Guild Wars

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  • Publisher: NCSOFT
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2005
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 503 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 403 out of 503
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 503
  3. Negative: 48 out of 503
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  1. Duder38
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    The best (mmo) rpg ever made, by a stretch. Highly recommend buying it with a friend and playing through the trilogy.
  2. giuice
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Best Game I played, ever. Unfortunately the sequel (GW2) did not follow the same mechanisms, classes and skills. It would be wonderful games with new interface and improved gameplay. 17 years after its release, I still play with great pleasure.
  3. addiinnocent
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Awesome Game with awesome people who are still playing after almost 20 years!
  4. marney
    Apr 28, 2019
    2
    The game from my point of view is a whole platform gamer's paradise most of the game play seems to involve jumping from ledge to ledge and if you dont make the jumps you miss out on loot if you're a platform game fanatic this is heaven for you.If you buy the main game plus xpacs there are still areas you are gated from using, the game constantly dumps garbage items like dyes xp scrolls etcThe game from my point of view is a whole platform gamer's paradise most of the game play seems to involve jumping from ledge to ledge and if you dont make the jumps you miss out on loot if you're a platform game fanatic this is heaven for you.If you buy the main game plus xpacs there are still areas you are gated from using, the game constantly dumps garbage items like dyes xp scrolls etc it seems they are determined to fill your stash with garbage,i guess as an incentive to buy more bag room from gem store.Character slots with both xpacs are enough to make just 5 characters you can of course buy more from the gem store. Game play can be ok but sudden 1 hit deaths kill that for you, constantly facing invulnerable mobs for no reason i can detect they just turn invulnerable in mid fight re-spawn rates are crazy if you fight a mob of 4 by the time the last falls all four are back up it must be a mechanic to force team play so a wasted purchase for solo players.The game gives very little info about the task you are requested to perform quest event whatever not even the direction it might be in it is at times bewildering don't buy this game unless there's absolutely nothing else to play.The graphics may appeal to some they are very good hence the score.… Expand
  5. gracjanski
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is an art. In combinations with all the 3 addons it deserves a much better succes and attention:
    The graphic is written geniously: beautiful and great performance.
    The gameplay gives you so many possiblities: great. And in the beginning it is easy to understand. So you see, the old easy to learn, hard to master principle. The idea of gathering all the players together to a town    This game is an art. In combinations with all the 3 addons it deserves a much better succes and attention:
    The graphic is written geniously: beautiful and great performance.
    The gameplay gives you so many possiblities: great. And in the beginning it is easy to understand. So you see, the old easy to learn, hard to master principle. The idea of gathering all the players together to a town and let them group there to go through an instance is simply perfect.
    The campaing is great, I didnt want to stop to play, because I wanted to know, what happens next.
    The music is great too, I still enjoy to listen to some tracks (I downloaded them separately).
    I dont see any weaknesses in this game (dont forget, the game has 3 addons, that improves the basic game too)    … Expand
  6. Aeryx
    Aug 2, 2017
    8
    Still by far one of the best MMORPGs I've ever played. The graphics back at the time were gorgeous and made me feel very much part of the world. Roaming the crystal desert in solitude was such a hauntingly beautiful experience. The concept art, music and vistas took me away so much I dreamed about this game in my sleep. Compared to today's MMORPGs that harass you BS monetization, backStill by far one of the best MMORPGs I've ever played. The graphics back at the time were gorgeous and made me feel very much part of the world. Roaming the crystal desert in solitude was such a hauntingly beautiful experience. The concept art, music and vistas took me away so much I dreamed about this game in my sleep. Compared to today's MMORPGs that harass you BS monetization, back then, once you bought the game, everything was yours to earn via in-game effort. Getting ectos was critical and the difficult areas, like Hall of Heroes required immense team work to pull off and luck to finish with an unstable internet connection. The PVP and multiplayer were also very enjoyable. Unfortunately Mesmers never found their place in this game, and were rejected by teams for difficult dungeons as they were poor in PVE although good in PVP. Jeremy Soule's music was a masterpiece for this, and I wish for him to return in GW3.… Expand
  7. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    Tiens, Guild Wars soldé à 8,50 euros seulement ! et pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour l'essayer ? surtout que c'est sans abonnement (un excellent point !) et après SWTOR j'avoue que j'étais curieux. Ah évidemment ça a bien vieilli graphiquement mais ce n'est pas tellement plus laid que SWTOR globalement. ça reste mignon et beaucoup moins cul serré au niveau des tenues que le mmo Star Wars.Tiens, Guild Wars soldé à 8,50 euros seulement ! et pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour l'essayer ? surtout que c'est sans abonnement (un excellent point !) et après SWTOR j'avoue que j'étais curieux. Ah évidemment ça a bien vieilli graphiquement mais ce n'est pas tellement plus laid que SWTOR globalement. ça reste mignon et beaucoup moins cul serré au niveau des tenues que le mmo Star Wars. L'interface est aussi plus pratique à l'usage... bref, y a pas à tortiller, c'est bien pensé.

    Toujours est-il que l'absence de voix et de vraie direction narrative par rapport à SWTOR est une belle douche froide et que comme tout mmo qui se respecte -et c'est là l'essence du genre- on se fait rapidement chier. L'intérêt tout de même (!) c'est qu'on peut se faire chier en groupe ! bêêêh...

    Le gameplay de ces mmo rpg est typique et a toujours comme caractéristique frappante cette absence d'intérêt, ce manque flagrant de finesse et cette course débile aux points d'expérience (c'est effectivement le nerf de la guerre) sans queue ni tête. Finalement, le mmo c'est le dernier stade de l'évolution des jeux vidéo : la lobotomisation totale et la fin de l'amusement. C'est bien triste.    … Expand
  8. Schoobs
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    Guild Wars is a unique experience. Excellent story line, multiple campaigns (with hundreds of hours of extra content) and a beautiful world to explore. Easily my favorite game of all time. There's still a decent amount of people online and all the expansion so are inexpensive, I'd still recommend it now in 2016.
  9. Masteis
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I spent my teenage times while playing Guild Wars. Actually there were many MMORPG's i was playing but the 'Guild Wars' was the real one. I'm not giving "10" points for that i was fan of it. GW deserves it.

    Game provides you "Dude, you are free, you can anything you want. Build your character as you wish" There was no power differences between classes cuz you wouldn't know your    I spent my teenage times while playing Guild Wars. Actually there were many MMORPG's i was playing but the 'Guild Wars' was the real one. I'm not giving "10" points for that i was fan of it. GW deserves it.

    Game provides you "Dude, you are free, you can anything you want. Build your character as you wish"
    There was no power differences between classes cuz you wouldn't know your oppenents' build.

    Maybe the best thing was in GW, it was forcing you to use your brain. You couldn't play only spamming keyboard buttons. You had calculate your enemy and play smart and not only for pvp, pve was difficult to play too.

    Still best MMORPG for me and many players.    … Expand
  10. SilentHightimes
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Fantastic fun world to play solo or with friends beautiful graphics and gameplay.

    Solid fun with epic pvp and clan/Faction building very guild oriented.

    Awesome Rpg i don't consider it a MMO.

    Worth $50
  11. Camora11
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    The first MMO I ever played way back in 2005. It is hands down my favorite game to this day. Everything from the story, the character attributes, skill/spell diversity, pvp, seasonal events, side quests, and community gave me some really fun memories. This game will always be special to me.
  12. thingamajiggly
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    This is the game that actually got me hooked on video games. I would watch my sister and her boyfriend play, and I fell in love. I loved the graphics, the ability to explore, and the storyline. Unlike a lot of other MMORPGs , you don't have to pay a monthly fee after you purchase the game. Also, you have the ability to play by yourself, and don't have to depend on others to get throughThis is the game that actually got me hooked on video games. I would watch my sister and her boyfriend play, and I fell in love. I loved the graphics, the ability to explore, and the storyline. Unlike a lot of other MMORPGs , you don't have to pay a monthly fee after you purchase the game. Also, you have the ability to play by yourself, and don't have to depend on others to get through the game.… Expand
  13. JimCorbett
    May 26, 2014
    8
    My first foray into the MMO scene and I was not disappointed in the slightest. No subscription fee, awesome gameplay, great story, and just an overall wonderful experience.
  14. aatassi
    Mar 3, 2014
    7
    Best RPG in 2005.
    Good things : story lines, missions, graphics, fights with mercenaries (NPC) like in RTS games, attributes, skills, leveling up, exploring, traveling by map, elite skills capture, different regions in Tyria, towns, fights with final boss Khilbron, class specific armors.
    less : CORP, looking for guilds, craft, auction houses, cities, 1 playable race, 1 starting point    Best RPG in 2005.
    Good things : story lines, missions, graphics, fights with mercenaries (NPC) like in RTS games, attributes, skills, leveling up, exploring, traveling by map, elite skills capture, different regions in Tyria, towns, fights with final boss Khilbron, class specific armors.

    less : CORP, looking for guilds, craft, auction houses, cities, 1 playable race, 1 starting point for pve

    Game play : 7/10, graphics : 6,5/10, back ground : 7/10, lifetime : 7/10, sound : 7/10, community : 8/10, world : 7/10    … Expand
  15. renanherz
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    Without a doubt, the best MMORPG I have played to date (although technically not actually an MMORPG).

    The graphics are gorgeous. There is an endless variety of character skillset possibilities due to the hundreds and hundreds of skills available for each character profession. This means you can never bore of the gameplay, and if you are into PVP it becomes a constantly changing arena    Without a doubt, the best MMORPG I have played to date (although technically not actually an MMORPG).

    The graphics are gorgeous.

    There is an endless variety of character skillset possibilities due to the hundreds and hundreds of skills available for each character profession. This means you can never bore of the gameplay, and if you are into PVP it becomes a constantly changing arena involving teams changing/trialing new and progressively more creative builds to counter the currently winning team's build. Testing builds yourself to try and beat certain enemies/bosses, or solo certain areas is always a fun and rewarding experience.

