Dishonored

TrueAchievements ( ) (100%)

If you read the opening sentence of this summary and felt even just a tinge of agreement with my sentiment, should you only be able to afford one retail title from the impressive lineup we're contending with this year, make it Dishonored. I can offer no higher praise than an unquestionable five star rating, though I'm throwing my hat into the ring and declaring that I strongly believe this is a Game of the Year contender.

games xtreme (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

Dishonored reminds us of Thief and we're proud to say we love it just as much as we do the Dark Project, the Metal Age and even Deadly Shadows. It has all the elements that make a great game and doesn't skimp on anything - it tests your ingenuity and offers complete freedom of movement/choice through the whole game.

Consoles Plus (19 out of 20) (95%)

Dishonored fait l'effet paradoxal d'une surprise attendue. Dès son annonce, le titre a fait parler de lui et nourri les attentes démesurées de nombreux joueurs. Et à sa sortie, il ne déçoit pas. Riche, profond, original, intelligent, il nous plonge dans un univers unique et ne nous en fait jamais ressortir durant toute la partie. Mais c'est également un excellent jeu dans le sens le plus ludique du terme. Son découpage en missions et son gameplay exigeant peuvent presque lui apporter un petit côté arcade, moteur de superplay ou de speedruns. Bref, Dishonored est excellent, comme prévu.

Jeuxvideo.com (19 out of 20) (95%)

Avec Dishonored, Arkane reprend le flambeau de références passées, à commencer par Thief et ose ce que peu d'autres titres osent : laisser le joueur se dépatouiller avec ce qu'il a et sortir des chemins tout tracés. S'ils existent malgré tout dans Dishonored, on peut les ignorer et "maltraiter" l'architecture, ne pas faire ce qu'on attend de nous pour jouer les équilibristes sur un fil à linge et se raccrocher à une corniche improbable. Bilan : une fois le jeu terminé, on a qu'une envie, le recommencer.

Jeuxvideo.com (19 out of 20) (95%)

Avec Dishonored, Arkane reprend le flambeau de références passées, à commencer par Thief et ose ce que peu d'autres titres osent : laisser le joueur se dépatouiller avec ce qu'il a et sortir des chemins tout tracés. S'ils existent malgré tout dans Dishonored, on peut les ignorer et "maltraiter" l'architecture, ne pas faire ce qu'on attend de nous pour jouer les équilibristes sur un fil à linge et se raccrocher à une corniche improbable. Bilan : une fois le jeu terminé, on a qu'une envie, le recommencer.

Jeuxvideo.com (19 out of 20) (95%)

Avec Dishonored, Arkane reprend le flambeau de références passées, à commencer par Thief et ose ce que peu d'autres titres osent : laisser le joueur se dépatouiller avec ce qu'il a et sortir des chemins tout tracés. S'ils existent malgré tout dans Dishonored, on peut les ignorer et "maltraiter" l'architecture, ne pas faire ce qu'on attend de nous pour jouer les équilibristes sur un fil à linge et se raccrocher à une corniche improbable. Bilan : une fois le jeu terminé, on a qu'une envie, le recommencer.

Mana Pool (9.4 out of 10) (94%)

This is a worthy successor to Thief. If you don’t like subtle, sneaky games, then, okay! It’s a worthy successor to, say, Bioshock, which the game also invokes with its looting of abandoned places and use of miraculous powers in combat. Loot buys upgrades, upgrades improve your choices. The look also invokes Half Life 2, thanks to the art director. So I’m throwing around some heavyweight names here, all three of those are gaming gold. This is a big, brilliantly made game, and I recommend it heartily!

ComputerGames.ro (93 out of 100) (93%)

Bucuraţi-vă de o raritate în peisajul actual al remake-urilor şi al continuărilor. Dishonored este proaspăt, divers, cu o lume brutală şi în acelaşi timp sensibilă, în care depinde doar de tine dacă vrei să fii călău sau mănuşa de catifea. E o provocare la fiecare pas, mai ales dacă vrei să fii asasinul din umbră prin excelenţă; iar dacă lumina reflectoarelor nu te deranjează când înfigi sabia, poţi să faci şi asta – consecinţele urmează după aceea.

PlayStation Trophies (93 out of 100) (93%)

Dishonored is this year’s must-have new IP, with fresh ideas, plenty of charm and inventiveness, and tying them together in a stylish fashion. Who said creativity in the games industry was dead, huh? Dishonored says hello. Your free time says goodbye.

