“Corvo Attano is wanted for the heinous murder of our fair Empress Jessamine Caldwin. Reward of 30,000 coins. " At least that's what leaflets hanging all over the city of Danwall say. But there is a witness to this crime who saw the real killer, which means that it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out.
Very unexpectedly, but Arcane Studios was able to not only combine three genres in its game - action, stealth and RPG elements, but also to correctly implement them. Although they had no choice, because on the way there were competitors such as Hitman Absolution, Far Cry 3 and Assassins Creed 3. Therefore, the game Dishonored, a review of which will soon begin, was expected in the fourth place. But after visiting the gloomy city of Danwall infected with a terrible disease and hordes of rats, similar to Victorian London, not everyone was in a hurry to become hired killers or hear what madness was from the lips of the most cruel and unpredictable psychopath Vasa Montenegro. But it's not about him now, it's time to start a review of the Dishonored game and find out what is hidden behind the walls of a gloomy city.
Plot
And Danwall is not going through the best of times. There is a plague raging there, which is reducing the population of the city at the speed of light. That's why the Emperor’s lord protector and personal bodyguard, Corvo Attano, travels the islands in search of a cure for the plague. And only the letter received makes the hero return and meet with Jessamine on the Danwall Tower.
But the dialogue is not destined to take place. As if from the air two more comrades arise, one of which immobilizes Corvo, and the other kills the Empress. Her last words were: “Find Emily.” True, he does not have time to fulfill the will of the deceased, because the suddenly overseer High ranger with the head of the Royal Secret Service accuses him of murder and puts him in jail.
6 months have passed. And just before the execution, a bag is brought to the prisoner in the cell, in which several things lie and an escape plan. Corvo kindly accepts the gift and escapes from prison. He comes to the place indicated in the letter, meets Samuel the boatman, and he takes him to the Pesya Pit pub - the headquarters of the loyalists, a group of rebels whose purpose was to overthrow the dictatorial regime of the Supreme Warden, Khair Burroughs and all his subordinates. Great, because the hero is going to do the same.
Dishonored. Gameplay Features Overview
“Shame” is a first-person action with RPG elements, which can also be done in stealth mode. The entire playing area is divided into locations, which you need to pass using various devices. Some will begin to look for ways to bypass, others will go ahead. You can eliminate opponents in various ways, using physical and magical abilities. Supernatural skills include fast transference, which helps when moving around rooftops, getting into people, calling a flock of rats, a deadly shadow, a gust of wind, x-ray vision and time dilation. All perks are divided into active and passive.
Unlock abilities with special runes, which must be sought at levels. To strengthen them, bone amulets are used. And only on the equipment of the hero depends on how many amulets he can carry.
At the same time, Corvo can use firearms or magic. And there is something to take in hand - pistols, crossbows, daggers, swords and various types of grenades. Due to this combination, Attano is capable of sending two, or even three opponents at a time.
Ending Overview
All actions perfect by the hero will ultimately lead to a certain ending. Although, while in the city of Danwall, you might think that it will not be worse, nevertheless aggressive passage with a large number of murders can significantly aggravate the situation. In general, there are three endings: positive, "neutral" and negative. Only they are not much different from each other. It doesn’t matter what people do in the end - they fight, swear or have fun, the main thing is that their faces really cause terrible sensations. By the way, the fate of Corvo Attano also depends on the finale.
Dishonored: The Knife Of Dunwall. Overview
You can play not only for a positive character. To play for the real killer of the Empress, Daud, you must complete the Dishonored expansion. It will not take long to review it, since it is unlikely to take more than three hours to complete.
While Corvo is in prison, Daoud is tormented, remembering how he plunged a dagger into the empress's body. He was so tormented by remorse that a stranger who came to him decides to reassure the head of the Kitoboev gang. Of course, he did many bad deeds, but he still has a chance for redemption.
Probably, in this way, a cunning supernatural creature in the guise of a guy with black eyes is trying to convince the mercenary to agree to a mission in which he will have to find a certain Delail. What to do next, he does not explain. He says that Daud himself will understand everything.
He will have magical abilities, because he also possesses them. Moreover, even Corvo does not know about some of them. Now you can call for help not only rats, but also other assassins. A mini-crossbow will also be attached to Daud’s hand, and choking grenades and paralyzing mines hang on his belt. Moving towards his goal, the mercenary will visit not only familiar places, but also find himself in the blocks closed in the original. And how it all ends, will not be shown, this will be known only in the next addition.
The brigmore witches
In the second expansion of Dishonored, The Brigmore Witches, which will be reviewed below, Daoud will finally understand who Delaila is. This woman turned out to be the leader of the circle of witches living on Brigmore's estate, hence the name of the supplement. The rest is a matter of technology. You just need to get to the sorceress and stop her before she has performed a dangerous ritual. Conveniently, in order to atone for his many murders, Daoud will have to kill again.
True, the road ahead of him is not easy. The mansion is located up the river, and to get there, you will have to overcome the territory, which is a battlefield for gangs. But for this it will be necessary to first get the ship.
Also, continuing to review the game Dishonored, it is worth mentioning the additional content, consisting of four sets - Void Walkers Arsenal. Each of them has 500 coins, four bone amulets, one secret book and improved hero skills. Previously, one of the sets was provided as a bonus for pre-ordering the game. Now you can get everything at once.
And the latest addition to Dishonored, a review of which is not needed at all, includes 10 maps for passing tests at different difficulty levels and it is called Dunwall City Trials. There you can test your skills. And for the successful passage of the tests, images in the gallery open.
Special Editions
About a year after the release of the original, the Dishonored Game Of The Year Edition appears. A review of everything that goes there was already higher, so there is nothing special to say about it. Just the “annual publication” is the most complete publication.
But the developers do not stop there and after a couple of years they again decide to remind themselves by releasing the Dishonored Definitive Edition. A review of this publication is also not needed. Why? It’s just a game port on a new generation console. And besides the fact that it supports high resolution, has improved textures and includes all of the above additions, there is nothing more to say.
Continuation
The new part was announced only in 2015. Therefore, a review of the game Dishonored 2 will appear later. In the meantime, it is known that it will be possible to choose a hero there, that is, to play either for Corvo or for Princess Emily. Game mechanics also involves stealth and open modes - you can go through without killing or with them. Although they talk about the third way, what he just represents is still unknown.
As in the original, Dishonored 2, the review of which is waiting for all fans of the franchise, will offer players a world in which events will unfold 15 years after the plague. Danwall again in chaos, because the Empress was overthrown by a new villain. And he did it so that she was outlawed. Now she will have to regain power, but first she must become a real killer.
Conclusion
Not only do they seize power in the first part, but they are going to do the same in the sequel, as if this is the most terrible evil that can be committed in this world. From this story can not be called outstanding. But something attracts players, forcing again and again to go on a tour of the dubious and unsafe lanes of Danwall. What is the secret?
Most likely, a lot depends on the period in which the events of the game occur, and on how deeply the developers were able to immerse players in it. It is not in vain that the Victorian era is one of the most important and romantic periods in the history of England. Then frequent wars for a long time gave way to the development of industry, the rise of the economy, science, art, luxury, expensive outfits, jewelry, balls, theaters and other entertainment venues. And although there are not very many games about this era, almost all of them are good projects.