Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Reviews

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is ranked in the 48th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Whether you played this back in 2012 or missed it the first time around, this is definitely an action-RPG worth experiencing. The fluid combat, gripping story, and detailed lore makes this a thoroughly enjoyable experience. There's not a lot of new stuff been added but the tweaks to the area level system and new difficulty are very welcome additions. Now is the perfect time to refresh your memory of this delightful adventure and get ready for the expansion next year.

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ACG
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Wait for Sale
Sep 7, 2020
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8 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur is still a damn fun game to play in 2020, jankiness, and all. Galavanting across the wilds, exploring caves, and helping (and murdering), the townsfolk never stopped being fun, and I was always looking forward to what new piece of gear or fight I would get into next.

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8 / 10
Sep 18, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is an immensely enjoyable fantasy RPG that doesn't have as much remastered content as it could, but one that's still well worth a purchase for anyone looking for a change of pace from modern sword and board games.

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9 / 10
Sep 14, 2020

I love Kingdoms of Amalur, and Re-Reckoning hasn’t changed that. This is a game that wasn’t loved enough at its original release and I pray that it gets all the attention it deserves this time around. If you are a fan of action RPGs I implore you to give Amalur at least a moment of your time. You won’t regret it, I promise.

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3.8 / 5.0
Sep 14, 2020

Overall, Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning will appeal to a certain demographic over your average fan. If you didn't play the first one and wanted something like Elder Scrolls, it's a solid buy. It's also great for anyone looking for an RPG that isn't an MMO that you can invest a lot of time in and just enjoy the world. The combat does make it a bit more open, as it's less tactical and more reflex driven but also has the depth if you want it. Once you get past the rather dated look, it's still a pretty good experience.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2020

I would have liked to have seen shorter load times and a revised inventory management system so that players can more easily avoid spending so much time in their inventory, but these are things that could very well be addressed with patching. Those two gripes aside, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is an awesome game and a wonderful experience to sink into.

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RPG Site
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7 / 10
Sep 7, 2020

A solid introduction to a world that may no longer bed dead, but suffers from overstuffed quest design and mashy combat.

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Spaziogames
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8 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2021

The Switch version if as good as the others when it comes to contents, and even if some compromises have to be accepted, the possibility to enjoy this underrated action rpg on the go is a very welcome one. Give it a try.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur has been re-reckoned in a remaster of the epic adventure game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is revitalising that magical world with updated graphics and gameplay tweaks. But what is the new remastered version like? Change your fate and prepare to head straight into battle in this review of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 17, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is the best way to experience the journey of the Fateless One. Paradoxically, this version also feels like a relic of the past and does suffer from it.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2020

The same awesome high fantasy epic, the same technical issues

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7 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

If you've never played this game before, or if you want to dive back into it but don't have access to an older copy, Re-Reckoning is easy to recommend- but only because the game itself is as good as it is. If you were hoping for an impressive visual upgrade, this isn't it, and those who already have access to a copy of the original game should probably save their money.

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6 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning provides the best possible way for old fans and new adventurers alike to check out the world of Amalur. However, before purchasing the game you have to know what you are getting for you money - an HD version of highly polished 2012 game with or without an upcoming DLC depending on your edition. Quality of life, UI and many other aspects of the game fit the time of its original release. If you are not put off by rough around the edges gameplay, the world of Amalur awaits!

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6 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur was one of the most underrated games of the previous decade and its return will make that pretty clear to some players. However, the remastering of this borderline classic is hamstrung by a 2012 inventory and menu system, a 2012 user interface, and 2012 icons and health bar.

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7.9 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning is one of those rare cases which a remastered has got its sense out of commercial reasons. A fine tuned narrative background plays well with a stylish system and shining environments, with some good ideas both on scenography and characters. If you will have the will to overcome a game structure that directly comes from 2012, you can rediscover a very underrated game. Let's just hope they will fix its technical issues.

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6.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

Divorced from its original chaotic development, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning feels like a remix of old gaming trends that are pleasant, if a bit generic.

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8.7 / 10.0
Apr 7, 2021

If you missed Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning the first time around, I highly recommend checking out Re-Reckoning. It has a great story and a well crafted world, combat is pretty fun and that soundtrack is phenomenal.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2021

Some of this is the unavoidable battering of time, but other things, such as the lack of a target lock, feel like improvements that could have, and should have, been implemented. Approaching Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning from an entirely modern perspective, therefore, will likely lead to some frustration. However, if you can put yourself in the necessary headspace, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is an enthralling, though flawed, adventure that perfectly encapsulates a very specific era in game design history.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2020

It's written in your destiny that if you want a long and immersive journey in a brand new fantasy world, you'll play this game sooner or later. But if you fulfilled that destiny 8 years ago with the original Kingdoms of Amalur, you won't be seeing much differences in this remake.

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