Warcraft III: Reforged

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  • Release Date: Jan 28, 2020
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0.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 31090 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,475 out of 31090
  2. Mixed: 396 out of 31090
  3. Negative: 29,219 out of 31090

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  1. Xemix
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Dear Blizzard,

    I am crying. I already heard about the bad launch of Reforged, but only today have I looked at the fallout. I have not shed a single tear since my dear grandfather passed away many years ago, but what I saw today left me in tears. Warcraft III was a game that means a lot to me. It has accompanied my through all phases of life in the past 17 years. I remember    Dear Blizzard,

    I am crying.

    I already heard about the bad launch of Reforged, but only today have I looked at the fallout.

    I have not shed a single tear since my dear grandfather passed away many years ago, but what I saw today left me in tears.

    Warcraft III was a game that means a lot to me. It has accompanied my through all phases of life in the past 17 years. I remember seeing a friend play that game, so I convinced my parents to buy a PC so I could also play that game. I remember the countless hours of fun I had during the campaign. I remember my classmate declaring that there will never be a Warcraft IV, because the third is already so amazing that Blizzard could never surpass it.

    I remember when patch 1.21 hit and you no longer needed a CD to play the game. It was incredible. I felt never so proud to be a Blizzard fan. "They removed the DRM". In a time when DRM was not even a thing. It opened worlds.

    I remember sneaking into the PC lab at school to play Extreme Candy Wars 2004 with my classmates. I remember all the LAN parties we had playing Skibis Tower defense. All just because you made the game more accessible. At least 3 of my friends bought the game, because they saw during out LAN parties how much fun it is. It started the tradition of us meeting every year for my birthday to have a Warcraft III LAN that lasts to this very day.

    I remember the big chaos that came with the 1.24 patch that removed the return bug. I remember spending night after night in the world editor, trying to fix old abandoned maps that didn't work anymore. But it was worth it.

    I remember the hundreds of hours playing DotA via Garena and joking with my friends how a lobby took forever to fill up, but hosting "Island of Erotic Pleasures" would be filled in seconds.

    I remember playing YouTD during boring lectures at university. A path I only took because the World Editor woke my passion for programming. I remember proudly showing off my first programming I did in the World Editor to my mom and the countless hours I spent at the Hive forums looking at Damage Detection Systems for my map. I am a professional software developer now, and would not be in this position without this game.

    I remember when I could proudly proclaim to be a Blizzard fan.

    Today I feel like I lost an old friend.    … Expand
  2. Rainray
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Not as advertised... A lot of bugs, the graphics aren't even that good and the cutscenes are bad
  3. Ipaimon
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Я столько лет ждал что выйдет продолжение 3 варика, и надеялся на этот перезапуск на то что будут новые кастомки новый взгляд на все. 3 Варкрафт был лучшим в свое время, а сейчас я получил просто плевок в душу, спасибо и пока.Я столько лет ждал что выйдет продолжение 3 варика, и надеялся на этот перезапуск на то что будут новые кастомки новый взгляд на все. 3 Варкрафт был лучшим в свое время, а сейчас я получил просто плевок в душу, спасибо и пока.
  4. razehell
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.
    - Benjamin Franklin

