Why It's Ok to Be a Little Disappointed That The Order 1886 Won't Feature Multiplayer

Pixel Critique writes: Actually, that phrase tacked on kind of bothers me in this instance. It’s one of many that people have to be careful to not make generalities regarding, and immediately assign it a negative connotation.

There have been many games which tacked on a multiplayer mode that may have not been brilliant game changers, but did lend the title a hefty amount of additional play time that ended up rounding out the experience. Uncharted 2 and Max Payne 3 are good examples of this.

[staticdash22]

No, it's up to developers to come up with ways to add replay ability to single player games. The game has changed, and narrative driven games have to evolve because it's a natural part of this industry.

What about adding multiple pathways in and out of levels? Add collectibles like dossiers. Promote some exploration/discover ability so players want to interact with the environment and with NPCs. There are lots of ways to promote replayable nature in narrative driven games than generic team deathmatch modes. It's time developers use their heads in that way.

[Angels3785]

There should be an article with the title

"Why no one cares that the order doesn't have multiplayer"

I know I don't.

[Thatguy-310]

"Can't wait to get my hands on the multi-player" wasn't a thought that popped in my head when watching the E3 trailer. Heck I rather have an amazing experience with the SP more than anything. Multi-player could work for this game but am I disappointed? No simply because I wasn't expecting it. Most likely for future installments they could work on it but for now I respect their choice for not including it. People just want to whine about any little thing. Sony exclusives always put SP upfront which I enjoy

[MysticStrummer]

I couldn't care less about no multiplayer. Too many games have it tacked on.

[Eonjay]

We don't even know what the game is about and people are complaining that it doesn't have multiplayer. There are a group of people who believe that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the original video game and that all games are to be variation of this title.

[Vegamyster]

We haven't seen any gameplay yet, can't really say if i'd care for it or not.

[fenome]

I'm antisocial, and I could give a rats ass about online multiplayer. I love split-screen though, so me and my girl can play, that might've been cool.

We haven't even seen the damn game in action yet though, the 18-19th, whatever it is, needs to hurry up already. I'm stoked to see more on this, it looks phenomenal!

[solar]

i agree mate. not every game needs MP. i really hate the shift from SP to every game needs MP. the industry is shifting that way...but imo the SP game can hold its' own still in this market.

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

It's all about whether the developers wants it in or not. If a dev adds multiplayer to a game just because "it's the thing to do nowadays" or because they're forced to do it, the MP will be bad anyway and people would be complaining about that instead.

[kreate]

Its like when they added MP to bioshock 2...

Horrible idea.

Ppl complained that MP shouldn't of been added.

[lifeisgamesok]

I can't fathom the thought of why people wouldn't want added replay value through multiplayer

Wait yes i can, this is a PS4 title so people just say "It doesn't need it"

If you can't see this game being better with co-op you're probably being bias

[Eonjay]

You make it sound like no PlayStation exclusives have multiplayer. When did multiplayer become the only thing that mattered in every game?

[MysticStrummer]

Yeah it couldn't be that someone just doesn't care about multiplayer, especially when most people last gen didn't take their consoles online and most games didn't have local co-op. You're really onto something there, or maybe just on something.

[karl]

maybe they thought co op would take from the experience...

its pretty easy to get out of character while playing a game with a friend..

can u imagine playing the last of us and ellie being your best pal talking to u?

dude dude dude....

i cant take a game seriously like that, haha im sorry.

[Baka-akaB]

lifeisgamesok

You're the kind of people , aka nasty fanboy , making it about a particular console instead of caring about gaming as a whole .

There has been droves of people complaining when their franchises turned up with MP for no real reasons whatever the platform involved ... and almost all of those tacked mp ressources failed to impress and retain people .. Only a few exceptions .

Or are you going to pretend you shed a tears when Bioshock Infinite became SP only ?

[Master-H]

I could say the same for the absence of single player in Titanfall but you definitely wouldn't agree, considering your fanboy logic.

OT: game definitely doesn't need it, i never even touch the mp in Uncharted games, having mp just for the sake of having mp would ruin a part of the charm of the game imo.

[fenome]

I don't like people, and that has nothing to do with the PS4. I like split-screen so I can play with people sitting next to me, but honestly I don't care about online multiplayer.

It's cool when you can just speak for yourself and not just think you're right because you try to lump a bunch of people into it all at once. This fanboy stereotyping crap is annoying. Why don't you just speak how you feel?

At least if you're gonna "quote" somebody, try actually quoting somebody. "It doesn't need it" was a quote you just made up because it's on PS4. It's called trolling and that's why you have one bubble..

