Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

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  1. MortalMaker
    Dec 5, 2002
    10
    I love Warcraft II and am currently still addicted to it so when the third one got released I almost sh*t my pants and am playing it almost 24/7!
  2. DoctorDray
    Jul 1, 2002
    8
    It's a progressive score.. i've only played thru the two training missions and the first two missions of the (single-player) human campaign and it looks very promising. my only slight criticism would be that you cant pull the camera back far enough.
  3. BobS.
    Jul 4, 2002
    10
    I really like this game. Great story, great multiplayer, great graphics, it has everything!!!
  4. ZaimA.
    Sep 13, 2002
    10
    It is the best game ever!!!
  5. JaredI.
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    Sweet game even though i sux at it!
  6. TimA.
    Jul 16, 2003
    10
    This is the best game I'v ever played! Brilliant graphics, story was excellent. Quit simply the best game ever!
  7. DallasH.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    Honestly the best RTS I've ever played in my life. The map editor is pure geneous.
  8. AnonymousMC
    Jul 2, 2008
    7
    This game was a revolution to graphics at its time, and the idea of Heroes is good and fun to play. Multiplayer is also very pleasurable, with an amazing map editor in the game. However, after finishing the campaign and moving to B.net, it get a bit boring or irritating. Races are quite unbalanced, so humans are almost forgotten in multiplayer. Also, the hero idea, which seemed good at theThis game was a revolution to graphics at its time, and the idea of Heroes is good and fun to play. Multiplayer is also very pleasurable, with an amazing map editor in the game. However, after finishing the campaign and moving to B.net, it get a bit boring or irritating. Races are quite unbalanced, so humans are almost forgotten in multiplayer. Also, the hero idea, which seemed good at the beginning, turns out to 3v3 hero battle later in game, when heroes become so powerful tear 1-2 units become obsolete, and other wouldn't do much alone. Also battle strategy is missing; it is not possible to defeat a stronger army using highgrounds or keep them at bay with ranged units. All in all, this game turns out to be a hero battle with supporting units, with strategy limited only to what units to train, but still fun to watch the fireworks or play Custom maps on B.net.… Expand
  9. NickM.
    Aug 8, 2008
    9
    I think this game is amazing, and i was oretty reluctant to try it because i knew world of warcraft sucks and its for nerds, but i played it, and it was a fun game. I liked the graphics, even the game is about 6 years old, and it was just a great, well executed RTS.
  10. Anonymousguy
    Dec 7, 2002
    10
    Warcraft III is probably one of the best PC games (if not the best) ever made. The story is excellent, the game play is fantastic, the graphics are good, and the cinematics are some of the best I have ever seen in a game (even better than Diablo II). This is the kind of game you can stop playing for months and still feel like you have never stopped. If you don't have this game, buy Warcraft III is probably one of the best PC games (if not the best) ever made. The story is excellent, the game play is fantastic, the graphics are good, and the cinematics are some of the best I have ever seen in a game (even better than Diablo II). This is the kind of game you can stop playing for months and still feel like you have never stopped. If you don't have this game, buy it as soon as possible or you will be missing out on one of the best gaming experiences ever! … Expand
  11. JimN.
    Jul 21, 2002
    10
    All the haters for this game have no idea! They are too used to playing starcraft and have no room to broaden their horizons. Great game!!
  12. PoopinskiS.
    Jul 23, 2002
    9
    Whoever thinks this game is bad probably isn't very good at it. This game is AWESOME! Great sound, easy gameplay, An excellent Effort from Blizzard. The PRICE is the only thing that makes this a 9 and not a 10.
  13. MelchorL.
    Jul 24, 2002
    10
    A must have for all the warcraft fans!!
  14. JakeM.
    Jul 9, 2002
    9
    This game brings out the best of RA: 2 and combines it with Age Of The Empires, then throws in awesome 3-D graphics. This game has it all, the sound, the control, the eye candy, and the slaying. If you like Strategy games this will be perfect for you.
  15. JanneV.
    Aug 22, 2002
    10
    Best game ever!!!! all who do not think w3 is the best haven't played it... w3 RULES!!!!
  16. MichaelT.
    Aug 4, 2002
    10
    The BEST GAME EVER!!!! Those who say its sh.t because of rushing and "balance" are totally wrong. the balance is all about countering which makes you think each time you play this game. I love it! Blizzard did not waste those 3 years of making it and I'll be happy to put as much money in it as i can. All who say its bad are people who are complete newbies and do not know how to play The BEST GAME EVER!!!! Those who say its sh.t because of rushing and "balance" are totally wrong. the balance is all about countering which makes you think each time you play this game. I love it! Blizzard did not waste those 3 years of making it and I'll be happy to put as much money in it as i can. All who say its bad are people who are complete newbies and do not know how to play it w/o thinking. its not a game where you just start and you can count on a win.… Expand
