Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2470 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 141 out of 2470
  3. Negative: 60 out of 2470
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  1. AsukaLS
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    It has one of the best scripts in the history of video games. It is also one of the best in the genre and inspired later games.

    Great graphics for the time, great character design, innovative, a masterpiece.
  2. Kroshinator
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. It was butchered by modern Blizzard...
    Press F to pay respects.
  3. sonia_strumm
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    july 3rd, 2002- january 28th, 2020. wc3 reforged has killed this masterpiece as they forced everyone that owned this game and who wanted to play online to download a 30 gb update and install wc3 reforged as blizzard took the lazy way out and just added a old graphics option and called it "classic"
  4. Cayde87
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Perfect game with every angle, the story is a long and not that easy one to understand, need someone who can hold his thought, the graphics of the game at that time unique nothing like, and even now I bit if there's strategy game with similar colorful art. the network play is craft brain.
  5. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Шедевр, который актуален даже сегодня, это близарды, тут нечего добавить! 10/10 играть всем!
  6. Velz
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    RIP 2020, But i still love this legendary game #f*ck reforged
    Activision Blizzard split on your faces comrades
  7. laertan
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    It was great game, milestone in history of RTS and game industry in general. Epic story, awesome balance, great music, charismatic voice actors, careful design of units (i still love Night Elves ladies!). Sadly, Blizzard had to ruin it all, by creating you-know-what, so it's more like an epitaph from me, rather then review.
  8. Fjuk
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Стратегия на все времена, и самое главное что с крутым сюжетом и огромным миром игры
  9. Tomthewishful
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    In addition to revolutionizing the gaming industry, Warcraft III has been a pillar in the international gaming community, playing a significant part in ushering in the dawn of e-sports, fostering an incredibly productive and lasting modding community and being responsible for the creation of not only the world's most popular MMO with World of Warcraft but also spawning entire genres suchIn addition to revolutionizing the gaming industry, Warcraft III has been a pillar in the international gaming community, playing a significant part in ushering in the dawn of e-sports, fostering an incredibly productive and lasting modding community and being responsible for the creation of not only the world's most popular MMO with World of Warcraft but also spawning entire genres such as Dota and League of Legends. Its diaspora is heard and felt across the internet all the way down to flash games and fan art communities. I couldn't possibly write a more stellar review. This is game is an example of excellency and majesty to be considered as crucial learning for game designers even in 2020 and a must play for any RTS gamer.… Expand
  10. Xetanth87
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Hundreds of hours spent on it and now, due to Reforged is no longer available
  11. maelzumb
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time,not a single flaw, excelent gameplay and campaign!
  12. Warc
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This game was wery good but Blizzard kiled IT for money , and to force you to Play reforget (refunded)
  13. zereor
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Лучшая стратегия в реальном времени, что я играл, и игра которая оказала наибольшее влияние на меня. Жаль близард ее убили недавно выпустив рефордж PRESS F TO PAY RESPECTS.
  14. Shoshi
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The true master piece that was butchered by Blizzard with Warcraft 3: Refunded.
  15. Rune11
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    The game that we know and love. My childhood love. Even now in 2020 I am happy to play this masterpiece.
  16. ReD2222
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Golden classics. An example of a long term game that could bring so much joy and pleasure to the players over all these years.
  17. DustinHendricks
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games EVER made, the amount of new games this game has spawned is mind blowing, too bad the new Blizzard will never live up to the greatness the company was built on. Backup your 1.31 versions of this beloved game, cause new Blizzard is out to behead it!