    The game is complex, but not enough for the learning curve to be huge. The game itself is simple enough to learn to play, the challenge instead comes in learning how to play well.

    The map is huge, especially when combined with its expansions, and you will never run out of things to do.

    The game is free to play, and does not reward players who play for hours on end over those who are more casual. Everyone has access to gear with the same stats, the hardcore players simply pay extra in order to look better than everyone else. This was one of my favourite features about guild wars, especially over guild wars 2, which instead opts to reward hardcore players with a slight edge in stats over ordinary players due to their extensive playtimes.

    I only managed to stop playing this game after my computer crashed, for which I was grateful because this game genuinely ends up taking a large chunk of your life away. These days i play guild wars 2 instead, which is very fun and has stunning graphics, but feels very simple in comparison, especially in PvP due to the very limited skills available and lack of customisation.    … Expand
  16. k0pkaas
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    Whenever I try out a new mmo the first thing I do is compare it to Guild Wars. That is how much of an impact this game left on me. I picked it up within a few months of it having came out and played it for YEARS. I had thousands of hours logged into this game, and STILL can't help but log on every once in a while to take a trip down memory lane. The game is of course very dated and I can'tWhenever I try out a new mmo the first thing I do is compare it to Guild Wars. That is how much of an impact this game left on me. I picked it up within a few months of it having came out and played it for YEARS. I had thousands of hours logged into this game, and STILL can't help but log on every once in a while to take a trip down memory lane. The game is of course very dated and I can't play it with the fervor that I used to, but it is still the mold with which I compare every mmo I come across. Hopefully soon a game will come which will match or surpass my image of it.… Expand
  17. kirbman101
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    I played this game for years and enjoyed every moment of it. It plays a bit differently than other MMOs, because it is designed to prevent grinding, trolling, imbalance, and various other negative factors that typically plague online games.
  18. RobertN
    Jul 15, 2013
    9
    I don't regret a minute of time spent in this game. The story is beautiful, the PvE is rich in content, and the community is excellent. The game offers so much versatility as well, with any class being able to take on the role of another with builds. The PvP is by far the best I've ever seen. All in all, it's a masterpiece. The only problem as of now is the community is a little on theI don't regret a minute of time spent in this game. The story is beautiful, the PvE is rich in content, and the community is excellent. The game offers so much versatility as well, with any class being able to take on the role of another with builds. The PvP is by far the best I've ever seen. All in all, it's a masterpiece. The only problem as of now is the community is a little on the dead side due to it's awful sequel.… Expand
  19. DivinityItself
    Jan 23, 2013
    9
    All has been said in varied reviews about GW. All I can tell you is from 2005 up until now I've played for 7600+ hours. That's approximately 320 full days over a 7 year span. The only games that got me engaged in the past are Sword of Fargoal on the CBM64, Dungeon Master (and Chaos Strikes Back) by FTL on the Atari ST. I hope that ArenaNet never pulls the plug on it.
  20. gendu
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    Last time I typed /age in the chat, I got as response that I had played the game over 3500 hours on this account, this excludes the time I spent on my 2 other accounts. A game that can keep me playing and enjoying it for 5 years and over 3500 hours deserves a 10.
  21. St33rpike
    Jul 18, 2012
    6
    Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of MMORPGs. The only other one I've played extensively is World of Warcraft, and I preferred that game by a large margin. Why? Well, Guild Wars always seemed like a more limited version of WoW. The level cap is lower, the possibilities for playing without being in a party are more limited, and the items are less varied and interesting. None of that wouldAdmittedly, I'm not a huge fan of MMORPGs. The only other one I've played extensively is World of Warcraft, and I preferred that game by a large margin. Why? Well, Guild Wars always seemed like a more limited version of WoW. The level cap is lower, the possibilities for playing without being in a party are more limited, and the items are less varied and interesting. None of that would matter very much if I really wanted to spend my time playing with other people, but there's nothing I find more frustrating than sitting down to play a video game and instead spending the next hour trying to get a group together, only to finally give up and turn it off. WoW offers gamers a lot of options for playing without depending on other players, and that is why I preferred it to Guild Wars.… Expand
  22. hfffoman
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    I have had hours of fun with this game. It is beautifully atmospheric, has a good story, and a combat system capable of enormous sophistication. The world it creates feels very real and I actually cared about its fate.
  23. WaterWoman
    May 18, 2012
    9
    This game was my first MMO and level 20 with all the expansions. As the years went on (maybe I put 400 hours into this game, or 500 but no more), the graphics got a little old and the gameplay not as fun; however, the hooks from this game was already in pretty deep. GW2 beta was more fun than GW the first time I played it. I've never played WoW. Learning all the new builds really wasThis game was my first MMO and level 20 with all the expansions. As the years went on (maybe I put 400 hours into this game, or 500 but no more), the graphics got a little old and the gameplay not as fun; however, the hooks from this game was already in pretty deep. GW2 beta was more fun than GW the first time I played it. I've never played WoW. Learning all the new builds really was enjoyable, esp. all the necro. stuff with your heroes. I didn't play PvP much; I'm sure I was one of the rare people who didn't like it that much.… Expand
  24. Previousricebow
    May 17, 2012
    10
    I wish Diablo 3 was this good. Massive world, every innovative play. Zero grinding, one of the best mmo ever made. Many many korean mmo copied guild war's style.
  25. Trancez
    May 15, 2012
    10
    Guild Wars was a fantastic game that was well worth it's price. It offers more gameplay and customization than any game of it's peers. It was and forever will be a game that will be notable.
  26. rubin
    Apr 30, 2012
    9
    So addictive it's not even funny. Has gameplay unlike any other MMO, graphics that are a rape to the eyeballs and music that you won't be able to get out of your head any time soon. It is also relatively grindfest-free due to the low level cap, which I find to be a huge plus. While the formula gets a little stale after a while and the plot is nothing to write home about, it is still theSo addictive it's not even funny. Has gameplay unlike any other MMO, graphics that are a rape to the eyeballs and music that you won't be able to get out of your head any time soon. It is also relatively grindfest-free due to the low level cap, which I find to be a huge plus. While the formula gets a little stale after a while and the plot is nothing to write home about, it is still the best MMO I have ever played. Here's hoping GW2 will become a worthy successor of the original.… Expand
  27. gist95966
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    Why imo this game is great:
    (1) No monthly fee. If you do the math for other MMO's out there your going to pay a lot more once you start playing for over a year. Which to me, is very short.
    (2) No real grind besides what you choose to grind out, and it has insignificant impact on play. You can grind out titles which do nothing besides increase your e-peen or grind out materials for armor    Why imo this game is great:
    (1) No monthly fee. If you do the math for other MMO's out there your going to pay a lot more once you start playing for over a year. Which to me, is very short.

    (2) No real grind besides what you choose to grind out, and it has insignificant impact on play. You can grind out titles which do nothing besides increase your e-peen or grind out materials for armor which have no better stats than armor you can get for cheap - again increasing your e-peen but no real benefit other than that.

    (3) No worries about making a mistake with your character - it's very easy to change out what you use. Fitting the no-grind theme of this game.

    (4) Perfect way to deal with death imo - you fail the quest but you don't lose anything like experience or items. Plus you only fail the quest after dying multiple times.

    (5) It's fun!    … Expand
  28. Wynnyelle
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    I played this game a few years back and for the life of me, could not get into it. Recently I decided to give it a second chance when I was offered the opportunity to play it again, and I'm glad that I picked it up for a second go. Once I got into the game, I became immersed in the story and the characters. The gameplay is slightly awkward for somebody who isn't used to it, but once II played this game a few years back and for the life of me, could not get into it. Recently I decided to give it a second chance when I was offered the opportunity to play it again, and I'm glad that I picked it up for a second go. Once I got into the game, I became immersed in the story and the characters. The gameplay is slightly awkward for somebody who isn't used to it, but once I started to get the hang of things I really began enjoying myself. You don't have to party up with people if group work isn't your thing, and I like that a lot. I can play with friends if I want to, or I can just do things alone. I don't have to team up with total strangers that could potentially ruin my experience. Granted, I have met some nice people and the community seems to be nice overall, which is a good thing. Really looking forward to finishing up the campaigns in this game, and especially looking forward to the sequel.… Expand
  29. CowardlyDog
    Feb 19, 2012
    10
    Amazing game, very addictive, and even after many years after launch, it still has a reason to be played, which is the Hall of Monuments reward system for GW2
  30. AlexanderVascus
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    Many of the reviews here are either badly composed or off the topic based on personal experiences or just dumb choices. This game is the cure for your wallet, it's an engaging experience that won't burn your money. The PvP is one of this game's most stable and well-designed features, make no mistake this game does have PvE as any MMO game should. Also keep in mind this game is pureMany of the reviews here are either badly composed or off the topic based on personal experiences or just dumb choices. This game is the cure for your wallet, it's an engaging experience that won't burn your money. The PvP is one of this game's most stable and well-designed features, make no mistake this game does have PvE as any MMO game should. Also keep in mind this game is pure perfection if you do not mind instances when out questing. If you don't know what that means is, whoever you take with you whilst leaving the city/outpost, is all you're going to have with you. No random people coming in to yoink your xp gain or kill the mobs you set out to kill. They're all there, at every load. 1. Updates> This game since release has had a variety of changes from classes to balancing.
    2.The World> The expansions add rewarding content is persistent for each of your characters, you can visit any continent as long as you've reached the area to travel to it, the visuals are different everywhere you go, its always nice to have some new colors.
    3.Since navigation is so simple and streamlined, the minimap also shows where you've walked, making it easy for you not to get lost.
    4. PvE combat> PvE is well done, the mobs are easy to find and a wiki feature in the game makes it easy for you to find what you're looking for.
    5. Questing and Progression>This game is extremely quick to level in, what makes your character stronger is how you build their skills and set their gear. You'll reach max rank in no time, quest, do missions and your time shall not be wasted. Missions progress you through the storyline of each campaign (that is if you have the other expansions) but if you just own Prophecies it's the same deal.
    6.End Game> Since leveling is so quick, the true content of the game is its end game, you'll have a variety of missions and titles to gain and due to Guild Wars 2 on the way if you own Eye of the North, you will get rewards for completing them if you get the next installment. Raids, dungeons, (Speed clears) are all in the game, know your role and get moving.

