It just seems that a lot of people that already made up their mind on The Order being: linear, generic TPS, no multiplayer, short, no replay value...am I missing something?

It will be very interesting to follow those same people's opinions on Quantum Break.

Wow, just wrote the same thing. But, no doubt that QB will be a 90+ masterpiece, that train of thought has already been established.

Meh, I am hopeful for the order but my expectations have been significantly lowered. I will eventually get it, I am expecting the meta to come in around the high 70s low 80s. Nothing amazing, but still a good game...

Nope, the people who have been trash talking the game have made up their minds. Reviews will be mediocre but user reviews will be significantly better.

Funny how many people want to downplay critics opinions and work just to excuse the weak scores this game probably will have.

I think critics will have this one right

Unfortunately I don't think it will quell critics at all. Here's why.

When it was first announced it hinted at a gothic steam punk atmosphere and era, it also hinted at a semi open world that might be filled with exploration and unease. There was also the STONGLY hinted monsters and team atmosphere, a little bit left 4 dead like. Plus there are the references to the likes of Jack the Ripper, mostly due to the initial entry of Whitechapel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYIJHib5BV0

What we have ended up with is something entirely different. It's like they changed the entire idea of the game from when it was first shown to now. It went from a team based horror with potential exploration and different skill sets per player, to a VERY corridor shooter. In the initial trailer they were being attacked from every side by werewolf like things in the fog and haze, now it is... This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGfkiqAMycw

There is a large disect between what it was going to be and what it is now. A single player, non tactical, non exploration, third person steam punk shooter. I'm extremely disappointed in the outcome of it already and have lost any interest in the game.

I don't but it depends on expectations. I think the game will get overall mixed reviews with praise being thrown at its production but criticism at its gameplay for being basic and weak.

If the gameplay gets praised then I'd be shocked and say it shut up critics. I expect a meta in the 70s.

What I don't like is people suggesting The Order is getting flack for being linear. Its not that simple....

Probably not for better or for worse