Play Overview
Dishonored (2012) is an adventure game series set in the fictional, plague-ridden industrial city of Dunwall. You play Corvo Attano, bodyguard to the Empress of the Isles. But you are framed for her murder and forced to become an assassin.
Played in the first-person perspective, you take on a series of missions that can be completed in various ways: stealth, combat, or using powers to circumvent obstacles. You must explore each level well to discover the full range of options available. While many games allude to choice, Dishonored is unusual because you can complete all missions in a non-lethal manner. An example of a mission attempted in different ways can be seen in this Outside Xbox video.
Between missions, you can explore a central city area to find allies and new objectives. Here you find role-playing elements. You can upgrade powers and approach progression in different ways. The powers include "Dark Vision" to see through walls, "Blink" to teleport, "Possession" to take over another, "Devouring Swarm" to attack with rats, "Bend Time" to slow or stop time, "Wind Blast" to summon a gust of wind and "Shadow Kill" that turns dead enemies to ash. Each of these can be used in strategic ways and as they are acquired open up new routes to complete missions.
Your violent or non-violent actions are tracked by a "chaos" system that then changes the game world and narrative. You can win support from sympathetic characters in the game if you have not done a lot of killing. Or if you have chosen violent, you can complete missions more quickly and gain more resources.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Dishonored 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
Played in the first-person perspective, you take on a series of missions that can be completed in various ways: stealth, combat, or using powers to circumvent obstacles. You must explore each level well to discover the full range of options available. While many games allude to choice, Dishonored is unusual because you can complete all missions in a non-lethal manner. An example of a mission attempted in different ways can be seen in this Outside Xbox video.
Between missions, you can explore a central city area to find allies and new objectives. Here you find role-playing elements. You can upgrade powers and approach progression in different ways. The powers include "Dark Vision" to see through walls, "Blink" to teleport, "Possession" to take over another, "Devouring Swarm" to attack with rats, "Bend Time" to slow or stop time, "Wind Blast" to summon a gust of wind and "Shadow Kill" that turns dead enemies to ash. Each of these can be used in strategic ways and as they are acquired open up new routes to complete missions.
Your violent or non-violent actions are tracked by a "chaos" system that then changes the game world and narrative. You can win support from sympathetic characters in the game if you have not done a lot of killing. Or if you have chosen violent, you can complete missions more quickly and gain more resources.
- Dishonored (2012) on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Dishonored 2 (2016) on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (2017) on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Dishonored 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
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Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 12 hours and 24 hours to complete. While you can beat the first Dishonored game in around 12 hours, to take your time and properly consider non-violent routes will take many more hours.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Bloody Violence.
Skill Level
14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.
Costs
Dishonored usually costs £7.99 to £24.99.
Dishonored offers two substantial story expansions "Knife of Dunwall" and "Brigmore Witches". There is also the "City Trials" that offers a collection of challenges without story. Along with these are small paid upgrades. The Definitive Edition of the game includes one of these smaller "Void Walker Arsenal" packs.
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Dishonored
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There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
Dishonored offers two substantial story expansions "Knife of Dunwall" and "Brigmore Witches". There is also the "City Trials" that offers a collection of challenges without story. Along with these are small paid upgrades. The Definitive Edition of the game includes one of these smaller "Void Walker Arsenal" packs.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 09/10/2012, updated in 2017
Out Now: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Adventure (Fighting, Narrative, Puzzle, Role-Play, Shooting, Simulation and Stealth)
Accessibility: 22 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Arkane Studios (@ArkaneStudios)
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