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Dishonored is a 2012 action-adventure game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Set in the fictional, plague-ridden industrial city of Dunwall, Dishonored follows the story of Corvo Attano, bodyguard to the Empress of the Isles. He is framed for her murder and forced to become an assassin, seeking revenge on those who conspired against him. Corvo is aided in his quest by the Loyalistsa resistance group fighting to reclaim Dunwall, and the Outsidera powerful being who imbues Corvo with magical abilities. Several actors, including Susan Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Carrie F

Game data

Metacritic 91
Released
2012-09-25
User rating
4.38 / 5
Genres
Adventure, Action, RPG
Platforms
PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
ESRB
Mature

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Game details · IGDB

85Critic score · 15 ratings
85User score · 1,890 ratings

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.

Released
2012
Genres
Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes
Single player
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Developer
Arkane Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks

Key facts

Video game.title
Dishonored
Video game.image
Dishonored box art Bethesda.jpg
Video game.developer
Arkane Studios
Video game.publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Video game.designer
Viktor Antonov
Video game.artist
Sébastien Mitton
Video game.composer
Daniel Licht
Video game.series
Dishonored
Video game.engine
Unreal Engine 3
Video game.genre
Action-adventure, stealth
Video game.modes
Single-player

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25 sections
Contents
  • Gameplay
  • Abilities and powers
  • Synopsis
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Plot
  • Development
  • Gameplay
  • Design
  • Music
  • Release
  • Marketing
  • Reception
  • Pre-release
  • Critical reception
  • Sales
  • Accolades
  • Downloadable content
  • Plot
  • The Knife of Dunwall
  • The Brigmore Witches
  • Critical reception
  • Sequels and adaptations
  • References
  • External links

Dishonored is a 2012 action-adventure game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Set in the fictional, plague-ridden industrial city of Dunwall, Dishonored follows the story of Corvo Attano, bodyguard to the Empress of the Isles. He is framed for her murder and forced to become an assassin, seeking revenge on those who conspired against him. Corvo is aided in his quest by the Loyalistsa resistance group fighting to reclaim Dunwall, and the Outsidera powerful being who imbues Corvo with magical abilities. Several actors, including Susan Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Carrie Fisher, Michael Madsen, John Slattery, Lena Headey and Chloë Grace Moretz, provided voice work for the game.

The game is played from a first-person perspective and allows the player to undertake a series of missions in a variety of ways, with an emphasis on player choice. Missions can be completed through stealth, combat, or a combination of both. Exploring each level opens new paths and alternatives for accomplishing mission goals, and it is possible to complete all missions, eliminating all of Corvo's targets, in a non-lethal manner. The story and missions are changed in response to the player's violent actions or lack thereof. Magical abilities and equipment are designed to be combined to create new and varied effects.

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