    This game leads you to have a much different experience at each turn, each class feels different, and a second play-through known as hard mode can get you some cash.    … Expand
  31. kez21
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    ive played this game for 6 years now and it has is the game i have played the most my overall game-time is about 130 days. there is so much content to do with all the new expansions and dungeon's the game has very nice graphics considering its so old now and yet i can still say its still one of the best mmo-based games out there and i really cannot wait for Guild wars 2, how ever long it takes.
  32. lobstilops
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played in my life. The company (ArenaNet) took some chances with this game. They went for a bit of a different skill/attribute set and a lot of other things. They really stepped out of the comfort zone and threw away the traditional MMORPG **** And guess what, it worked well. There were a few dull areas but those were overthrown by the glorious rest of theOne of the best games I have ever played in my life. The company (ArenaNet) took some chances with this game. They went for a bit of a different skill/attribute set and a lot of other things. They really stepped out of the comfort zone and threw away the traditional MMORPG **** And guess what, it worked well. There were a few dull areas but those were overthrown by the glorious rest of the game. The missions were fun and enticing, the gear was visually appealing and could parts mixed and matched. The graphics were very good for a companies very first game. At release this game was magnificent, the cities were overflowing with people and the PvP arenas was a place to be. Now, not so much. The game has aged and the majority of players can be seen on the later expansion packs or winds of change one of the newer updates. So in all honesty, I wouldn't purchase the game based on those facts. Wait for Guild Wars 2, which still has no monthly fee. That game will be well worth the wait.… Expand
  33. Sygon
    Dec 22, 2011
    1
    Terrible, maybe I went into the game expecting some fun PVP but its not, broken unbalanced classes. I played this game about 2 months ago. The feature of how your character auto follows your opponent (wow real skill) is incredibly annoying. The game is worse than SWTOR when it comes to being on "rails". I am excited for GW2 but if it is anything like GW1 I will not be purchasing.
  34. Spenczar
    Aug 25, 2011
    9
    Don't have much to say about Guild Wars. I beta tested it long ago and it didn't fail to impress. Most people who say they hate this game are fanboys of other MMOs which I will not mention, and just don't get the whole concept behind the game. It's not supposed to take months to reach a ridiculously high level, then hours of killing monsters to get ridiculously overpowered weapons andDon't have much to say about Guild Wars. I beta tested it long ago and it didn't fail to impress. Most people who say they hate this game are fanboys of other MMOs which I will not mention, and just don't get the whole concept behind the game. It's not supposed to take months to reach a ridiculously high level, then hours of killing monsters to get ridiculously overpowered weapons and armor. It is meant to be heavily based on tactics and skill. The low level cap and the ability to get "maxed" weapons (weapons with maximum stats for that particular category) about midway through the main story forces players to really build their character with different skills that complement each other, then use them right. If you like grinding, raiding, and games that are based much more on having an incredibly high level or incredibly powerful equipment, Guild Wars is NOT for you. It isn't a perfect game, with limited support and a bit lacking in an MMO feel, but it certainly isn't anything close to a bad game.… Expand
  35. khamul787
    Jul 1, 2011
    10
    I've played this game since release and it has since become my favorite game of all time. The world is beautiful and inspired, and the animations are smooth and very high quality. I actually quite like the instancing as it prevents **** from messing with you, and I am generally quite a solitary person. The story in PvE is top notch and imaginative, and PvP itself is the best of an MMO onI've played this game since release and it has since become my favorite game of all time. The world is beautiful and inspired, and the animations are smooth and very high quality. I actually quite like the instancing as it prevents **** from messing with you, and I am generally quite a solitary person. The story in PvE is top notch and imaginative, and PvP itself is the best of an MMO on the market.… Expand
  36. Vladdisblue
    Jun 1, 2011
    8
    The reasoning behind my score for this game is simple. Firstly, the game itself is great fun and a blast to sit down and play no matter how much time you have. 30 minutes? No problem, there's a lot you can get done, even if you feel like at the time you didn't. Gameplay is very good, and the scenery is breath taking. I used to play this game when everything first came out in 2005-2006The reasoning behind my score for this game is simple. Firstly, the game itself is great fun and a blast to sit down and play no matter how much time you have. 30 minutes? No problem, there's a lot you can get done, even if you feel like at the time you didn't. Gameplay is very good, and the scenery is breath taking. I used to play this game when everything first came out in 2005-2006 before I got really really into WoW. I gave up WoW for a year and went back but I have finally said no to WoW and decided it was time to play this game again. When I first played this game I wasn't all that great at it because I didn't try to link skills together, I just used what I felt was the most powerful skills. Now I have sat down and really looked at the skills and I have to say it is way better that I have taken the time to because honestly, I kill things that much faster. The instanced hunting grounds yes are boring with no one else there but I don't care. Crank up my music and turn me loose and I can hunt for four hours and not get bored once. Meeting people is easy if you are willing to go out of your way to try to get to know some of the people around you in town. Quest are a breeze, and with a mini map that guides you to the quest, why would you complain about not being able to jump? WoW, good luck figuring out where the crap you are supposed to be heading. Yeah some of the NPC's tell you a general direction, but that could be a huge swath of the zone if you're not careful. I can't speak for the PvP in this game because I have never actually tried it out. I do enjoy the PvE a lot but that is because I am determined and dedicated to getting what I need, no matter the ammount of time required to get it. No need for teir whatever gear to hunt? Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about. No monthly fee's? Yes please. Ability to mix two classes together to become an even more deadly fighter than you already were? Sign me up now! Downsides are yes it can be difficult to trust someone you meet on the game because there is a high potential that they will be a dick or try to scam you. It can be monotonous doing the same thing over and over, but that is to be expected with every game you play, so everyone can stop griping and get back to playing the game. No jumping. Yeah okay, I know I said it's not a big deal but it is true, who in the world can't jump? I say it for believability and natural ability of a human being, not because I want to be able to jump. Those are the only two major complaints I have for this game, and the jumping I view as a minor thing because it seems pointless to jump when your playing the game to go in and hack things to pieces. And trusting someone over a game you may never meet in real life? Not a reason the game lost points either of these things, it lost the points because I think that while the instanced hunting grounds are awesome maybe allow a few other people into the same one as you. A minimum of 20 so that way if a group of people hunt together that means there is still room for 16 others. I think the chance of seeing someone else out there doing the same thing as you also would give you incentive to team up and compare what quest you both need and that would form a bond of trust and a friendship that would allow you to know you have a friend in the game you can look for to hunt with. So over all I rate this game an 8 because yes it has a lot of plus factors, but there are still a few things that could really potentially be improved, even with the greatness that this game already is. On a more personal level for comparison, WoW and GW are nothing alike. They are two completely different games that were developed by two different companies. WoW has it's own perks, one of which is not graphics. GW to me is better than WoW because of the pure individuality that you can have with the 8 skills that you put on your bar that allow you to play however you want and not only that but the ammount of skills that you learn means that you never run out of combinations and chains of skills that you could potentially set up to use for a very very long time. Great game, and to be honest, so very glad I gave up WoW to get back into this amazing game.… Expand
  37. syrik
    May 19, 2011
    8
    I had previously scored this game a 0, which was a bit hasty of me. Now, after having spent much more time with this game I have found it to be a very good game overall, with a very very bad death penalty system. Taken as a whole this game and all its additions (3 campaigns, linked as smaller parts of the bigger story and one expansion to the larger story) is very well done. The engineI had previously scored this game a 0, which was a bit hasty of me. Now, after having spent much more time with this game I have found it to be a very good game overall, with a very very bad death penalty system. Taken as a whole this game and all its additions (3 campaigns, linked as smaller parts of the bigger story and one expansion to the larger story) is very well done. The engine is old, 6 years and counting, yet the graphics are still decent and when compared to the king of MMO's (Warcraft, terrible game that it's become) they are better. Landscapes often look like art, as if you are exploring a giant painting. The characters are very nicely modeled and no two look alike. This game allows a player to fully customize their appearance through the use of gear and dyes so you can look exactly how you want to. There are also optional costumes for purchase should one so desire. The quests are typical of any MMO or RPG and should be easily recognizable to anyone who has ever played one. One thing I particularly like about this game is the monsters, of endless varieties, are not pushovers. Combat is actually challenging. You have to think before you pull, do it wrong you die. But, then enters the worst thing about the game...the death penalty. You die 15% is taken off your health and mana. That pretty much stays unless you kill A LOT of mobs or have some potions (which I'm told exist, but have yet to see one). Kill a world boss, you get 2% taken off the 15...not much and the bosses are that much harder. Death in what are called "missions", the larger quests that actually tell the story reset the entire mission and could waste an hour or more of your time. Dieing in this game sucks, period. The abilities and different "builds" you can create are vast, allowing you to choose from a pool of tens, if not hundreds of combat moves and spells. The possibilities are really endless. The guild and communication interfaces could use a modernization and the UI doesn't give as much info as I would like, but those are minor things. The game would score a 9 or best MMO type game available from me, except the death penalty really really pisses me off. Played carefully, its a great game. Oh, and for around $40 you can get all the content the game has and there's no extra cost necessary, ever. Best MMO style game value in the industry, hands down.… Expand
  38. C4K3
    Jan 15, 2011
    4
