Age of Conan: Unchained

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 831 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 192 out of 831
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  1. RobertD.
    May 21, 2008
    9
    Very good quallity over all, on par with wow, may his content last long !!!!
  2. StephenK
    May 21, 2008
    3
    It's an ok game. It doesn't feel fluid as say Oblivion or DDO does. They have tried to make dynamic animations and changing enemy weaknesses as a substitute, and it really doesn't work. For example, can I use terrain to my advantage? No.
  3. RobertL.
    May 21, 2008
    9
    The breath of fresh air that is the AoC combat system is a welcome addition to the MMO genre, and the pace of the game keeps you engrossed from the moment you enter the game. It's like living Robert E. Howard's books. Very minor launch jitters and a few graphic issues (clipping) were my only point losses for this review. This a well deserved grade. 9.5 (as the rating selector The breath of fresh air that is the AoC combat system is a welcome addition to the MMO genre, and the pace of the game keeps you engrossed from the moment you enter the game. It's like living Robert E. Howard's books. Very minor launch jitters and a few graphic issues (clipping) were my only point losses for this review. This a well deserved grade. 9.5 (as the rating selector doesn't have .5 intervals =)… Expand
  4. JerryR.
    May 21, 2008
    10
    This game is superb. Definitely better than World of Warcraft. To the person that says it has a lot of guesswork, how about you use your eyes rather than being spoon fed.
  5. RickD.
    May 21, 2008
    10
    after playing war craft 2448 hours - thats right folks 2448 real hours :() This new Age Of Conan Kicks MAJOR A$$ - Dont Bi%ch about system requirements if your system cant run it UPGRADE REAL MMO'S PLAYERS UPGRADE ASAP !!!! LOL - BLIZZARD'S CANDY A$$ GRAPHICS is O V E R Get to your nearist store NOW and buy this game - Rick
  6. AndersE.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    A very good MMO, graphics are the best in MMO uptil now. If you ar a fan to Conan and Howard's writings this is a must. A solid 10 from me.
  7. JeffG
    May 22, 2008
    10
    By far the best combat system out of any mmorpg. Graphics are amazing, run smooth. By far the best mmo launch ever. No crashes. No login problems. No patch problems. The person who wrote about not knowing where to go for quests has to be one of the biggest morons ever. The quest system is great and each step is detailed on your screen. The map has a big X where to go next.. If you ask me, By far the best combat system out of any mmorpg. Graphics are amazing, run smooth. By far the best mmo launch ever. No crashes. No login problems. No patch problems. The person who wrote about not knowing where to go for quests has to be one of the biggest morons ever. The quest system is great and each step is detailed on your screen. The map has a big X where to go next.. If you ask me, its TO easy in that aspect.… Expand
  8. Dave
    May 22, 2008
    9
    A combat system that actually tries to break away from the norm, beautiful graphics with a great range from minspec systems to highspec. The quests are pretty standard MMO fare, all world pvp is a great mechanic that adds a new sense of suspense wherever you are. I have yet to try the siege mechanics. I've come from many MMOs from Guild Wars to Wow, this one may be my favorite. A A combat system that actually tries to break away from the norm, beautiful graphics with a great range from minspec systems to highspec. The quests are pretty standard MMO fare, all world pvp is a great mechanic that adds a new sense of suspense wherever you are. I have yet to try the siege mechanics. I've come from many MMOs from Guild Wars to Wow, this one may be my favorite. A little buggy with the UI at times but nothing they wont fix with patches.… Expand
  9. RexJ.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    Awesome game, wow players who don't get it didn't play it long enough.
