Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

For:PS3  Also On: Xbox 360PC Release Date: 10 February 2012
Go to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning PlayStation 3 Game Index

An epic, open-world role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy world.

VideoGamer Score:

8

Our Verdict: Reckoning is a workmanlike interpretation of what makes an RPG tick, placing a spotlight on all the right mechanics and features that most titles struggle to perfect.

Latest Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Articles

News: Pre-production on Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2 had begun

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2 had been in pre-production at 38 Studios' Big Huge Games prior to the closure of the studio, sources close to the company have said.

News Posted Yesterday, 15:50pm

News: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev unable to pay staff

38 Studios, the developer behind moderate PC and console hit Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, is reported to have been unable to pay its staff this week. The news comes as the studio struggles to meet loan repayments.

2 News Posted May 18

News: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev in financial trouble

38 Studios, the developer behind Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, is facing financial difficulties, reports NBC 10 in Rhode Island.

1 News Posted May 15

News: Second DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning revealed

Teeth of Naros, the second DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur, will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on April 17, 38 Studios and Big Huge Games have announced.

News Posted Apr 4

News: Kingdoms of Amalur studio hires two MMO veterans

Is this a sign of the Amalur MMO to come? 38 Studios hires some new Massively blood.

News Posted Mar 19

News: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning offers 'taste of' future MMO

Big Huge Games' speaks on the matter of the future of this new franchise.

4 News Posted Mar 7

Related Topics

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev unable to pay staff in Article Comments

Clockpunk's Avatar

Can't say I'm surprised. Professional baseballer buys his way into a business that he knows nothing about, and instantly pushes to make an MMO. Who could have foretold that financial disaster...

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev in financial trouble in Article Comments

Clockpunk's Avatar

I am honestly surprised it sold that much, given how the demo lacked anything that set it apart from every standard fantasy pseudo-hacknslash-rpg cliche. I hear the DLC migh have offered a little...

Second DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning revealed in Article Comments

VG_Staff's Avatar

Teeth of Naros, the second DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur, will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on April 17, 38 Studios and Big Huge Games have announced.

Game Stats

Developer: 38 Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: RPG
No. Players: One
Rating: BBFC 18
Site Rank: 1,175 40