Guild Wars 2

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  • Publisher: NCSOFT
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2012
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  1. Reaper70
    Oct 5, 2012
    9
    Like many of you I have been disappointed by so many games over the years but I decided to get Guildwars 2 yesterday and it is awesome!
    I am a MMO fan and have enjoyed playing such games as WOW, SW:TOR, Everquest 2, Rift and Tera but I have to say Guildwars 2 blows them away. There is so much to do and see. Believe the hype!
  2. yesterdayatnoon
    Oct 6, 2012
    9
    It's pretty exciting to have an MMORPG that doesn't kick you out of immersion in the fantasy on a regular basis. The story is nice, it isn't over the top epic quite yet, and while your personal stake in the story takes place in instanced zone, it still happens in the game world not some other place. A large portion of the story occurs in the open world as well, allowing for freeIt's pretty exciting to have an MMORPG that doesn't kick you out of immersion in the fantasy on a regular basis. The story is nice, it isn't over the top epic quite yet, and while your personal stake in the story takes place in instanced zone, it still happens in the game world not some other place. A large portion of the story occurs in the open world as well, allowing for free participation and rewarding all who do participate.

    When you find a new area, rather than looking for a quest hub, you just explore and things will pop up on the side of the screen letting you know what's happening and how you can help. There are still quests out there that aren't like this, but for the most part you are adventuring to adventure.

    Loot is useful in some way, either by salvaging or actually using for long spreads of game play making any reward at least partially valuable.

    Even if you don't like the game play, or if you are a dedicated adherent to some other MMO, I recommend looking at GW2 and checking out the various tools for making playing with alts and crafting much less cumbersome. Crafting materials all go in to a shared character inventory with a limit I have yet to reach on how many of what can be stored. Banking is also shared. This allows a player to back up their main with crafting alts, allowing them to never leave the field, putting materials into their crafting inventory and then accessing their crafted goods from the bank later. This also gives your alts a way to levelup from crafting xp to help them along their way.

