Reckoning PS3

- Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
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Release date NZ
February 10th, 2012
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Current sales rank
Top 500
All-time sales rank
Top 1000
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Product ID
10564773

Description

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an open-world action role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy world created by New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore. Brought to life visually through the trademark style of renowned artist and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, Reckoning brings a new level of visual style and visceral action combat to the RPG genre. The game is being developed under the leadership of Ken Rolston, lead designer of the critically acclaimed RPGs Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

Reckoning combines intense third-person action combat with deep exploration, expansive character development and customization, and immersive storytelling in an extraordinarily detailed fantasy universe. Gamers begin their journey when they miraculously rise from the dead, wielding dangerous new magic capable of changing the very Fate of Amalur. Thrust into a brutal war between multiple races, factions, and alliances, players vie for the secrets of their immortality and the ancient evil that threatens to consume the world.

The lore of Kingdoms of Amalur spans an epic course of 10,000 years of history created by R. A. Salvatore. Reckoning captures a moment in this history, the tale of a singular hero capable of reshaping the fate of the world of Amalur. Every building, tree, and creature has a clear and defined history within this immersive world filled with extraordinary landscapes, mysterious cities, colorful characters, and fantastic creatures inspired by the legendary art style of Todd McFarlane.

Features:

  • Intense Action Combat in an RPG – Create your own unique combat style, choosing from among nine different melee weapon classes and dozens of devastating spells in Reckoning's unique Action Magic combat system. Eradicate your enemies in grand fight sequences featuring brutal Fateshift finishing moves that will redefine visceral RPG combat.
  • Open World RPG Design Led by Ken Rolston – Play your way through 60+ hours of riveting storyline, diverse side quests, and open-world exploration created by RPG gurus Ken Rolston (Lead Designer, Morrowind, Oblivion), Creative Director Mark Nelson (Lead Designer, Shivering Isles; Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout 3), and Lead Designer Ian Frazier (Titan Quest).
  • Rich Fiction and Storytelling by R.A. Salvatore – Reckoning is set in the Kingdoms of Amalur universe and its 10,000 years of deep fiction created by 22-time New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore.
  • Art and Action Directed by Todd McFarlane – Brought to life through the direction of renowned Spider-Man artist Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn and Founder of Image Comics, Reckoning brings you intense action combat, hordes of gruesome enemies, and beautifully realized fantasy vistas.
  • Choose Your Destiny – Create your character from dozens of unique skills and abilities, and further customize it as Reckoning's re­volutionary new Destiny System unlocks powerful new Destinies based on how you choose to play. Millions of combinations of weapons and armor allow you complete the character that looks and plays the way you've always hoped.
 

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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful:
Review by Joel on 22nd February, 2012
5 stars "One of the best fantasy RPGs you will ever play"

Been playing solidly since release and I've become totally addicted. Whilst the game doesn't really break much new ground, it does what it does very well.

The combo-oriented combat has been one of the main selling points, and it's a much-needed addition to the RPG genre. Weapon attacks can be strung together and combined with dodging attacks, blocking counters, and even your other weapon's attacks and your abilities.

Tying in to that is the class system, which is incredibly fluid and allows for a lot of experimentation and freedom – at one point I was playing a Might-based character swinging around a greatsword, clad in thick armor, but I'd also invested in the bow skills and roguish Finesse abilities to grant poison and bleeding damage bonuses – you can really bend the system to optimise your preferred playstyle.

The world is absolutely incredible. It's not as open as some RPG games in terms of the lay of the land, but it's as open as it needs to be – 35 or so areas (each usually containing several quests and/or dungeons to crawl), linked together via canyons and paths to highlight their geographical differences. There are 5 different regions in the game, and by the time I was finished up with all the quests I could find in the first I'd already clocked up 20 hours gameplay. Coming up on 50 hours, I'm only up to nearly completing the third. The amount of content, or things there are to see and do, is just massive.

Then there's the stories, the quests and the lore. The whole background to Amalur is quite fascinating, the tales of the diverse peoples and creatures and how everything came to be. It borrows quite heavily from Scottish lore, to the point where even most of the NPCs have a Scottish accent. The developers intend to use the lore of Amalur as a base for the IP to create more game titles, and it's already reached novel-worthy proportions. Even the quests usually have a twist or something interesting to ponder; not just “go here, kill this, take that because I want you to”.

The art style and overall aesthetics have been one of the greatest areas of the game. Not the typical dark, dingy and gritty feel of usual RPGs – think Champions of Norrath, with its surreal, bright and vibrant dream-like worlds. Everything is so colorful, detailed and full of life, and simply a joy to behold. The UI and menus are a bit oldschool, but not to the point of being detracting.

Certainly one of the best RPGs this gen, a game I'm going to hold with fondness in my gaming memories, and an IP and franchise that hopefully will go on to keep creating incredible titles and work.

 
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:
Review by Logan on 23rd February, 2012
5 stars "Great game"

A fantastic game. Although the graphics may be somewhat outdated the gameplay and animations are superb.

Obviously the combat was a big focus for the game and they did an amazing job, its smooth, fast, fun and exciting. Although the missions and sidequests are generic like most RPGs you will have a ton of fun doing them thanks to the leveling/skill system which has plenty of options in order for the player to sculpt any type character they want.

 
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful:
Review by keegan on 23rd February, 2012
5 stars "Ka-blah"

While the combat is fun,and the game looks good, the story and immersion leave a lot to be desired

 
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:
Review by Chris on 23rd February, 2012
5 stars "Goodbye life!!!!"

Had skyrim and havnt played it since I bought this the game play is way better excellent rpg buy it!!!

 
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:
Review by Colin on 22nd February, 2012
4 stars "I miss jumping."

Greatly entertaining combat. Shame about weapon degradation. I've found exploring everything entertaining.

 

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