014 at 20:49
Kid….hmmmm. I’ll take that as a compliment seeing that I’m 35 years-old. Anyway, you’re obviously jealous or pissed off about something. There’s plenty of gameplay in my “movies” so I will keep buying them. And yes, Assassin’s Creed is an example of cinematic 3rd person that plays on most systems. You don’t have to like or play these games, but again……millions of people love them and that’s FACT.You don’t like them? Fine. Then don’t buy them and quit being an ass on websites downgrading what the rest of us like.
Mauricio Guaura
July 29, 2014 at 03:00
AssCreed is not “cinematic”, it’s a normal videogame. Or what, are you telling me all videogames with a good story are “cinematic”?