    Equipment looks amazing also. While some items do suffer from the floating pauldrons effect seen in other titles, you can turn these items off visually. The armor slots are also far more interesting than the skin tight armor textured pajamas from DDO, WoW and others. A coat looks like a coat, skirts can go anywhere from just covering your bum to knee length or the floor. Using the whole body to add multiple shapes makes the world look a lot more reasonable than most other item designs we see in MMOs.
    Without getting to endgame, I'm already very satisfied with this purchase. The only major short comings are the pay walls around keys to randomly dropped chests, you get way more chests than keys. and the pay wall around the amount of alts you can have (5 for free) and inventory space.    … Expand
  3. drobik
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    In my life i've played a lot og MMO's, and i thought than Guild Wars 2 would be an average MMO. But when I saw some trailers and read a bit more about this game, i found it very interesting and i was right. After playing on the closed beta test i understood that it was the most amazing game I've ever played. There is a lot of features and describing all of them can take a lot of time.In my life i've played a lot og MMO's, and i thought than Guild Wars 2 would be an average MMO. But when I saw some trailers and read a bit more about this game, i found it very interesting and i was right. After playing on the closed beta test i understood that it was the most amazing game I've ever played. There is a lot of features and describing all of them can take a lot of time. Usually, as it often happens with games which are having too many "cool things", these games looks like cut piece of cake and when you begin playing for the first time you will say:"Yes, it's amazing, but after some hours you will understand that this game can't provide you everything it was told about in the beginning. But not in Guild Wars 2, each elements of the game looks like the hole piece of one cake.
    In my opinion it is the best MMO game of last five years    … Expand
  4. Pecheckler
    Oct 7, 2012
    10
    I followed Guild Wars 2 religiously for years. I played every single available minute during the beta tests and stress tests. The PvE is better than any MMORPG overall, especially because it is fun, never frustrating or tedious. Exploration is especially enjoyable. My only dislikes are the lack of public group options, and World versus World PvP. WvW PvP is an unbalanced frustratingI followed Guild Wars 2 religiously for years. I played every single available minute during the beta tests and stress tests. The PvE is better than any MMORPG overall, especially because it is fun, never frustrating or tedious. Exploration is especially enjoyable. My only dislikes are the lack of public group options, and World versus World PvP. WvW PvP is an unbalanced frustrating mess. I spent over 100 hours over few weeks in WvW, and have since written it off. I have no plans of touching it until it is severely overhauled. However sPvP and PvE is very fun still. There is also a serious problem with hackers... something I've not seen hurt an MMO in nearly 8 years.… Expand
  5. MaidenEXP
    Nov 19, 2012
    9
    This game has EVERYTHING for be, in 1 year, in the MMORPG most played in the world. More played than World of Warcraft also. You only have to pay the two discs, and then you can forget the money and enjoy this huge world of Tyria. A world bigger than Azeroth, I think. So much hours of playing, but not as "drug" as is World of Warcraft I think. I don´t play this game a lot, because ofThis game has EVERYTHING for be, in 1 year, in the MMORPG most played in the world. More played than World of Warcraft also. You only have to pay the two discs, and then you can forget the money and enjoy this huge world of Tyria. A world bigger than Azeroth, I think. So much hours of playing, but not as "drug" as is World of Warcraft I think. I don´t play this game a lot, because of the class, because of the new PS3 games... But when I get bored, I know I have an amazing game in my computer which enjoys me for hours!
    The best in this game, in my opinion, are the graphics ( Best visual desings in the MMORPG history), an amazing Soundtrack, the huge PvP *World vs World, thousands of players against thousands of players), and the different localitations of Tyria, like beaches, forrests or freezing mountains.
    The worst for me is the small characters you can have, only 5. Sometimes, the dungeons gets too long and too difficult. The level decreasing in some areas is absurd.    … Expand
  6. GamePlayTalk
    Nov 3, 2012
    8
    • There is a long standing a gap between the action present in modern RPGs and MMORPGs, Guild Wars 2 is the next step in bridging that gap.
    • The dodge mechanic present in the game helps to add to that "action" feel, requiring the player to keep moving while concentrating on their positioning in the combat at all times.
    • Though the combat system is a great improvement    • There is a long standing a gap between the action present in modern RPGs and MMORPGs, Guild Wars 2 is the next step in bridging that gap.
    • The dodge mechanic present in the game helps to add to that "action" feel, requiring the player to keep moving while concentrating on their positioning in the combat at all times.
    • Though the combat system is a great improvement over more traditional MMORPGs, the game still bears many of the trappings that are a given part of any MMORPG.
    • Containing both a traditional arena based PVP and more open area mass battle grounds offers a wide range of PVP options where though not always competing on equal grounds, even new players are given a chance by being boosted to max level.
    • Though grinding is not required, population levels in certain parts of the game may cause certain dynamic events to either not trigger or be impossible for an individual to complete thus throwing off the expected leveling path. Otherwise the quest system is great.    … Expand
  7. rawbamatic
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    One of the most fun games I have ever played. I greatly disliked WoW and am very happy with how this game has turned out. The storyline is amazing and you definitely feel for the NPCs involved. The writing is fantastic and the replayability is great.
  8. KillaRiku
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    I don't like MMORPG's. But I do like RPG's. And I see Guild Wars 2 more as a RPG than a MMORPG. The gameplay is perfect. No Quests that go like this: "Kill X and bring Y to Z". They all just Pop up and if you dont do them, some other guys do.
    The graphics are awesome, too. The music is made by Jeremy Soule, who also made the music for Skyrim. The sound-effects are really good, too!
    I    I don't like MMORPG's. But I do like RPG's. And I see Guild Wars 2 more as a RPG than a MMORPG. The gameplay is perfect. No Quests that go like this: "Kill X and bring Y to Z". They all just Pop up and if you dont do them, some other guys do.
    The graphics are awesome, too. The music is made by Jeremy Soule, who also made the music for Skyrim. The sound-effects are really good, too!
    I highly recommend this game! Buy it!    … Expand
  9. Syrionus
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    The game has come a long way from what it was when it released. Now there is much more to enjoy. Especially since, every few months, they release new story content dubbed "Living World." There is usually two seasons in between each expansion. All in all, the game has stepped up and become one of the best MMORPG's in the genre. Anyone interested in story and action based combat should putThe game has come a long way from what it was when it released. Now there is much more to enjoy. Especially since, every few months, they release new story content dubbed "Living World." There is usually two seasons in between each expansion. All in all, the game has stepped up and become one of the best MMORPG's in the genre. Anyone interested in story and action based combat should put this at the top of their list.… Expand
  10. Honelith
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This is a very well made MMORPG, easily one of the best. The world and combat design is top stuff and exploration is the best on offer. It's amazing how much quality content you get without a monthly fee. It's still a bustling game, very active and PVP is a lot of fun. Get it. You've nothing to lose and all to gain.
  11. Xen-Masta
    Jan 15, 2013
    8
    GW2 is great for casual players. It does feel like WoW at times... a lot of the time imo. Nothing new here, and really low difficulty. I would never pay a subscription for this game, but fortunately there isn't one. This is the key imo. Since it's a one time purchase, this game is well worth it. It's a huge rpg. That's the way i think of it. leveling is a solo-fest, and theGW2 is great for casual players. It does feel like WoW at times... a lot of the time imo. Nothing new here, and really low difficulty. I would never pay a subscription for this game, but fortunately there isn't one. This is the key imo. Since it's a one time purchase, this game is well worth it. It's a huge rpg. That's the way i think of it. leveling is a solo-fest, and the community is so-so. But for a one time purchase fee, you will get far more content than any single player rpg out there, so you can't really complain. It seems real tactical teamwork, and cohesive communities (FFXI and EQ for example) are a thing of the past in the MMO world, which begs the question, why are we playing these games online. Sometimes i think games like this (GW2, WoW, SWTOR etc) could be easily be single player games with instanced co-op, like Demon's/Dark Souls. Like i said, at least this one is free. I give it an 8/10… Expand
  12. Tshober
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    If you haven't played GW2 and you love MMORPGs, this is one you *must* play. I bought it when it first came out but life got in the way and it was shelved for 3 years. My friends and I are back on now, and wow, what a great game.