  18. urinz
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing and legendary game from blizzard , obliterated since warforged up ,rip. ty activision
  19. Frostmoure
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever, played it for over 10 years still far way better than games nowadays.... Sadly it's now gone.... gone with the old Blizzard we once familiar with.....… Expand
  20. Hochbichler
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Warcraft III is the third installment in the legendary Warcraft RTS series. It was released in 2002 and it made the WoW phenomenon possible. Very much so. I still remember the first time I played this game. I was completely new to the Warcraft universe, but the fairytale like graphics, the fantastic music and the superb story grasped me immediately. Lets talk about the story a bit. It isWarcraft III is the third installment in the legendary Warcraft RTS series. It was released in 2002 and it made the WoW phenomenon possible. Very much so. I still remember the first time I played this game. I was completely new to the Warcraft universe, but the fairytale like graphics, the fantastic music and the superb story grasped me immediately. Lets talk about the story a bit. It is just so well written, so well constructed. How the individual campaigns follow and compliment one another is amazing, it is never boring and always full of surprises. Just wow. The Arthas story arc alone, his descent towards evil, but for completely understandable reasons, that is really mature. It really plays very cleverly with the concept of the greater good and lesser evil. The orc story line is also fantastic, no matter how far the orcs will go, they can never truly escape the curse in their hearts. And then the Night Elf storyline, that ties is all together and gives it all a greater meaning. Just wow. But the story and the characters are not the only great aspects of this game. The graphics is really unique, mainly the colors, so fairytale like, so vibrant, I just love it. The music is brilliant, every race has a few very distinct tracks that you will never get tired of. Besides that, there is the multi-player. Four races, each very distinct and different and yet so well balanced. And then there is the battle net scene of the early 2000s. I have so many great memories of it, I have made so many friends there, eventually I joined a clan and later we transferred to WoW and started our own guild that lasted for over 15 years. And speaking of the W3 - WoW connection. I consider the Warcraft III to be an unprecedented outburst of creative genius. Just think about it. Even now, twenty years later, they are still reusing the same characters, storylines, neutral creatures, items etc. in WoW. Yes, that says a lot about the lack of invention in WoW, but it says equally enough about the superb quality of Warcraft III writing and ideas. But most important of all, there is the Warcraft atmosphere, the It factor, the illusive mistress that every game wants, but very few actually get it. I believe there is an alchemical element involved in the creation of any piece of art and because of it there is no guaranteed formula for success. But Warcraft III has got it. For me and for many others. This game certainly succeeded. Obviously no microtransactions and no SJW. Back in 2002 neither of these things even existed. Ah, what a world it was.

    Even now, twenty years later, I keep coming back to this game every two years or so. I know the campaigns through and through, every quest, every creep, every secret. But still I keep coming back and every time I have a great time. What higher praise I could possibly give this game? For a long time Warcraft III was my absolute favorite game of all times (then another W3 game came along, but that does not diminish the qualities of Warcraft III in the slightest) and it will remain in my heart forever. Final Verdict: 98 %    … Expand
  21. tomkoto
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The best RTS game of all time i really enjoy every second of playing it recommending!!!
  22. Blitzzstudio
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Un chef d'oeuvre tout simplement. Certes complètement souillé par Reforged, mais un chef d'oeuvre.
  23. Azkel
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    When I played this game I did not have Internet. Then there were no sites with ratings. However, now I have to put my mark. This game is great. This game was made by people with great attention to detail. This game was made for people, not for sale.
  24. Xswertgb
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    RTS with Heroes that level up in game. Micro heavy. Great game, but don’t buy “Reforged”, it’s a trap.
  25. kost1993
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The great game for all times. Good RTS with normal campaign and custom games. This one has LAN, ladder, no DRM, pretty ok balance.
  26. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Best game ever created by Blizzard. One of the greatest RTS of all time. This game gave me fun and enjoyment for more than 15 Years. Until Recently when blizzard deleted this all time Classic
  27. MLT314
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing game ! So much better than the Reforged one. An epic RTS game from my childhood
  28. Cdertyhn
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Damn, sometimes you really only appreciate something after it’s gone. If I knew reforged would come to kill it I’d have played even more.
  29. zb4e1
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The crowning entry in one of the great RTS franchises of all time, and the greatest implementation of end-user custom game creation yet released, even nearly 20 years after the fact. Every bit as important an entry in video game history as Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Bros., Halo, or Battletoads.
  30. ProjektKrieg
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This one was a gem before the Reforged Patch, legendary game at its time, you can find it on the internet if you want to play it, dont buy the battle.net version.
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#2 Best PC Game of 2002
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Game Over Online
    90
    Graphically, Warcraft III is breathtaking.
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  2. Maxim Online
    100
    Completely reinvented in glorious 3-D, WCIII spruces up the age-old premise—organize armies and send them into battle against opposing forces—with much-improved graphics and a new pyrotechnic spell-casting system.
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  3. Cincinnati Enquirer
    90
    May very well be the most beloved PC game of the year.
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