    It was a great game. Sadly one day arenanet decided to go "hey, let's completely destroy all PvP in the game, and then make the PvE grind the primary interest of the game" Now PvP is filled with unskilled noobs that think grind = skill (I just recently watched a couple of obs, not a single person in any of them knew how to qstep) You are forced to either use builds fully automated bots canIt was a great game. Sadly one day arenanet decided to go "hey, let's completely destroy all PvP in the game, and then make the PvE grind the primary interest of the game" Now PvP is filled with unskilled noobs that think grind = skill (I just recently watched a couple of obs, not a single person in any of them knew how to qstep) You are forced to either use builds fully automated bots can play better than you, or end up being significantly weaker then your enemy. Arenanet entirely fails at balancing the game, only if a skill is so unbalanced it literally gives permanent immortality (Shadow Form) is it even fixed, and that's after A WHOLE YEAR of people abusing it. I don't think I need to say much about PvE, it's fun the first time you complete it, but after that it's just pure grind. It was a great game 5 years ago, and probably would have been now if PvP wasn't destroyed. I've spent a lot of fun hours in this game, RIP original Guild Wars… Expand
  39. Painkiller300
    Aug 23, 2010
    10
    Good game with its pros and cons. Pros, The game looks great and plays well. The storyline is interesting and the quest are standard MMO type quest so you won't get lost. Only having 8 skills might turn some people away but with all the skills you get over the game you can make different and unique builds to match your style of play. You also can't forget you don't have to pay monthly forGood game with its pros and cons. Pros, The game looks great and plays well. The storyline is interesting and the quest are standard MMO type quest so you won't get lost. Only having 8 skills might turn some people away but with all the skills you get over the game you can make different and unique builds to match your style of play. You also can't forget you don't have to pay monthly for this game so if you stop playing and want to come back you can at anytime. Cons. The instanced world can be very dull if you don't find other people to play with and the PVP can get annoying at times.… Expand
  40. WilliamG
    Aug 7, 2009
    9
    When I first started playing this game, two things rang in my head. One: No Subscription Fees! Two: PVP ZOMG!!! This game is really heavy with PvE and PvP, so you have a good balance of the two. Think of the PvE part as your "training" for the PvP arenas. Most major skills that you obtain are arquired through the PvE portion of the game and usually allow you to experiment with different When I first started playing this game, two things rang in my head. One: No Subscription Fees! Two: PVP ZOMG!!! This game is really heavy with PvE and PvP, so you have a good balance of the two. Think of the PvE part as your "training" for the PvP arenas. Most major skills that you obtain are arquired through the PvE portion of the game and usually allow you to experiment with different environments with monsters that all react differently. PvP is more about preparation rather than running in swinging your hammer ( though that usually works for warriors hehe). Teams in Random Arenas usually never have a good team set up since it is RANDOM. Team Arenas offer the ability of forming a team so you have a tactical advantage since your team SHOULD function as a team but usually doesn't since everyone goes solo and everyone dies and blames the healer in the group (lol). There are more arenas but I'll leave that up to the player. One thing about Prophecies or Guild Wars, is that the original, which is Prophecies, Is VERY long and difficult. If your the type to solo a mmo then you'll have no problem reaching cap. Though you will hate it once you find out that every other enemy is 2 to 10 levels above your maxed level and that you will have to rely on either your henchman (mindless AI) or human players (mindless-at-times-but-better-than-nothing AI) to help you get through a mission or quest or just to reach the next town. And remember, always point fingers at the groups healer for they know what is their job...to keep you alive and then fail miserably and have you start the quest or mission all over again. Overall Guild Wars is good, but not the holy grail of mmos and hey you won't have to worry on paying a fee every month if that's your thing. I give it a 9 since it's what I started on and still enjoy spamming 'WTB UR MUM' on the public channels. … Expand
  41. Noah
    May 27, 2009
    8
    This game is a game i could play for hours because the world in which you are in is quite big, and has gotten bigger over the years via expansions. The dual class system is a really good idea for an mmo and the PvP isnt as bad as people say it is, they just need to discover the PvP server. This MMO is by far one of the farthest from being like WoW, which to me is a good thing because all This game is a game i could play for hours because the world in which you are in is quite big, and has gotten bigger over the years via expansions. The dual class system is a really good idea for an mmo and the PvP isnt as bad as people say it is, they just need to discover the PvP server. This MMO is by far one of the farthest from being like WoW, which to me is a good thing because all newer mmos are either WoW related or crap. The reason why the game is so cool (for me anyways) is that theres no one to steal kills while you are on your high adventure, the entire game is instanced, you dont have to go alone, there are henchmen you can chose from, or just go with a group. Awesome game.… Expand
  42. XandervanDijk
    Feb 7, 2009
    10
    Best game ever!
  43. AndrewH
    Dec 5, 2008
    10
    I love this game I've been playing for almost 2 years now. the PvP is fast and extreme. it is really more avout whos a better tactician than who wastes more of thier time. only being able to bring 8 skills is a good thing it makes create your own method for certain scenarios and keeps the game play fair. and as for people saying it sucks cuz you cant jump, why the heck doese it I love this game I've been playing for almost 2 years now. the PvP is fast and extreme. it is really more avout whos a better tactician than who wastes more of thier time. only being able to bring 8 skills is a good thing it makes create your own method for certain scenarios and keeps the game play fair. and as for people saying it sucks cuz you cant jump, why the heck doese it matter? saying its worse than WoW because you cant jump of cliffs and die is rediculus. besides GW 2 will be out soon and it has a Z axis (jumping) just for you whiny babies. as for me, i doubt ill use it. … Expand
  44. EvanC
    Nov 28, 2008
    6
    I've payed this game for 3 years and still think its good, but it has not aged well which is why there is not a 9 or 10. The problem is there is no one playing and the pvp is so hard to play if your not "good" enough to get into a team, in any case ican't find a guild anywhere that guildbattles anymore. If your thinking of buying guildwars i think you would do better waiting for I've payed this game for 3 years and still think its good, but it has not aged well which is why there is not a 9 or 10. The problem is there is no one playing and the pvp is so hard to play if your not "good" enough to get into a team, in any case ican't find a guild anywhere that guildbattles anymore. If your thinking of buying guildwars i think you would do better waiting for guild wars 2. When it comes out guild wars will probably lose nearly everyone playing it.… Expand
  45. Hitman61
    Nov 16, 2008
    10
    Guild wars is the best MMORPG game ever, it is vastly superior to world of warcraft because 1. it has brilliant graphics 2. it doesnt have loads bugs like WOW or frequent patches you have to download everyyime you log in which take hours even with a fast computer and 3. it has a good storyline and far better pvp than WOW so all you retards out there who still play World of warcraft go Guild wars is the best MMORPG game ever, it is vastly superior to world of warcraft because 1. it has brilliant graphics 2. it doesnt have loads bugs like WOW or frequent patches you have to download everyyime you log in which take hours even with a fast computer and 3. it has a good storyline and far better pvp than WOW so all you retards out there who still play World of warcraft go chuck it in the bin and go and buy Guild Wars.… Expand
  46. BSG.
    Oct 29, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best game I have ever played. Tactics and action are both in the nucleus of this game and also graphics are nice.
  47. Alberto
    Oct 19, 2008
    10
    This game is THE BEST MMORPG game you can own if you like PVP action and beautiful graphics without big investments to your computers graphic cards. I've been playing this game for over 3 years and I've never been bored. Lore is also great. I suggest this game for everyone!
  48. zdogjr
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Ok anyone who gives this less then an 8 is a person who probably played wow first and played this game for 2 min. and then realized it wasnt wow and that it had no extra fee and then got scared or your just an idiot who cant recognize a good mmorpg the story is one of the best ive ever heard and thats 50% of why i played this the other was the awsome gameplay, you get 8 skills because Ok anyone who gives this less then an 8 is a person who probably played wow first and played this game for 2 min. and then realized it wasnt wow and that it had no extra fee and then got scared or your just an idiot who cant recognize a good mmorpg the story is one of the best ive ever heard and thats 50% of why i played this the other was the awsome gameplay, you get 8 skills because thats what makes you use your brain and you dont just get a stinking over powered spell when your lv 4 that kills everything, you have to think and figure out what skills go best with each other and from what i seen on wow the screen is covered with skill how the ---- can you find the skill you want to use when its sourrounded by 50 others.… Expand
  49. JoeS.
    May 22, 2008
    7
    It feels a lot like a neutered World of Warcraft. The graphics and the world are beautiful, much better than World of Warcraft has ever been. Unfortunately, that's where the superiority ends. The lack of true multiplayer is kinda lame since you can only interact with real people in towns unless you've got a couple of friends playing with you. The fact that you can't just It feels a lot like a neutered World of Warcraft. The graphics and the world are beautiful, much better than World of Warcraft has ever been. Unfortunately, that's where the superiority ends. The lack of true multiplayer is kinda lame since you can only interact with real people in towns unless you've got a couple of friends playing with you. The fact that you can't just walk anywhere you please makes the world feel like one giant sidewalk. The spells and effects are lackluster and the quests are pretty boring. It is, however, free of the monthly fee that WoW has, which is a huge bonus.… Expand
  50. AnonymousMC
    Apr 20, 2008
    7
    I got this game at a great price 20bucks and no monthly payments and the game can be very 1 person thing with crew members you can hire and marked quest objectives, it makes the game fast and fun, I dont see why people like pvp so much not that good... The bad things is that you have like 6 skills at a time, the game gets very lonely when questing(and boring somtimes). Everybody assumesI got this game at a great price 20bucks and no monthly payments and the game can be very 1 person thing with crew members you can hire and marked quest objectives, it makes the game fast and fun, I dont see why people like pvp so much not that good... The bad things is that you have like 6 skills at a time, the game gets very lonely when questing(and boring somtimes). Everybody assumes that its not your first time playing and if the7y know it is they will try to rip you off, its easy to get into but hard to learn fully. Im not saying the curve is big, it is small, but people can be hard to commutate to and be mean, but all games have people like that.. overall Id say get it for 20bucks and play it casual, really no fee's.. You could get a pc game for 20 and play for about 2 weeks or play GW for year and still not run out of fun! I gave it a 7 because the games does get dull and long. Dont try to compare this to any other game too it is soo different to WOW and other games!… Expand