XboxAchievements (93 out of 100) (93%)

Dishonored is this year’s must-have new IP, with fresh ideas, plenty of charm and inventiveness, and tying them together in a stylish fashion. Who said creativity in the games industry was dead, huh? Dishonored says hello. Your free time says goodbye.

IGN (9.2 out of 10) (92%)

It's a shame that Dishonored's story isn't greater than the sum of its decidedly memorable parts, but its gameplay absolutely is. Each mission is built as an elaborate network of choices for players to explore, and the same can be said for Corvo himself. Each player's selection of powers, perks and other upgrades will inform how they see and interact with this world, and no two play-throughs will be exactly the same. Dishonored is a game you'll talk with your friends about, and that you'll want to play multiple times. In this game there are always other paths to be taken and other challenges to conquer, and that's a refreshing thing indeed.

IGN (9.2 out of 10) (92%)

It's a shame that Dishonored's story isn't greater than the sum of its decidedly memorable parts, but its gameplay absolutely is. Each mission is built as an elaborate network of choices for players to explore, and the same can be said for Corvo himself. Each player's selection of powers, perks and other upgrades will inform how they see and interact with this world, and no two play-throughs will be exactly the same. Dishonored is a game you'll talk with your friends about, and that you'll want to play multiple times. In this game there are always other paths to be taken and other challenges to conquer, and that's a refreshing thing indeed.

IGN (9.2 out of 10) (92%)

It's a shame that Dishonored's story isn't greater than the sum of its decidedly memorable parts, but its gameplay absolutely is. Each mission is built as an elaborate network of choices for players to explore, and the same can be said for Corvo himself. Each player's selection of powers, perks and other upgrades will inform how they see and interact with this world, and no two play-throughs will be exactly the same. Dishonored is a game you'll talk with your friends about, and that you'll want to play multiple times. In this game there are always other paths to be taken and other challenges to conquer, and that's a refreshing thing indeed.

PC Games (Germany) (91 out of 100) (91%)

Mit Entscheidungsfreiheit haben schon andere Spiele geworben. In Dishonored sind aber erstmals alle Wege zum Ziel gleichberechtigt! Auf meine Taten folgen logische Konsequenzen, die sich zu einem Happy End oder einer ungleich düstereren Auflösung des Plots zusammenfügen. Hier habe ich das Gefühl, dass meine Entscheidungen echte Auswirkungen haben. Und das ist nur einer von einem halben Dutzend Punkten, in denen Dishonored mutig (und erfolgreich!) neue Wege beschreitet oder bekannte Mechaniken perfektioniert: Schleich-Gameplay, Kämpfe, Leveldesign, Gegner-KI, Szenario, all das ist eine Klasse für sich. Das macht Hoffnung für die PC-Spiele-Zukunft abseits großer Marken!

Gameplay (Benelux) (91 out of 100) (91%)

Eindelijk nog eens een originele first person stealth shooter die moedig afwijkt van de platgetreden paden en nog bruist van de sfeer ook. Eentje om rustig je tijd voor te nemen en ten volle te beleven!

Legendra ( ) (90%)

Dishonored est un jeu aux multiples facettes. Parmi elles, chaque joueur a la possibilité de se retrouver, de choisir et d'influencer le monde qui l'entoure, non pas seulement par ses propos, mais aussi par chacun de ses actes. Les développeurs ont de surcroît accompli la prouesse de ne léser aucun des nombreux aspects de l’œuvre et délivrent ce véritable ovni dans un emballage pour le moins reluisant. On pourrait alors résumer Dishonored en disant qu'il est le fruit inattendument harmonieux du délicieux paradoxe constitué par la fusion de l'adaptabilité au joueur avec la personnalité de l’œuvre, sans que son essence n'en soit altérée. Un must-have.

Softpedia (9 out of 10) (90%)

Dishonored is an impressive first-person stealth experience, managing to emphasize subtlety while still allowing players to engage in more violent actions during their quests in Dunwall. Corvo's adventures are quite engaging and, while there may be a few faults, like the AI that feels a bit too smart or the hit and miss sword-based combat, the game is still quite impressive and will entertain gamers for many hours and several playthroughs thanks to the array of choices that can be explored.