  17. AaronE.
    Sep 12, 2002
    9
    Awesome gameplay excellent storyline, Impecable Graphics.
  18. NoVo-OxazepamNoVo
    Feb 13, 2003
    10
    Warcraft II was good. Starcraft was exceptional. Warcraft III is the best game ever. Any questions?
  19. BradJ.
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    This game is the shiznit.
  20. JohnyM.
    Apr 25, 2003
    10
    It's like Pringles; Once you pop, you just can't stop!
  21. MacMullen
    Sep 14, 2003
    9
    Awesome single player game! missions are done perfectly well. my only complaint is the multiplayer. the only people who can win are the ones that play 24/7.
  22. ThorB.
    Apr 11, 2005
    9
    This is a great game. Just going into world editor, making my own world and fighting in it was enough to make me buy it, but there's so much more too. The single player story is good, and it's just a plain alll around good game. May lag if you dont have a good computer but is still rare.
  23. MetaPhysical
    Dec 5, 2006
    9
    A very interesting take on RTS fantasy with excellent playability and limitless fun that was the best of its time.
  24. DonaldB.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    Best Blizzard game I've ever played. If you liked StarCraft's controls, then you won't be disappointed here.
  25. MichaelM.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    I'm puzzled on how this game isn't ranked higher. Warcraft III is by far the best RTS game available. It's complex units, open ended game construction engine, and Blizzards uncompromising commitment to game balance make this game the one to beat. Other games such as COH, WarHammer, Supreme Commander, StarCraft are close contenders, but taking WC3 into context of it leading I'm puzzled on how this game isn't ranked higher. Warcraft III is by far the best RTS game available. It's complex units, open ended game construction engine, and Blizzards uncompromising commitment to game balance make this game the one to beat. Other games such as COH, WarHammer, Supreme Commander, StarCraft are close contenders, but taking WC3 into context of it leading the technology evolution of RTS can't be ignored.… Expand
  26. JoeStass
    May 22, 2008
    8
    A great game, pretty fun, but ultimately lacking when compared to Starcraft. Warcraft is well balanced, has some very cool aspects to it, but some things feel directly torn from Starcraft while, such as the Undead (a.k.a. Zerg). The storyline is okay, but "noble" orcs are a disappointment and both the undead and night elves just feel unnecessary. The tiny size of the battles and short A great game, pretty fun, but ultimately lacking when compared to Starcraft. Warcraft is well balanced, has some very cool aspects to it, but some things feel directly torn from Starcraft while, such as the Undead (a.k.a. Zerg). The storyline is okay, but "noble" orcs are a disappointment and both the undead and night elves just feel unnecessary. The tiny size of the battles and short game rounds are also a bit disappointing if you're really looking for some hardcore war action. Overall, the game is fun, well balanced, and everything a great Blizzard game should be, but Starcraft still steals its spotlight. It would have been better if they had just followed the formula of Warcraft 2 and kept the game at 2 races.… Expand
  27. MathewP.
    Sep 2, 2008
    10
    Awesome game, It's all about thinking which units are better against others and about MICRO. For Michael U: dude, the quantity of units don't count in this game, you are pathetic, if you like stupid "no-thinking-suicide-army" games, go play AOE. Lol, hero is equal to 15 soldiers?? LOL you are really pathetic.
  28. SteveW.
    Jul 15, 2002
    10
    This game blends every real time strategy game out of the water. Its up with the likes of medal of honor and counter-strike for best of all time, even though it is in a different genre. Tough to beat starcraft though. This is slightly better than it though. Good job Blizzard!!!
  29. MattK.
    Dec 22, 2003
    10
    I'm giving it a 10, but i wish i could give this game a 30. easily the best rts ever, it blows away even starcraft. each patch makes it better and better, and someone complained about there being no difficulty lvls, well there are now! it takes practice, but you will learn to develop your own playing style and get to know the maps, and your first acc may be just like 4-26, but youI'm giving it a 10, but i wish i could give this game a 30. easily the best rts ever, it blows away even starcraft. each patch makes it better and better, and someone complained about there being no difficulty lvls, well there are now! it takes practice, but you will learn to develop your own playing style and get to know the maps, and your first acc may be just like 4-26, but you will get better. oh and the single play rules too.… Expand
  30. Uter
    May 23, 2003
    9
    An excellent sequel to an excellent series. The only thing i wish is that you didn't have to go through blizzard in order to play online. I mean, if warcraft 4 comes out are they going to shut down the servers rendering the game unplayable online?
  31. BatmanMonkey
    Sep 28, 2004
    10
    I expected this game to be boring and crappy...but it is AWESOME!!!!the FMVs are amazing!!!!!!
  32. YoavB.
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    Pure greatness. The best RTS ever made. Amazing 3d enviroments unbelieveable cinematics and a long fun single player. Multiplayer cannot be descirbed but pure genies map editor COOOL so many diffrent types and versions of maps that the gameplay will never be repetitive. best RTS I played (and i played a lot).