[DigitalRaptor]

Oh right, you mean to say that this is something that is unique to PS4 fans this generation? It's obvious who the people are who care about the utmost quality of a game and what its creators want from it, rather than frothing at the mouth because a game doesn't offer them the value they personally want.

I care about the quality of a game over how much playtime I expect to receive, because after all, memories are shaped from the experience, not the amount of time I spend playing something. And it's not like a great number of PS4 games actually have or will have multiplayer and co-op, is it?

You're trying far too hard to try to and attach unfounded negativity to a certain fanbase.

I wonder if you are going to complain about Quantum Break not having multiplayer, and more added value. Well, of course you're not, cause that's on your console of choice and on your much anticipated list.

[Destrania]

I don't play games for MP over SP EVER, but when Playstation exclusives do have MP, it's always unique, creative, and addictive in ADDITION to outstanding and memorable SP experiences imo. I.e. TLoU, GoW:Ascension, Uncharted, Motorstorm, etc. Do I think The Order could benefit from having a great MP component? Yes. Is it necessary or warrented however? No. I play games for SP first and foremost. The Witcher 3 among many other games coming out is another example of this. Who knows what RaD will do for future projects, but for now, I'm unbeleivably excited for The Order.

[solar]

Bioshock Infinite was a fantastic game, my GOTY last year and it didnt have MP. replay value is an overrated virtue. MP imo is another way to make you pay more for a game you have already purchased through MP and segregating the player base.

[dcj0524]

I didn't care about the MP either. I was sad that there was no Co-op. Looks perfect for it.

[wastedcells]

WTF is going on. There are single player games and multiplayer. Some that do both. But let's be honest..... Most people don't even play the single player in big multiplayer games and same with playing multiplayer in great single player games. I like that this game has no multiplayer. I love great single player games and can't wait for infamous and the order. It's the only time I'm really lost in a game. I love it. But I play online games a lot. Like them too but they don't provide that same feeling. Anyway point is who gives a [email protected]&? If it has no multiplayer. Well that's my two cents.

[hollabox]

Not a big deal, I play my PS4 for SP games anyway, anywho this games so far looks pretty damn good. Besides Watch Dogs and Metal Gear, this is my most anticipated game this year.

[Majin-vegeta]

I wonder how all these whiners who cry about games having no MP.Would survive pre PS2 era??

[Denton56]

Isn't it a good thing, though, that games have evolved to the point that many of them are now able to include an entertaining multiplayer experience that adds value to a game?

I don't necessarily think that "13 years ago people wouldn't have minded" is the best mentality to have when looking for games to continuously grow and evolve.

[fenome]

The evolution of gaming is definitely awesome right now, I won't argue with that. If they wanna include multiplayer I want it to be because they wanted it though, not because people were bitching and complaining that it didn't have it. I'd rather them dump all their time and resources into the game they want to make, be that single player, multiplayer, or both.

What happened to just playing and enjoying an experience these people created for you? Everybody's so damn critical now..

[ziggurcat]

the problem with that statement is that MP is generally not really that entertaining.

playing an immersive story campaign is a lot more interesting than repeating the exact same game mode every 20 minutes - and it's all the same, repetitive nonsense regardless of the game you're playing.

[kabala]

I guess some were xbox players. Just saying.

[annus]

Times change. Sometimes you don't realise what you want until it is staring you right in the face. People were happy with PS1 graphics, but if you think they saw PS4 graphics they would want the PS1 instead?

And the 'good, devs can focus on single player' argument others are stating is stupid. Last of Us has some basic multiplayer, and look at how the single player for that went. You CAN satisfy both crowds.

I also wonder how the gamers would survive the pre-electricity era.

[christheredhead]

More games need to ditch multiplayer. Props to the dev team for sticking with single player and improving upon that idea.

[swishersweets20031]

I agree. Some games could benefit better for just sticking to single player. Having a tact on multiplayer that is just sub par just to have "replay value" doesn't spark my interest. I rather have a long epic 40-to more hour single player game then have a 3 hour single player with a tact on multiplayer.

[xXBlondieVanHarlowXx]

Agreed %100. I love the atmosphere of this game based on the screenshots alone. I hope the gameplay looks as good as the atmosphere feels.

My hype level for this game is through the roof!!

[Kayant]

Competitive MP... Nah it shouldn't be missed or should you be disappointed IMO. Co-op however, sure I could see why people will be disappointed because with the four characters it would seem perfect for some Co-op.

[iceman06]

I can get behind this. I watched the trailer and thought...hmmm...possibly some co-op play. However, I'm not disappointed that it doesn't have it.

[scott182]

If it becomes a great ip I could see them adding it in, like Uncharted. Uncharted 2/3 had some of my favorite Multiplayer and I would never have guessed Uncharted 2 would even have it.