Atomic Gamer (9 out of 10) (90%)

Arkane Studios has doubled down on the importance of a solo experience, as Dishonored has no multiplayer component at all - and I'm absolutely happy with that. Sure, it's got some problems, like some missions with separately-loaded sections that can occasionally reset guards if you merely knocked them out rather than killed them, forcing you to deal with them all over again, or a few framerate issues on slightly low-end PCs that are still comfortably above the minimum requirements. But this kind of a thinking-man's action game doesn't come along too often, and Dishonored has many of those difficult-to-include things that a true FPS-RPG that's descended from Deus Ex and Ultima Underworld should have. Pure FPS fans may not be too excited and there are a few minor problems, but this is a rare gem that anyone looking for a more cerebral action game should be paying serious attention to. And by "paying serious attention", I mean that you should buy it.

PCActu (9 out of 10) (90%)

Si vous aviez perdu espoir au vu de la casualisation du jeu vidéo, vous retrouverez le sourire, Dishonored est typiquement ce qu'il vous fallait. Ici, vous ne serez pas pris par la main, vous aurez droit à un univers énorme et en prime, le scénario est aux petits oignons. Avec ses multiples possibilités et son gameplay hyper soigné, voici la bonne surprise venue de chez Bethesda, merci les gars !

Cheat Happens (9 out of 10) (90%)

There's no way around it -- with its impressively creative world, open-ended gameplay and precise mechanics, Dishonored is one of the best games of the year. More importantly, it's one of those games that you're going to be playing for quite some time, one of those games that you're going to be thinking about even you're not playing. It may not be a masterpiece, but Dishonored is pretty damn close.

JeuxVideoPC.com (18 out of 20) (90%)

Dishonored est un mélange réussi et improbable d’Assassin’s Creed, de Bioshock et de Hitman. Non seulement le pari d’Arkane Studio de mêler un monde semi-ouvert au FPS solo d’infiltration est réussi, mais en plus l’univers est prenant, le gameplay mêlant discrétion, combats et magie est complet et la durée de vie généreuse. Comptez une petite vingtaine en le finissant plusieurs fois. Car oui, une fois l’aventure bouclée, le premier réflexe sera de relancer Dishonored pour découvrir d’autres fins. Que demander de plus ? Un scénario un peu moins prévisible ? On le pardonne aisément tant Dishonored est le FPS incontournable de cette fin d’année.

Factornews (9 out of 10) (90%)

Dishonored réussit le quasi sans faute, se mettant haut la main au niveau des attentes qu’il a suscitées tout au long de son développement. C’est un véritable régal que de se plonger dans les méandres de Dunwall et de redécouvrir chaque niveau selon la manière dont on choisit de l’aborder.

newbreview.com (4.5 out of 5) (90%)

If nothing else, Dishonored offers up a glorious break from the standard run and gun, and a wonderfully rich new environment to indulge in.For those of you just re-emerging from your XCOM induced exile, go put your FPS mask back on and give Dishonored a spin.

Games Finder (9 out of 10) (90%)

Dishonored walks an interesting line between action and stealth based game with plenty of decisions left in the hands of the player. The difference between high and low chaos alone definitely warrants a second playthrough.

GameSpy ( ) (90%)

In the era of sequels and reboots, rare is something that feels new, and rarer still is something that feels new and fully realized. Dishonored then, is the golden tabby tiger of videogames. Drawing its strength from such greats as Thief, BioShock, Batman: Arkham City, and Portal, Arkane Studios' latest manages to deliver that magical formula of intimately familiar and refreshingly new. It doesn't shine as brightly as it should on PC, and it might not offer the challenge stealth-action fans are used to, but it's an impressive accomplishment that immediately stands out as one of the best things we've seen this year.

newbreview.com (4.5 out of 5) (90%)

If nothing else, Dishonored offers up a glorious break from the standard run and gun, and a wonderfully rich new environment to indulge in.For those of you just re-emerging from your XCOM induced exile, go put your FPS mask back on and give Dishonored a spin.

Brutal Gamer (9 out of 10) (90%)

I can’t recommend Dishonored highly enough for anyone previously turned off to the world of stealth. Those that are fans of the genre will already be worked up and need little encouragement from me to know this is an essential purchase for them.

Chip Power Play ( ) (90%)

Auf den ersten Blick erscheint Dishonored überschaubar, sklavisch eine mittelmäßige Story abarbeitend und technisch durchschnittlich. Der zweite Blick offenbart einen enormen Handlungsspielraum, eine Vielzahl roter Fäden und eine faszinierende Welt, die unglaublich stimmungsvoll in Szene gesetzt ist. Und der dritte Blick dauert 20 oder 30 Stunden, die erfüllt sind mit Geheimnissen und Überraschungen, in denen das Herz klopft und der Atem stockt, die zutiefst befriedigen, wenn Pläne funktionieren. Das Design von Dishonored ist ähnlich stimmig wie das von Bioshock, lauschen und schleichen funktioniert so gut wie in Thief, die spielerischen Möglichkeiten sind vielfältig wie in Deus Ex. Und doch ist dieses Spiet von hinreißender Eigenständigkeit — dank der einzigartigen Welt, der Fülle an Inhalten und der tollen Spielbarkeit.