  10. JamesF.
    May 22, 2008
    6
    How is this honestly getting 9 and 10s? I was really anticipating this games release and hoped for a mix of an FPS and RPG. Thought this game would have a great fighting system, amazing visuals, a physics engine, and just great gameplay. Well on release date I went out and got it and it has so far been the biggest dissapointment i've ever had. The graphics, while better than most How is this honestly getting 9 and 10s? I was really anticipating this games release and hoped for a mix of an FPS and RPG. Thought this game would have a great fighting system, amazing visuals, a physics engine, and just great gameplay. Well on release date I went out and got it and it has so far been the biggest dissapointment i've ever had. The graphics, while better than most RPGs in its class, are still lacking from what I expected. They are as un-interactive as every other RPG and they feel unfinished. Dont expect something like Assassin's creed or Crysis here even maxed out the environment seems to have the bare minimum to look good at a distance but up close in personal theyre ugly, bland, and blurry. The UI is obnoxiously large taking up about 1/5 of the screen on a 1680x1050 resolution and very innefficient. Though i will admit the character models and voice acting were superbly done while theyre not perfect they are the best looking thing in the game. The combat system is annoying. I was hoping for something like oblivion or hellgate london instead they decided to replace the more common spell cast keys (1,2,3) with directional swings which was ok at first until you tried moving while in combat. Overall it was boring though, everyone died the same way, no ragdolls, no physics, some AI even keep talking like from cutscenes even after theyre dead and the controls are clunkier than two worlds (and if you havent played two worlds, DONT.) They have some bugs to work out (which is to be expected) and Eidos is notorious for taking a great concept and ruining it somehow. It could've been so much more than was and while the graphics will improve over time the gameplay and inability to customize your UI wont.… Expand
  11. [Anonymous]
    May 22, 2008
    7
    Meh, not sure why some of these so called "veterans" of MMOs would rate this so high. How do you figure all of this hasn't been seen before. The game is basically a mix of every MMO out there. Sure, it's not just the same individual MMO done before. It's all of the MMOs lumped into one. They just threw everything together, added a little porn and gore, and called it novel. Meh, not sure why some of these so called "veterans" of MMOs would rate this so high. How do you figure all of this hasn't been seen before. The game is basically a mix of every MMO out there. Sure, it's not just the same individual MMO done before. It's all of the MMOs lumped into one. They just threw everything together, added a little porn and gore, and called it novel. It really isn't. Oh, and removal of auto-attacks is nothing great. Now EVERY single action requires a mouse click. I'm not sure how that is an improvement.… Expand
  12. MagnusA.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    I thought it was a pvp-focused game but I was pleasantly surpriced how good and addictive the PvE part was! As been said by others, grinding doesn´t feel like grinding in this game. The only thing that irritates me somewhat is that is not a seamless world so there will be loading screens poping up every now and then. It would have still easily beaten any fantasy mmorpg out I thought it was a pvp-focused game but I was pleasantly surpriced how good and addictive the PvE part was! As been said by others, grinding doesn´t feel like grinding in this game. The only thing that irritates me somewhat is that is not a seamless world so there will be loading screens poping up every now and then. It would have still easily beaten any fantasy mmorpg out there with worse graphic and no zonings. But I can´t see Wrath of the Lich King can pose a threat to AoC even with zonings, it is just so good. And I had expected much more bugs from a game this new. But they are far between. Looking forward to build a city with my friends!… Expand
  13. DanR.
    May 23, 2008
    9
    Awesome game, im having a blast! Just canceled both my wow accounts. wow is still good but im liking the involvement in combat. In wow I would often start attacking something with my pally and watch family guy or something till I heard it die. This game if you look away your toast hehe. Didnt get a 10 because of the horrible chat system and lack of quests after 40.
  14. MariusM.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    Awesome blend of graphics, gameplay, story and customisation to keep you hooked for an Age.... of Conan.
  15. ASHH.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    A very nice mmorpg , great graphics , very fun gameplay slightly diffrent but better then what wow did (copy eq) , lots of content quite mature community + game check it out.
  16. JessM.
    May 23, 2008
    4
    The game has potential but it still feels like in beta; too choppy and laggy. Also, I've been spending most of my time on game updates that takes up some major time.
  17. CharlesD.
    May 23, 2008
    7
    New, breath of fresh. But somehow missing the "massively multiplayer" element. Not polished enough. Too early of a release to be considered in the long run
  18. KenL
    May 23, 2008
    6
    The game feels flat, unpolished and rushed. If you're lucky enough to avoid the bugs and not get bothered by the crude interface flaws, then I'm sure this can be a good singleplayer experience at least. As to holding up as a long-lasting mmorpg, I can not see it happening, and I think people will get bored pretty quick.
  19. JessL
    May 23, 2008
    10
    If you've got a decent machine, the eye candy is amazing. But even if you don't, the game is just plain old fun. While you still hit buttons to perform combat actions, it's so much more interactive and involving than any other MMORPG I've ever played. I think there's room in the market for several big-boy MMO's, so while I don't think WoW will be going If you've got a decent machine, the eye candy is amazing. But even if you don't, the game is just plain old fun. While you still hit buttons to perform combat actions, it's so much more interactive and involving than any other MMORPG I've ever played. I think there's room in the market for several big-boy MMO's, so while I don't think WoW will be going away any time soon, I think it's very likely that AoC will rise up and become the new king of the hill.… Expand
  20. AnonymousMC
    May 23, 2008
    10
    I cant remember ever being so sucked into a game so quickly. My expectations were big, and after five days in Hyboria all i have to say is praise. The graphics are innovative to say the least, the universe funcom has created here really feels alive and breathing. The content doesn't suit me all that well because of my highly competitive nature, so it's all pvp for me. The combatI cant remember ever being so sucked into a game so quickly. My expectations were big, and after five days in Hyboria all i have to say is praise. The graphics are innovative to say the least, the universe funcom has created here really feels alive and breathing. The content doesn't suit me all that well because of my highly competitive nature, so it's all pvp for me. The combat system is what will probably keep me entertained for many months to come, there is such room for skill-development there. The funfactor of this game is simply the highest i've ever experienced. Ive reviewed quite a few games, and i always try to set the final score by evaluating "how good of a time i am having playing". Of course there are glitches in a fresh release, but Im having an absolute blast every time i sit down to play. Thats just priceless.… Expand