  51. JohnnyM.
    Mar 18, 2008
    10
    I remeber when I bought the game... I was just curious what makers of famous Diablo made as a new game. I didnt like at all 8 skill, no concept, where is the fireball? Why cannot i spam it to the death? and so on.... I didnt play it for a year and then I get back... Finally I figured out the concept and it s briliant. Best PvP game ever. Millions of conbination, you can play with all I remeber when I bought the game... I was just curious what makers of famous Diablo made as a new game. I didnt like at all 8 skill, no concept, where is the fireball? Why cannot i spam it to the death? and so on.... I didnt play it for a year and then I get back... Finally I figured out the concept and it s briliant. Best PvP game ever. Millions of conbination, you can play with all people from the world, not just with those you are stuck with on the server. And on top... it s extremly inteligent and balanced! Well done... bring me Guild Wars 2!… Expand
  52. PhilipBS
    Dec 15, 2007
    9
    Amazing. I have been playing Guild Wars since its release, and all i can say is that is has been a really great experience. You pay a one time fee (50§) , for one of the three campaigns (or 30§ for EotN expansion pack) and then you get alot of content, you never really run out of things to do, there are always titles to work on, weapons to get, armor sets, guild, and when you Amazing. I have been playing Guild Wars since its release, and all i can say is that is has been a really great experience. You pay a one time fee (50§) , for one of the three campaigns (or 30§ for EotN expansion pack) and then you get alot of content, you never really run out of things to do, there are always titles to work on, weapons to get, armor sets, guild, and when you are bored of PvE , you can try out the PvP world, though it's very tough to get into as a newbie. I see that many people are turned off by this game because you can't jump, that's just ridiculous, why do you need to jump anyway?, you don't jump in real life either all the time do you? Just my little short review, a great game, should be tried out by everyone.… Expand
  53. AnonymousAnonymous
    Oct 9, 2007
    0
    A completely crap game, possible the worst game I've ever played, it is intensly dull, you choose 1 - 8 skills, and the fun ends there, the story is incredibly boring andall the game consists of is just boring missions after boring mission, and at the end.. What do you do? Play random arenas? Play heroes ascent? more pressing 1 - 8. I'm sorry, this is NOT my idea of fun, it is A completely crap game, possible the worst game I've ever played, it is intensly dull, you choose 1 - 8 skills, and the fun ends there, the story is incredibly boring andall the game consists of is just boring missions after boring mission, and at the end.. What do you do? Play random arenas? Play heroes ascent? more pressing 1 - 8. I'm sorry, this is NOT my idea of fun, it is incredibly incredibly boring. When I first bought the first one, I completed tutorial island hoping it was going to get some more action, but I was proved wrong, and still it was mission after mission.. Cutscene after Cutscene. The ONLY compliment I have is that it is cheap, but definately not worth it, if this game had a monthly payment, then literally no one would play. It is an awful game, it is tedious, the graphics are nothing special, I could never see the fun in playing this.… Expand
  54. FelixJ.
    Oct 8, 2007
    5
    It's really wierd. You can't jump. Kinda screwed up there. And WoW is better. Because you can jump. And swim. And fall to your death. hmm...
  55. FabriceH.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I got about 1000 hours at it now and i love it. This is one of the best game. Please, never compare World of Warcraft to Guild Wars. These two games are completely different.
  56. AlexB.
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    Best online game I have ever played. Better than WoW, Diablo 2, Warcraft III, and starcraft. engaging and addictive. Can't get enough of it!
  57. BernardB.
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    Awesome & Involving! Been playing it for 18 months now and still love it! Highly recommend all the expansions too!
  58. Rich
    Feb 18, 2007
    9
    The MMORPG for people who hate MMORPGs :) PvP combat is fast, furious, and visceral - somewhat like a FPS game.
  59. BarryT.
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    Definitely the best online RPG out there. it's free and has awesome support and programming. after grinding away in warcraft for hours on end, i tried to jump over a tree, fell into it, and am now stuck there forever until i can persuade one of the 2 people who are in the remote area per day to take 20 minutes out of their lives to come resurrect me. aside from the cost factor, i Definitely the best online RPG out there. it's free and has awesome support and programming. after grinding away in warcraft for hours on end, i tried to jump over a tree, fell into it, and am now stuck there forever until i can persuade one of the 2 people who are in the remote area per day to take 20 minutes out of their lives to come resurrect me. aside from the cost factor, i believe this is a much more fun game with better graphics and a stronger emphasis on the battling, which is why you play, right?… Expand
  60. JL
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Why I like this game: 1) You dont grind for hours and hours on end to get capped off and have fun. 2) The Multiplayer is superb. 3) You can still have a social life. 4) Customer support is quick. 5) Free online play.
  61. LeventeS.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME no monthley free is great! Good controls! Great PvE great PvP GREAT graphics GREAT MUSIC a definate 10!
  62. AndyZurnZurn
    Oct 5, 2006
    0
    Never seen a more retarded game. I have 100 hours in and i am still level one. My brother has played less than me and he is level 6. That is realy high. After I take my bubble bath I always play this game but no more. I'm done being a pussy This game is no longer of intrest to me after i become level to. Ducks are taking over the world!!
  63. RobE.
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    A HUGE game, awesomely well done. The developers took the standard online grind and turned it on its head. it cut out a lot of the grind and gave us the freedom to do what we want. After being converted, you'll ask of other MMPORGs: Why can't we teleport between towns? Why is time grinding more important than skill? This game cuts the fat and leaves a lean and enjoyable experience.
  64. PaboloP.
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    I would give it a 100.
  65. XandervanDijk
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    Best game ever!
  66. RyanW.
    Jul 13, 2006
    9
    This is an amazingly fun game for a free online experiience. I'd have to say if you are looking for an MMORPG but don't want to pay a monthly fee this is the best one you can get.
  67. ColadaO.
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    Awesome game. I used to play runescape, and I was lvl 78, and i quit. So i was good, and still quit for guild wars. i love this game, and the missions are awesome. Its cool how they made factions, so theres even more to do when u beat tyria.
  68. amac
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    makes me laugh people who think this is a bad game or that wow is better or something, they obviously have not played it for long enough to realise how crack addicted they have, or will become. play this you enjoy it, you dont feel the frantic need to get gear or level or something, very very well made with no fees. (also pvp requires skill :O not just gear imagine that)
  69. HugoF.
    May 28, 2006
    9
    i play the guild wars and wow but for me i prefer guild because i think the world of guidl its more intusiastic and more fun play guild of wow and you dont pay anythink to play the best game.... of onlime world.
  70. Fox
    May 4, 2006
    7
    great game with loads of pvp. for those saying this game sux because its not an mmorpg...just go outside and get some air. stop playing mmorpg damn retards arethe ones paying a monthly fee to play a game you already bought. just go hang yourself. and for those that says this game is the best game ever made... your fucken retarded. this game is great but not greatest ever made. overall i great game with loads of pvp. for those saying this game sux because its not an mmorpg...just go outside and get some air. stop playing mmorpg damn retards arethe ones paying a monthly fee to play a game you already bought. just go hang yourself. and for those that says this game is the best game ever made... your fucken retarded. this game is great but not greatest ever made. overall i give it a 7 all because of the controls,gameplay,and pvp.… Expand
  71. RicardoC.
    Apr 26, 2006
    10
    in terms of pvp is best tham WOW and the other games :), in terms of world the problem is lv-20 lim and is very tiny.
  72. Will
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    Excelent game. One can easilly have upwards of 400 hours of playing time and still not have been to all the places, or tried all the skills, or completed all the quests - that's excelent value for a $45 game with no fees. The game is easy to play, but difficult to master.
  73. DanielM.
    Jan 23, 2006
    0
    This is a pathetic game, how it won best MMORPG over Warcraft is beyond me. This just shows that this "best games of 2005" has no credibility. Im sure the 100 or so people playing GuildWars would agree though.
  74. JC
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    The best thing I can say about this game is that you can't go back to other RPGs? Why? Basically, in everything from Dungeon Seige 2 to Neverwinter Nights you have to manually restore magic and health with potions. In Guild Wars they reegenerate on their own and each class does it differently; warriors get only 2 ranks of mana regen while elementalists get 4. It's much more fun The best thing I can say about this game is that you can't go back to other RPGs? Why? Basically, in everything from Dungeon Seige 2 to Neverwinter Nights you have to manually restore magic and health with potions. In Guild Wars they reegenerate on their own and each class does it differently; warriors get only 2 ranks of mana regen while elementalists get 4. It's much more fun than having to worry about having enough potions because you might have just spent too much money on armour. For the other reaons why GW rocks, just read the reviews.… Expand
  75. JesseM.
    Dec 27, 2005
    8