    The world is HUGE! The lore is HUGE! You can level up however you want: pve, pvp, wvw, craft, exploration, questing, dungeons... it's brilliant. There is so    If you haven't played GW2 and you love MMORPGs, this is one you *must* play. I bought it when it first came out but life got in the way and it was shelved for 3 years. My friends and I are back on now, and wow, what a great game.

    The world is HUGE! The lore is HUGE! You can level up however you want: pve, pvp, wvw, craft, exploration, questing, dungeons... it's brilliant. There is so much to do, you'll get 100's if not 1000's of hours of entertainment from this game, and best of all, it's a one time fee- no monthly charges.

    I dock 1 point because the loot system could be made more compelling and the skill/power system was more customizable in GW1.    … Expand
  13. Kuroshi
    May 21, 2013
    8
    Though i did not play Guild Wars 1, i was excited about Guild Wars 2 when i saw it, there are ups and downs in this game but you can overcome it if you are willing to go the length, you can't just expect everything to be falling out from the sky, and for those who got banned for exploiting in the game i am sorry for your loss, good luck to those still playing!
  14. Iamthejuan
    Jun 30, 2013
    8
    Too simple, but better than wow. There could be a lot more to do though...pvp is too accessible and there seem to be very little rewards since they completely removed the gearing and skill allotment features. I understand that the gear grind of other MMO's like wow is ridiculous (and this is better), but there should be some unlockables and other stuff to work towards. I actually miss theToo simple, but better than wow. There could be a lot more to do though...pvp is too accessible and there seem to be very little rewards since they completely removed the gearing and skill allotment features. I understand that the gear grind of other MMO's like wow is ridiculous (and this is better), but there should be some unlockables and other stuff to work towards. I actually miss the system from GW 1 to be honest. If they put those classes and skill systems into this game would have been better. But all in all this is a good game- not better than the first but still as good and different enough to not be a rehash. I quit WoW a while ago and settled on Skyrim as my temporary "mmo" (the npc's in skyrim are more entertaining and engaging than most players on WoW). This game has brought me back online.… Expand
  15. MMO_Critic
    Jun 16, 2013
    8
    ArenaNet promised a masterpiece and they did deliver it. It is, unlike the other common known MMOs, unique in its own way, the only thing that disappointed me a little bit is that it gets boring after a while. Unless you are a active PvP or WvW player.
  16. brofenix
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Possibly my favorite game of all time. A great RPG with amazing combat, character growth, and very friendly community. This is the only game I play nowadays and it fulfills all my desires for a video game: to play with others or on my own, to feel like I'm progressing and becoming more skilled at the game, and to learn of a great story and world within an extremely beautiful game.
  17. Bombzy
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. Superb artwork, great depth and incredible value for a one time fee, Yes, there are promotions aimed at getting people to spend money in the shop, but these are largely cosmetic or convenience based - the game is in no way pay to win. Good community, vast world and enough content to keep interest for many, many hours.
  18. sefrabu
    May 25, 2016
    9
    My MMO romances are turbulent. I tried to turn to Final Fantasy XIV (due to my sentiment to FF), ESO (due to my sentiment to Skyrim) and WoW (due to my sentiment to Warcraft 3), but they always fell flat for me in comparison to Guild Wars 2. I return to Tyria on regular basis and this is officially the only MMO game I don't refuse to play.
  19. Heroixx
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    If you're looking for some fun, don't look any further. This game provides a huge, magnificent, wonderful, adventurous world to explore. Besides the PvE content there's PvP and WvW. The best asset of the game is the community: GW2 truly is the Canada of MMO's. Friendly, helpful, relaxed community, obviously backed by the Guild system. Fact is that this game is perfect for people lookingIf you're looking for some fun, don't look any further. This game provides a huge, magnificent, wonderful, adventurous world to explore. Besides the PvE content there's PvP and WvW. The best asset of the game is the community: GW2 truly is the Canada of MMO's. Friendly, helpful, relaxed community, obviously backed by the Guild system. Fact is that this game is perfect for people looking for a laid-back MMO experience. Have fun!… Expand
  20. Yourcricket
    Aug 1, 2015
    8
    A distinguishing game in a time where most are competing to be carbon copies of popular formulas.

    And while there is nothing that is perfect, and this is true for GW2 aswell, the one time purchase you make will be worth every penny/dollar/euro with the amount of things you can and will do until/if you tire of the game. A few of the positive points: - An immense world to explore and    A distinguishing game in a time where most are competing to be carbon copies of popular formulas.

    And while there is nothing that is perfect, and this is true for GW2 aswell, the one time purchase you make will be worth every penny/dollar/euro with the amount of things you can and will do until/if you tire of the game.

