Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 386 Ratings

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  1. AuntFlow
    Dec 26, 2008
    9
    The character graphics are some of the finest in any MMO I've ever played. The worlds are, as many have noted, ugly. Dark. Dreary. But that's the idea. It imbues the game with the true feeling of unrest and war that is portrayed in the Warhammer universe. The race's design and personality are very vibrant, with the typical Dwarvish hardiness being portrayed in the fullest, The character graphics are some of the finest in any MMO I've ever played. The worlds are, as many have noted, ugly. Dark. Dreary. But that's the idea. It imbues the game with the true feeling of unrest and war that is portrayed in the Warhammer universe. The race's design and personality are very vibrant, with the typical Dwarvish hardiness being portrayed in the fullest, the dim-witted Greenskins adding infinite amounts of humor into the game, the elves adequately portraying the immense beauty and pride of their race(s), and the humans displaying the gritty struggle against evil and corruption that rings so true even when used in a Medieval analogy. I'd also like to point out that, as I see a few of you are confused with, Warhammer is NOT copying World of Warcraft. In fact, it's much the opposite, as they are both directly and indirectly mimicking and making variations on Tolkein's legendarium. The RvR has a very, very solid design which is certain to ensure the game's success in the long run. However, as with any newly released MMO, there are problems that inhibit experiencing this aspect to the fullest. Fortunately, Mythic is an immensely attentive and fast-acting company. Hotfixes fly by quickly, and the first patch made a huge step toward solving the population and oRvR imbalances, with Keep sieges constantly occurring. The classes are very, very well designed and diverse, with each staying true to it's archetype, but never straying too far from it. The Tanks are tactical forces of nature on the battlefield, and the healers, if adeptly used, equally powerful, as is not the case with many (in fact, most) MMOs. However, there are many things that need fixing, of course. Lack of item diversity is a problem. Heck, Order's mounts are two horses and a hovering gyro copter (which ALMOST makes up for the lack of mount diversity). The crafting system is very unique, but there are many (initially) overlooked problems. I have very high hopes for this game, with fixes and new content being released regularly. The game grows on me more and more as it grows better and better.… Expand
  2. JohnF.
    Mar 16, 2009
    8
    My review of Warhammer Online is based on experiences from 2 open RvR servers, Dark Crag and Pragg. On Dark Crag, I played a White Lion, a High Elf character that I leveled to rank 28. This character has a pet that accompanies the White Lion throughout his or her travels and is called a War Lion. The War Lion grows as you level up your White Lion and by rank 28, it is quite large and My review of Warhammer Online is based on experiences from 2 open RvR servers, Dark Crag and Pragg. On Dark Crag, I played a White Lion, a High Elf character that I leveled to rank 28. This character has a pet that accompanies the White Lion throughout his or her travels and is called a War Lion. The War Lion grows as you level up your White Lion and by rank 28, it is quite large and fearsome. However, by rank 40 your War Lion will be a formidable beast and will be equivalent in size to a 550 pound male, African Lion standing next to a person. Of course, a War Lion is your pet and it will never harm you. You can even name your pet with a name of your choosing. Otherwise, the default name will be displayed, … Expand
  3. AndrewLittle
    Aug 29, 2009
    10
    loved it, based around pvp and leveling, this game didnt just throw the same crap Wow does with crappy AI npcs attacking you, but gets you fighting you player enemies to level up... Fast paced and the level cap rounds the game off to around a 10 to me !
  4. KyleG.
    Sep 22, 2008
    9
    Great game, but it lacks a certain polish to make it the best. The launch issues and server population balancing will be challenges that the game will have to overcome in order to become a long term success.
  5. JWong
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    Great game, having tons of fun in PvP. A much needed breath of fresh air in a genre that has too much PvE centric MMOs. World PvP is alive again in WAR. Some of the best scenary I've seen in a game especially the lush landscapes of the elves combine with the awe-inspiring keeps.
  6. Paul
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    Adults rejoice! FINALLY! an MMO suitable for people with lives and limited timespan to play games. They've removed the time wastage that fills most other MMORPG's. Interface is excellent, Quest system is excellent, PVP is excellent.