411mania.com (9 out of 10) (90%)

Dishonored looks like it will easily secure the title of Top New IP of 2012. The gameplay is solid and story is entertaining. While the graphics may drag the game down a bit, don’t let them stop you from enjoying what is a great title, whether you play it stealthy or guns blazing and sword flying.

GamersHell.com (9 out of 10) (90%)

All wrapped together, the Dishonored package is a model I wish more games—especially the tired first-person shooter genre—would follow. More so today than ever, it seems like they're intent on only offering violent measures as means and ends to their conflicts. Dishonored, instead, uses violence as a choice—a fact that makes it more appropriately rewarding, and happily avoided. There are some weird technical hiccups (like guards able to hear downed and snoozing enemies through walls) and the protagonist is a shell without a voice, but everything gels together so impeccably otherwise, it's unfortunate the game has an ending.

Hooked Gamers (9 out of 10) (90%)

Despite executive producer Harvey Smith's confliction on continuing the series, I can only hope that we see a sequel in the years to come. Perhaps one day we get to explore the other Isles or even the Pandyssian continent. For now though we have a fantastic stealth title worthy of adding to your collection.

allaboutgames.co.uk (9 out of 10) (90%)

While Dishonored doesn't do anything wrong, it could do with a little bit more to receive a perfect score, perhaps another mission or two, or a more dramatic ending. However, the gameplay, visuals and story put many games this year to shame.

newbreview.com (4.5 out of 5) (90%)

If nothing else, Dishonored offers up a glorious break from the standard run and gun, and a wonderfully rich new environment to indulge in.For those of you just re-emerging from your XCOM induced exile, go put your FPS mask back on and give Dishonored a spin.

VentureBeat / GamesBeat (86 out of 100) (86%)

Dishonored nails the Thief-style gameplay while missing the BioShock-quality story that would’ve elevated it into something truly special. It’ll have to settle for amazingly cool instead. The impressive depth, range, and balance earn this one an easy recommendation despite a few hiccups and one dreary, excessively long level. Gamers who don’t feel the need for repeat plays might not get their money’s worth, but for me, one spin through Dunwall wasn’t enough. The care and imagination that went into Dishonored makes each return visit worthwhile.

GamesCollection (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

Aprire la propria mente ad un gameplay diverso dal solito è sempre intrigante, oltre ad essere una sfida con noi stessi non da poco. Forse Bethesda ha esaltato qualche caratteristica di troppo, ma Dishonored resta comunque un titolo dall’altissimo valore ludico ed artistico ed ha il grandissimo pregio di riportare alla luce il fascino lasciato in eredità da giochi come Half Life 2 e Thief: Deadly Shadows (a mio avviso imbattuto sotto l’aspetto stealth). Se volete immergervi in una storia affascinante e portare la vendetta a chi giustamente la merita...non esitate! Dishonored vi darà l'esperienza che cercate!

GameStar (Germany) (84 out of 100) (84%)

Ach, Dishonored. Ich würde mich wirklich gerne Hals über Kopf in dich verlieben. Aber du lässt mich ja nicht so recht. Du hast alle Elemente für eine fantastische Story – und erzählst stattdessen einen 0815-Plot. Du hast eine faszinierende Spielwelt – und erweckst sie nie so wirklich zum Leben. Du hast alternative Lösungswege, unheimlich coole Spezialfähigkeiten und originelle Einfälle – und treibst mich mit einer verunglückten KI und einem viel zu niedrigen Schwierigkeitsgrad in den Wahnsinn. Ach, Dishonored, was mache ich bloß mit dir? Oh, ich weiß: Ich wünsche mir, dass du dich trotz meiner Kritik super verkaufst, weil du Charme hast und Ambition und Mumm in den Knochen. Und dann wünsche ich mir, dass dein zweiter Teil nicht nur mutig ist, sondern verwegen genug, um zu sagen: »Ich kann mindestens genauso gut sein wie Thief und Bioshock und Deus Ex!« Denn das kannst du; auch wenn du es im Augenblick noch nicht bist.