    A few of the positive points:
    - An immense world to explore and discover by yourself or with friends, find hidden puzzles, vistas, quests etc.
    - Multiple ways to level up: explore the world, craft, do dungeons or pvp.
    - Skill based pvp with no itemization.
    - no pay to win items in the shop.
    - Wardrobe, a gallery style feature that allows you to browse all the items/skins you have unlocked or not (weapons, armor, costumes, miniatures etc)
    - Immersive story-telling and world altering events.
    - Awesome Artwork and Soundtracks
    - Non-competitive resource gathering and mob targetting.
    - Fast paced action combat    … Expand
  21. Nipenthis
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    A new take in the mmo genre, with a completely different philosophy! Awards you for playing, instead of forcing you to grind to reach to a place where you enjoy the game. Amazing lore and a totally distinct world, where story telling is as important as you'd expect in a RPG. Awsome graphics and artwork that blow your mind. All in all, a great game!
  22. jovan99
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a genre dominated by World of Warcraft and other similar games Guild Wars 2 is refreshingly different. It ditches static tank and heal group gameplay for action based gameplay. No subscription fee means the game does not have to introduce tedious but psychologically addictive gameplay to keep its player base. Instead I'm playing simply because it's engaging and above all embodies what a game should be and what the rest of the MMO genre is lacking: FUN! Collapse… Expand
  23. Rorschachx
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    exelente game with good gameplay , not massive quest, pvp epic , revolutionary skill system, flawless..
    I recommend to all players who like challenges...
  24. WEBZPINNER
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    Best online game ever. Character development is actually dynamic, graphics are gorgeous even on mediocre systems, and it is tons of fun. The gaming world is huge and rich in content at all play levels, without the grind usually associated with MMORPGs.
  25. thedarkess
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    The amount of QUALITY content you get as a F2P player is insane!
    However if you are interested in end game content you must get expansion and believe me when I tell, new zones are absolutely stunning!
  26. Gretna20
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    GW2 Heart of Thorns is stunningly beautiful and extremely well put together expansion that was launched without a hitch. At first exploring the jungle is confusing and frustrating but as you complete events you are able to upgrade your masteries resulting in much quicker travel and access to areas that were previously inaccessible. These first masteries that allow for quick travel can beGW2 Heart of Thorns is stunningly beautiful and extremely well put together expansion that was launched without a hitch. At first exploring the jungle is confusing and frustrating but as you complete events you are able to upgrade your masteries resulting in much quicker travel and access to areas that were previously inaccessible. These first masteries that allow for quick travel can be unlocked within the first few hours. One issue with vanilla GW2 was the ease in which mobs could be killed. The mobs in these maps are much more difficult and engaging which is a pleasant change. Changes have been made elsewhere such as Fractals of The Mist which have been streamlined and different methods of crafting. Guild halls are absolutely amazing and will be a grand undertaking to build up over the future months. Simply amazing game with amazing graphics, music, and gameplay.… Expand
  27. Savoy2012
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    The open world events are great and highly replayable. Elite specialzations are fun and add more build variety to the game. Zones are beautiful and intricate. I have so much to do that I havnt even gone into my favorite game mode WvW yet. This game was money well spent
  28. BaconyInfusion
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This game is a very good pick in the MMO-genre. I am in love with the universe it self. This game is visually stunning and has amazing music. This universe really feel dynamic and breathing, and ArenaNet really succeeds at creating a unique game with unique mechanics. I always come back to this game, and this game will always have a place in my heart.
  29. VaelVictus
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Never before has an expansion been released so smoothly. The new areas are packed with content, the desired difficulty has been added, the story passes. It's beautiful, and added so much content to the core game that I'm still not sure what to do sometimes. :} Shame it took 8 months to get here, but eh.
  30. RelioXx99
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    Es un juego excelente recomiendo mucho su compra, guild wars 2 es un juego diferente a los MMORPG de siempre como Wow, contiene mecanicas que lo hacen diferente alos demas juegos la experiencia de jugar con amigos a este juego es mucho mejor que la del Wow, le faltan algunas cosas, pero poco a poco van puliendo y mejorando, GUild wars 2 tiene un mapa enorme y un monton de cosas que hacer yEs un juego excelente recomiendo mucho su compra, guild wars 2 es un juego diferente a los MMORPG de siempre como Wow, contiene mecanicas que lo hacen diferente alos demas juegos la experiencia de jugar con amigos a este juego es mucho mejor que la del Wow, le faltan algunas cosas, pero poco a poco van puliendo y mejorando, GUild wars 2 tiene un mapa enorme y un monton de cosas que hacer y eventos sin fin que haran que tengas horas y horas casi illimitadas de juego, además guild wars 2 no necesita de suscripción al contrario que la mayoria, es pago único tambien hay una versio f2p pero ya digo recomiendo altamente su compra lo dice un jugador de FInal Fantasy XIV, archeage, Tera y Wow hasta Cata… Expand
  31. feralshiv
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    Spent numerous number of hours in this game, it is very easy to dive in it, perfect story telling, beautiful design, unique concept, catchy for almost any type of gamer.
    Only issue that i can notice in this game that it is lacking open world pvp content and end game activities, you will end up repeating same things each day.
  32. Foxtina
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Everything is done so well in this game, it feels right and in place. All other creators should take as an example how perfect MMORPG should be.
  33. Rasman76
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    Overall great mmorpg. The personal storyline is a fun way to get to know the world and allows for multiple alts/replays without content getting too stale. Interface is like butter - smooth and easy to understand. PVP overall is pretty fun, though it can take some time to get good at with all the weapon/build combinations. PVE content and pug dungeons are probably the best I've seen -Overall great mmorpg. The personal storyline is a fun way to get to know the world and allows for multiple alts/replays without content getting too stale. Interface is like butter - smooth and easy to understand. PVP overall is pretty fun, though it can take some time to get good at with all the weapon/build combinations. PVE content and pug dungeons are probably the best I've seen - getting into a dungeon or fractal is effortless and the community is pretty forgiving and non-toxic. Ocassional optimization issues/lag can stop the game in its tracks but for a pay to play mmorpg, GW2 does a great job overall.… Expand
  34. zoob_m
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    I give this game a perfect score, not because it gets everything right, but because it gets MMO design better than any other game I've played. It innovates on the classic MMO formula to make a smoother experience, to varying levels of success. I never realized how clunky some MMOs are until I played this game.