    Everyone here and beyond has thier opinions, I know, but I believe this is the best MMORPG on the market. I have had a little experience with Ever Quest, and a WHOLE lot of experience with World of Warcraft. Guild Wars should continue to be better with updates, fixes, balances, and expansions, just like every other persitent online game. Guild Wars sets itself apart in a few good Everyone here and beyond has thier opinions, I know, but I believe this is the best MMORPG on the market. I have had a little experience with Ever Quest, and a WHOLE lot of experience with World of Warcraft. Guild Wars should continue to be better with updates, fixes, balances, and expansions, just like every other persitent online game. Guild Wars sets itself apart in a few good respects: -The updating is painless. No need to download huge patches. It patches small parts of the game as you load different areas. Very nice. Nothing worse than jumping on to play a little of your game to realize that you have to spend the next 30 - 60 mins downloading and patching before you can jump on and play like in WOW. -The gameplay is fun and tailored more toward skill. You do have to spend some time leveling up your character if you want the best of the best, but it is the same in ANY MMO out there, it's the whole point of giving you something to keep doing and goals to achieve. One of my favorite things is the rewards for completing quests. You actually get skills for completing quests. This to me helps get rid of the desire to "grind" for levels. As in WOW, it is actually quicker to just "farm" or "grind" in a specific area for experience to level than to do the quests. All you get from the quests in WOW is weapons , armor, or items that are most likely (%90 of the time) worse than what you already have. Also with GW it is nice not knowing when or where you will actually be getting your next skill from. I know that sounds wierd, but in WOW you get "new" skills ("new" is usualy just upgrades for the skills you already have, you will have %60 of all the skills you will ever learn by lvl 20, %80 by lvl 30, and %95 by lvl 40) every "even" level. And it could take a good 3 hrs to get to the next level, if all you do is grind. So you play for about 6 hrs killing the same thing over and over again to get small upgrades. And you keep doing it cause you know you have to to get that new item, armor, skill, etc. With GW since you don't have that whole level crunching to get what you want thing, you are enticed to explore the world. -And the world is nicely detailed. It could use a little more fleshing out, but over all it is nice. It really is no different than any other MMORPG. The land is vast with small pockets of towns, and is sparsely populated with NPCs. The same with WOW. But what is nice with GW is that once you get to a main town/outpost, you can teleport thier instantly. In WOW you might spend 20 mins just flying/running to get to where you need to be, and that is only once you hit lvl 40 and buy a mount (wich is no small feat or small amount of cash). With WOW before you are lvl 40 you could easily spend 30 - 60 mins. Depending on whether or not you have gotten the right "Flight Paths" to get to where you need to be. -The Quest sytem is nice in GW. It's easy to understand, and you get a friggin green arrow that tells you where you should be going next, what instance to go into, and where on the map you need to be. In WOW, good luck, you will probably be looking it up in an Online Database, or asking around. Wich is not such a big deal, but you will be amazed at how much more time is spent actually playing instead of runing around looking for stuff, and how more efficient you can plan your questing adventures. A few mins spent in GW you can see how many quests are in a certain area and plan to do those so that you can kill more birds with one stone. Thank you for that Anet. -Once you get to the lvl Cap and have gotten all your skills (there are "elite" skills which you can only get by learning them from enemies) you can do the PvP portions of the game, wich are fast paced and action packed. I've read a lot of things about how hard it is to compete in PvP because you can't find a good group of people to play with. Well it's the same in ANY online game RPG or FPS or RTS. It takes some time to find good people to play with, but once you do it can be a lot of fun. At least in GW you have the options to join a PvP game by yourself, or with a group you're with, or do guild vs guild. And the system matches you up with like experienced/leveled/Rank people. You can kind of do the same thing in WOW, with the battle grounds addition (wich was just added about mid year 2005), but the long que waits (about 20 - 45mins depending on server population) might be kind of tedious for you. Especially if your lvl 60 with not a whole lot to do otherwise. And with GW if you don't want to do the questing part of the game you don't have to. You can imediatley create a PvP only character. Your PvP only character will not have all the perks of a character that got to lvl 20 by questing, but you can still have a lot of fun, you just won't be the best of the best. At least you have the option. -As far as GW not being considered a MMO: GW in my opinion is more MMO than any other MMORPG. With WOW you pick a specific server to build your characters on. You can have many characters on several different servers, but if they are on different servers you can't play with people on other servers. Wich might not be a big deal, but if you find you like the people better on a certain server or want to play on the RPG servers or PvP servers, you have to be lucky enough for them to offer transfers from your server to those servers. Wich they don't seem to do until a specific server is being over populated. Where as with GW you are automatically logged on to a specific "district" and at your whim you can change districts. Even internationally. This way ANYONE that plays GW can hook up with ANYONE else that is on at the time. That to me is closer to "Massively Multiplayer" than the server specific variety of MMO's. -In relation to the whole MMO thing. Everything outside the main towns/outposts is instanced for every specific group. I love this. As in all MMORPG's there is a lot of quests that require you to spend time traveling in the unknown wilderness to get something, kill something, etc. Few things are more bothersome than going to do such a quest and finding several like powered individuals doing the exact same thing. I thought I was supposed to be unique, I thought my quest was uniqe. WOW fails misrabley here. You will always be on the same quest as someone else, if not many people. You might even have to wait around while the enemy critter(s) respawn, or even fight with someone else over who gets to kill what, or just get ganked. This is not an epic experience to me. So what if I'm a powerfull "Hero" there are going to be thousands of the exact same type of hero out there with you. The "World" of Warcraft is populated more by "heroes" than normal peole. In GW it may be the case as well, but at least you don't have to see them all the time. -There is not a lot of emphisis on item collection for other than profit/sales. This I know a lot of people dislike, but in my opinion it adds to the gameplay. Instead an endless struggle to get a new axe with a +2 to strength instead of a +1, it doesn't really matter in GW. You will be just as effective, and they are there for the item needy person, but the game doesn't revolve around it. It's all WOW is about really, getting a better version of what you had before. -The skill system is really nice in GW. You only get to take 8 skills into battle. Wich can be frustrating at times, where you wish you would have taken another skill instead, but over all it forces you to be specific on what type of character you are playing. Wich is also nice because there are more than one use/roll for your character now. The duel class system is cool, you get to choose from two sets of skills, but only the first class you choose lets you alter thier main attribute, wich does make a difference in you character. And the abillity to change you attributes at will is very nice. Now you can only change skills/spells and attributes in main towns/outposts, but the frustation is minimal for the freedom to tailor your character so many ways. -The rank system for new items is nice to me. It gives the long term player something to shoot for. And it is no better or worse than WOW in my opinion, both are a pain for the casual gamer and a pain for the consitent gamer. It rewards time spent gaming. Same with WOW. -I really like the story of GW. It could be a little deeper, but it's nice. I also like you the land changes with the story. Right now there is only the two settings, or time periods, but at least I felt that I went a long with a change in time for the game. I also like how the main characters of the story are also interactive with most of the main quests. When you are called to help the prince with pushing back the enemy, he is there with you fighting along side. Also seen in many of the "side" quests with the everyday folk. Or when you complete a quest that called you to kill a Leader or find a group and lead them back, if you go back to the same spots later the people or leader are gone. Giving you a sense of actual accomplishment. Good luck in WOW to see any of this in WOW. Very few NPC characters actually physically come along with you, and if they do then that means someone else can't interact with them, and vise versa for you. Not one time in my whole WOW career did I ever see any piece of land change or NPC character good or bad change, wether or not I completed a specific quest 10 times. How epic is that. The biggest reason for this is because there isn't a whole lot to do than the same thing over and over again in WOW, that's why so many people have logged in so many hours in WOW. They took half a game, spread it out over twice as many levels as they should have, and charged people for it. Wich leads into my biggest rant. -GW is free to play online. They update it regularly, with new content as well as fixes. WOW charges you $13 - $15 per month to play (depending on whether you pay monthy or in 6 month blocks, both reacuring automatically), wether you play at all or all day everyday. And that's not the worst part. WOW was released before it was complete. So you payed $50 for half a game, I already said that I know, but one of the biggest reasons Blizzard said the cost was so high per month was because they would be updating it constantly for free. Well guess what, a year later they are finally to the point the game should have been when it was released. This is not an opinion. You can't honestly tell me that such big things like the PvP ranking/honor sytem was something they just came up with, or the battle grounds addition. These where things they had planned that just didn't get in to the release. And there is more updates comming. Now for some numbers. 5 million people have active accounts on WOW, most are paying accounts, some are trial accounts. Lets go back a bit and cut the number in have just to be conservative. Lets say 2 million people have been playing and only half of those were paying customers, and lets say they all payed in 6 month blocks at $13 a month. 1 million times $13 a month = 13 million dollars a MONTH, with equals 156 million dollars a year. If that isn't absurd to you then you have a bigger problem than what video game to play. There is no way that it cost that much to keep WOW servers running or fix bugs. And that number is not including the original profit from the sales of the game, (remember each paying active account also bought the game) or the profit from the merchandise they sell, and there is a whole lot of merchandise to buy and or being bought. So with all that cash they are just finishing a game and guess what, they are going to charge you another $20 - $50 to buy the expansion 1st quarter 2006. This is the main reason I quit WOW, I can not support such a greedy company for a product that is lower in quality than one that is of higher quality from a company that does just as much if not more for thier game. -On some less positive notes for GW: Jumping would be nice. I know it doesn't really do anything for you and would mess up the PvP arenas (they could disable it there) it is just nice to jump, small con in my opinion. A little more content on the RPG side of the game would be nice. More scripted quests with NPC's would be nice. Over all just small cons that could be or will be changed/fixed with updates and expansions. All in all this is a very good game and has shown it is impoving. It is the best MMORPG out there in my opinion, but that doesn't mean it will satisfy everyone out there. And another game is sure to come alone to take your time elsewhere. At least with GW when the time comes for that other game you will still have some cash in your pocket :)… Expand
  76. TimD.
    Dec 13, 2005
    3
    This game is just horrible. I gave it a 3 for awesome graphics. No depth. No challenge, it's a mindless grind. It is far too easy for my liking. There is no sense of acomplishment in reaching the max level. I play WoW and don't have a single 60, my highest just hit 58 and I've been complaining about the people who gank lowbies, so I'm not one of those kind of people This game is just horrible. I gave it a 3 for awesome graphics. No depth. No challenge, it's a mindless grind. It is far too easy for my liking. There is no sense of acomplishment in reaching the max level. I play WoW and don't have a single 60, my highest just hit 58 and I've been complaining about the people who gank lowbies, so I'm not one of those kind of people who thrive on being elite and being able to pwn the little people. This game is just too easy to pique my interest. I was in Best Buy thinking if I should buy this or EQ 2. I wished, 3 days after buying guild wars, that I had gone with EQ2.… Expand
  77. AdamL.
    Nov 30, 2005
    7