  21. MarkB.
    May 24, 2008
    9
    Looks awesome, and people seem to like it. I'm just worried that it's the glamour of it all at first that gets people, I hope it's awesome all the way through. On a last note, I hope this game will run "ok" on my paltry 7800gtx (was the sh!t in its time though!) not to mention I hope they didn't mess up mages like wow did >:( I even have the slightest impression they Looks awesome, and people seem to like it. I'm just worried that it's the glamour of it all at first that gets people, I hope it's awesome all the way through. On a last note, I hope this game will run "ok" on my paltry 7800gtx (was the sh!t in its time though!) not to mention I hope they didn't mess up mages like wow did >:( I even have the slightest impression they have, I will never pick this game up. EVER. mages ftw!… Expand
  22. Steve
    May 24, 2008
    9
    great game so far and i expect it to get better with additional content patches and expansions. .
  23. PatK
    May 24, 2008
    10
    Fantastic experience in mmorpg's. Everyone who wants to spend time on an mmorpg should stick to this one.
  24. PegK
    May 24, 2008
    5
    It bothers me that my less than a year old computer with updated graphics card cannot handle the combat in the cities and lags and sputters when moving even on the lowest settings. I like the graphics but there are so many cut scenes it's ridiculous- every time you talk to someone, go through a door etc, it's another load page. Combat is good, but there are many, many bugs that It bothers me that my less than a year old computer with updated graphics card cannot handle the combat in the cities and lags and sputters when moving even on the lowest settings. I like the graphics but there are so many cut scenes it's ridiculous- every time you talk to someone, go through a door etc, it's another load page. Combat is good, but there are many, many bugs that need to be fixed.… Expand
  25. CD
    May 24, 2008
    3
    Boring. I really cant pay attention to the game because it just isnt fun. its also way too graphically demanding for a MMO; my computer ran about 120 FPS max settings on wow and i barely get 10-15 FPS in AoC. freakin awesome. the combat system seems like it would be interesting, but it doesnt deliver. it is too hard to pay attention to everything in an MMO while doing the whole hack and Boring. I really cant pay attention to the game because it just isnt fun. its also way too graphically demanding for a MMO; my computer ran about 120 FPS max settings on wow and i barely get 10-15 FPS in AoC. freakin awesome. the combat system seems like it would be interesting, but it doesnt deliver. it is too hard to pay attention to everything in an MMO while doing the whole hack and slash thing. overall, the game is pretty on the surface but is just shallow.… Expand
  26. NicoleD
    May 24, 2008
    10
    Engaging. abundance of quests. imo better than wow.
  27. LiamW.
    May 24, 2008
    10
    The game is enticing, for the first 20 levels all levels talk ( NO HAVING TO READ!!) Pretty simple, but it enhances the story line and really entangles you in the AOC storyline. If you have enjoyed wow, but got tired of the medicore gameplay, get this definintly.
  28. DavidA
    May 24, 2008
    5
    The graphics and core concepts are great, but the way it was delivered is sub-par. There's no auction house, no mailbox, no bank (apparently there's supposed to be one, but it's broken so nobody can use it.) The UI is horrible, with the chat interface being by far the worst. Spell icons are so detailed it's hard to tell what they are. Item stats are too granular at The graphics and core concepts are great, but the way it was delivered is sub-par. There's no auction house, no mailbox, no bank (apparently there's supposed to be one, but it's broken so nobody can use it.) The UI is horrible, with the chat interface being by far the worst. Spell icons are so detailed it's hard to tell what they are. Item stats are too granular at times (+0.01% pierce resistance... ohboy?) or just vague (+2 defense and +2 heroic defense? what's the difference?) The graphics are amazing, and push top of the line systems to the limits. The combat system is excellent, as is the class variations. They did a great job at creating "unique" classes instead of clones straight from other MMO's. In the end, the UI and lack of a good social interface made it too frustrating for me to play past level 30. I didn't even have a desire to play an alt, since there's no way to send items to your alt except trading it to another player.… Expand
  29. MarkT.
    May 24, 2008
    10
    At last! The new MMO to rule them all... this game is truly fantastic. Gritty, fun, amazing world, great music, great combat.
  30. DouglasR.
    May 25, 2008
    9
    Some technical issues and bugged quests are the only things wrong with this game. But, being so close to release this great MMO is doing well comparatively. The combat is engaging and the quests are fun. The guild element is strong with player made cities, battle keeps to capture, and pvp rivalries. It's a good game by itself, but is shaping up to be a great MMO.
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#33 Best PC Game of 2008
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. GameZone
    94
    This game marks the next generation of MMOs in many ways. It looks good, is very entertaining and plays very well. This is a journey well worth taking.
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  2. AtomicGamer
    92
    It won't put WoW out of business, but then again, nothing will for a long time, and that doesn't mean this isn't a great game with tons of appeal and a hopefully more mature audience
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  3. GameSpy
    80
    Age of Conan going forward should become a delightfully savage second home for plenty of howling on-line barbarians.
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