    Additionally, it gets the service model of game monetization so right. I want    I give this game a perfect score, not because it gets everything right, but because it gets MMO design better than any other game I've played. It innovates on the classic MMO formula to make a smoother experience, to varying levels of success. I never realized how clunky some MMOs are until I played this game.

    Additionally, it gets the service model of game monetization so right. I want to throw what little money I can at this game, because I know the game will give me my money's worth, but also won't stop rewarding me if my wallet runs dry and I can't pay up for months on end.

    As for narrative, this game does exactly what a grindy game such as an MMO should do: it gives me a world which is entertaining to simply exist in, and the rest follows.    … Expand
  35. Thivas
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    The game's not perfect, but it's pretty close to that. The features in this game stand out so much, that you will have a hard time finding something similar. From World vs World to Competitive PvP, to World Exploration and Living Story, or even end game PvE like Fractals and Raids, there is something from everyone. The mount system is one of it's kind, the hybrid action/tab targetingThe game's not perfect, but it's pretty close to that. The features in this game stand out so much, that you will have a hard time finding something similar. From World vs World to Competitive PvP, to World Exploration and Living Story, or even end game PvE like Fractals and Raids, there is something from everyone. The mount system is one of it's kind, the hybrid action/tab targeting combat is insanely deep not to mention the friendliest community in any MMO.… Expand
  36. Rangerdav
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Been playing on and of for 7 years - clocked over 2700 hours. The game is beautiful, combat is lots of fun, there's always something to do or accomplish. Love it!
  37. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    Guild Wars 2 is the best MMO out right now, yet this does not mean it is perfect. Expect to enjoy the game immensely until you have completed all the content there is to enjoy. It lacks replayability in almost every single thing unless you enjoy raiding or fractals.
  38. kalainar
    May 3, 2019
    10
    Not so mmo, as we all used to see. The advantages of the game are enough to plunge into it with your head. Friendly game, community. A wide variety of actions. Incredible story. In this case, all you do not need to spend a huge amount of time to play with comfort. If you are tired of typical mmo, be sure to try Guild Wars 2.
  39. Thaksin
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Отличная ММО игра, одна из лучших и место заслуженное!
  40. loupio
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Guild wars 2 helped me stay sane during the pandemic. The community is very friendly and mature. The game has the best gameplay of all MMO out there. Fights feels very dynamic and your skills will make the difference not your stats. The game is very generous and quite cheap compared to others. No subs is amazing. You need the expansion for the best specs in game but they come on sale halfGuild wars 2 helped me stay sane during the pandemic. The community is very friendly and mature. The game has the best gameplay of all MMO out there. Fights feels very dynamic and your skills will make the difference not your stats. The game is very generous and quite cheap compared to others. No subs is amazing. You need the expansion for the best specs in game but they come on sale half price frequently but honestly support the devs as they are a smallish studio with great vision.… Expand
  41. ProfAmateur
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    This game has so much content without a monthly price tag. The world is huge and the quest design so well done. The story is fantastic and even the end game is full of things to so. I loved the multiplayer aspects. I spent hundreds of hours in this game.
  42. HenriqueBG
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Game is nice, have decent character development story until the expansions. Have incredible world events and colaborative player interaction. You can have some good hours of fun. They added some lesbian characters to please political agenda and creepy teenagers that have wet dreams about it and story after the base game is kinda based on improvisation, but it sill worth playing.
  43. Inuplarity
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I've played the Guild Wars series for a long time (2000+ hours) and I consider it to be one of the leading MMORPG's for me. For a game of this level, that's now been made free to the public - you can't go wrong.

