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Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Critics Consensus (Skip It)
Re-Reckoning will take you on a gorgeous and charming adventure, but this is a barebones remaster that suffers from many of the originals’ same limitations.
Game Info
The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 79
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GENRES:
- Action, RPG
DEVELOPER(S):
- Kaiko
- Big Huge Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- THQ Nordic
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
79
Critic Reviews
73
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
90%
Median Score
75%
Low Score
50%
Andrea Giongiani (IGN Italy)
[Date Unavailable]
8/10
“A fairly easy and light RPG experience. Kingdoms of Amalur is a game that rewards the player with new gadgets and powers and tries to be a nice, laid back experience.”
Abdul Saad (Attack of the Fanboy)
[Date Unavailable]
3/5 stars
“Kingdoms of Amalur is still a solid game even to this day. It’s just too bad that as a remaster, the game is quite frankly disappointing.”
David Flynn (Gaming Trend)
[Date Unavailable]
70/100
“Re-Reckoning is the most barebones remaster it could possibly be. It’s only barely been touched up visually, and the most gameplay changes are under the hood. If you’ve already played the game, there’s no reason to return here.”
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (79 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33bits | Ismael Mercado Sánchez | 85 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is an excellent title for anyone who wants the MMORPG experience but without the need for an internet connection or paying a monthly fee. You will find an RPG with a fun and varied combat system and tons of content that will give you more than a hundred hours in addition to a solid and stable performance with a clear visual quality at all times despite its long load times. A more interesting plot and lore is what it lacks to gain more popularity in an industry where the genre is not scarce. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Not Recommended | 09-07-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
| Area Xbox | Unknown | 7.6 / 10 | 09-16-2020 | Comments:back into the land of faes, while it is still a good Action Rpg, it doesn’t accomplish it’s goal to renew the franchise, the rerelease while noticeable is nothing to call home about,. But still the great combat, the choices you can make and art direction are all still here. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Abdul Saad | 3 / 5 stars | 09-17-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur is still a solid game even to this day. It’s just too bad that as a remaster, the game is quite frankly disappointing. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Danial Karimitar | 8 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Finally, surfing the enormous kingdoms world of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is to understand that all the creators of the Rimster version have done is increase the resolution and improve the game’s technical graphics relatively. No change has been made to the gameplay body, and when a game of eight years ago, without any change is now experienceable and even enjoyable in the final months of the eighth generation, it shows that the original version had little to do with a masterpiece. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Sina Golab Zade | 7.7 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | As a true remaster Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning may be lacking a lot of things we expect when we hear that word but as a pure Action/RPG, this is still one the most intriguing titles of the genre with a deep lore for an original IP and one of the best combat systems of all time. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Kate Sanchez | 6 / 10 | 09-15-2020 | I don’t really know how to quantify this remaster since it isn’t bad but it also isn’t great. Instead, it lands deep in the middle. When all is said and done, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will be for someone who loved the game and maybe lost their old copy, for modders, and for people who are just looking to bask in nostalgia. But for the rest of the RPG fans, you won’t be missing much if you don’t head back to the Faelands. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Julian Bieder | 8.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Ironically, this straightforward mix of Roleplay and Hack n Slay still holds up strong today. The element that might seem apalling to hardcore RPG-Fans is the same element that saved it from getting irrelevant | Read review |
| Chalgyr’s Game Room | Nick Herber | 7.5 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a fun way to revisit a game that I have fond memories of from last generation. By and large, the game has aged pretty well. Some fans might be disappointed that there weren’t larger changes made, but I’m happy to see the game back in any form and can once again hold out hope that maybe, just maybe, we’ll get more titles that allow us to revisit this fascinating world in the future as well. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Bree Swaine | 9 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Alexander Thomas | 79 / 100 | 09-14-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is every RPG lovers dream and if you don’t mind its somewhat dated appearance, this classic absolutely deserves your undivided attention. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Athanasios | 5 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’s MMO beginnings are pretty obvious due to how generic the world and its lore is, and from how repetitive and… non-role-playing-game-esque it actually is. This is basically a simpler, more casual friendly version of Skyrim, and while definitely somewhat enjoyable, it’s not exactly “the best RPG of 2012” as some have claimed. Even worse? The remaster of this generic MMO-ish “RPG” is a total lie. Put the original next to its new version, and it will be easy to assume that the developer just played with the contrast and saturation gliders a bit, and nothing more than that. | Read review |
