Dishonored

Dishonored is a great game with a unique style. Absolutely love how you can play this game with guns blazing or taking a stealth approach, adds a lot of options for when making plans to tackle a mission.

8/10. Amazing game, interesting story. The kind of game you want to finish multiple times to see all the possibilities

super fun stealth game. I played this with no intentions to complete it but it was too fun that I beat it.

There's many ways to complete a mission which is what makes it awesome. The guards are smart too, for example at one point I recall having to pluck a harp to distract the guards into one room, so that I could sneak up a staircase which they were guarding. I didn't expect them to actually investigate the sound but to my surprise they actually did!

Interactions like those make the world feel special. Favorite one was the Boyle party mission, it was very unique. Graphics also hold up really well for being almost 15 years old. This game really doesn't do anything wrong so I understand why its reviewed so positively. My only complaint are the tallboys being a nuisance to kill but you can evade them pretty easily so

Played and finished this game in 2025. the art style still holds up decently well and the game play if fun. this game offers a variety of solutions to missions all with their own consequences. 9.5/10 world 100% playthrough this game again.

Enjoyed playing it. This is my first immersive sim and mann i loved it!!!

Things i loved about this game:
- Great mission design
- High replayability
- Stealth mechanics are top notch

Only complaint:
- Death cam really gives me motion sickness lol

I wrote a long intro that was too long for steam reviews. basically I bounced of this game a couple of times and now I want to carry its children

I started playing Dishonored again this week and this time was different. Dishonored is brilliant. From Viktor Antonov's fully realised art style being brought to life in the dark dank Dunwall walls, to the lavish perfectly crafted combat and stealth that plays so smooth you would think Platinum Games had a hand in it. Dishonored was an absolute treat that I think deserves even more love.

The story is one of political betrayal. The inciting incident is the assassination of Queen Kaldwin and the kidnapping of her daughter Emily. Corvo Attano, the player and the queens loyal protector (and occasionally the appointed dong slinger), is wrongfully convicted of the assassination and with the help of a ragtag fringe group, escapes prison and is now to find Emily and place her rightfully on the throne, and get revenge. Whilst this is occurring, a mysterious being known as The Outsider grants Corvo powers and witnesses the events that play and (according to how you play and the decisions you make) will comment as he observes the goings on. The story has some twists and turns, a great cast of well voice acted characters and is pretty solid all around. The world feels lived in, the lore feels grounded and the tone and pace are incredibly consistent. This is a dirty disgusting plague filled world that feels as though it is on the brink of collapse and your actions will push it over that edge or snatch it from the jaws of oblivion. The atmosphere is great (the flooded district is a particular highlight for atmosphere) and the music is also excellent. The main grievance I have with this game is how the gameplay affects the story and will thus talk about it at the end of the gameplay section.

Dishonored is a joy to play. The game presents you with big sandbox levels, several tools of traversal, combat, interaction, stealth, currency and puzzle solving which all coalesce to make a very strong overarching system. All these systems would be worthless if it wasn't for the top notch level design with several ways approach your target. These levels can be vast and despite being sectioned in a relatively linear way, as they are so open with a lot of exploration and paths to take they have a lot of replayability as well as ways to to improvise on the fly of ways to manoeuvre, escape, fight, or to turn a situation back to your advantage. There is also a ton of ways to handle situations you are presented with (strapping a mine to and then possessing rats to sneak through small areas undetected and becoming living RC-XD's, stopping time and firing a bolt from your crossbow then strapping a springrazormine to that bolt and watching as it it disintegrates all living beings in its path, teleporting above enemies for quick and easy dispatches, dodging under sword strikes by ducking at the right time and so much more) giving the game that signature Imsim way of being able to play your own way and to handle the problems presented in a manner most befitting your playstyle. If you wanna roll up on everyone and sword duel everyone to death and parry them into paste you are free to do so. If you want to be a ghost who never harms a soul this is also a path to take. And the enemies you kill or spare matter in a few different ways. So I will get to the good with the chaos system first. The more enemies killed, the higher your chaos is raised. Chaos affects the game in a few ways: Levels will have more gaurds, weepers (plague zombies) and rats, some characters towards the end will die and throughout the game not be as nice to you, the outsider will comment on it in different ways, some very minor content might be locked off, the ending will be different. Whilst I like this system on paper it presents what is my biggest gripe. Is there a right and wrong way to play Dishonored. The answer is kind of. Dishonoreds options for dispatching enemies are unbalanced for the high and low chaos runs, low chaos I hope you like strangling enemies unconcious, sleep darting enemies and avoiding them completely because those are the three options. Whilst playing with these limitations is fun, your powers can make doing these more interesting and fun and the good/true ending is the low chaos run, it is uncontestable that you have a lot more options, freedom and opportunity for fun with high chaos. Killing people in hilarious ways, creative ways, and complex ways is very fun. If you have played any Hitman game you know that the ridiculous way you sniped someone over a balcony that wasn't scripted beats the scripted moments every time and here is no exception. Low chaos feels like its the wrong way to play in how these two are presented and they shouldnt make so much of the stuff bloody great if they wanted it de-emphasised. Its a strange complaint to have and but I think the best option is pick your playstyle and then watch the other ending on youtube if your not a completionist or itching to see how the other side lives. The endings reflecting your choices and the narrative from the outsider is nice but I didn't like the feeling that on my initial playthrough I was locking myself off of fun Imsim gameplay in the name of the ending I felt was most befitting. Its a hard sell on "play it twice, super serious stealth ghost mode and one goofy murder mode" when there isnt a new game plus either.

