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For Honor

For Honor

February 13, 2017
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.0/5.0(81,528 reviews)
~8h playtime
Metacritic 76
ActionFighting

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC

Poor

Overall, player feedback for 'For Honor' is overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing frustration over the game's recent removal of Linux support and persistent balance issues. Reviews highlight a divide where some players find enjoyment in the game's challenging mechanics, while others are disheartened by the company's decisions and server problems.

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About This Game

Set in a dark, medieval world, 'For Honor' offers a unique melee combat experience where players can choose from diverse heroes and factions. The game features a challenging combat system that emphasizes skillful blocking and parrying while fostering competition and cooperation among players.

Highlights

  • Engage in intense, skill-based melee combat with a focus on real-time strategy.
  • Select from over 30 heroes across five distinct factions, each with unique abilities.
  • Immerse yourself in a memorable story campaign featuring epic battles and intense duels.
  • Enjoy extensive customization options for your heroes with thousands of gear items and weapons.
  • Participate in seasonal events and community challenges for ongoing engagement.

Themes

medievalhistoricalwarepicdarkcompetitioncooperationmilitary

Mechanics

real-timecombatmelee-combatblocking-parryingcombo-systemclass-systemcustomizationloot-systemlevelinginventory-managementai-companionsparty-based

Platforms

Xbox One
PlayStation 4
PC

Multiplayer

Online Players:8
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Poor

Overall, player feedback for 'For Honor' is overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing frustration over the game's recent removal of Linux support and persistent balance issues. Reviews highlight a divide where some players find enjoyment in the game's challenging mechanics, while others are disheartened by the company's decisions and server problems.

Pros

  • • Unique gameplay mechanics
  • • Engaging and competitive environment
  • • Long-term player engagement
  • • Enjoyment in defeating opponents
  • • Challenging yet rewarding experience

Cons

  • • Removal of Linux support
  • • Severe balancing issues
  • • Poor matchmaking and server performance
  • • Microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics
  • • High learning curve and frustration levels

Based on 98 reviews from steam

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For Honor — Frequently Asked Questions

Is For Honor worth playing?
For Honor has a poor reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 81,528 reviews.
Is For Honor included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — For Honor is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is For Honor single-player or multiplayer?
For Honor includes multiplayer. Online play supports up to 8 players.
What platforms is For Honor available on?
For Honor is available on PS4.
When did For Honor release?
For Honor released on February 13, 2017.
What is For Honor's age rating?
For Honor carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.