    Totally Awsome...Until My Guild Went out the window! It's one of the best games in the buisseness until your guild stops being active or it boots you. Get this with some friends or else it'll suck!
  78. DutyCalls
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    To sum it up quickly, this is the most AMAZING game I've ever played! Looks great, plays well (even on my 2yr old system w/ dialup!), and is a whole lot of fun! After tossing around the idea of paying $15/month for World of Warcraft, I found it refreshing there was a MMORPG with FREE online play. Naturally, I snapped it up ASAP. 283 hours of online play later, I still love this game! To sum it up quickly, this is the most AMAZING game I've ever played! Looks great, plays well (even on my 2yr old system w/ dialup!), and is a whole lot of fun! After tossing around the idea of paying $15/month for World of Warcraft, I found it refreshing there was a MMORPG with FREE online play. Naturally, I snapped it up ASAP. 283 hours of online play later, I still love this game! Now, I'm not one to obsess with something, but this game it totally addicting! My school work & sleep have suffered because of it, but I wouldn… Expand
  79. [anonymous]
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    GUILD WARS - Ive been in it since the start, cant say as much for WoW since i got bored out of my mind with WoW... GW Ownz... its been 7 months allready of GW and still luv it
  80. RichardR.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    For people who don't care for the RPG aspect of the game and who are only interested n power gaming, I can understand why they aren't that thrilled with the game. But, my wife and I, who are serious role-players, each got a copy of this the same day a while ago and we haven't looked back. The graphics are stunning as well as the game having a decent storyline so far. Add For people who don't care for the RPG aspect of the game and who are only interested n power gaming, I can understand why they aren't that thrilled with the game. But, my wife and I, who are serious role-players, each got a copy of this the same day a while ago and we haven't looked back. The graphics are stunning as well as the game having a decent storyline so far. Add the fact that there are no monthly fees and there is continual updating going on to add balance to the game and I'd say you have one heck of a product here. We look forward to seeing this universe expand as time goes on and will be loyal fans for quite some time.… Expand
  81. GameWisdom
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    First I'd like to say for all those that rated bad without even beating the game should not even be considered a vote. You actually need to beat the game to get ur droknars armor and be a active guild to truly understand how great it can be. That saying it is not gonna get better than WOW even if its free.
  82. RichardK.
    Oct 20, 2005
    3
    Gee, DooM without the neat weapons, cool monsters or game control. Enter Guildwars, kill the same thing over and over and over and over FOREVER! No clear win, PvP is limited and poorly done. No monthly fee cause no one in there right mind would pay for a second month. Strong point, well you can get mostly nude and dance! Designers say reward skill, not time, no, the truth is they reward Gee, DooM without the neat weapons, cool monsters or game control. Enter Guildwars, kill the same thing over and over and over and over FOREVER! No clear win, PvP is limited and poorly done. No monthly fee cause no one in there right mind would pay for a second month. Strong point, well you can get mostly nude and dance! Designers say reward skill, not time, no, the truth is they reward nether, you fight for poor drops, buy keys to chests for useless loot (sell it for more gold, to buy more keys, be still my throbbing heart) all so that gold can get stripped from the players, salvage for useless junk sans ell it and oh yes, dance mostly naked. Your character is limited to 20th level, but monsters go higher, mostly you face DooM like swarms without DooM like weapons, and you die over and over, fun! Good news is the death penalty is light and easy to work off so you beat the level by killing the non-repawning critters off with your respawing player! Please belive me, skill is of very, very import in Guildwars, just be willing to farm for days of useful items and die untill you win.… Expand
  83. DevilWithoutACause
    Oct 13, 2005
    2
    Graphics only play a supporting role. This game is like a bad case of blue balls. I was so excited about playing this one that it took my breath away. 2 hours into this "Oasis" of a game and equality and a linear experience and I wanted to put a bullet in my brain. The church of Scientiology or the Later Day crackheads could market this trash to their brainwashedGraphics only play a supporting role. This game is like a bad case of blue balls. I was so excited about playing this one that it took my breath away. 2 hours into this "Oasis" of a game and equality and a linear experience and I wanted to put a bullet in my brain. The church of Scientiology or the Later Day crackheads could market this trash to their brainwashed congregations...everyone else is probably gonna hate this one.… Expand
  84. DarceyS.
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    Love the game. Great game play, and great scenery. No monthly fee just tops it off!
  85. de
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    It is the best game ever.
  86. DemonicAngel
    Aug 14, 2005
    6
    Before anything else is said, I must applaud NCSoft for putting together what seems to be an extremely robust and reliable online game (especially given the total lack of fees). The visuals, for a game with such relatively low system requirements, are utterly gorgeous. Sound is, well, fairly nondescript - the music is pleasant but unmemorable, and effects are fairly generic for the genre. Before anything else is said, I must applaud NCSoft for putting together what seems to be an extremely robust and reliable online game (especially given the total lack of fees). The visuals, for a game with such relatively low system requirements, are utterly gorgeous. Sound is, well, fairly nondescript - the music is pleasant but unmemorable, and effects are fairly generic for the genre. Now, onto the game itself. Guild Wars has garnered widespread critical and public acclaim for its skill-based gameplay, instanced PvE areas and (most of all) the lack of monthly fees, and I kinda enjoyed the beta weekend, so I picked it up shortly after release. Since then, I've played it about 6 times in total - I reckon I can't have put in more than a few hours in total. But that's only because the game seems so directionless that it's difficult to feel any motivation to play. Admittedly I'm a solitary gamer and tend to have an unfairly biased view of MMORPGs, but NCSoft claims there is incentive for single player play. If there is, it certainly didn't rear its head within the crucial first two hours. The gameplay is reminiscent of Diablo - click on an enemy to start attacking it, and you'll slug it out until one of you is dead. Whilst you're attacking you can use your various skills by pressing the hotkeys - typically these will deal extra damage, heal your wounds, or work in combination to produce even more powerful effects. The profession and skill system undeniably adds a huge amount of depth, but the system is intricate enough to totally put off RPG virgins such as myself. The game seems built around a mission structure of sorts, where you talk to people to receive quests as is standard for RPGs. Thus far, most of the quests I've done (I haven't really touched on the main story arc at this point) have been "go here, kill these monsters/rescue this attractive young woman/recover this artifact, then come back to me and I'll give you this item/these items/this amount of experience". If this is the standard by which MMORPGs are judged, then it's a genre I do not ever want to go near again, ever. I'd say rent first, but this isn't an option, so instead I'd suggest playing at a friend's for at least a few hours before you make the decision. I wish I had, in retrospect, then I wouldn't have wasted my money. That's not to say Guild Wars is a bad game - it's clear that a great deal of work has gone into creating it. It just doesn't appeal to me in anything more than a very superficial way. (Besides which, people are scary.)… Expand
  87. TheEssence
    Aug 13, 2005
    8
    Pros: This game is well made. From an engrossing story, to the beauty of how well balanced the professions are I must say Im impressed. Being this the first chapter in the GW series ArenaNet is headed in the right direction. Unlike many other MMos admins, GW admins not only pay attention to their player base but also support their fans too. some people have commented here: "After hours of Pros: This game is well made. From an engrossing story, to the beauty of how well balanced the professions are I must say Im impressed. Being this the first chapter in the GW series ArenaNet is headed in the right direction. Unlike many other MMos admins, GW admins not only pay attention to their player base but also support their fans too. some people have commented here: "After hours of playing, and reaching high levels, ur just doing the same s**t u did when ur a lvl 1 character, only in a different area and with different spells." Perhaps they may have a point however: Is it not the same with ALL games? WoW you do the same thing over and over again. Same thing with such hits like Grand Theft Auto, it might seem like you do diffrent things but in truth you do the same thing over and over again. This is something that is always present in all games, this is therefore nothing new. I must then disacknowledge such comments. However... Cons: The game could use more skills, harder bossess, more items, more story line to it (it has a great story line but itis quite short) and a better economy. Such things like having trades would also make the game more fun. Adding gamble houses, fishing and/or hunting or other menial but immersive activities for the PvE part of the game could also make this game much better. Having towns with houses or inns to go in and fool around are also a good idea, in other words make towns more immersive and the combat maps more interesting with more items, monsters, etc. PvP coiuld make use of even more expanded combat options like Battle Quests where teams compete for quests in a PvE like map filled with monsters and must race each other to complete quests. or perhaps more of the competitive style missions where Teams are pit against each other while doing missions. In other words more PvP options for more variety in the PvP area of the game. All in all it is still a great game and does accomplish what it has set out to do. I aplaud ArenaNet's efforts and hope the consequent chapters make this even better. NOTE: Due to not being an MMo combat maps may get a tad bit boring when you solo and even when you party with 8 members if you are used to MMos open map style.… Expand
  88. Sambo
    Aug 5, 2005
    10
    Utterly fantastic game. This is the closest I've seen any game come to matching Final Fantasy (not FFXI) for sheer RPG enjoyment! The graphics are insanely good for a game that doesn't need a ludicrous amount of processing power and the speed of the online gameplay is great with very little lag! The sound is nice, the menus work great once you get used to them and apart from the Utterly fantastic game. This is the closest I've seen any game come to matching Final Fantasy (not FFXI) for sheer RPG enjoyment! The graphics are insanely good for a game that doesn't need a ludicrous amount of processing power and the speed of the online gameplay is great with very little lag! The sound is nice, the menus work great once you get used to them and apart from the odd nonce, the game is very friendly. The first party I formed with another player has already forged a good online virtual friendship. I'm only concerned that there might be limited story mode and then a bit of an annoying player v player aspect once you're done. Unless you're part of a huge guild then you might have trouble achieving much from what I've seen.… Expand
  89. GH
    Jul 26, 2005
    5