[Lilrizky]

Because Arkham Origins, Tomb Raider and Bioshock 2 have amazing multiplayer

[DanielGearSolid]

Its ok to want multiplayer

AND

its ok to not care that there is no multiplayer

Its called an opinion

I for one can understand why rad aren't doing it, this is literally their first AAA game, gotta perfect it

[fenome]

What, people need a hug and a smile because it doesn't have multiplayer?

Split-screen might've been cool, but who knows, we haven't even seen the damn game in action yet.

I just wanna see some damn gameplay already! On the screen in front of me and moving it around with my contoller :D

[leahcim]

for me at least:
multiplayer = less interest

[My_Name_BTW_Is_Dante]

It's ok because it can be a rental instead of a buy.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Oh please you don't even own a PS4. You're a Xbone fan that bashes every PS4 game. And you don't even on a Xbone. Stupid last gen peasant.

[fenome]

Don't feed the trolls! Lol

I've tried it and they can't be reasoned with. I think they like having one bubble because they can just spew nonsense and not be held accountable. They never have anything to actually say back in reply, they just make stuff up as they go along.

Edit: just realised you only have one bubble +bubs, just 'cause :D

[Bundi]

If single player only is OK then why moan about multiplayer only? Why all the b****ing about TitanFall then?

I've played over 700 hours of BFBC2 MP. Would I buy the MP portion on its own? Heck yeah! SP? Not a chance.
This stigma surrounding MP needs to stop. We are no longer in the PS2 era, SP > MP is no longer necessarily true.

That said, I buy plenty of SP only games and enjoy them very much. The inclusion of an MP can be a wonderful bonus. In this case, co-op would have been a blast.

What split screen games are there on PS4?

[dcj0524]

AGREED 100,000% it isn't 2003. Certain MP games arw better than SP games. Certain SP games are better than MP games. Its not a competition. For example, battlefieod needs to stoo tacking in Single players. The only good SP in BF was Badcompany 1. Same with Tomb Raider. Nobody asked for the MP.

[4ShotKing]

Because if it's on PS4, it's perfect, we don't complain, sheesh, don't you know the double standards of N4G?

[Hicken]

Bad Company isn't built around its singleplayer, but its multiplayer. OF COURSE it'd be better at the latter than the former.

This game is NOT Bad Company. Or Battlefield. Or Call of Duty, Titanfall, Gears, Killzone, or anything else.

It's The Order: 1886. And it's not designed for multiplayer.

Just because we're "no longer in the PS2 era" doesn't mean that, suddenly, MP>SP all the time. Particularly, the Sony crowd has shown to be as supporting of singleplayer-only games as multiplayer-only titles. Similarly, Sony exclusives have displayed a high level of skill at crafting an exceptional singleplayer experience.

I admit, what we've seen of The Order's squad seems like it would lend itself well to co-op, if not multiplayer. I'm a little disappointed, but not to the point where it's a massive deal, like some are making it out to be.

Oh, one other thing: multiplayer-only games catch flak because their longevity- and thus their replay value and even your ownership- are at the mercy of servers that are out of your control. A lot more justification is needed- or should be, anyway- when you're shelling out full price for a game that might not be yours a year from now, through no fault of your own. The Order, on the other hand, will be fully functional twenty years from now.

[Team_Litt]

Also the Sony crowd nonsense is just pandering. Skyrim is SP only and sold the most on Xbox. Fallout, Oblivion, Mass Effect, all SP only and sold more on Xbox so that comment was woefully unnecessary.

As for TitanFall not being available to play a year from now because of servers shutting down; this isn't Sony (MAG, SOE games) so there isn't as big a risk/worry that servers for an MP only game being shut down too early.

So chill.

[MatrixxGT]

Your talking about titanfall, BF, etc. Those games thrive on multiplayer. I give props for titanfall going MP only, let dev focus on polishing the game instead of wasteing time in a 4-5 hour campaign majority people will not play. Some games or should i say genre's work better with MP. I never was a big online gamer I prefer to play SP and pause when i need to and come back when i want, not dealing with idiots is a bonus.

[Chapter11]

They aren't obligated to provide multiplayer. Single Player only is fine.

[4ShotKing]

I was expecting the bare minimum co-op, especially after seeing in the trailer, 4 people working together as a squad shooting enemies, I mean, it's hard not to come to conclusions and think it'll be co-op based, especially after seeing screenshots and seeing the similarities to Gears of War, which had 4 player co-op for the campaign. I'm sure it'll be a fantastic single-player game, but if it's only 10 hours, then I'll Gamefly it, I'm not the kind of gamer that replays the same campaign 3 times and finds all the collectibles and gets all the trophies, but for the first major PS4 AAA exclusive, it's disappointing to see The Order lack content and replayability.