  33. JoshE.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    I don't know what people are talking about when they say this game has no story and is predictable, they would be wrong. Stories must develop, and characters must change according to the storyline. as for multiplayer, I've seen the most diverse types of maps and campaigns created by most likely thousands of people, though only some of these are actually worth playing, and a few I don't know what people are talking about when they say this game has no story and is predictable, they would be wrong. Stories must develop, and characters must change according to the storyline. as for multiplayer, I've seen the most diverse types of maps and campaigns created by most likely thousands of people, though only some of these are actually worth playing, and a few are just continually played and will always be seen on the custom games list. eg. Footmen, DotA etc.. I've liked Warcraft 3 more than its prequels and hope Blizzard make another game relating to the Warcraft series. This game is a must-buy for people who love RTS games and a diversity in the types of maps you play.… Expand
  34. ThomasR.
    Aug 25, 2007
    10
    This game is a 5 star game all the way. IT'S MY FAVORITE!
  35. smijatov
    Aug 21, 2011
    8
    I was surprised how much I enjoyed this game. Extremely engaging, very entertaining and just a plain good game. No problems with it, what-so-ever. Should probably re-install it and play some more!!
  36. SJ_pl
    Jan 31, 2012
    8
    E-sport frontier. Does it work for as a single player experience? Not as good as for the multi but still it delivers. :) Vivid units, rich gameplay and great level design. I've never been the biggest RTS fan but I like strategies that surpasses their genre and rather than offering a simple, mind-consuming strategy experience are able to give the player something to enjoy regarthless whatE-sport frontier. Does it work for as a single player experience? Not as good as for the multi but still it delivers. :) Vivid units, rich gameplay and great level design. I've never been the biggest RTS fan but I like strategies that surpasses their genre and rather than offering a simple, mind-consuming strategy experience are able to give the player something to enjoy regarthless what it is. In WIII it's gameplay and unit characteristics (+ funny VO's). I recommend it not only for strategy fans.… Expand
  37. create1
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    Warcraft 3 has stood the test of time. The single player campaign has an excellent storyline and characters. This game actually rewards strategic thought. The missions are in-depth, and exhibit enough variety to maintain interest. Some missions are a combination of base building, exploration and conquest. For certain other missions, it is a race against the clock to defend a base againstWarcraft 3 has stood the test of time. The single player campaign has an excellent storyline and characters. This game actually rewards strategic thought. The missions are in-depth, and exhibit enough variety to maintain interest. Some missions are a combination of base building, exploration and conquest. For certain other missions, it is a race against the clock to defend a base against overwhelming odds. Beautiful graphics compliment the exciting game play. It is quite simply the best computer game I have ever played. One factor that makes Warcraft 3 unique is the way it combines strategy and action. It is this combination of careful planning and frantic battle scenes that make the game play so compelling. I have lost countless hours experimenting with different tactics, and exploring the landscape. If you are inclined towards strategy, then Warcraft 3 is essential.… Expand
  38. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    One of the greatest strategy games of all time,the feel of the game,the mechanics and the story behind it,i could go on for hours for me perfect but sadly as this game is aging,the fan groups is starting to get smaller and i´m afraid the community will die out but the legend shall remain forever.So now on with the review.I find the mechanics to be similar to pretty much anyOne of the greatest strategy games of all time,the feel of the game,the mechanics and the story behind it,i could go on for hours for me perfect but sadly as this game is aging,the fan groups is starting to get smaller and i´m afraid the community will die out but the legend shall remain forever.So now on with the review.I find the mechanics to be similar to pretty much any other army commanding strategy game out there(you make units,build a base and attack the enemy) and luckily this game offers a huge variety of monsters,buildings and strategys so if you haven´t tried it out definalty go give it a shot if you are a strategy fan like me you will love this… Expand
  39. Helmore
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    A true classic in the RTS genre. Lots of funny secret easter eggs, the gameplay is fun with lots of little quirks. The game is a lot of fun all around a great game.
  40. HiD
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best RTSes ever made. Can’t count how many hours I spent on it.
  41. asdfjaffsdgk
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    One of the single greatest RTS games ever made. One of the single greatest PC games ever made.