    Its a real nice game in the beginning when ur just learning to play and getting ur character started, and it has some great graphics too. But the game isent rewarding enough to keep u interested. After hours of playing, and reaching high levels, ur just doing the same s**t u did when ur a lvl 1 character, only in a different area and with different spells. I agree on Palli N's point Its a real nice game in the beginning when ur just learning to play and getting ur character started, and it has some great graphics too. But the game isent rewarding enough to keep u interested. After hours of playing, and reaching high levels, ur just doing the same s**t u did when ur a lvl 1 character, only in a different area and with different spells. I agree on Palli N's point a couple of posts down, that the creatures u have to fight "feel" the same. Creature drops arent rewarding and later on in the game it gets seriously boring. Guilds are fun to make and invite other players to join urs is great fun. When u raise enough gold u can buy a guildhall and play guild vs. guild battles. When finished the main story line in the rpg part of the game, this is the only interesting way to go. Tho after a couple of fights this gets boring too and ull just be logging in to check whos online and chat with ur buddies u can just as well talk to on msn. Again; the game is unrewarding and it SUCKS.… Expand
  90. Frank
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    The single player/cooperative elements are well done and playing through them to unlock the items and skills for PvP is a good deal of fun. High level content, such as the Underworld and Fissure of Woe keep Role Playing characters fun even after going through the entire linear story, but the major PvP content is what really keeps it fun. Get a guild with some friends and you'll be The single player/cooperative elements are well done and playing through them to unlock the items and skills for PvP is a good deal of fun. High level content, such as the Underworld and Fissure of Woe keep Role Playing characters fun even after going through the entire linear story, but the major PvP content is what really keeps it fun. Get a guild with some friends and you'll be doing Guild vs Guild (8v8) and tournament battels for months to come.… Expand
  91. HardcoreCritic
    Jul 25, 2005
    9
    I will start stating that according to NC Soft this is the first chapter of the game. IF this IS indeed the first chapter THEN I cannot wait for the next installments, so long as they keep doing an excellent job. Unlike WoW or most MMORPGs, GW has no monthly fees... and is actually a great play. The game skill system and two profession really makes it shine because it means you can I will start stating that according to NC Soft this is the first chapter of the game. IF this IS indeed the first chapter THEN I cannot wait for the next installments, so long as they keep doing an excellent job. Unlike WoW or most MMORPGs, GW has no monthly fees... and is actually a great play. The game skill system and two profession really makes it shine because it means you can balance out your character and still suit your playing style (Unlike WoW whose only powerhouse characters are Shamans and Rogues... bleh!). Warriors are actually real good in this game. And so are the rest of the professions. What downside they have you make up for it with your secondary profession. Warrior has no range? Choose Elementalist or Ranger. Wish your Monk healer could do more then just heal? Get a Mesmer or Necromancer as secondary profession. What's more this games' 8 skill limit allows to create diffrent build strategies. For example I have monk/mesmer and I already have like three builds prepared and more coming in the way as I study the skills and create combos in my 8 skill limit. Kind of like playing Magic with 8 combo cards. This game's graphics are amazing to say the least. GW has a fan. And if their installments make this better they sure won their money here.… Expand
  92. Loth
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    The game is far better than WoW in graphics.. to be honest it just own!
  93. MikeL.
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    First of all let me say that I am a very critical gamer. I have played most of the big titles in the MMORPG genre, and I like Guild Wars the best. The skill based system, the lack of a monthly fee, and the beautiful graphics, make Guild Wars a must have in my opinion. Let me qualify my statement by saying that I love PVP. I have never been a fan of tiresome PVE, that leaves you feeling First of all let me say that I am a very critical gamer. I have played most of the big titles in the MMORPG genre, and I like Guild Wars the best. The skill based system, the lack of a monthly fee, and the beautiful graphics, make Guild Wars a must have in my opinion. Let me qualify my statement by saying that I love PVP. I have never been a fan of tiresome PVE, that leaves you feeling like the devs of the game are trying to waste as much of your time as possible. Guild Wars has fast, fun gameplay and the skill based system gives each class limitless build possibilities. The only people I've found that just downright don't like the game are people that hate PVP, or were duped into playing another "pay to play" MMORPG, and are mad Guild Wars took all their players.… Expand
  94. BrodieS.
    Jul 14, 2005
    7
    Guild Wars is alot of fun at first..beautiful graphics, some cool story elements and definatly some very cool quest concepts that are not so much completly different, but a creative variance to the way most quest work in your standard MMORPG. That being said, its fun for what it is..but its not a WoW replacement or whatever your favorite MMORPG is.. it just doesn't have the depth Guild Wars is alot of fun at first..beautiful graphics, some cool story elements and definatly some very cool quest concepts that are not so much completly different, but a creative variance to the way most quest work in your standard MMORPG. That being said, its fun for what it is..but its not a WoW replacement or whatever your favorite MMORPG is.. it just doesn't have the depth that will keep you coming back for more or the character development that really makes you care about your character...honestly i can't even remember my characters name or what he looks like. If they could take some of those amazing interactive quest that make you feel like your making a difference in the gaming world..(like the catapult quest against the Charr for those of you, who have played the game) and blend them with more of the exploration, discovery and character development of WoW...I'd be sitting there now playing it, not writing this review.… Expand
  95. PalliN.
    Jul 5, 2005
    2
    "This game is awesome!" is what I was thinking almost loud , back in the few days after release. After few weeks and few finished PvE chars it just started to lose it. I found myself logging in rarely and when I did, I usually logged off in 30 minutes. Nowdays, few months after the release, I rather stick my eye with a fork than log in to this crap. The game simply don't have enough "This game is awesome!" is what I was thinking almost loud , back in the few days after release. After few weeks and few finished PvE chars it just started to lose it. I found myself logging in rarely and when I did, I usually logged off in 30 minutes. Nowdays, few months after the release, I rather stick my eye with a fork than log in to this crap. The game simply don't have enough content. Period. PvE is very linear with pretty boring storyline and since this game is not about items (which is kudos for the 'balance'), I don't see a point in exploring and killing the same stupid 3-4 mob groups over and over again. And for the much hyped PvP/GvG.. Well.. Was kinda of disappointmet. It seems to be in balance and well I think it has too much of balance and that makes the PvP/GvG pretty tiring in my opinion. It just gives me the feeling that every char is the same, no matter what class(es) you're playing. I also don't like that the developers listen every single whine out there and nerf the game all the time. Now they even removed the lowlevel arena experience points and replaced them with some stupid faction points, which you have to get to unlock some skills etc. for your PvP-chars.. Well, currently I have 4 maximum level PvE made chars, which means that there's no room for me to make any PvP characters and I ain't willing to delete any of my current chars, since I've already deleted a few to give room for new ones. Not enough charslots. Perioid. And no more reason for me to practise in lowlevel arenas (which is always the same boring map / arena) since I get no useful reward for it. Experience points however were useful for my lowbie PvE toons. There simply nothing to do. Content is enough for two weeks seriously. Thank god I got it really cheap, otherwise I would've felt as I was robbed. However, I don't feel like giving zeropointer this time, so I'll give 2 points for a nice try and it still beats the crap out of WoW.… Expand
  96. RobertG.
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    This game rocks. No monthly charges, no hacks, no cheats, player co-op or solo. Ther's something for every gamer in this game.
  97. MorganC.
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    This game is perfect. Even if you can't find enough people for a full party, you can top it off with NPC mercenaries. There is a little lag, especially in town, but that could just be my bad computer.
  98. WheitMan
    Jun 13, 2005
    9
    Great game! *** The Good: - Fun co-op missions - Cool class combinations - Complete class balance - Lush visuals - PvP Only Mode is fun from the get go, even if you don't have everything - No lag / Short load times - When you group you never feel useless - It's free (!!!!) *** The Bad: - First 2-4 hours are typical and simple - Everyone is human - PvP fun can be crushed when you Great game! *** The Good: - Fun co-op missions - Cool class combinations - Complete class balance - Lush visuals - PvP Only Mode is fun from the get go, even if you don't have everything - No lag / Short load times - When you group you never feel useless - It's free (!!!!) *** The Bad: - First 2-4 hours are typical and simple - Everyone is human - PvP fun can be crushed when you run into someone with Epic Abilities (and asses) - I had no idea what was going on until I read the Lore - Movement bugs - People keep using those damned annoying "/scare", etc commands (you'll find out) - Sometimes forces grouping - Hearing "American wins the gods favor" is a little unreal (ironic?) for a fantasy game All in all a great game with many areas to improve upon, but none that make it any less fun. Much more enjoyable than World of Warcraft even if its not as "roleplay-ish." Good investment in time and cash.… Expand
  99. BobbyR.
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I got this game for my birthday and believe me this is a contender for game of the year, it is one of the best games ever and the graphics are absolutley amazing and it works on my 56k dial up without a modem!!
  100. OliverK.
    Jun 10, 2005
    4
    Really weak role playing part. Its hard to get a group of 4 people together and go on quests, so that u r left to do things alone (With the help of AI NPCs)(I talk about European Servers) The PVP might be good, but not as good as games that are designed exclusively for this. the fact that they dont have seperate servers for different language areas makes it worse. (Again, european servers)
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#7 Best PC Game of 2005
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Inside Gamer Online
    90
    It’s impossible to describe the joy playing Guild Wars offers. It isn’t particularly deep, but it’s highly rewarding nonetheless. A friendly design and interface, and the simple, elegant combat, are bound to appeal to a wide range of gamers.
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  2. GameSpot
    92
    It innovatively and successfully combines many of the best, most addictive properties of action RPGs, online RPGs, and competitive multiplayer games in one beautifully produced package, which offers a tremendous lasting value yet none of the monthly fees typically associated with online-only games.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    If tedious leveling up, dull combat, or uninspired player vs. player gaming are your quibbles with today's massively multiplayer offerings, Guild Wars is the cure.
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