That said...

Dishonored was a rainy day gem. I am sort of glad I waited until i appreciated it but I also feel that maybe if I stuck at it I would have broken through. But I also sort of don't think a game should be an acquired taste so... who knows? who cares? not me thats for sure.

I highly recommend Dishonored as a way to dip your toe into Imsims and for returning Imsim nuts like myself. I think it is incredibly tight and despite the completely unjust closure of Arkane Austin (which i will never forgive them for Microsoft for) I hope Arkane can move from strength to strength as they make complex, fun and intricate works that deserve the love they get.

Dishonored impressed me so much that I couldn’t wait to finish the game before leaving this review—a first for me! It takes the foundation laid by Thief and improves upon it brilliantly, letting you choose your approach. Whether you prefer to stealth through every mission unseen or go on a lethal rampage, the game adapts the world and story to reflect your choices. This freedom, combined with challenging gameplay and immersive design, makes Dishonored a must-play for everyone. Highly recommended!

Gameplay, story, and acting hold up super well today. Played through this originally getting Clean Hands on Xbox 360 and I highly recommend exploring all the non-lethal options for each mission.

Dishonored quickly sky-rocketed its way into being one of my favorite games of all time after learning about it from my girlfriend. White first-person stealth/combat games never were really my alley, I quickly found myself intrigued by the fun game-play provided by the mechanics of Dishonored.

The story is also super intriguing to me as someone who sits and reads every book, document, and note littered around the maps that truly flesh out the games lore and world-building that can be completely missed by the player, but doesn't ruin the experience if one misses it.

The most interesting draw being the Chaos mechanic to me, which has left me playing the game over and over again, resulting in different outcomes depending on my actions I take in each mission. Character either become more jaded, plague is spread worse, and distrust can run far more rampant if your actions are more lethal. And there's the many different achievements for running through the game with fun self-imposed challenged (don't upgrade your magic abilities, don't be spotted, etc).

All-in-all, a solid experience that I continue to be drawn and come back to!

I beat Dishonoured for the first time, in 2025. This game withstands the test of time. Great story and terrific gameplay that caters to multiple play styles. This will always be an excellent game.

very stealth
fun and challenging, i have i think 3-4 missions left but so far this game is so freakin good! can wait to play d2

I've always wanted to play dishonered when it came as a kid but just didn't have the money. Now I finally did and I am not dissapointed I was pleasantly surprised, a very enjoyable stealth game.

The AI can be inconsistent though and also I am not a fan of how the detection system works especially not the UI, aside from that the game offers variety in the way you play it and the way you approach each mission and level.

The vibes and atmosphere are impecable to say the least, it has a dark feel to it and sometimes it reminds me of fallout 3 another game that I love, epsecially the sound track and destroyed buildings.

Definitely recommend it, I am going to try dishonered 2 now.

Confirmed Classic. Inspired art style, buttery smooth gameplay, memorable characters. Hits the spot.

this game really has that special something. it goes for a painted art style and makes the world feel amazing. the options to kill or neutralize a target feel very interesting and like they would work in some sense. it has a very fun way to speedrun and lots of the game just throws systems together to make a cohesive experance that feels like i could really do most anything. you can be an arbiter of death and use rats to devour people. or you can be a stealth assassin. i am an insane maniac that runs around and shoots people with a gun where i worship the void in an effort to dominate everyone through shear magic power. anyways get it, its got a decent story to tell and fun level design.

this game is extremely fun and so creative.
i highly recommend this game to anyone who likes to have fun.

I loved this game soo much when it came out, i hid in the basement for 2 week and didnt go to school just to play this and the dlc´s and i think it was worth it.

