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. Montanari89
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    I am horrified by the quality of the game...What happened to Blizzard!? This is so sad.
  2. GenadyDonbass
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    -Финальный ролик битвы Артеса с Иллиданом такой, будто дети дерутся на палках во дворе
    -Оптимизация плохая
    -Текстуры кислотные и не в тему -Неуместная во многом реалистичность -Нет обещанных кат-сцен -Меню игры вообще на браузере основано -Кастомные карты не принадлежат игроку -Озвучка во многом ужасна, особенно у Артаса -Много багов, но это мелочи -Не изменен сюжет под вов, как    -Финальный ролик битвы Артеса с Иллиданом такой, будто дети дерутся на палках во дворе
    -Оптимизация плохая
    -Текстуры кислотные и не в тему
    -Неуместная во многом реалистичность
    -Нет обещанных кат-сцен
    -Меню игры вообще на браузере основано
    -Кастомные карты не принадлежат игроку
    -Озвучка во многом ужасна, особенно у Артаса
    -Много багов, но это мелочи
    -Не изменен сюжет под вов, как обещали разработчики. Вообще ничего нового
    -Цена не соответствует проделанной работе    … Expand
  3. noixez
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Blizzard you dropped the ball, time to own up. Poor graphics remake, broken features, downgrade!!
  4. Fmadante
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an unfinished release. Hardly any of what was promised made it into the actual game, and they ripped the old client into the same one reforged uses, killing the original in the process… Expand
  5. badbrownie
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    If you ever concider buying this, well stop right now.

    The game is not what they promised.
  6. Kainmonk
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Очень красивый и качественный ремастер, единственное, новая озвучка в русской локализации для Артеса просто похоронила его как персонажа которого все любили. Крайне неуверенный он стал. Дабы поднять неоправданно низкую оценку, ставлю 10 а не 9)Очень красивый и качественный ремастер, единственное, новая озвучка в русской локализации для Артеса просто похоронила его как персонажа которого все любили. Крайне неуверенный он стал. Дабы поднять неоправданно низкую оценку, ставлю 10 а не 9)
  7. orni
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    I'm giving this a zero rating mainly because of the incredibly anti-consumer eula. It's completely unacceptable to take intellectual property rights away from modders / map creators. This is downright evil.
  8. Juan13
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mal optimización del menú de inicio, mal animación de personajes... Parecen echo de plástico... No hay ni realidad en el juego, las animaciones no son buenas,no hay cinemáticas remasterizadas... eliminaron la magia del juego... No sé puede reembolsar, y banean a gente que ayuda a dar una solicitud de reembolsó.... Es un juego lleno de buggs y pésimo...… Expand
  9. BuzzSupaFly
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    I, like many others, pre-ordered this game after the Blizzcon 2018 announcement. I wasn't too huge of a fan of the HotS-style graphics update, but understood that that is the direction their art department is going in general (to match the WoW stuff they're doing) so fine - I can deal. Regardless, they kept saying that the engine itself wasn't being changed (which is very important as aI, like many others, pre-ordered this game after the Blizzcon 2018 announcement. I wasn't too huge of a fan of the HotS-style graphics update, but understood that that is the direction their art department is going in general (to match the WoW stuff they're doing) so fine - I can deal. Regardless, they kept saying that the engine itself wasn't being changed (which is very important as a "function over form" person) and they were even going to add new in-game cinematics (like the Culling of Stratholme trailer shown at Blizzcon [that's still up on their website as of writing this]). Great! Hey, even adding some new UI features to modernize a 17 year old game with QoL improvements is fine with me.

    Then this game released. After crashing to desktop multiple times while going through the Orc Prologue missions, having the game freeze up then catch up really quickly (including other frame drops), and not saving my progress properly when trying to close/restart the game... I was finally getting through the campaign - the campaign that solidified myself as a Warcraft mega-fan (loved OvH and ToD/BtDP but RoC/TFT are simply splendid). And I immediately noticed the animation fidelity wasn't the same. The way the characters move (or don't move) was jarring. Everything felt "off" when instead this should be a triumph of Blizzard's maturity as a development studio, right?

    Examples: there's an Interlude where The Prophet calls upon Arthas to lead his people West and in the original game you see Arthas' head track the Raven as he flies by, in Reforged Arthas just stands there as if in T-pose. It's quite honestly pathetic. Speaking of the Prophet, when he transforms into the Raven and vice versa, there is no effect that plays. There is no metamorphosis animation. It simply model-replaces after enlarging/shrinking accordingly. Again, utterly pathetic.

    I could go on with how many little things they just completely missed with this game but you probably get the idea. I mentioned some of these (as well as all of the performance issues I had) to Blizzard and got my refund. This is not something I can support.

    None of any of the above even begins to describe the issues many are taking with the updated ToS. Nor the lack of clan support, a ladder, tournaments, and complete removal of the original games' ability to be played (now the "Classic" versions of RoC and TFT *must* be played through the Reforged client). This is a tremendous failure from a company that should honestly know better. Shame on Blizzard.