    Colorful, vibrant art. Immersive gameplay. 4 different races to choose from (And you can play as the Naga in the campaign of the Frozen Throne). Addictive multiplayer. Incredible map making tools that helped spawn DotA, giving birth to an entirely new genre. Heroes add a small RPG element    One of the single greatest RTS games ever made. One of the single greatest PC games ever made.

    Colorful, vibrant art. Immersive gameplay. 4 different races to choose from (And you can play as the Naga in the campaign of the Frozen Throne). Addictive multiplayer. Incredible map making tools that helped spawn DotA, giving birth to an entirely new genre.

    Heroes add a small RPG element that makes the game so damn fun. I miss them dearly in Starcraft 2, which is why I have reinstalled this game. It's pure nostalgia, and playing through the campaigns STILL feels fresh, 10 years later. A testament to what a quality PC game should be like. A pillar of the RTS genre.    … Expand
  42. nyymi
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    The best video game I've ever played.
    The storyline and lore are excellent, voice acting is memorable, characters have plenty of personality, graphics are cabable of creating atmospheric landscapes and the music is ear candy. Gameplay is very smooth and there's shortcut for every command. But the storyline really makes this game pure gold. Cutscenes are really well made, and the ending is    The best video game I've ever played.
    The storyline and lore are excellent, voice acting is memorable, characters have plenty of personality, graphics are cabable of creating atmospheric landscapes and the music is ear candy. Gameplay is very smooth and there's shortcut for every command. But the storyline really makes this game pure gold. Cutscenes are really well made, and the ending is breathtaking. This is one of the rare games that actually have a satisfying ending.

    And after beating the campaign, there's still a lot of stuff to do. The multiplayer rocks, and there are tons of great mods.