4Players.de (84 out of 100) (84%)

Leider hapert es später an reaktiver KI und Anspruch in den Missionen, denn das Teleportieren ist Segen und Fluch zugleich: Man beamt sich zwar elegant vorwärts, aber im Zusammenspiel mit den schwachen Wachroutinen wird das Erlebnis nicht nur vereinfacht, sonder auch stark verkürzt - da überwindet man selbst riesige Brücken in null Komma nichts. Selbst in den erzählerisch wichtigen Momenten, wo die Regie eine knifflige Infiltration ankündigt, kommt man schwuppdiwupp vorwärts. Wo sind die Feinde und Sicherheitsanlagen, die Corvo so das Wasser reichen können, dass man den Erfolg der Überwindung genießen kann? Egal ob Bosse, Infiltration, Rätsel oder Entwicklung: Es fehlt der Anspruch, man ist zu früh zu mächtig. Vor allem im letzten Drittel wird die anfängliche Faszination leider von zu viel Beliebigkeit und Leichtigkeit ausgebremst.

4Players.de (84 out of 100) (84%)

Leider hapert es später an reaktiver KI und Anspruch in den Missionen, denn das Teleportieren ist Segen und Fluch zugleich: Man beamt sich zwar elegant vorwärts, aber im Zusammenspiel mit den schwachen Wachroutinen wird das Erlebnis nicht nur vereinfacht, sonder auch stark verkürzt - da überwindet man selbst riesige Brücken in null Komma nichts. Selbst in den erzählerisch wichtigen Momenten, wo die Regie eine knifflige Infiltration ankündigt, kommt man schwuppdiwupp vorwärts. Wo sind die Feinde und Sicherheitsanlagen, die Corvo so das Wasser reichen können, dass man den Erfolg der Überwindung genießen kann? Egal ob Bosse, Infiltration, Rätsel oder Entwicklung: Es fehlt der Anspruch, man ist zu früh zu mächtig. Vor allem im letzten Drittel wird die anfängliche Faszination leider von zu viel Beliebigkeit und Leichtigkeit ausgebremst.

4Players.de (84 out of 100) (84%)

Leider hapert es später an reaktiver KI und Anspruch in den Missionen, denn das Teleportieren ist Segen und Fluch zugleich: Man beamt sich zwar elegant vorwärts, aber im Zusammenspiel mit den schwachen Wachroutinen wird das Erlebnis nicht nur vereinfacht, sonder auch stark verkürzt - da überwindet man selbst riesige Brücken in null Komma nichts. Selbst in den erzählerisch wichtigen Momenten, wo die Regie eine knifflige Infiltration ankündigt, kommt man schwuppdiwupp vorwärts. Wo sind die Feinde und Sicherheitsanlagen, die Corvo so das Wasser reichen können, dass man den Erfolg der Überwindung genießen kann? Egal ob Bosse, Infiltration, Rätsel oder Entwicklung: Es fehlt der Anspruch, man ist zu früh zu mächtig. Vor allem im letzten Drittel wird die anfängliche Faszination leider von zu viel Beliebigkeit und Leichtigkeit ausgebremst.

OMGN: Online Multiplayer Games Network (8.2 out of 10) (82%)

(1) Dishonored is a compelling game in which everything from the aesthetics and gameplay come together. The best games are the ones that immediately suck you in, the ones that, through story or pristine gameplay, can make you forget you are playing a game and allow you to spend a few hours lost in their worlds. Dishonored can now sit on the same shelf with Red Dead Redemption and Fallout 3. Immersive and enjoyable, Dishonored is a must-play. (2) Dishonored is a well-designed piece of software which suffers only from its own narrative framework. Despite all the positive things one can say regarding its gameplay and level design, it can’t escape the shadow of a flawed morality system that drives the title’s story forward. It's worth a bargain purchase or a Steam sale, but avoid paying full price for it.

Calm Down Tom (8 out of 10) (80%)

Running across rooftops with sword and crossbow in hand, jumping, teleporting and dispatching guards with silent, deadly efficiency, Dishonored is an encouraging step in the right direction for new IP’s. Open ended, engaging and an example of the very best in modern videogame level design, it’s the most exciting major new IP this year.

Games.co.il ( ) (80%)

משחק, בסופו של דבר, שהוא בגדר יהלום פגום (עם שלב אחרון חלש במיוחד אבל, תודה לאל, בלי בוסים מאולצים); אבל פגם שניתן לתיקון בחלקו - עם משמעת עצמית Dishonored יאפשר לכם "לאזן מחדש" את המשחקיות שלו על ידי הגבלה של הציוד והכוחות בהם תרשו לעצמכם להשתמש.

