Warcraft III: Reforged

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  • Release Date: Jan 28, 2020
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0.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 31090 Ratings

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  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. tlener
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Just dont buy it,play the original its literly better i am not kidding you hahah piexe of garbage
  2. ShiaLabeouf
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Blizzard (Activision) is not the start of all that is unholy to the gaming community. This started way back with Ubisoft and EA and Bethesda picked up on the 'trend'. Now is Blizzard's turn to turn a blind eye on the gaming community and promote corporate strategy and smart marketing in the gaming universe. It's almost as if though Belial is making all the decisions for Blizzard andBlizzard (Activision) is not the start of all that is unholy to the gaming community. This started way back with Ubisoft and EA and Bethesda picked up on the 'trend'. Now is Blizzard's turn to turn a blind eye on the gaming community and promote corporate strategy and smart marketing in the gaming universe. It's almost as if though Belial is making all the decisions for Blizzard and deceiving the community, Lets make our dreams come true and give this abomination a score it truly deserves.

    Just do it!!

    Make your dreams come true!    … Expand
  3. Grofc
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    If it was easy to sue big corporations for fraud and false advertising without bankrupting yourself going against their lawyers Activision-Blizzard would probably not exist after releasing this to the public.
  4. Leanndor
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I'm so dissapointed. All those promises were great, but ended up being nothing. Luckily for me, someone gifted me the game because he knew Warcraft 3 was my favorite pc game from my childhood.

    Guess now its just memories, since they also destroyed the old game.
  5. HeyJohnny
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    The game is just a cash grab from a no longer beloved company that has ran out of ideas to make IPs. I didn’t think it was remotely possible for a 2020 game to be worse than the original game. Some many left out features and no updated features added in? No fixes and filled with bugs... Just a quick paint job in order to get money for their financial earning report. Unfulfilled promisedThe game is just a cash grab from a no longer beloved company that has ran out of ideas to make IPs. I didn’t think it was remotely possible for a 2020 game to be worse than the original game. Some many left out features and no updated features added in? No fixes and filled with bugs... Just a quick paint job in order to get money for their financial earning report. Unfulfilled promised and lies seem to be the new normal for these AAA corporations. Blizzard promised to do better through their work and this is the result? Deplorable if anyone can back up this company anymore.… Expand
  6. ComSoldier
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This is what happens when Blizzard continues being partnered with Activision. Just push out an unfinished half-baked mess of a game and expect people to just accept it for what it is?

    Reforged had the potential to be something much bigger. Too bad not even Blizzard even cares about the quality of their own craft. Massive disappointment.
  7. greendestiny_re
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    If there was a way to reach through a computer screen and punch someone repeatedly, then Warcraft: Reforged would be it. This mockery of a remaster is a downright insult and I have promptly deleted Warcraft 3 and the Bnet desktop app, because this affront I will not tolerate on or near my hardware.

    Compared to the attention 2000s Blizzard put in Warcraft 3, the current Blizzard feels    If there was a way to reach through a computer screen and punch someone repeatedly, then Warcraft: Reforged would be it. This mockery of a remaster is a downright insult and I have promptly deleted Warcraft 3 and the Bnet desktop app, because this affront I will not tolerate on or near my hardware.

    Compared to the attention 2000s Blizzard put in Warcraft 3, the current Blizzard feels like 5th tier amateurs that have no idea what made Warcraft 3, or any game for that matter, engaging and flavorful.

    I first played Reign of Chaos 16 years ago. The game was absolutely stunning in how polished, compact and rich it was. The Frozen Throne expansion made it so unbelievably amazing that I made a vow to always install RoC and TFT on any new PC i get and play through the campaign at least once.

    All the RoC campaigns were stunners, concluding with an epic, earth-shattering conflict against the towering demon, Archimonde, that wanted to corrupt the World Tree. The final mission, aptly titled Twilight of the Gods, is an hour-long grueling battle of wills as waves of the Undead slam against your defenses perched on a mountain serpentine before ultimately overwhelming you. Your goal isn't to win—it's to merely stall Archimonde until the final trap is laid for him.

    TFT missions were similarly epic and introduced new heroes, units, items and so much more, finishing with Arthas, the corrupted prince, and Illidan, a blindfolded demon hunter, vying for domination.

    RoC and TFT had custom games that could be played online or offline with friends, a replay function and a World Editor for making your own maps. I spent countless hours with my older brother watching replays, playing local games, making maps and just having FUN without an internet connection, an online account or a subscription.

    Warcraft 3 wasn't merely a game, it was a true gem of programming. The love and care that went into making it was palpable at every step. For example, each unit had its own set of sounds that meant I could close my eyes and understand what was going on and there were HUNDREDS of units in the game.

    Everything was accessible through the World Editor or one could just import custom models, sounds, scripts etc. Better yet, through the World Editor I could extract any of those sounds as .wav files and do with them as I please, and I did set Mountain King's "For Khaz Modan!" attack sound as my brother's ringtone at his request.