    To sum up, Warcraft 3 is not only the finest RTS ever made, but also the finest PC game ever made.    … Expand
  43. chronoT
    Sep 5, 2012
    8
    I'd have to say that out of all the Blizzard titles I've owned, Warcraft was the least intriguing. I did however buy WC3 being a fanatic of Starcraft, and had mixed feelings. Looking beyond the flaws WC3 is a very well made strategy game. The races are extremely balanced and you have a lot of build options. The single-player is not what sold me so I didn't end up finishing, but my friendsI'd have to say that out of all the Blizzard titles I've owned, Warcraft was the least intriguing. I did however buy WC3 being a fanatic of Starcraft, and had mixed feelings. Looking beyond the flaws WC3 is a very well made strategy game. The races are extremely balanced and you have a lot of build options. The single-player is not what sold me so I didn't end up finishing, but my friends really enjoyed it. I will however say that this game is a gem online. There are a variety of different types of games, and this is where the birth of "turret defence" took place. I will always love Starcraft and Warcraft for the UMS (use map settings) feature, it adds so much possibility to the game.… Expand
  44. Expospeed
    Dec 3, 2014
    7
    One of the best classic games. Fantastic for its time. My breakdown is as follows:

    1. Graphics: 6/10 - good
    2. Gameplay: 8/10 - great interface and satisfying micro/macro control
    3. Multiplayer: 8/10 - competitive and fun
    4. Story: 7/10 - well-developed and interesting story, bravo

    Overall, decent game.
  45. Xarxan
    Feb 2, 2013
    10
    While some RTS fans may not like the hero aspect of the part compared to other titles this still stands as one of the most well made RTS game i have ever seen. But honestly more then anything this game deserves 10/10 purely based on probably the most extraordinary map Editor which gave birth to so many custom maps that one could spent literally years as i have just playing those.
  46. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PC.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  47. Akelaar
    Dec 13, 2012
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Revolutionary RTS with hero and level-up system. Campaign with cinematics is just amazing. The gameplay is fast and tense no matter are you playing campaign, custom game or LAN/Battle.net. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos is an unforgettable game.
  48. Pepelinojosefo
    Apr 13, 2013
    10
    Este juego es el mejor juego de estrategia que jugué (y eso que odio los juegos de estrategia), no solo tiene una excelente historia, un muy buen y pegajoso voice acting, unos buenos gráficos para la época, y una jugabilidad muy simple, si no que tiene una gran cantidad de estrategias que podes pensar. Este juego lo posee todo, dificultad, buena y atrapante historia, tiene todo, todo loEste juego es el mejor juego de estrategia que jugué (y eso que odio los juegos de estrategia), no solo tiene una excelente historia, un muy buen y pegajoso voice acting, unos buenos gráficos para la época, y una jugabilidad muy simple, si no que tiene una gran cantidad de estrategias que podes pensar. Este juego lo posee todo, dificultad, buena y atrapante historia, tiene todo, todo lo que un buen juego de estrategia debería tener, verdaderamente lo recomiendo.… Expand
  49. Memburg
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    My god, the Gha is receiving SO MANY APPLICANTS THIS MONTH! I really should be more careful when telling people about our cause, we're just getting OVERWHELMED!
  50. DarkGamer
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    Great rts game the campaign missions are very well made and the game is fun to play with your friends also because it allows both normal (melle) maps and user created maps (scenario maps)
  51. FrosTikus
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very interesting game, with well-developed plot, I remember how much time he sat for his time playing the 10. long awaited, and still waiting.Blizzard created a great game .Ne vain as the game progressed she put on mmo not dostezhimy record
    Very interesting game, with well-developed plot, I remember how much time he sat for his time playing the 10. long awaited, and still waiting.Blizzard created a great game .Ne vain as the game progressed she put on mmo not dostezhimy record    … Expand
  52. VidyaBum
    Aug 18, 2014
    6
    RoC is your typical Blizzard RTS, as in it's dumbed down and has little to no strategy whatsoever. The most strategy you can get out of this game is to learn your enemy's units, learn their weaknesses, and build the units that can work against those. Same as Starcraft, same as all Blizzard cr*p, there is nothing "strategic" in this; We are lightyears away from a decent strategy principleRoC is your typical Blizzard RTS, as in it's dumbed down and has little to no strategy whatsoever. The most strategy you can get out of this game is to learn your enemy's units, learn their weaknesses, and build the units that can work against those. Same as Starcraft, same as all Blizzard cr*p, there is nothing "strategic" in this; We are lightyears away from a decent strategy principle where it's about the wits, brains and ability to surprise, trap or force your enemy. Games like Command and Conquer series or the Total War games are what I'd consider strategy, my victory and defeat are decided upon my decisions and tactics, not my ability to fast-click my units' different spells and powers faster than the AI or foe can.