    STORYLINE: GW2 has a fairly large level cap (80) that doesn't make the main story feel like a grind-fest. There's 5 races to choose from and with 8 professions to choose from    I've played the Guild Wars series for a long time (2000+ hours) and I consider it to be one of the leading MMORPG's for me. For a game of this level, that's now been made free to the public - you can't go wrong.

    STORYLINE:
    GW2 has a fairly large level cap (80) that doesn't make the main story feel like a grind-fest. There's 5 races to choose from and with 8 professions to choose from (9 if you have DLC). Choose your characters path and their life up to this point and prepare for a decent character development narrative. Customise your character's outfit from armour pieces found in the world or bought from the in-game store. Individually change the dye of a certain piece of armour, hide that awful helmet/ shoulder piece you only are wearing for stats and put a fancy skin on your sword, it's time for an adventure.

    Want to take a break from the main campaign? Take on of the many side quest to gather experience for your character on the map, you might be rewarded with coin, an illustrious item or maybe some lore. Don't want to do side quests and want to farm bosses instead? You can join groups on trains to farm world bosses for that sweet loot! Your adventure is what you make of it.

    COMPANIONS:
    Whether you are playing with friends or whether you are playing solo, there's a high chance that you'll encounter a NPC character - be it in the main campaign or a world event. These companions have fairly decent AI and will assist you in your battles. Some may even provide some world lore for you, immersing you into the game. As for representation, there are LGBTQ characters throughout the game who you can interact with.

    WORLD DESIGN:
    Guild Wars 2 has a massive map for you to explore, from the bustling cities to volcanos, mountain ranges to plagued beaches. The area in which your in is vast and expansive for you to explore without it feeling too restrictive. Sometimes this is a downside, especially if you need to cross the map to get to a mission - it's going to take a hot minute.

    In regards to lore, the lore is vast and plenty. Some of it relates to the first game, which may be a downside if you haven't played GW1 before but most of it can be found in-game from NPC's or books. If it isn't in there, consult the GW2 wiki as it's probably on there.

    TRANSPORT:
    If you don't have the DLC content (Path of Fire/Heart of Thorns), your main mode of transport is waypoints and your trusty feet. If you do have the DLC content, take a look at gliders and mounts as an interesting way to travel. Want to fly on a flying carpet after you jumped off a cliff? You can do that. Want a giant red boar instead? You can do that too.
    Tired of the glider and want something to spice it up? Take a ride on a raptor! Take to the skies on a Griffon! Bounce with the Springer!

    CONTENT:
    Sometimes, you have to wait for a new expansion to be released if you have finished the campaign - which limits what you can do if you are a story-driven player. There's also the possibility of some quite heavy bugs that will affect the new release, which will impact gameplay (ie, not being able to progress through a certain part, character's being unable to interact with a certain item etc) and can be annoying.

    There are many ways to have an adventure in Guild Wars. Play to your heart's content.    … Expand
  44. Chababa
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Immersive world and somewhat compelling story. You'd find yourself caring for the characters in the long run. I like how it was fun and does not feel like you're grinding too much to achieve something impossible.
  45. JoopS
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, been playing on and off since release. Great players, nice graphics lots of freedom.
  46. spreyz
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    An ACTUAL MmoRPG, and not just some Themepark game like FF14 and WoW, in this game your Legendary Items actually matter, even when crafted almost 10 years ago. This is a real RPG, and the MMO part is also the best ive seen. There are Meta Map Events, which require like 30-50 players doing mechanics correctly, there is no better feeling than actually beating an event because everyoneAn ACTUAL MmoRPG, and not just some Themepark game like FF14 and WoW, in this game your Legendary Items actually matter, even when crafted almost 10 years ago. This is a real RPG, and the MMO part is also the best ive seen. There are Meta Map Events, which require like 30-50 players doing mechanics correctly, there is no better feeling than actually beating an event because everyone played well.