    Blizzard is just nuking all good will left for itself.
  5. Mr_Seven
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Ложь от разработчиков. Многое, что было заявлено - не появилось на релизе. Картину добавляют: авто проигрыши, фризы и безумное количество багов.
    + классический WC3 более не доступен без рефорджа.
    0 и более эта игра не заслуживает, с таким отношением от Близзард.    Ложь от разработчиков. Многое, что было заявлено - не появилось на релизе. Картину добавляют: авто проигрыши, фризы и безумное количество багов.
    + классический WC3 более не доступен без рефорджа.
    0 и более эта игра не заслуживает, с таким отношением от Близзард.
  6. Xenon45
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I'm very disappointed by the game ! It's not what Blizzard presented to the gamers on the Blizzcon
  7. Okayman
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I have been playing games for a long time and it is no exaggeration to say that this game is really the worst in the history of games.
  8. El_Kabano
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Blizzard! I am surprised and upset, How could you spit on your fans like that!
    I was waiting for this release before the announcement, I believed and hoped, but you just crossed the line!
  9. nubagrad
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More bugs for bugs throne! Bugs for the bugs God! Blizzard this is,my childhood killer! Good work blizzard, and refund my money.… Expand
  10. Kulg
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Disrespectful of blizzard to release such a classic game like this is this state
  11. ValidGamer
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    The game did not deliver on any of Blizzard's promises and is a mess. There are dozens of reviews on youtube telling exactly why. The quartering is the most popular and highly recommend going and watch his video on the topic. Blizzard in a desperate attempt of something is even refusing to refund their games and even banning people if they find you helping others do it. I don't personallyThe game did not deliver on any of Blizzard's promises and is a mess. There are dozens of reviews on youtube telling exactly why. The quartering is the most popular and highly recommend going and watch his video on the topic. Blizzard in a desperate attempt of something is even refusing to refund their games and even banning people if they find you helping others do it. I don't personally care since it's illegal for a gaming company to refuse refunds so I send you a link to the quartering to give him the support to spread the words and a link for a refund.… Expand
  12. Trais23
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    What a joke. Blizzard used to be the best. How you have fallen, old friend.
  13. bekkerel
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I want them to change their minds and start working as before. terrible attitude to fans
  14. Sepadar
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Game was a disappointment. All the hype for the game and none of it was delivered. Game has bugs that wouldn't let me continue through campaign. The graphics to some of the cinematics were changes from when they introduced a year ago. Truly a let down on their part. Blizzard was know to have polished games and now they are unpolished
  15. JackdawLevittou
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    We got an undercooked egg with s**t inside. How can you spoil your game so badly and then with a smile on your face tell us that this game is good.
  16. cesarvu
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    a total scam, keep away from this game, nothing that was advertised in the game it is such a disappointment, that transforms in a game that will leave you only frustrated.
  17. elStar123
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Simply a joke. A disgrace to all gamers. So many years for 0 features but more bugs. Blizzard isn't Blizzard any more.
  18. Sprotae
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Personally, I would rate Reforged a 7, but I have to balance the score because of some hysterical reddit neckbeards.
    Lemon Sky did a nice job with updated models, but some of the are not correct (naga with ears). Campaign is updated as well and it is nice to notice some small new details in missions or visit updated places like Stratholm with design from WoW.
    Yeah, Blizzard lied and    Personally, I would rate Reforged a 7, but I have to balance the score because of some hysterical reddit neckbeards.
    Lemon Sky did a nice job with updated models, but some of the are not correct (naga with ears). Campaign is updated as well and it is nice to notice some small new details in missions or visit updated places like Stratholm with design from WoW.
    Yeah, Blizzard lied and still promotes game as it has new cinematics and missions, and that's not right for such a company.
    If you did not play Warcraft 3 before, give Reforged a try. If you expect something unbelievable and totally new - rate the game a 0 and post about it on reddit.    … Expand
  19. MTSbest
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I got the impression that the graphics are worse than in 3 warcraft. Money in vain paid. Blizzard slid down
  20. CrispyWaffleMan
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Jesus Blizzard. How does this happen? You have now become as bad as Bethesda. You used to care. Gamers used to matter to you. Now all you see are $$$ signs when you look at us. This year has already started off on a massively bad note. Now Bethesda, Bioware and Blizzard have now joined the long list of hack developers that do not give a flying f*** about quality. EA, eat your heart out.Jesus Blizzard. How does this happen? You have now become as bad as Bethesda. You used to care. Gamers used to matter to you. Now all you see are $$$ signs when you look at us. This year has already started off on a massively bad note. Now Bethesda, Bioware and Blizzard have now joined the long list of hack developers that do not give a flying f*** about quality. EA, eat your heart out.

    As for the game itself, this is not just a disappointment. It's a travesty where Blizzard lied through the teeth through their trailers and gameplay footage which looks NOTHING like the final product. The bugs are prevalent, the graphics look more like a lazy remaster, the UI is almost worse with no significant improvements, the cutscenes haven't been enhanced and BLIZZARD ARE ACTUALLY BANNING PEOPLE WHO ARE POSTING WAYS TO GET REFUNDS.