  7. Jaynau
    Nov 13, 2010
    8
    Very good pvp, great and fun classes, good community, warhammer athmosphere. I have played casual since launch ( about two year ) . I think war have best and most balanced pvp, lotro have best pve and most intresting quests and character modification, wow is mix all off these but have most fun dungeons and boss fights.
  8. BenB.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    If you want a pvp game, this is it. Period. If you are a raiding/instance wow player, go back to wow.
  9. JoeB.
    Sep 30, 2008
    9
    I love this game. The magus was a huge disappointment though. 9/10
  10. MalF
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    PvE is good, especially the PQs, but RvR is immensely addictive. Yes, the graphics aren't amazing, but amazing graphics would affect gameplay during large RvR skirmishes. Besides at least they're much less cartoony than WOW!
  11. Dre
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    I just purchased this game along with a 2 month game card. I made the switch from WoW because I was bored with grinding for hours to get honor and the high level raiding wasn't that great. WAR is a nice change and though I'm still in the low levels of the game, I'm having a blast. Highly recommended! WoW killer? I don't know, Nice change? Definitely.
  12. NickG.
    Sep 18, 2008
    8
    Early days yet. But the servers seem stable, the graphics are good and it's fun to play. Whether this carries on til the high levels and the PvP is as good as the PvE will be the telling point. A smooth launch, and I hope to see more.
  13. StuartB.
    Sep 18, 2008
    9
    Great game so far! Graphics are decent, RvR is really fun and the character customization from the abilities and tactics to train in to the dying of the armor and adding trophies. The ability to keep yourself an individual among so many is really robust. They take a lot of the aspects of other games, DAoC, WoW, LOTRO, and merge them into a great combination. This game will be successful Great game so far! Graphics are decent, RvR is really fun and the character customization from the abilities and tactics to train in to the dying of the armor and adding trophies. The ability to keep yourself an individual among so many is really robust. They take a lot of the aspects of other games, DAoC, WoW, LOTRO, and merge them into a great combination. This game will be successful at start, and I see it being even more successful once Mythic throws some patches and upgrades.… Expand
  14. PearceS.
    Sep 19, 2008
    9
    Wonderful game that takes the WoW formula (that is, take the best of the previous and do it better) , but leans heavily on Mythic's previous MMO. To date, this is the only MMO that actually does seem to provide the boatloads of time sinks (most of them fun and rewarding) that hardcore players want but the pick-up/put-down play-style that the casuals so love about WoW.
  15. JayF.
    Sep 26, 2008
    8
    I like the game. PROS: Public quests are great, the pvp is really good. Interesting classes. Pretty damm balanced too for having 20 classes. CONS They sorta throw you to the wolfs in the beginning of the game with little intro. Need more of a tutorial. I know ZERO about the warhammer world, found it to be lame myself so a little more info about what the heck is going on would help. They I like the game. PROS: Public quests are great, the pvp is really good. Interesting classes. Pretty damm balanced too for having 20 classes. CONS They sorta throw you to the wolfs in the beginning of the game with little intro. Need more of a tutorial. I know ZERO about the warhammer world, found it to be lame myself so a little more info about what the heck is going on would help. They do need more customization in the talent tree thing they have going on but I suppose thats why the classes are so well balanced. Also, the warhammer world is stupid and lame imo. That being said and this is coming from someone who thinks war is lame, (really lame, did I mention that?) this is a great game. I wanted to hate it but I ended up loving it. Conan is crap. I wanted to LOVE that game but funcom made a game that is sorta fun for 20 levels then CRAP. I love the conan world and i think the war world is for freaking nerd losers but I love warhammer online. So honestly what better review could you get for this game? Screw you funcom, die die die!… Expand
  16. DanW.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    I've now been playing this game since the CE head start began and I am thoroughly impressed with the game. It shares some ideas from the culmination of the MMORPG genre over the years, but also brings so much more to the table that I've never experienced before. Especially in coming from a World of Warcraft background and spending time with that game since it's initial I've now been playing this game since the CE head start began and I am thoroughly impressed with the game. It shares some ideas from the culmination of the MMORPG genre over the years, but also brings so much more to the table that I've never experienced before. Especially in coming from a World of Warcraft background and spending time with that game since it's initial launch, I've now canceled my subscription to WoW in favor of spending time with this game. The RvR and PvP in WAR is too much fun and highly addictive. It really feels like you contribute to the state of being for the world you're playing in. WoW you were just there, you never really could change the world or it's state. This game takes it to a whole other level of participation and feeling of actual achievement. Speaking of achievements...WAR is a competitor's dream come true with the amount of achievements you can collect while playing and not just text saying congrats you did this or that, but they bring on tangible rewards like armor you can wear or titles your name can bare. It is so much fun. I think with the promises of free content being added in the future and the quality of what is already here, this game will last a long time and bring a lot of fun to those that play it. I've recommended it to several friends and all of them are having a blast. Join the WAR and pick a side and have yourself some of the best fun you'll ever have in an MMORPG.… Expand