| cublikefoot | Chase Ferrin | Not Recommended | 11-13-2020 | Re-Reckoning is a bad remaster of a great game. Lackluster graphics, fluctuating performance, and numerous technical issues mar this otherwise solid RPG experience. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 7.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is less of a wholesale remaster and more of a reminder of the original’s quality outside the hype bubble and separated from its controversies. With this second chance, Amalur stands on its own as a weird and often wonderful action RPG. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Ewen Hosie | 7.5 / 10 | 09-21-2020 | For those who experienced the original game on PC however, it’s probably best to temper expectations, as the main draws here are a few welcome gameplay improvements and the promise offered by next year’s new content. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Steven McGehee | 9 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-08-2020 | This “Re-Reckoning” doesn’t do anything more than test the waters for a potential future for the franchise, but I do think it deserves one. It has been a real pleasure to have the opportunity to re-experience this game. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Scott White | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Expansive | Sam Diglett | Recommended | 09-12-2020 | In a year absolutely full of them, Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning is not the best remaster I’ve played over the past nine months. But what you have here is a brilliant RPG that is just loaded with content, a gripping story that keeps you playing, a lot of customisation, and, all told, a game that’s still fun to play in 2020. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 6 / 10 | 10-05-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was, and still is, a fun game to play. With hundreds of missions and a constant wealth of loot to sort through, this remaster, as poor as it is, would still tickle the fantasy-RPG bone of anyone seeking a time-sink until November. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Greg Hicks | 8 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | Looks like Warcraft, plays like Fable, Amalur brings nothing new to the table. An RPG-lite, if you will, there’s enough for casual players to have fun with, as well as hardcore players to sink time into. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 8 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | As its original game. Kingdom of Amular: Re-Reckoning is a great action-RPG which makes you play more and more. Story may look simple but become more complex by every quest you complete. This remaster version does not improve the graphics so obvious, but it is still a beautiful game with an amazing world and entertaining gameplay. Either you haven’t played the original version or you miss this valuable Role-Playing game after eight years, it is definitely your game. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Simon Brown | 7 / 10 | 09-19-2020 | A solid, if slightly underwhelming remaster of an underappreciated gem of an action RPG. Well worth your time, especially if you missed out on it the first time around. Subtle visual tweaks but some more useful under-the-hood fiddling make it the definitive version of the game. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 6 / 10 | 03-08-2021 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning retains all the major flaws of an original game, but if you want to dive into the interesting world of Amalur, buy this remaster. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Rob Pitt | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is one of the best Action RPG games out there, and now you can easily play it on modern consoles! The combat is very satisfying, the customisation is plentiful, the environments are beautiful and vibrant, and the wide variety of quests will keep you busy for hours (even after you’ve finished the main story). With over 100 hours of content to play through, two DLCs, five factions with their own storyline, and the main quest, there’s never a dull moment as you travel the world seeking dangers to slaughter and people to help. There are a few issues with crashing, stuttering and horrendously slow loading times (at this point), but I imagine the technical issues will be addressed with upcoming patches. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dennis Michel | 75 / 100 | 09-09-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur is a great action RPG. The new edition gives away a lot of potential thanks to some technical quirks. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | David Jagneaux | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning changes little from its original release because it doesn’t need to. This is immediately one of the best RPGs you can play this entire generation. | Read review |
| GameSpace | Catherine Daro | 6 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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 | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Robert Honaker | 6 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Lee Mehr | 5.5 / 10 | 10-13-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is the story of marketable talent crafting a competent-if flawed-RPG in 2012; Re-Reckoning is that same story hastily repackaged in 2020 and resold at an overinflated price point. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 7 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 70 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | Re-Reckoning is the most barebones remaster it could possibly be. It’s only barely been touched up visually, and the most gameplay changes are under the hood. If you’ve already played the game, there’s no reason to return here. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Christopher Otero | 8.7 / 10 | 04-07-2021 | 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. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Marion Frayna | 7.4 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Eight years on, Kingdoms of Amalur still feels, looks and plays just like it did when it first released — and not for the best of reasons. THQ Nordiq missed out on a ton of opportunities to fine-tune many of its kinks, which look really outdated in today’s gaming landscape. Otherwise, it’s always nice to dive back into one of the most underrated fantasy RPGs in the past decade. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 8.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | It may not be the most important remake of the year, but Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a gorgeous, dense, and charming adventure. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 3.5 / 5 stars | 09-17-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 80 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | A notable remastered work, especially when you take into account the original game’s limitations, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a great way to discover this universe and a well earned second chance for a game that was unfairly forgotten. | Read review |