This was along time ago but thinking about it now, it was still worth it (:

The graphics are more like an idie graphic novel which (IMHO) makes it even better. Photorealistic would have ruined the gritty vibe.
Great story, great lore, great game 10/10

This has the best gameplay of all time. My advice for a new player is to do a high chaos run to learn the game and then do a low chaos run. New players tend to get browbeaten by the game into doing a low chaos run, and then they quick load whenever they get spotted or kill a guard. The game is more fun when you roll with the punches and complete the levels in a way you find practical.

Dishonored is a masterfully crafted game with an intriguing story and breathtaking visuals. The blend of stealth and action gameplay is seamless, making each mission exciting and unique. The dark, atmospheric setting draws you in, making it a must-play for any adventure game enthusiast!

excellent stealth game, impeccable gameplay, made me like stealth in general

12 years later and I still come across routes I didn't discover the first time I played this game. Amazing game play and loved the story. Complete shame Arkane was forced to make the travesty that is Redfall.

this game is amazing and if you dont play it i will find you and i will install the game on your PC and give you a presentation about why you should play it.

The game is good but short. You have to play lethal though, because non-lethal is very annoying.

Only just got around to playing it, but it holds up fantastically and looks great. I didn't kill anyone, so I am unable to comment on the combat mechanics, but everything else was bangin'. Recommended if you like action adventure games. Enjoy.

Great game! Its unique art style makes this game playable even after all these years. The combat is great and allows you to play the game in many different ways. The level design is simply amazing—there are so many ways to complete missions, which makes the game replayable. On top of that, there are different endings. Cool game!

I've played through it like 4 times, I keep finding more fun things to do, love this game.

great atmosphere, level design, and difficulty curve. goat

Super fun game, wasn't expecting a first person shooter with stealth would be a fun combo. Great and straight forward story, a really well mad game. The game give you option to fully blast the enemy frontline or play it stealthly and stealth was actually super fun. Nice one arkane

Dishonored is a game that cuts straight to the point, throwing you in a super interesting world and gives you dozens of tools to toy with your enemies. None of that modern game bullshit. It comes from an era of game development where the point of a game was to be fun to play. Each kill affects the progression and how you play will change the game's outcome. Do you want to build the new empire on a pile of bodies, or should the new world be built upon justice?

Literally one of the most fantastic open world-ish games that i've played. As shown by my hours lol. The lore and the freedom of the player are both so fantastic and the graphics still hold up for the most part because they are so stylized.

Fantastic level and sound design. Graphics hang on well.

Jogo de stealth que permite vários estilos de gameplay e várias estratégias pra avançar no jogo. Suas decisões e seu nível de agressividade irão ter impacto no enredo da gameplay, isso é muito f**a.
É um jogo bem metódico, os cenários tem que ser estudados com calma.
Vale a pena procurar pelos colecionáveis nos mapas pq eles te deixam mais forte.

Dificuldade: É fácil mas vc pode escolher uma gameplay mais desafiadora.

Jogabilidade excelente - bons gráficos, física de movimentação satisfatória e excelente gameplay
Enredo imersivo: A história tem um plot simples mas envolvente, e não te prende muito em diálogos. Tem diversos jornais e notas ao redor da fase dando dicas e falando sobre a lore.

Muito recomendado. Esse jogo é marcante, muito bem feito, história muito criativa, gameplay excelente. A parte sonora também é muito boa. Acho que já deu pra entender q esse jogo é p1k4, compre e zere.

This game is pretty awesome. I enjoyed playing it, but also have some thoughts. This game heavily encourages stealth and nonlethal options, but most of the tools and perks you get will only be helpful if you're fighting your way through missions. It does let you play how you want but it really seems like you're supposed to be as clean and quiet as possible, making me wonder why abilities and gadgets are mostly loud and lethal. I went into this game with zero prior knowledge, so maybe big fans of the series think that's a silly complaint. The stealth (something that I'm not the best at but not horrible either) is good but can often catch you by surprise with enemies moving in unnatural patterns and catching you, or certain abilities/game elements not working quite the way you think, compromising your stealth. But when it works (which is often) it WORKS. It feels so cool to be this sneaky shadow, taking down tons of enemies in every level. Once I got more used to the controls and powers it was so satisfying to do more daring takedowns and clear areas faster or bypass them entirely with some quick thinking. This game absolutely rewards you for investing in it, taking your time and piecing the story together. One of the greatest strengths of this game is gathering information organically and in real time. Overhearing conversations, finding maps, journals, evidence, etc. can provide you with alternate routes and sometimes even alternate victory conditions for certain missions. Like I said, I think this is one of the best things this game does, and does better than even a lot of games that are being released today.

The DLC campaigns were great, with the Brigmore Witches being my favorite. The Knife of Dunwall was also good but I particularly thought Brigmore was more unique and felt special compared to everything else in the base game and other DLCs.

If you like stealth games, games with rich story and lore, or just think it looks interesting, I would recommend playing it. Despite the few things I said against the game, the flaws really pale in comparison to how great of a game this is.

