For Honor Review

A different kind of warfare from what we're used to.
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Although multiplayer is the big focus of the game, there’s a surprisingly engaging campaign that really shouldn’t be missed. The story chronicles the events that lead up to the faction war that multiplayer takes place in, and how a woman named Apollyon caused everything. She’s ruthless, unpredictable, and ceaselessly craves war. Her motivations are simple and understandable at least, even if they’re a little unhinged.

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There are three chapters, one for each faction, and a number of missions in each. Along the way you’ll play as every character class at least once,  providing a good introduction to the classes, along with characters that all have dialogue and well thought out personalities representing their individual code of honor or beliefs.

For Honor isn’t going to win any awards with its dialogue or writing, but the story is surprisingly fun, in a campy action movie kind of way. Characters almost feel like intentional caricatures that roll with the punches, no matter how ridiculous things get. I found myself enjoying every step, and ready to see what great battle or task awaited me in the next mission. While the core combat can get a little monotonous in the campaign with the amount of enemies thrown at you, there are some interesting twists on gameplay that keep things interesting.

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Despite being a game about gritty and brutal battles, For Honor is one gorgeous experience. Combat is taking place on lush battlefields — dense forests, snowy mountain villages, and grand castles — as intricately detailed as the armor and design of the main characters. Combat animations are fluid and convincing, and the title runs without almost any kind of visual hitch, even when things get incredibly hectic.

For Honor is definitely a demanding experience, one that holds your attention at every second and demands you master its systems. There were many times I found myself dejected and completely dominated by other players, which then in turn encouraged me to better learn certain classes. It most certainly won’t be for everyone, as to really feel rewarded by the game you have to invest in it, and the larger battles online can be incredibly disheartening if don’t have a team that works together. Even so, it’s a title with a well-defined identity that doesn’t need to take itself seriously at every turn.

For Honor tries something new, and ultimately succeeds much more than it fails. With its surprisingly fun campaign, intense and challenging gameplay, and varied multiplayer, there’s plenty to keep you busy. There are balancing issues I sincerely hope get worked on, but for now, For Honor is a unique experience well worth your time, and could be the start of a daring new franchise.

SCORE: 4/5 – GREAT


PROS

  • Fantastic core combat that’s deep and challenging.
  • Surprisingly engaging campaign with fun characters.
  • Smooth experience that nails its setting and tone.
  • Varied selection of characters, who each perform essentially different.
  • Good selection of multiplayer modes.

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CONS

  • Noticeable balancing issues, with room for improvement.
  • Considerable amount of microtransactions for some aspects of multiplayer.
  • Always online connection could be an issue for some.
  • Larger battles can get overly hectic at times.

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Hayes Madsen
A connoisseur of all things RPG related, and always looking for the artistic expression in gaming. His love of Gundam is only matched by his love of Pizza. Playing Games Since: 1991 Favorite Genres: RPGs, JRPGs, Strategy,