    Warcraft 3 was such a responsive, polished and engaging game that I can rightfully call it "World of Warcraft before World of Warcraft". It was such a deep, layered and colorful experience that it felt like a living, breathing world that had every right to exist on its own. But, this world would soon be attacked by something far worse than Archimonde.

    The first signs of trouble appeared around 2010, when Blizzard's official Bnet service was swarmed by hackers, and Blizzard barely did anything, issuing patches on a semi-annual basis, but there were still custom games and replays and the campaigns. Yet, Warcraft 3 lingered in a limbo.

    Warcraft 3 had a staunch tournament scene, but Blizzard squashed it by threatening tournament organizers with lawsuits if they persist. Why? Well, StarCraft 2 was coming up and Blizzard felt Warcraft 3 was detracting from their new e-sports wonder. Indeed, many Warcraft 3 pros switched over to SC2, including Grubby, the daddy of Warcraft 3, before Koreans took over the scene.

    This brings me to Warcraft Reforged, which was installed on my machine on January 29, 2020 around 10 p.m. UTC, without me knowing that the game I loved so much was nearing its end. I clicked the Warcraft 3 icon to play a round of my favorite tower defense before bed and instead got a 30GB download that took nearly two hours. Once that was done, I got what looked so colorful that it might as well have been Hearthstone's interface.

    So, what's changed? For me, the owner of the "Classic" client, barely anything, except that now Warcraft 3 is encapsulated within the Reforged interface for absolutely no reason. Other than that, some models and colors were changed and that's about it.

    Do not buy or play this game. Do not support Blizzard. Do not watch any streams or videos of any Blizzard games.

    If you're curious about what the real Warcraft 3 experience looked like, find a RoC or TFT client that's been patched to a version above 1.21b, which is the one that disabled the CD check to about 1.26, which I believe was one of the last ones to not bundle the launcher that checks for updates, allowing you a pristine offline experience.

    For me, the days of playing Warcraft 3 are over. I will not allow my precious memories be ruined by this horrible, disgusting cashgrab that skates the line between false advertising and downright deception.

    Rest in peace, my dear prince Arthas. I will forever cherish you in my memories    … Expand
  8. valisimo
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I am a Blizzard fan from 2003....it saddens me to see them go this down...but if they don;t get hey;re s*** together....things will go even bad. They were a company with huge love for gamers and passion for the games they own/created....sad...quite sad.
  9. Deathmarch
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    GREEDY CASH GRAB! Even the upgraded models look like the old WC3 until you zone all the way in, they tied this preorder with a wow mount, greedy false marketing and can't even play my old wc3 all around cluster@%#
  10. ahazy42
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This is the first game I've ever seen that truly deserves a 0 rating. Absolute scam on the hardcore fans that ruined the original game for people now. Do not by this. Do not support Activision-Blizzard. They killed off Heroes of the Storm, and also all these other games they were making because they "didn't live up to their high standards" yet you think this joke is worth $30 and ruiningThis is the first game I've ever seen that truly deserves a 0 rating. Absolute scam on the hardcore fans that ruined the original game for people now. Do not by this. Do not support Activision-Blizzard. They killed off Heroes of the Storm, and also all these other games they were making because they "didn't live up to their high standards" yet you think this joke is worth $30 and ruining the original game. They are banning innocent people explaining how to get refunds on their forums, now. Shame on you blizzard, I hope this is the last nail in your coffin after how you've treated us these past few years.

    Shame, shame, shame. This isn't just a bad game, it's blizzard lying to us for a whole year and then spitting and slapping us in the face. I cancelled my wow classic sub and will never buy another game from blizzard activision unless they refund EVERYBODY and fix this game. Scam artists.    … Expand
  11. flochness
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Ugh. This is just horrible. Save your money. The old Blizzard we once knew is gone.
  12. autry93
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    horrible, its so sad what has happened to blizzard. Is it Activision? probably.
  13. eagerstriker
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This short little song sums up my feelings on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeaGJRV-whU