To me in this day and age, if your game is a linear shooter, it needs to be at least 15+ hours long, otherwise it ain't worth the money and of those 15+ hours, it's has to be of top quality, which I have no doubt RAD that can achieve that, but in terms of length, that's yet to be seen.

[oODEADPOOLOo]

^this... good job sir.

[CrossingEden]

Fack I accidently hit disagree, my bad dude. T-T

[ziggurcat]

I'm not disappointed at all. I would very much like less MP tacked onto games for the sake of "replay value."

Make a killer SP experience, and people will want to play it over, and over again.

[alb1899]

MP Games sales more because people like to play together. This game will sell because this year is the best exclusive that ps4 has.....apparently but it would sell 2 times more if it was MP.
I thought it was MP because I read an article that says that the way the character moves is a lot like gears of war.....even the cover system and in the trailer I saw 4 characters.
I was really happy because me and my friends are fans of gears and we would buy the ps4 just for that but after this I'll wait and buy it cheaper in December or 2015 with the ps4.

[Orange Juice]

I know was fully expecting a aaa sp experience since 1886 was announced because Sony wouldve told us if it was anything otherwise asap. This coop/mp focus im pretty sure is coming from a certain fanbase that has a multiplayer only/no campaign game coming out soon.

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

I'm disappointed it doesn't have co-op. Still will more than likely be a day one purchase for me though.

[respekanize91]

To me this game screamed 4 player co-op online like Gears...kinda sucks but still a day one

[MAULxx]

I rarely touch the multiplayer portion of games anymore.
I'm glad to see there's no time and resources being wasted on it.
There's games that are MP focused if that's your thing. I want a great single player game from The Order 1886. If it delivers it doesn't need any perceived "added value".

[IIC0mPLeXII]

How at all is this reminiscent of Gears of War? Because it's third person? Four people were used in the trailer? It's steampunk you idiots. It's an alternate timeline in the uk. We have seen no gameplay or anything. Similarities are paper thin, just because it shares things with other games does not make it suitable for those games modes.

Morons.

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

Squad of 4, fighting monsters, in a dark/gritty TPS, with a cover based gameplay, with a very similar color scheme. How is it not reminiscent of Gears? Not saying it's a Gears clone, but it has a lot of similar qualities that make people think Gears of War.

[oODEADPOOLOo]

The main reason I didn't like that the order 1866 dosen't have coop is because it is built around traveling with a squad. It bugs me that with 3 other A.I following you that they coudln't let one of them be playable by a friend. Would it have been all that damaging to their "Vision"? Your still folowing the single player story.

Just with a buddy and letting another player in the game isn't as intensive as developing an entire infrastructure for an online plyr vs plyr environment. I can understand the single player aspect, I do but I would have been more understanding of that aspect if there was just one main character and he/she were on his own or with a minor supporting character by their side on occasion. That's why I understand why a game like Infamous is SP and and am OK with it, Its one character I didnt expect any different. But building a game with a squad aspect brings its own expectations and its pretty annoying when no one else can see them. And yes replayability by way of co-op is one of the factors that I would expect with a squad game, otherwise it becomes a deal breaker.

[Lucas22]

in Canada this game cost 69.99 plus tax($80) im not buying a 12-13 hour game that has no replay value for 80 dollars. they should added multiplayer

[fonduktoe]

Multiplayer=replay value. Multiplayer modes and community is what sells and the fact that this is a linear single player experience just made it a rental for me. I consider this a huge missed opportunity.

[kingPoS]

Here's another thought. Who wouldn't buy inFamous for multiplayer... oh wait! Online multiplayer is the last thing thst crosses my mind when I think of Second Son.

Gateway MT6706 2008

[assdan]

Thank god. I'm so tired of people hating on multiplayer so much lately. I'm sure this will be a great game, but I was hoping to mow down monsters with my buddies.

[NeoTribe]

Omg, its a single player game, case closed. Quit whining that theres no tacked on mp. Sorry but the online scene is to overly saturated. People wont get off halo, cod and bf to play anything else so please leave my blockbustersingle player titles alone.

[ShinnokDrako]

I'm not disappointed at all. I want a full single player experience and they're giving it to me. For multiplayer there are a thousands of games available, with 2-3 hours of single and how much you want of multi.

[jay2]

doesn't afrafect me, i don't play much MP. I'd rather play SP.

[parentsbasement]

Its their game to do with what they want , but , I NEVER have or never will 'buy" a single player game ....bad investment , play it, see the ending, its over , it sets...(nobody likes Kratos more than me , have played EVERY one )....single player games are rentals imo (and re-rented if need be )....same as a movie for me

[killzone619]

i wanted Co-op...