Dark Age of Camelot

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 72
  3. Negative: 13 out of 72
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  1. Snivonim
    Jan 8, 2015
    10
    Best MMO ever. WoW is not even close to this.
    Best PvP, RvR, crafting, outstanding PvE, Quests.
    The devs started to ruin it at the end unfortunately; making gear obsolete, totally destroying ToA, and complicating with too many gear items etc.
    Still, if the servers had population I would consider returning.
  2. AnonymousMC
    Sep 8, 2009
    10
    A classic MMORPG with a PvP system that revolutionized the MMO PvP scene. While population decline has left it only a shell of what it once was, Dark Age of Camelot has much to offer in the way of PvP and character specialization that makes it better than any other MMO you will play this decade.

    That being said, the game is slightly out of date and the graphics aren't nearly as    A classic MMORPG with a PvP system that revolutionized the MMO PvP scene. While population decline has left it only a shell of what it once was, Dark Age of Camelot has much to offer in the way of PvP and character specialization that makes it better than any other MMO you will play this decade.

    That being said, the game is slightly out of date and the graphics aren't nearly as vibrant as the "too cartoony" WoW. Still these minor details can be seen as something that adds character to the game.

    If you haven't played it before, pick up a free trial. You will be pleased that you did.    … Expand
  3. Fumes
    Aug 11, 2011
    10
    This game has been a defining and life-changing experience for me. No game in creation rivals the depth and complexity of the PvP system of DAoC. An absolute masterpiece of game design!
  4. DeanF.
    Nov 20, 2001
    10
    Absolutely Addicting!!!
  5. Ummagumma
    Apr 15, 2002
    9
    An amazing MMORPG that runs alarmingly bug-free. It is also alarmingly addictive, allowing you to level your character safely against AI monsters until you are ready to head out into the frontier and face the human enemies of your chosen realm. A must-have for online gamers everywhere.
  6. RickO.
    Feb 25, 2002
    10
    Awesome game! Way too addicting tho... Dont get it if you are married or in a relationship. It will be over quick! heh... j/k
  7. TonyM.
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    Very very addicting,but also fun to no end. Love it!
  8. Scornholio
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    Best MMO ever created. If it had the attention it deserved and had not been bought out and ignored by EA, this would still be the best MMO around. The best Player vs Player experience ever created on an online game, but only as long as you had friends to join you in battle.
  9. Gwaune
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    DAoC is the greatest MMORPG i grew up playing this game from the age of 11 back in 2002 till now. the graphics for one yes it compared to newer games that have come out its dull to few but it was the realistic of the graphics that made it feel real, the storie line the charcters the classes all schyronized well with the historical time this game was based off of. not to mention the RvRDAoC is the greatest MMORPG i grew up playing this game from the age of 11 back in 2002 till now. the graphics for one yes it compared to newer games that have come out its dull to few but it was the realistic of the graphics that made it feel real, the storie line the charcters the classes all schyronized well with the historical time this game was based off of. not to mention the RvR no game out there can compare to camelot in PvP combat running around with 50+ taking towers/castles/relics fighting one realm and all of a sudden the 3rd realm comes in and interferes and its a total chaos but fun you could also solo if u knew your way around the map, even the PvE was great you could group together and raid farm or just solo quests or kill to gain experiance in daoc u didnt have to do quests to level u could just run around and kill and honestly gain more xp from that thats something you dont see in these newer games and its kind of dragging to just do quest after quest. now threw the years ive tried other games like WoW WAR hammer rift but ive always came back to daoc and i would still play if it had a population to enjoy the game with like it used to be. and people who've played this game know what im talking about. but hands down not only was this the best MMORPG ive ever played. It is a game that sets the standards for how a MMORPG should be. with that being said i hope the camelot unchained will bring a success in rebirthing this gameplay type.… Expand
  10. L_Coops
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    This was the greatest RvR MMORPG ever made. I only hope that one day another game is made that brings back the same spirit of this classic but with modern day graphics. Wouldn't that be nice.
  11. Gratson
    Oct 14, 2011
    7
    Good, solid MMO. I felt it was a bit of a mixture of UO and Everquest when it came out, and it was quite enjoyable. I never was drawn into it as deeply as I was with UO and Everquest, but I did play it for a year or two and leveled 2 or 3 characters to 50. World of Warcraft is very similar to Daoc, you could say it's a slightly improved version of that game in many ways.
  12. Bloodworks3
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    I have so many great memories of this game. Soloing, grinding, dungeons, PVP, and climbing the castle walls. Only game I ever had a second account to have a cleric auto follow me around. I saw some people are still playing. Tempting.
  13. BillJ.
    Oct 29, 2001
    9
    EQ made easy. Gets rid of some of the Everquest nuisances, but keeps most of the good parts.
  14. jedicowboy77
    Dec 19, 2012
    9
    i wish that i could have been playing this game since start, but while i was giving SWG its chances i was totally not doing anything in DAOC, now i totally noticed this now and would like to start playing it, but is it too late?
  15. Isten
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Oh DAOC, if i could go back in time and enjoy you again I would. You were everything an MMO and PVP MMO should be if you can merge in the Public Quests and other small advances we have made.

    Damn you Mythic and Damn you EABioware.

    Warhammer could have been so good as DAOC2.

    Q.Q
  16. RealHelghast
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Very fun and addicting MMORPG. I actually had to put the game down to focus on RL. Had great times playing on my Midgard warrior. One of the few MMORPGs to deliver the three faction warfare system. The game had a huge population in the early years. The crafted system was ok. Not easy to get used to at first, but immensely valuable once you learned a crafting trade. It could also have beenVery fun and addicting MMORPG. I actually had to put the game down to focus on RL. Had great times playing on my Midgard warrior. One of the few MMORPGs to deliver the three faction warfare system. The game had a huge population in the early years. The crafted system was ok. Not easy to get used to at first, but immensely valuable once you learned a crafting trade. It could also have been more meaningful and take less time to achieve Legendary status. While RVR was extremely fun, classes have remained unbalanced for the most part, especially since the inception of TOA. There's either no log in timer now, or a very short one enabling realm hoppers to easily bounce back and forth between realms. Players use this to earn more rps on their toons when one realm holds the advantage therefore destroying all meaning of realm loyalty. I fear the most recent changes to the frontiers may finish the game off as it was already suffering from a dwindling population. Many of my friends have quit, retired, or have gone to other games.… Expand
  17. Salloy
    Oct 21, 2018
    0
    I have played on and off since 2002 and back then this game was one of the best MMO ever created. When EA acquired this game it started to go downhill. The population started to decline, patches started to become sparser and sparser with content in them as well. Now under the guidance of broadsword, we are lucky to get an update a quarter with a few things that are well thought. Many ofI have played on and off since 2002 and back then this game was one of the best MMO ever created. When EA acquired this game it started to go downhill. The population started to decline, patches started to become sparser and sparser with content in them as well. Now under the guidance of broadsword, we are lucky to get an update a quarter with a few things that are well thought. Many of the updates now are for the elite small man group. as well as the last few updates tend to favor 2 of the 3 realms. I would not recommend this game to anyone at this point. I keep coming back due to the die-hards friends that still play this game, NOT THE GAME itself.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PC Game of 2001
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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    67
    Although Dark Age doesn't innovate much, it's the best and most viable MMORPG out there right now.
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  2. Game Informer
    85
    There are so many things to like about DAoC that it's hard not to find the game charming. [Jan 2002, p.93]
  3. GameZone
    90
    One of the best MMORPGs on the market. It has depth of play, dynamic interplayer action, solid graphics and terrific sound.
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