    This game was my last hope for blizzard! All they had to do was update the graphics and cut scenes and nothing else, but they messed EVERYTHING up! Corporate greed has ruined them! I can already tell Diablo 4 is going to blow CHUNKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. kazvon
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This is a remake of a game that inspired me to create games.
    The Custom Maps feature was a great set of tools to learn design and light programming.
    Now Blizzard retroactively enacted a EULA that give them ownership of absolutely everything you make in it. So...don't bother I guess.
  15. young917
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Way to ruin my childhood game - can't believe I waited more than 15 years for this. Waste of time and money. Thanks Blizzard for saving me money going forward as I will never buy anything you guys make ever again.
  16. DeathinJune
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This game doesn't play and the reskins are awful, they censored or removed certain voice acting like the dryad and certain sections have no music queues in the game.
  17. PonyPewPew
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    What have you done? What have you become, Blizzard? What a fall from grace...
  18. Murphyslaw
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I did not buy this game, but seeing as it had a direct impact on making one of my favorite games from my childhood WORSE, it still somehow managed to have a direct negative impact on me. Thanks for ruining a classic Actiblizzion. Please do not support this game.
  19. Adyvan4uk
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Знаете что самое классное в Warcraft 3 reforged??? Это Warcraft 3!! Просто кощунство брать 1300р или 20+$ за текстурный пак к любимой игре, при этом пообещав практически новую игру... Но эмоции в сторону. Проанализировав игру, нельзя было сказать, что она достойна 0 баллов, хотябы 3-4, но пролистав комменты и увидев пачку покупных отзывов, вкинутые одним большим вбросом, стало сразу всеЗнаете что самое классное в Warcraft 3 reforged??? Это Warcraft 3!! Просто кощунство брать 1300р или 20+$ за текстурный пак к любимой игре, при этом пообещав практически новую игру... Но эмоции в сторону. Проанализировав игру, нельзя было сказать, что она достойна 0 баллов, хотябы 3-4, но пролистав комменты и увидев пачку покупных отзывов, вкинутые одним большим вбросом, стало сразу все понятно и даже 0 баллов уже выглядит завышенной оценкой... Последние пол года прошли в томительном ожидании предстоящей ностальгии, но вместо вкусного торта с вишенкой в виде дополненного лора, на дали кусок земли обмазанного кремом в виде текстурок... Не тратьте своё время и средства.… Expand
  20. Bos3yed2007
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Look what have they done to my boy....... they made many promises and non of them they delivered.
  21. honeypeabrain
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Not only is it insulting, but I have never had a more depressing game-experience. Mega-corporations do not belong in art, because what is art without passion. Absolutely depressing to see such a staple of gaming get so butchered.
  22. Koduk
    Jan 31, 2020
    1
    It's just a texture pack, no more no less. I can't believe that I paid almost 40$ for this ****
  23. Paradigm09
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I'm a huge warcraft fan. Playing since I was 15 when warcraft 2 was still the latest game. I waited for years for warcraft 3 and loved it so much. Naturally when I heard of reforged I was so excited. I watched the progress and regularly checked for updates. Now that it's out I wish it was still in development. Lizzard has shown that money and profit is all that matters. Someone shouldI'm a huge warcraft fan. Playing since I was 15 when warcraft 2 was still the latest game. I waited for years for warcraft 3 and loved it so much. Naturally when I heard of reforged I was so excited. I watched the progress and regularly checked for updates. Now that it's out I wish it was still in development. Lizzard has shown that money and profit is all that matters. Someone should seriously report them to the better business bureau for false advertising… Expand
  24. arlec
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    A little bit of good ol'Blizzard in my life
    A little bit of false advertizing by my side
    A little bit of Online is all I need
    A little bit of cash grab is what I see
    A little bit of kel'thuzad in the sunwell
    A little bit of Warcraft all night long
    A little bit of 0, here I am
    A little bit of refund help gives me a ban
  25. Vaidisa
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Activision - blizzard, play stupid games - win stupid prizes. What a colossal disappointment, enjoy this achievement !
  26. Mikey160
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    From the videos I watched to this this game has a hit a new low somehow possible
  27. HugeMungus
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Your worst game yet, Blozzard. Retcon, mechanic changes, and things promised in the trailer but did not happen. Honestly I’m not completely surprised since the sudden change in video game quality these past years, being able to show and talk about one thing when it’s actually another. Like Fallout 73 this is going to be a staple in gaming history and is going to be talked about and used asYour worst game yet, Blozzard. Retcon, mechanic changes, and things promised in the trailer but did not happen. Honestly I’m not completely surprised since the sudden change in video game quality these past years, being able to show and talk about one thing when it’s actually another. Like Fallout 73 this is going to be a staple in gaming history and is going to be talked about and used as a reference later many, many times. Now people simply can’t buy games without waiting for others to buy, play, and review these things, it’s pretty sad and I don’t think companies are going to change on their own. So yeah don’t buy this game and never pre order, always wait for someone to buy, play, and review afterwards.… Expand
  28. doomstove
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never been so disappointed in a game in my entire life. I have refunded a total of 3 games in my life, and this was the first one that I played and asked for a refund. I didn't read any of the reviews before buying it, so I was unaware of how many things were cut from development.

    After playing through a bit of the campaign, I got to the Culling of Stratholme and I was shocked to see that the cinematics I saw at Blizzcon didn't make it into the game. Wow. I did a bit of looking, and it looks like most of that type of storytelling work was removed from the game. Couple that with the jerky movement (@144fps) and blackscreens I was experiencing, not to say anything about the loss of saved games, and it was an unmitigated disaster.

    I wanted to believe in Blizzard after all the bad press recently, so I chose to support them. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like this product got the time it needed to become polished and amazing like so many Blizzard games from the past.    … Expand
  29. Volimur
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    There is no need for me to say anything, because all of its flaws and justified flame towards it is getting repetitive, sad to see what blizzard has become. Give us at least the old warcraft back.
  30. Legacy1567
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    Seriously who said this was okay to release? Proof they are trying to kill all their games
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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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