| IGN | Jon Ryan | 6 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Re-Reckoning is a reminder of what made the original great in 2012, but mostly a testament to how far we’ve come since. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Andrea Giongiani | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | A fairly easy and light RPG experience. Kingdoms of Amalur is a game that rewards the player with new gadgets and powers and tries to be a nice, laid back experience. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Zaher Albalbisi | 5 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Reckoning was a good game in 2012 but porting it to 2020 with all its issues was very disappointing, a truly missed chance to make this entertaining game more fun and enjoyable | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Derek Johnson | 8 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 3.75 / 5 stars | 09-14-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Jessica Boswell | 9 / 10 | 09-26-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 68 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a good game with a strong storyline, fluid combat system, and advanced character customization. While it’s not a perfect remaster, it’s a good option for players who haven’t played before and for those looking to experience it on next-generation consoles. | Read review |
| Nexus | Andrew Logue | 7 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning still plays much the way it did in 2012 – ambitious in scope but lacking in depth. You may not be compelled to see it through to the end, but you’ll enjoy most of the time spent with it. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 6 / 10 | 03-17-2021 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a rather barebones revamp of a cult classic action RPG that’s really beginning to show its age in many respects. The core combat here is still strong stuff, crunchy hack and slash action with plenty of flexibility and variety in how you go about decking out your character, but it’s also surrounded by a world and story that are very much of their time. Fans of the original game will no doubt enjoy what is a mostly fine Switch port, but there so many other, more modern RPG experiences available at this point on Nintendo’s console that everyone else should perhaps approach with a measure of caution. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | John Rairdin | 7.5 / 10 | 03-15-2021 | 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. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Can Arabacı | 7.5 / 10 | 09-19-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Lawrence Le | 6 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning is a handful of solid gameplay systems trapped in a world that’s lost its magic. There’s plenty to play with as far as combat and crafting are concerned, but the game is defined by its decision to choose quantity over quality. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Jenny Jones | 7.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is just as fun as it was eight years ago. Though the game didn’t get any updates to its inventory management system or the criminally long load times, the combat is still great and the vast world is a blast to explore. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Greg Newbegin | 8.2 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a solid remaster of a game that deserved way more praise than it received on initial release. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Bruno Henrique Vinhadel | 75 / 100 | 09-24-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning brings back a great RPG in a complete package, with a good story in a universe that still has a lot to explore. The diversified gameplay remains the strong point of the game, however, the remastering should have been better, with more visual and technical improvements for a game that has always been dated in that regard. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Unknown | 7.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Overall, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a very good game. If you enjoy fantasy or just cool monster design you’ll probably get a kick out of this. If you can get past the beginning you’ll have a great time heading through the world and letting the story unfold around you. | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 6 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | Re-Reckoning isn’t a great remaster, but there’s no denying that Kingdoms of Amalur is still a lot of fun to play. Its action-based combat has stood the test of time, and exploring its often whimsical world is enjoyable. If you can look past the clunky presentation and fairly frequent bugs, you’ll find an ample high fantasy adventure. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Chelsea Beardsmore | 3 / 5 stars | 11-02-2020 | Originally released back in 2012, Kingdoms of Amalur was a game loved by many, but one that caused much controversy. This game was originally seen as a failure, and due to this the original publisher, 38 Studios, was forced to close. Nonetheless, I adored this game. So, as you can imagine I was very excited to hear it would be remastered for the latest consoles. I’ve waited a long time for this day. But, is it as good as I remember? | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 7.5 / 10 | 09-28-2020 | With a deeper level of adjustments and tuning, Re:Reckoning could have elevated a cult classic to equal many modern action RPG’s. Instead, this remaster plays it safe and doesn’t really change much. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Joseph Rositano | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-08-2020 | Honestly, if you have the original game still there’s little reason to upgrade to the Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning remaster. While the quality of life improvements are a welcome inclusion, there just isn’t much else new here. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Jervon Perkins | Not Recommended | 10-18-2020 | The main problem with Re-Reckoning is that it’s just not a very good rerelease. …] The sheer amount of technical issues on the PlayStation 4 version dwarf those improvements, and the multiple bugs make for a frustrating and unpredictable experience. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | محمد الدوسري | 6 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Although I enjoyed the adventure, but the game is still unpolished in terms of performance or the story or even the acting in particular, as a whole I see it as a unique experience. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 4 / 5 stars | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a weird release. It doesn’t have any substantial improvements compared to the original, and maybe on PC there’s going to be less of difference than for consoles. So if you have the original on PC, there’s basically little reason to upgrade except to play the upcoming Fatesworn expansion next year. That said, if you’ve never experienced this game, now’s a great time. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning really holds up as a great RPG filled to the brim with content, and its build-your-own class system remains a highlight, backed with some really fun combat. Don’t miss out on one of 2012’s best games now. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 3.5 / 5 stars | 03-16-2021 | Kingdoms of Amalur’s shine has dulled a little bit. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Táňa Matúšová | 8.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning balances difficulty issues and shows it’s magical world in 4K. The “MMORPG for introverts” is now available for current consoles, but PC players might stick to their copies of the original game. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Rhett Roxl | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Whether you’re a fan of the original game or you haven’t played that and are just planning to explore a new open-world RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a must-try for its fun combat, exploration, interesting narrative, and the wide experience it provides. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning may not be that compelling as a remastered work, but what it already is is quite compelling enough. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 7 / 10 | 09-15-2020 | For all these reasons, if you have already played the game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will offer nothing new, and will prove to be only a minor improvement over the original. However, if you missed the original and you are looking for an action RPG with fun combat, you might want to give it a chance. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Adriano Di Medio | 7.9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Tyler Chancey | 6.5 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Erica Mura | 8.2 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | If even the original game wasn’t able to take that extra step and stand out among its competition, you shouldn’t expect that its remastered version will be able to accomplish this task. Nevertheless, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning remains enjoyable despite its age. It is a “vintage” game, capable of entertaining for hours (and hours and hours and hours) with its classic fantasy story full of fantastic creatures, epic legends and fairy lands. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Aran Suddi | 7 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning is a good solid remaster, just don’t expect much to have changed compared to the original. The world is as magical fantasy as you could get, and it really does draw you in, but some technical issues and a number of repetitive quests can dull the otherwise colourful experience. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning isn’t the most impressive remaster out there but for those who missed out on this grand action-RPG the first time I can’t recommend it enough. The graphics and camera system show their age but the rich world, smooth combat system, and huge amount of content within make this trip to save Amalur worth it for any RPG lover out there. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ethan Anderson | 3 / 5 stars | 09-11-2020 | The best parts of Amalur are still intact, but with the caveats of the visual bugs, outdated look, and endless sprinting, you’ll need to keep those rose-colored glasses on for the entire playthrough. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος | Not Recommended | 10-03-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is disappointing remaster. It offers a minimal technical revamp, in an experience that gives a feeling that it doesn’t belong in 2020. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 7.8 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | It’s pretty neat to see Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning hit current-gen consoles, with its epic adventure still holding up well eight-years on. The combat is fast, fluid and enjoyable, whilst exploring the vast and lore-rich game world and evolving your character’s skillset will keep you hooked into the journey for a long, long time. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Jacob James | 7 / 10 | 10-07-2020 | Despite not being the remaster the CG trailers would have us believe, Re-Reckoning remains a worthy title everyone should experience. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Heidi Hawes | 7 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | All in all, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning can be great or disappointing depending on your mindset. If you’re looking for a fully remastered and polished up version of this game, then you’re going to feel let down. If you’re simply looking for a new and more accessible way to replay this cult classic, then you’ll probably overlook the imperfections and be happy you can actually play it again. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Francesco De Meo | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning finally gives a second chance to one of the best role-playing games released in the previous console generation, making the gameplay even better with select balance tweaks that increase the challenge level and make it easier to engage with side content. Despite some issues and a dated gameplay design, the game’s battle system, great writing and extremely deep lore make Re-Reckoning a game that most role-playing game fans will enjoy. Especially if they like juggling enemies to death. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieran Stockton | 7.5 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | The same awesome high fantasy epic, the same technical issues | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 7 / 10 | 09-30-2020 | Ultimately, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a bare-bones port of a solid, if unexceptional, game. Amalur is the kind of game that got overshadowed when it was released, and it seems just as likely to get overshadowed now. If you’re a fan looking to revisit the title, this is a good experience, but it’s not meaningfully different from what you might have played almost a decade ago. | Read review |
| ZTGD | John Whitehouse | 6 / 10 | 10-14-2020 | Feeling very dated in both visuals and gameplay I really can’t recommend it at the full asking price, especially as there are ways in which you can still get hold of download codes for the original release at a fraction of the price. It may have been a different story had there been more work done bringing the game up-to-date and squishing those darn bugs, but this feels like nothing more than a cash grab to make up for some of the money spent on purchasing the IP. Wait for a price drop. | Read review |
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