    But beyond the classic complaint about Blizzard making big public "RTSes" with an obsession with speed that dumbs down all their games, RoC didn't age too well.

    Graphically it's fine, the cartoon appearance of all still holds up well today even if it's old now.

    The real reasons of aging show up in the storyline and the controls.
    For controls it's fairly simple, I feel like I'm always trying to click that one unit I need to click on in a melee of 25 units. It's extremely unpleasant to want to simply throw a spell and lose time because there is no simple way to throw it at the touch of a key. Later Blizz games did better.
    The limitation to 12 units in a group is so ridiculous I can't believe people don't give Blizzard a hard time over it. Even for when the game came out, that was ridiculous. You have to constantly save your groups in slots 1-9, call them, tab through them to get the unit you want or need, and then do it again and again and again at every battle. This game considers that micromanaging is gameplay, it's not. It's lack of good gameplay that demands the player to micromanage, and this game has such a lack. I could say the exact same thing for SC2, but at the very least SC2 didn't give me nearly as hard a time to use my units because I wasn't limited to 12 of them. Same gameplay, but younger game, and it shows. A lot.

    With the controls aside, the storyline has very poorly aged I think. Writing and general cutscene directing is earnest and truly tries to give a grand epic but falls as hard as the Red Alert 1 cutscenes fell-probably harder even. The number of reasons why is too big to count, but I'll just give two, one is that the writing feels like it has about 10 holes per cutscenes, characters either aren't well established, either are going from subject to subject at a crazy pace, either are just throwing one pompous cliche line that ends up falling flat as soon as it's spoken. Secondarily, the general cutscene direction seldom ever makes good use of the environment, you almost always just have your common units looking at each other and no interaction with the environment and extremely little animation. Nothing wrong for 2002 of course, but today, the age shows painfully.

    Lastly the storyline could be considered a grand epic if it was better written(Starcraft2 WoL did a gorgeous writing job and cutscene directing), but I don't think any of the characters could ever be used again, save maybe Thrall and Malfurion Stormrage.
    This may be ranting, but Arthas is a massive tool that is neither likable nor entertaining at all. As a human, he's stupid, arrogant, makes no intelligent decisions ever, falls into obvious traps, and is at best a selfish a*s, at worst a complete tool that literally offers himself to his enemies on a plate repeatedly. As an undead, he's exactly what a villain shouldn't be, he's not admirable, he just obeys his command like a good tool, he's not grand, he comes off like a petty brawler, he's not entertaining, he has neither wits nor style, he doesn't even have the courtesy of being a character because "his soul was stolen". Well, Frostmourne didn't steal just his soul, it took the whole value of Arthas as a villain with it.
    Thrall is better, but he's also surrounded by tools such as Grom Hellscream. As for the night elves, Tyrande is a selfish one who's as pompous as she is brainless, Malfurion is alright, nothing fancy though, and the rest of the side characters like King Terenas, Antonidas or Uther are just skippable. Medivh is better than the rest but since he's also a tool with cliche lines, I really can't call him a good character.