    Shame on the art department for letting lore-breaking models slip through (human ears on Naga, ffs). Shame on the animators for their inability to recreate iconic moments from the original game with the updated graphics. Shame on the systems engineers for breaking their flawlessly running game somehow with massive frame drops and crashes. Shame on the leadership for getting rid of the new in-game cinematics (that, again, are still being advertised as a selling point on their website as of writing this - how is this not class-actionable?). Shame on Activision-Blizzard.    … Expand
  10. mikeyjw
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    The old Blizzard is sadly gone. I thought things were bad with this company, but I never thought they could get this low. This PR disaster makes the bush fires in Australia look like a minor event... this is truly a catastrophic launch. I was lied to about this game, doubt I will ever get a refund - but be sure that this is the final straw. I will NEVER buy or support a Blizzard game again.
  11. Legy993
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Made acc just to review this, as wc3 is my favorite game of my childhood, this abomination of remake is an insult to fans and gamers in general. Blizz how deep have you fallen. Rip
  12. Winterdemon
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Too bad, cause the original game is a gem. blizzard must die and reborn again w/o activision. Full of lies. All for the money , nothing more. Disappointed.
  13. Alteffo
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Not delivering what was promised. It looks like nothing compared to the announcement trailer and original features have been removed. Blizzard has once again proven that they are not the same company that they used to be. Good job, Activision.
  14. Razgrix
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Blizzard is DEAD, stop hiding behind this name Activision.
    Most horrendous product i ever bought and stripped away from my right of playing the original game where i payed for too. The one making that decision is evil beyond imagination.
  15. FireBoTer
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    I want to play original Warcraft 3 instead of this ugly thing, but now I can't because of Blizzard's greed.
  16. Lonewulfza
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Warcraft III:Reforged is a terrible excuse for a $40 game. I regret purchasing this, but I am glad I was able to secure a refund.

    What happened to Blizzard? My favorite childhood game development company is a shell of its former self. It seems to now be run by Activision's greedy business men trying to deliver a product that required the least investment and expecting the most returns.    Warcraft III:Reforged is a terrible excuse for a $40 game. I regret purchasing this, but I am glad I was able to secure a refund.

    What happened to Blizzard? My favorite childhood game development company is a shell of its former self. It seems to now be run by Activision's greedy business men trying to deliver a product that required the least investment and expecting the most returns. This product is a blatant half-assed cash grab. It is not worth your time or effort. Buy this game on special a year from now when its fixed.    … Expand
  17. mezmen
    Feb 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jest mi bardzo przykro, jak można było tak zawieść graczy, blizz cos Ty dobrego uczynił????… Expand
  18. hegra
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    в 2018 показали совсем другую игру. Нет качества компании Blizzard. Money FIRST
  19. Killerfruit
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Ruined the game of my childhood :( After 2 hours I refunded the game as it is not worth anything :(

    Do not buy the game!
  20. Bimboloco
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    i Spent all my money on it hoping to get a good game now I’m am sad that it’s bad and now I’m homeless please help me
  21. GPZephy
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    dude. Blizzard, seriously? why are you doing this? Why would you fk up a descent franchise?
  22. Johnnymac
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Huge warcraft fan.. Character models and textures are slightly better.. But the reduced features, bugs and pure laziness of blizzard not giving it the proper revamp it deserves is soul destroying.
  23. Zzyxzz
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Instant refund on release.

    Broken promises, lies, false advertisement, the game is so bugged, that I couldnt play the campaign. The performance in this game is so bad. It's really totally **** The walking animations of the units. They suck more than before. This game is really a **** show.

    Worst of all, they deleted the original game, so you can't even go back to the old version
  24. notings
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    Scam blizzarda już nigdy nie kupie od nich żadnej gry
    pare lat temu byłem fanboyem grałem we wszysko od nich
    ale to już nie jest ta sama firma tylko EA v2
    ****
  25. NewKid_Z
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    Where do I even begin? I've been playing Warcraft 3 since 2006, granted on and off, but for many years of my life nonetheless. I was never afraid to say that it was, outright, my favorite game.

    But this remake changes everything. It is perhaps the biggest affront by Blizzard in the history of the company. Frankly, it is an astute slap in the face to all faithful fans everywhere. The    Where do I even begin? I've been playing Warcraft 3 since 2006, granted on and off, but for many years of my life nonetheless. I was never afraid to say that it was, outright, my favorite game.

    But this remake changes everything. It is perhaps the biggest affront by Blizzard in the history of the company. Frankly, it is an astute slap in the face to all faithful fans everywhere.

    The truth is, ladies and gents, is that Blizzard lost its heart and soul a long time ago, and has since morphed into yet another typical big corporation focused solely on maximum profit. They don't care about feedback from their customers and loyal fans anymore. They don't care about anything that doesn't have money attached to it.

    Blizzard deserves this score. I would say let's hope that they read these reviews and perhaps implement some changes, but that's tantamount to hoping that pigs may one day fly.

    Cheers,

    I B M    … Expand
  26. MaxEagle
    Feb 5, 2020
    0
    I hope the world is not that crazy as Activision and other media giants think. I also hope Blizzard will ASAP become indie company, cause such a big fun base will defenitely donate them and they will make GAMES once again. Amen
  27. Lukas140990
    Jan 31, 2020
    0
    I can't believe they ruined my favorite game of all time. A game that was an important part of my childhood. I'm so sad
  28. Soul0fDarkness
    Feb 5, 2020
    0
    The classic wc3 is much better then this ****. All what they sad was lies....
    I'm so disappointment. I made a metacritic account just to review this.
  29. DaggerFast
    Feb 5, 2020
    0
    The sadness for my childhood game become warcraft III refunded. Blizzard You killed the old client, for a game that looks like an alpha in the process of becoming a beta. Blizzard ask for public apologies and take responsibility for you acts.
  30. Cisiek
    Feb 5, 2020
    0
    Warcraft 3 "reforged" erase old classic versions games. So, i can't install old versions. I want get back my money for WIII ROC i TFT.
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59

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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