The Order 1886: A Masterpiece That Missed the Mark

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Within its lifespan, the PS4 brought gamers a steady stream of titles that, despite claims of the console being underpowered, managed to impress the public with graphically impressive games that feature cinematic visuals. Examples include games such as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which lets players feel like they are controlling an Indiana Jones movie, and Detroit: Become Human which takes gamers to a futuristic version of America populated by intelligent robots living alongside humans. While some gamers have embraced the heavy influence cinema and Hollywood has had on gaming, others believe it compromises the integrity of what makes video games unique. It is perhaps for this reason that The Order: 1886 is polarizing.

Released in 2015, The Order: 1886 is easily one of the best-looking games available on the PS4. Despite this, reviews and public reception of the game have been mixed. For some, the game's steampunk re-imagining of London is irresistible, and its movie-quality visuals only enhance the game's appeal. However, for others, it is the game's Hollywood-esque presentation that ultimately harms what could have been a masterpiece.

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The version of London in The Order: 1886 is a strange one, featuring out-of-place technology fueled by steam power. Sir Galahad and his team hopes to protect London from new dangers, which include a secret society and bloodthirsty Lycans. Fortunately, along the way, they receive help from Nikola Tesla, who arms them with some experimental weapons.

From the get-go, it is made obvious that players are about to be treated to a top-class visual affair. The Order: 1886's water, which is typically quite difficult to render in video games, is