    So the game didn't age well, the control especially didn't age well, and in general even when it came out the game was still a Blizzard "RTS", tons of clicking, little thinking. Still a 6 because despite the age and repulsive gameplay, I found and find this game to be quite entertaining in its own way, even though I can't play it as "strategy".    … Expand
  53. Swarup
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Excellent story,award winning graphic and beautifully design made this a perfect video game for real strategy lovers.One of my favorite PC games of all time.
  54. Dway
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Awesome strategy game. One of the first (maybe the first) with 4 totally different playable factions. Also the first one to introduce hero character with rpg elements. (choosing skills, and equipment)

    And don't even get me started on story. The game was pure epicness.
  55. mcfry
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    I was really surprised when I played this game for the first time, only a few years ago. I had heard it had some stellar reviews, but I never quite believed them. Then I played myself - and couldn't stop anymore! Usually, I don't like story-driven strategy, but this was done here so well, that I just played on forever.
    - guide different heroes through epic plot, see them grow and fall
    -    I was really surprised when I played this game for the first time, only a few years ago. I had heard it had some stellar reviews, but I never quite believed them. Then I played myself - and couldn't stop anymore! Usually, I don't like story-driven strategy, but this was done here so well, that I just played on forever.
    - guide different heroes through epic plot, see them grow and fall
    - incredible love to the characters and story
    - strong Blizzard-ian gameplay: simple, but exactly deep enough to never get boring
    - very challenging, and full of surprises
    - mods! multiplayer!
    Only annoyance for me is the degree of difficulty in the campaign, sometimes.    … Expand
  56. zairthebear
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Warcraft 3 is a great game. It has balanced races and meh whatever...just buy the game.eiguheiugbveiugbbbiegbkefjbgiuekgbdfskjgheriufhdkjviuerbieubkejgbiuegbr
  57. Amsheagar
    May 28, 2016
    10
    This is my favourite pc game. There is a fantastic story in the campain, also multiplayer and world creator are very good. i grew up on wc2 and wc3. I recommend for everyone who likes strategy games.
  58. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Awesome story, great RTS with unique factions and great introduction of heroes into the genre
  59. tgt
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    it has hundreds of hours of gameplay, difficult yet balanced muliplayer and an overall great story to it, setting up for Wrath in WoW the most beloved expansion (in my personal opinion) to date
  60. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Warcraft 3 is one of the best RTS games ever made. This is the game that really expanded the warcraft universe and presented the rich lore that would lay the foundations for the popular MMO World of Warcraft. Warcraft came out a time when they still made physical manuals for the games. The manual itself is more than just a manual. Its a tome of knowledge that gives you detailed lore.Warcraft 3 is one of the best RTS games ever made. This is the game that really expanded the warcraft universe and presented the rich lore that would lay the foundations for the popular MMO World of Warcraft. Warcraft came out a time when they still made physical manuals for the games. The manual itself is more than just a manual. Its a tome of knowledge that gives you detailed lore.

    Rein of Chaos also marked when the series truly came into its own. It introduced 2 new playable factions in the form of the Nightelves and Undead. The graphics were updated to full 3D polygonal models and featured cutscenes and voiced dialogue between missions which progressed the story.

    For those unfamiliar you assume control of one of the four aforementioned races and in typical RTS fashion build bases and units and research upgrades. To do so you harvest gold and lumber as your primary resources. As your army grows you enter upkeep where you need more and more resources. This calls for expansion and building second bases. Its a delicate balance you have to walk. Expand too soon and you likely won't have enough units to fend off enemy attacks. Wait to expand too long and your enemy may prove to be too difficult to deal with as you spend more gold to replenish your lost troops. Your gold and lumber aren't infinite. Each race has certain advantages when it comes to the economic aspect of the game. Humans can assign more than one builder to a structure to shorten build times at the cost of more resources. Nightelves can summon or grow structures by using wisps. These wisps also can harvest lumber without needing to return it to the base by hand Undead can haunt gold mines.

    Its these nuanced differences that make each faction interesting to play. There are also creeps around the map that you can kill to level your heroes which can use items like scrolls and more to enhance their abilities they earn as they level up.

