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The Order: 1886 is a visually stunning, cinematic third-person shooter set in an alternate-history Victorian London filled with steampunk technology, secret societies, and supernatural threats. Its incredible presentation immediately grabs attention, but the experience is often criticized for its short length, heavy reliance on cutscenes, and limited gameplay freedom.
Gameplay centres around traditional cover-based shooting, with occasional stealth sections and QTE-driven encounters. The gunplay is satisfying thanks to the games unique steampunk weaponry created by Nikola Tesla, including:
Arc rifles
Thermite launchers
High-powered pistols and rifles
The controls are tight, but gameplay variety is limited:
Shooting arenas often feel predictable
Enemy AI is basic
QTEs are heavily used
Stealth sequences lack depth
While combat feels polished, it doesnt evolve much over time, leading to a sense of repetition.
The game is strictly single-player with no multiplayer components.
Campaign features:
68 hour story
Linear chapter-based structure
Mix of combat, exploration, stealth, and cinematic events
The narrative is the core of the experience, focusing heavily on:
The Knights of the Round Table reborn as modern protectors
Political conspiracies
Half-breed enemies (lycans)
A partnership between historical and fictional characters
The story builds an intriguing world but ends abruptly, leaving players feeling like the plot was meant to continue in a sequel that never came.
This is where the game shines brightest.
The Order: 1886 is still one of the best-looking games on PS4, featuring:
Film-like lighting and colour grading
Incredible facial animation
Detailed Victorian architecture
Seamless transitions between cutscenes and gameplay
The cinematic aspect is enhanced by:
A widescreen black bar aspect ratio
Highly polished motion capture
Hollywood-level production values
The world feels authentic and atmospheric despite its linearity.
Audio design is excellent:
Deep, orchestral soundtrack fitting its Victorian-steampunk identity
Fantastic voice acting
Heavy, impactful weapon sounds
Great environmental ambience in foggy London streets
The production quality elevates every cutscene and cinematic moment.
The Order: 1886 is an impressive technical showcase and a richly atmospheric narrative experience. However, its short runtime, linear structure, over-reliance on cutscenes, and limited gameplay mechanics prevent it from reaching its full potential.
It feels more like an interactive movie with occasional action sequences than a fully fleshed-out third-person shooter. Still, for players who love cinematic storytelling and gorgeous visuals, it offers a memorableif briefexperience.
Stunning visuals that still hold up today
Strong world-building and atmosphere