    This game deserves better.    … Expand
  47. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  48. CalderX
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Proof that a whole genere can be defined differently. Imo greatest MMO ever.
  49. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Fantastic MMORPG for people that want a break from traditional gear treadmill. Community is very nice (except PUGs). For veteran players there is not much to do now, all the interesting game modes like PVP or WvW are basically the same since years, Anet simply forgot about them. If you are new player, you have hundreds of hours before you so enjoy.
  50. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    It's the only MMO that has been able to have me more than a week. I'm not a great fan of the genre but i think it has cool mechanics and a very interesting world.
  51. Klokord
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    É o melhor MMORPG que eu já joguei na vida, se eu fosse explicar todos os motivos, ninguém ia ler por ficar tão extenso, então deixo minha simples nota 10
  52. greatMEEP
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is exactly having everything that the MMO game needed!!! I played this game for 4 years and it doesn’t make me feel boring at all. Guild Wars 2 is a game with a very large Open World map that players can feel free. The maps in the game are very complex, which makes me consider this game to be the best game map compared to any game I have ever played. If you thought it would beThis game is exactly having everything that the MMO game needed!!! I played this game for 4 years and it doesn’t make me feel boring at all. Guild Wars 2 is a game with a very large Open World map that players can feel free. The maps in the game are very complex, which makes me consider this game to be the best game map compared to any game I have ever played. If you thought it would be boring to adventure on this large map, you are wrong!! Because in this game, when you reach a certain level, you can complete quests that will gives you a riding animal called that makes your adventure is very amazing. For example, griffins that can fly you through the vast world of the game, raptors that bring you to walk around with high-speed and the stingray that in this game are called skimmer that can bring you adventure underwater. Collecting level in this game for me is a lot of fun because it has a unique leveling system unlike any other game and very freedom. If you feel that doing quests in other games that quests will have the same loop and same pattern, that is something that will never happen in Guild Wars 2 for sure, cause this game has many quests for players to choose. The monsters in the game have different habitats according to the map and there are many different types of them, which will make your quest and your adventures more wonderful. Battles are more tactical, skillful, and very fun than any other MMO too. The interesting thing about this game is not just the gameplay but also the story of the game. Playing this game for me is no different from watching a good movie because the story is rich and interesting. So, if you are looking for a MMO game to play, you shouldn't miss out on Guild Wars 2!!!… Expand
  53. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    My favorite mmo. It takes and fixes almost everyting that is wrong with wow. And the new things it presents are very solid at worst.
  54. Bacu63
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Guild Wars 2 is one of the best MMO-RPG at the moment and in the future. With new Updates like "End of Fire" you see the developer still love this Game.
  55. kimdohyun
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This is really fun.
    It's my favorite game.
    But it is not Korean.
    So I'm sad.
  56. TerterBG
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The best MMO out there!
    It respects your time.
    It's free to play. Have the best mount system. A lot of cosmetics, the game's second name is Fashion Wars after all... It have dye channels for every single armor, mount, glider, backpiece. You can gather everything. Everything you do in the game gives you experience which means you can level up however you want. The zones are    The best MMO out there!
    It respects your time.
    It's free to play.
    Have the best mount system.
    A lot of cosmetics, the game's second name is Fashion Wars after all...
    It have dye channels for every single armor, mount, glider, backpiece.
    You can gather everything.
    Everything you do in the game gives you experience which means you can level up however you want.
    The zones are breathtaking and with the implementation of dx11 they are even better now.
    There is fishing now and is one of the best fishing games in MMO I have seen.
    The raids, fractals, dungions, strikes are very challenging and fun.
    The PvP (5v5) and WvW (80vs80vs80) are great way for you to compete with others.
    There is no boring questing where you need to talk to someone and then go back to return the quest, you just do your thing in the open world and you get rewarded via the mail when you help the guy in that specific area.
    The friendliest community I have ever seen.
    Everywhere you go there are waypoints that when you unlock them you can travel to them from the map whenever you are.
    The loot system is not shared, everyone gets what he deserves, the drop is personal. The experience is personal, The kills are personal. Everyone helps one another because they win from helping you.
    There is a downed system, where you fight for your life.
    The crafting system is awesome.
    Everyone can res everyone.
    Everyone can heal everyone.
    The profession class you choose depends only from your play-style and nothing more.
    There are 12 mounts in the game and every mount does its own thing that helps you traverse the terain and they feel awesome!
    The best gear you get can take few weeks to get but after that you can use it forever because there is no gear treadmill. Max level is 80 and after you level up you just have fun. Do your thing. Explore, fight, gather, craft, fill objectives, command a squad, help people, roleplay, etc. The options are limitless and some people are afraid of that.
    Legendaries are a long term goal that for a single legendary it can take months or a year even. Legendaries can be armors, weapons, trinkets, backitems, sigils, runes. They are quality of life items that enables you to swap stats or change visual effect of the item without the need of transmutation charge.
    The gem store is the way that the game can get some cash from the player but you can buy everything from the gem store, converting gold to gems from the shop. At some point because the game doesn't have fee, you'll feel guilty for playing so much without giving money, so you'll start buying stuff just because of gratitude. Only the expansions are payed but buying Path of Fire, gives you free Heart of Thorns expansion. End of Dragons expansion just released and is super strong, everyone loves it.
    10/10    … Expand
  57. Mirotvorac
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This MMO need to be standard for all others MMO's. Simple adjusted for hardcore and casual games.
  58. TIZ
    May 30, 2018
    9
    Generally a rocky start to this game. I played it at launch and it failed to grip me straight away. Back then I would have rated it pretty averagely. However, thinking back I managed to get back into it, it was a bit painful. After HoT expansion lots of quality of life improvements made the game fun and breathed some life back into the base game as well. I think the base game and theGenerally a rocky start to this game. I played it at launch and it failed to grip me straight away. Back then I would have rated it pretty averagely. However, thinking back I managed to get back into it, it was a bit painful. After HoT expansion lots of quality of life improvements made the game fun and breathed some life back into the base game as well. I think the base game and the quality of the story (if u really force ur way into the lore) can grip u fast! Once ur into the lore its over...u will love it and u won't be able to get away from it. I did stop and start this game a few times before I seriously got into it. I am playing it more casually now but still love it (in 2018). I would say the base game is a solid 8/10 but I have to give it a 9/10 because back then I couldn't appreciate actually how good it was for it's time!… Expand
  59. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    This game is everything I thought it would be. It has no subscription which is just outright amazing for the quality of the game! Easy 8/10! Great MMO!
  60. tagos
    May 4, 2018
    8
    After ten years playing Lord Of The Rings Online I spend way more time plaing GW2. the main reason? In GW no one is going to ask me to go kill 6 of something, then find 6 of something or wash 5 towels (an I Kid You Not LOTRO quest),