    Beyond the single player the game also offers multiplayer as well as the utilities to make your own maps and scenarios. Its this feature that gave rise to the MOBA's we have today like LoL, Dota II and even Heroes of the Storm. If you saw the Warcraft movie or want to learn more about the lore, this is a great starting point.    … Expand
  61. Demon2017
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Классика RTS, которая стала культовой в России, в основном, благодаря шедевральной русской озвучке, но и сама игра очень интересная.
  62. sikfuk
    Apr 8, 2017
    7
    it's a really good RTS game. a bit too challenging at times but still fun to play. also i'd like to say that the expansion "the frozen throne" is a must buy for any fan of Warcraft III
  63. Sandrok89
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    still one of the best RTS ever.
    I play the Story at least once a year.
    The Characters and the Story are absolutely amazing.
  64. Emkuzet
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best RTS in history spend over 3000 hours. Lore, story , balance every thing is perfect.
  65. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  66. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good
  67. timmertams
    Mar 9, 2018
    8
    I love me some Warcraft lore. A must play for any WOW fan. I don't have much to add, since I'm crap at RTS and failed miserably in every level, which must mean the game is very good. The story definitely is.
  68. Eyeofwolf
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    I'll not take much time. This is one of the most important and beautiful games ever made in the history.
  69. Tyson14
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    I bought this game in 2019 and its incedible, after all years, this game have a excellent campagin, soundtrack, multiplayer this game have all
  70. shenkenhigh
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Excellent. Marvelous. Great. Feel the power! Awesome rts, awesome campaing, though never had a play in multiplayer, but that is irrelevant in this context
  71. Amorph0us
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    A milestone for RTS games. A well deserved huge shoutout from the strategy gamers back then.
  72. Junnkrd
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Joguei ele e o Age of empires na epoca, ambos me agradam mas warcraft foi alem disso, depositei algumas horas nele que foram bem investidas! Super recomendo, pena nos patchs atuais a traducao nao estar 100%, acaba comprometendo um pouco a jogabilidade, mas nada que nao possa ser contornado.
  73. Cz3rw0ny
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    One of the best RTS games in terms of plot, mechanics and unique style. As a kid I was in love with this game, and not much has changed since.
  74. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Very good gameplay and interesting campaign. The introduced Hero units changed RTS gaming forever.
  75. Kroshinator
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. It was butchered by modern Blizzard...
    Press F to pay respects.
  76. 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.
  77. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Title is obligatory for every fan of RTS type of games.
    Good story and mechanics.
    Shame that on this version there is only two races...
  78. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Шедевр, который актуален даже сегодня, это близарды, тут нечего добавить! 10/10 играть всем!
  79. Velz
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    RIP 2020, But i still love this legendary game #f*ck reforged
    Activision Blizzard split on your faces comrades
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. maelzumb
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time,not a single flaw, excelent gameplay and campaign!
  83. Warc
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This game was wery good but Blizzard kiled IT for money , and to force you to Play reforget (refunded)
  84. Shoshi
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The true master piece that was butchered by Blizzard with Warcraft 3: Refunded.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. urinz
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing and legendary game from blizzard , obliterated since warforged up ,rip. ty activision
  88. 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
  89. tomkoto
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The best RTS game of all time i really enjoy every second of playing it recommending!!!
  90. Blitzzstudio
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Un chef d'oeuvre tout simplement. Certes complètement souillé par Reforged, mais un chef d'oeuvre.
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. MLT314
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing game ! So much better than the Reforged one. An epic RTS game from my childhood
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. M2NVME
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    The best real-time strategy. I don’t even know what else to say, but it’s a fact
  99. Reizon
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, один из лучших представителей жанра.
  100. Paradox_one
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    С этой части я познакомился со вселенной Варкрафт и понравилась сразу. Я бы даже купил её, если бы она была в лаунчере Battlenet.

    Зачем из-за Reforged ставить этой части 0? это нужно быть полным недоразумением.
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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
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  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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