Games TM (8 out of 10) (80%)

For its soaring highs and captivating hits alone, Dishonored comes as an easy recommendation. Wit the Thief franchise stuck in a lab somewhere, having numbers spliced into its title, and Deus Ex still on the naughty step after those boss battles, Arkane has come with arguably this generation's finest stealth title and a game so lovingly crafted that it begs to be played.

Gamekult (8 out of 10) (80%)

Melting pot d'influences, de Thief à Hitman, de BioShock à Deus Ex, Dishonored est pourtant un titre unique, un jeu hybride aussi singulier que peut l'être son univers. La recette mi-FPS mi-RPG n'est certes pas nouvelle, mais Arkane l'a préparée avec ses propres ingrédients, mêlant combats dynamiques, pouvoirs originaux et level design de très haute volée. Perdu dans les faubourgs de Dunwall, ou rendu sourd par le vent battant les toits de la Dunwall Tower, on reste fascinés par le résultat et séduits par tous ces choix qui s'offrent à nous, sans même qu'on s'en rende compte. Quel dommage du coup que cette aventure, si singulière et si familière à la fois, s'achève aussi vite.

Giant Bomb ( ) (80%)

If you love yourself some Deus Ex, you're going to really like Dishonored, and if you've found the genre impenetrable in the past, I've got some good news for you.

Giant Bomb ( ) (80%)

If you love yourself some Deus Ex, you're going to really like Dishonored, and if you've found the genre impenetrable in the past, I've got some good news for you.

GNT - Generation Nouvelles Technologies (8 out of 10) (80%)

Arkane Studios nous propose une fois de plus une production atypique et efficace avec Dishonored. Mettant l'accent sur la liberté d'action, ce FPS aux allures de Thief mise énormément sur l'infiltration, même s'il est possible de foncer tête baissée au prix d'une difficulté corsée. Le soft jouit d'une pâte artistique de très bonne facture, en dépit d'une réalisation graphique en deçà de ce qui se fait actuellement. En bref, Dishonored c'est avant tout une expérience de jeu unique en son genre, qui sera surtout appréciée par les amateurs de jeux de discrétion qui apprécient les background originaux et riches en détails.

Entertainium ( ) (80%)

Regardless of Dishonored’s issues, that mainly involve some stealth design and its too predictable of a story, there’s much to enjoy in Dishonored. From the lived in world feel and its incredibly reach backstory, to all its gameplay possibilities, this is one incredible game. With missions that can take you anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours to finish depending on your approach and numerous secrets you discover, every play through is its own contained experience. Dishonored is simply one of the best and most atmospheric games out this year. This is one choice that’s very easy to make.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun N/A

Alec: The thing about Dishonored for me is how much it feels right. Jim: Agreed. It overflows with master craftsmanship. Beautifully made. It's a luxury construct. John: It's a stunning spectacle of a game. It's a game-game too - it embraces what only gaming can deliver, and cares so much about delivering it. Adam: It is an important game too, which sounds so bloody pulpit-thumping, but it really is. Jim: So we're recommending people buy it? Alec: I never felt confused or uncomfortable, it immediately made sense, tapping into things and skills I knew well but without simply repeating them. People should buy it

Gameluster N/A

Overall the game is a very good one and should definitely be on your to-buy list. It was released in 2012 but it is a game for the ages with a special kind of gameplay, and the story is very interesting and adaptive. I would definitely recommend this game to buy, especially with it now being rather cheap.

Gameluster N/A

Overall the game is a very good one and should definitely be on your to-buy list. It was released in 2012 but it is a game for the ages with a special kind of gameplay, and the story is very interesting and adaptive. I would definitely recommend this game to buy, especially with it now being rather cheap.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun N/A

It feels like a game from another timeline, one where Thief and System Shock set the bar for what first-person games could be, leading to designs that were built around intelligent use of space and world-building. I still wish Dishonored were longer but I also recognise that it takes a great deal of skill, hard work and time to create something of this quality; to ask for more in terms of content would be to ask for less in so many other ways. What we really should be asking is for other developers to learn the lessons that Arkane can teach them. Of course, it’s not as simple as that, because for all that there are flaws – there are always flaws – Dishonored is a work of rare imagination and skill, the sort of thing that can't simply be copied and repeated. I hope I'm wrong, but we may not see its like again for a good while.