Dark Age of Camelot

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  • Summary: Set in the Kingdom of Albion in the years immediately following the death of King Arthur, players of this MMORPG enter a world in chaos, where Arthur's peace has been shattered and dark forces threaten the Kingdom. In Camelot, players must choose to be members of one of the three Realms thatSet in the Kingdom of Albion in the years immediately following the death of King Arthur, players of this MMORPG enter a world in chaos, where Arthur's peace has been shattered and dark forces threaten the Kingdom. In Camelot, players must choose to be members of one of the three Realms that are striving for mastery in this chaotic world. [Mythic Entertainment]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Electric Playground
    98
    I can't remember the last time I had so much fun just playing. At times I truly felt like a little kid completely immersed in a fantastic game of let's pretend. At my age that feeling doesn't come around to often but when it does you sure savor it.
  2. Game Over Online
    96
    I strongly recommend this game. It is the best, most enjoyable and most addictive game I have seen in 19 years.
  3. GameSpot
    91
    The fact is, as an online role-playing game, Dark Age of Camelot surpasses any such game to date and promises to remain the finest in its class for a long time.
  4. IGN
    90
    DAoC takes some "standards" that MMORPG fans expect to see, expands on them with some great new gameplay and interface elements, and wraps it all up in an interesting story and world.
  5. Voodoo Extreme
    88
    The game really kicks ass. While it may not be "the next big thing" in the mmorpg genre, it's a genuine (and in some cases very attractive) alternative to games like "EverQuest."
  6. TotalGames.net
    85
    A superior product.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  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    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.    … Expand
  2. 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 butThis 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.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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 onceA 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
  6. 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 theOh 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    … Expand
  7. 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 secondI 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.… Expand
  8. 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 goI 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

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