A timeless banger with top tier gameplay that was way ahead of its time. Nuff said.

You should also at least play The Knife of Dunwall and the Brigmore Witches DLC for the full story experience. Together they are about as long as the base game, just as fun and will make you appreciate the base game even more. They individually cost as much as a bar of chocolate...

With those DLC you will have just doubled your enjoyment of this great game.

Fantastic atmosphere, interesting story, & abilities that allow fun interaction with the world. Dishonored is exceptionally well done, & a great entry point for those new to IMSIMs. Play the DLC too!

Dark and dreary, this stealth/assassination game provides an excellent story-driven experience in a world rife with rampant whaling, dark magic, and plague rats. Government corruption and power struggles are the soup du jour here, but rather than force you to sit through the ins and outs of political banter, the meat of the story experience hinges on you interrogating your role as the silent protagonist assassin. Should be killing your targets or dealing with them in non-lethal ways? Can you even manage that? Why even bother? It's poignant stuff if you take the time to invest your thoughts in it.

Gameplay-wise, movement and combat feel pretty good overall, and the game often gives you sprawling environments with lots of shadows to hide in so you can plan your stealthy actions accordingly. Just don't be surprised when your plans abruptly backfire due to being spotted by awkward enemy behavior or an unforeseen level hazard. There's no real punishment for being a sloppy assassin, and the end-of-mission report on your "chaos level" provides a good incentive to replay the game again in the future.

All in all, solid game, definitely worth a second run in the future!

P.S. Rest in peace, art director Viktor Antonov. You did incredible work in this game, and you were taken from this world too soon.

buen juego, entretenido y con buena historia y ambientación, si te da el dinero y quieres algo bueno a lo que jugar, lo recomiendo

Rest in peace Viktor Antonov. I finished this game 3 times because of this world that immerses you so well. Even today I was surprised by how well the graphics have held up. Being from a ex-soviet country, I think he understood best what oppressive architecture is. I fear we will soon forget the lessons that he understood. The worlds he crafted really were like none other.

One of the most fun games I know, better than it's sequels even. The world is rich and the gameplay is exciting.

7/10;
-Compelling game concept with strong influences from the Thief franchise.
-Minimal technical issues and good controller support.
-Fun game play with a great sense of verticality and wide variety in choices impacting narrative.
-One of the few games that has a "good" interpretation of the Steampunk aesthetic.

I would recommend this game on sale at 50% or greater.

RIP Viktor Antonov... Your work made us discover the beauty of Dunwall which still remains one of my favorite places in a video game.

Thanks for everything.

Fantastic! I played this game for the first time in 2025. Some might say the graphics are a bit outdated, but I would just say it has its own style. It's still visually stunning in its own way. This game has everything a great game needs - a great story, fantastic gameplay with multiple options, atmospheric graphics and sounds, top-tier voice acting, replayability, and more. Plus, it's fully supported by Steam Deck! Jumping right into D2 now!

Here it is folks, the greatest game I have ever played. Loved this game so much, it is my #1 fav game of all time. Amazing style game, steampunk feeling, great atmosphere. It is awesome.

Good game. Not as amazing as some people make it out to be, but good nonetheless

This spiritual tribute to the Thief series is crafted with overwhelming love and care, but its unique setting and dark atmosphere are what keep me coming back again and again.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dishonored. The semi-stylized, almost painterly art style perfectly complements the atmosphere of Dunwall, giving the game a unique identity that has aged remarkably well.

One of the things I appreciated most was how the mechanics are introduced gradually, ensuring you don’t feel overwhelmed right from the start. The game does an excellent job of easing players into its systems, making it accessible without sacrificing depth.

The game offers a high level of replayability. Each mission presents multiple ways to approach objectives, allowing for creative and varied playthroughs. Whether you prefer a non-lethal, ghost-like approach or causing chaos with an arsenal of supernatural abilities, the game gives you the freedom to experiment in ways that feel rewarding and dynamic.

If you're a fan of stealth-focused games, this is a must-play.

Great replayability. Great play options. Great game.

A great stealth game. Replayed multiple times to get different endings.

It doesn't have to be a stealth game though. The game doesn't force you to play stealth. You can just go in fighting everyone if that's your preference.

There isn't a lot to be said about this game. Sometimes it knocks you to your knees, Sometimes it makes you feel like your actually an assassin in the real world. I don't usually write reviews for games but this game should be termed as a masterpiece for its incredible story telling and its honest enjoyability. This is what modern games should be like and for that I applaud you, Arkane Studios. It really was a great game.

Amazing game 10/10
Great game, perfect mix between the Skyrim stealth archer and the Team Fortress 2 spy gameplay.