    This game has thrown out the quest hub system entirely. Instead you get a scripted personal story combined with open world events. This is so refreshing.    After ten years playing Lord Of The Rings Online I spend way more time plaing GW2. the main reason? In GW no one is going to ask me to go kill 6 of something, then find 6 of something or wash 5 towels (an I Kid You Not LOTRO quest),

    This game has thrown out the quest hub system entirely. Instead you get a scripted personal story combined with open world events. This is so refreshing. There’s always something to do, there’s always something going on and anything you choose to do contributes to your progression.

    Combat is fluid and the combination of builds you can put together gives great variety.

    It still looks great and gets new content on a regular basis. The Free To Play model is very generous and you csn go to level cap without paying a cent or being dramatically inconvenienced. The post level cap continuation just requires buying an expansion.

    If the two decade old quest hub MMO gameplay is draining you of the will to live then give this a free try.    … Expand
  61. mrjoey
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This is the FUNNEST MMO I have ever played. The community is so awesome (especially to new players!), the customization is amazing, gameplay and combat is exceptionally smooth, and the graphics and lore are top notch. BEST PART about the game??? ITS FREE. Now stop reading reviews on it, go download it, and enjoy it for yourself! =) See you in Tyria!!
  62. SevenBitBrian
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    8 Years in and I still consider this to be one of the best MMORPGs ever made. Recently they release new content in a more consistent manner than any other MMORPG and the story and gameplay are both engaging and fun. With all the new updates already planned for release, and a new expansion on the horizon as well, this is a great time for Guild Wars 2. If you played it before, or never8 Years in and I still consider this to be one of the best MMORPGs ever made. Recently they release new content in a more consistent manner than any other MMORPG and the story and gameplay are both engaging and fun. With all the new updates already planned for release, and a new expansion on the horizon as well, this is a great time for Guild Wars 2. If you played it before, or never played at all, I would highly suggest checking this game out.… Expand
  63. GhiriGhiri
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guild Wars 2 is one of those few games stunning graphics , an endless history and a chance to play in guilds with old and new friends .
    The free to play is a nice stunt to love the game and then buy it .    … Expand
  64. destinyfan1
    Jan 21, 2017
    8
    it looked boring in the beginning and it also still is soetimes but the content , combat exploration it is so big .
    ok graphical its pretty but fun to fight in
    just buy it it is at most moments better then any other mmorpg
  65. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Best MMO nowadays as far as I'm concerned, and maybe the one that respects the most the money you invest. There really nothing wrong with Guild Wars 2, and it amuses me that a good game like that had come from NCSoft.
  66. iplaythings
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Guild Wars 2 (including all of its improvements and expansions) has really turned out to be a wonderful game, one that in many ways has been better than WoW for quite a few years now. When it first came out, I had a hard time getting into the look of the game (coming from WoW) but I came back after a few years and really fell in love with almost everything about it. And since you only payGuild Wars 2 (including all of its improvements and expansions) has really turned out to be a wonderful game, one that in many ways has been better than WoW for quite a few years now. When it first came out, I had a hard time getting into the look of the game (coming from WoW) but I came back after a few years and really fell in love with almost everything about it. And since you only pay for expansions and stuff you actually want, it's always there waiting for me to drop in for a few hours.… Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2012
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    90
    GW2 has made a powerful impact on the MMO scene, confirming years of expectations. Stunning presentation and revolutionary design guarantee a thoroughly enjoyable experience. However, it’s not flawless, nor complete. The beautiful vistas, the massive PvP element, the rich leveling experience- those can offer hours of gameplay, but the endgame is desperately seeking for enrichment. [November 2012]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 2, 2013
    95
    Guild Wars 2 surpasses the original in every aspect, from its massive and atmospheric world to its addictive and engrossing gameplay.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Nov 28, 2012
    80
    After spending fifty hours with GW2, I have a lot of praise for ArenaNet's work and the way it changes up some of the typical trappings of the MMO. And yet, I find myself thinking less and less about it each day. It's not a declaration against the product, mind you, but simply a fact that this game still is very much an MMO, and your enjoyment will directly relate to how much you enjoy the genre. For many who were hoping for a clean break from MMO design philosophy, Guild Wars 2 will probably come across as a slight disappointment. It pushes the genre slightly forward, however, and could lead to even further development in the future.
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