

Being able to re-spec your abilities to try different playstyles whenever you like? Inspired! … for its time. A western RPG with satisfying action combat? Amazing! … for its time.

Score: 9 A lot of what our reviewer said then holds true in the 2020 remaster – but nearly every one of those items has an asterisk next to it, all leading to the same footnote: for its time. But no matter what you're looking for, whether it be amazing gameplay, immersive storytelling or perhaps a riveting new world to explore as you fully customize and re-customize your character at will, Reckoning has it all. Its random technical hiccups and inconsistent art style certainly hold it back from even higher levels of greatness.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Review Verdict By Colin Moriarty, February 3, 2012Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning keeps pace with the greats of the genre, while easily outclassing all of them in what matters most: gameplay… Reckoning isn't the perfect game.