    I actually thought Diablo: Immortal was as low as you can go. Blizzard, you surprised me. Your name is now synonymous with garbage. J. Allen Brack, let's see your apology, non-apology for this one.    … Expand
  21. gandideluxe
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I was hopping for some epic updated experience of one of the best RTS Games. I was so disappointing... refunding was the only option.
  22. Epicmouse33
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Starcraft2 mod was much better and it was free. Why somebody must pay for it? Looks like a work of students, not the pro team
  23. vronolak
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Awful job Blizzard. The game is a disgrace and so is your grab on money. You should feel ashamed for the crap you have been producing in the recent years and then apologising for without taking any action. In my eyes and in the eyes of many fans of WC3 you are done. Time to pack up and leave the initiative to game developers who actually care about fans like CD Projekt. Will never buyAwful job Blizzard. The game is a disgrace and so is your grab on money. You should feel ashamed for the crap you have been producing in the recent years and then apologising for without taking any action. In my eyes and in the eyes of many fans of WC3 you are done. Time to pack up and leave the initiative to game developers who actually care about fans like CD Projekt. Will never buy another Blizzard game.… Expand
  24. Carrolbc
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Does not include features they themselves advertised. The added things to the blizzcon version and REMOVED it for the released version. There is no ranked matchmaking like they advertised, there are no ramastered cutscenes
  25. Tilgor
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This is a literal spit in the face for Warcraft 3 fans. This is just an awful cashgrab. I made a metacritic account just to review this. Removed old features and delivered almost nothing from promises they have made.
  26. Getplockaren
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    My disappointment is so massive I made a metacritic account just to review this.

    The long decent into madness by Activision-Blizzard have, i think, finally culiminated. And just reading more on the subject; they are f****** knowingly breaking the law. - Refering to breaking Austrailian consumer law (just google it). - The company that released the original WC3 is no more, and that has    My disappointment is so massive I made a metacritic account just to review this.

    The long decent into madness by Activision-Blizzard have, i think, finally culiminated. And just reading more on the subject; they are f****** knowingly breaking the law. - Refering to breaking Austrailian consumer law (just google it). - The company that released the original WC3 is no more, and that has become more apparent then ever. And what has taken it's place is a Karen and a Kevin that DESEREVS YOUR MONEY but are going to treat you, the customer, like utter garbage.

    There used to be a saying in the US: " The customer is always right ". Personally i don't belive in it. But imagine going from that to " The customer CAN'T be right, because WE ARE NEVER WRONG ".

    So much more can be said, so I hope that the other user reviews covers even more. But as a summy: * Making the OG WC3 break down by forcing them into a broken system
    * New legal when it comes to the map maker, WITHOUT SAYING A THING TO THE CONSUMER
    * False advertisment
    * False "Gamplay" showing
    * Content missing
    * Missleading adverisment
    * The list goes on an on, and it's so frustrating sitting here watching the company that I've loved since I was 8, turn into **** over the past 4 years    … Expand
  27. Filias9
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Original W3 is in my TOP5 of all time. And I was really excited for this. Especially after Starcraft upgrade. But ladies and gentlemen, this is disaster. It really looks like some China mobile rip off. Most annoying is new graphics and authors love for really bright colors. It almost looks like it missing textures or proper lighting.
    And yes, you cannot play old one. Even if you payed for    Original W3 is in my TOP5 of all time. And I was really excited for this. Especially after Starcraft upgrade. But ladies and gentlemen, this is disaster. It really looks like some China mobile rip off. Most annoying is new graphics and authors love for really bright colors. It almost looks like it missing textures or proper lighting.
    And yes, you cannot play old one. Even if you payed for it on Battle.net.
    If your are fan of old W3 - 0/10. If you are new and want to just play strategy game 5/10.    … Expand
  28. marko1886
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Game is falsely advertised and completely broken. They broke the old game and shipped a model update which is filled with bugs and missing a ton of features that ALREADY existed!
  29. Vkomarov
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    It's incredible but they did it. The remaster is much worse than the original one, unbelievable
  30. wesker71
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Its not just only disappointment, this **** company lie to us and steal our money. DON'T buy it!!! REFUND!!!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. PCMag
    May 1, 2020
    50
    Blizzard has addressed some of the complaints and criticism hurled its way, and has promised to work on many of these issues. Naturally, one must ask why the game was released in such a state, especially considering the negative attention the company has garnered over the past year with the reveal of Diablo Immortal and the Blizzard/China controversy.
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  2. AusGamers
    Mar 4, 2020
    65
    In the end it’s worth noting that when viewing a remake or remaster what needs to be taken into consideration is the source material, how it looks, feels, and plays. That is, in addition to the work carried out to recreate moments, update visuals, and change any of the presentation. To do otherwise would be silly, a terrible game with a wonderful remaster doesn’t warrant a high score. In the case of Warcraft III, the inverse to that is also true. So, what we end up with is something in-between. A classic reborn, in a package that doesn’t warrant all that much in the way of celebration.
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  3. Player 2
    Mar 2, 2020
    50
    If you set your expectations a little lower, then Warcraft 3: Reforged is a game worth of your time and money. Sadly, for many of us out there, we were expecting a little more.
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