It’s the five day anniversary of The Order: 1886‘s release, and the game’s official twitter account has a repertoire of tips to get you through however many hours of gameplay you may have left. Or to aid you through your next playthrough. Or you may never play this game again.
Whatever your The Order: 1886 situation is, we can all take a second to appreciate the inane range of help the developers thought important enough to share with thousands of fans.
Some tips start from the bottom, mapping out the basics of cover shooting and the benefits of, when in a gun fight, peeking over the trashcan you’re hiding behind:
TIP: When in cover, press up/left/right on LS to peek out of cover, giving you a better view of the field. pic.twitter.com/6WA0wdZwi8
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 23, 2015
Other tips are looking to stir up mayhem, reminding players that they aren’t doing it right if they’re not doing it with explosions:
TIP: Some parts of the city are under construction. Workers have left barrels filled with explosive material unattended. You know what to do
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 22, 2015
Some tips were a little more advanced, and could actually save you some time, or deaths if you’re not careful:
TIP: When using the Arc Rifle, don't waste time on precise aiming, as the electric bolt will find the nearest target by itself.
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 21, 2015
TIP: Don't forget to use Blacksight, especially in difficult combat situations. A quick button press could have saved Galahad…
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 21, 2015
And then the tip reel loops back to beginner advice with hints focused on exploring The Order: 1886‘s menu options:
TIP: If you're looking for a way of changing which shoulder the camera is over, turn on "Camera Bias" in the Options menu.
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 21, 2015
TIP: Remember to select your favorite weapon / Galahad clothing skins in the "Armoury" section of the pause menu. pic.twitter.com/7dLO6u4qpG
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 21, 2015
Reminder: If you are looking to use your pre-order skins, they can be found in the "Armoury" section of the menu.
— The Order: 1886 (@TheOrder1886) February 20, 2015
So there you have it. You know everything now. You’ve mastered every advanced tactic suitable for Sir Galahad’s exploits, starting with changing your clothes, advancing to looking over your shoulder, and escalating to blowing the city to smithereens.
Did you find any of these tips useful? Even if you haven’t, we hope you’re enjoying The Order: 1886, or whatever game is blessing your console at this moment.
Published: Feb 25, 2015 09:14 pm