  17. AnthonyJ.
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    Seems like a great game, love the idea of RVR from DAoC and it looks like it'll keep me entertained for quite awhile.
  18. NeoS.
    Oct 1, 2008
    9
    My only problem with Warhammer is that I would have liked to have seen more crafting options. Otherwise, I previously did not play PvP MMO gameplay, but this is the first MMO that actually has me excited and enjoying PvP.
  19. AnonymousMC
    Oct 13, 2008
    10
    WAR is a brilliant MMO that surpassed every expectation I had. Finally MMOs are being released that can outshine the genre dominating WOW. For PVP (RVR) WAR is better than WOW in every possible aspect. PVE though is lacking, but LOTRO more than outshines any MMO I've played in PVE and RP. My main complaints are that on the WAR RP realms I've stll yet to see any RP, and theWAR is a brilliant MMO that surpassed every expectation I had. Finally MMOs are being released that can outshine the genre dominating WOW. For PVP (RVR) WAR is better than WOW in every possible aspect. PVE though is lacking, but LOTRO more than outshines any MMO I've played in PVE and RP. My main complaints are that on the WAR RP realms I've stll yet to see any RP, and the community is becoming more and more like WOW, The community in LOTRO is still way better than the communities of WOW and WAR. Overall, when comparing WAR to the other two leading MMOs I'd put it like this: For PVE/PVP balance, item base play, and the largest community by far, and where you can act (or for some be) a racist bafoon, go with WOW. For the most immersion, Rp, best PVE play, best story, and the most intelligent and mature online gaming community I know of, go to LOTRO. For the most competitive, most fun, most successful and most integrative PVP, not to mention the most creative classes I've ever seen, go to WAR. But the community will inevitably become like Wow's, since so many are coming from their and the more popular and mainstream the game gets, the more it attracts idiots. 2 years ago Wow was the best online game. Now, in my order, it's like this: 1. WAR 2.LOTRO 3. WOW… Expand
  20. JeroldB.
    Oct 14, 2008
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best MMO's to come out in a long while. PvP is a blast, the graphics are gorgeous, and the mechanics are exciting and engaging. Aside from a couple bugs left over from beta, the game is quite polished and is a joy to play. A highly engaging and entertaining MMO for those looking for a nice serving of mainly PvP.
  21. DanW
    Oct 1, 2008
    9
    I can say little against this great game. Great polish, great scope and unrivalled immersion. It sweeps you along at a rate of knots, yet has so many achievements, secret unlocks and that typical Games Workshop black humour that you genuinely regret leaving a zone for the next one. My only current gripe is the game's predilection to scenarios as the most efficient way to level up I can say little against this great game. Great polish, great scope and unrivalled immersion. It sweeps you along at a rate of knots, yet has so many achievements, secret unlocks and that typical Games Workshop black humour that you genuinely regret leaving a zone for the next one. My only current gripe is the game's predilection to scenarios as the most efficient way to level up your PvE and RvR ranks. I want more carrots to take my fight to the open world - whether that be PvE or RvR.… Expand
  22. JonasL.
    Dec 19, 2008
    9
    I have never been much for MMO games, except for a brief period with EVE. I still think the genre is undeveloped and needs to get better, but Mythic uses what they know works and give us lots of it in Warhammer.
  23. VeoL
    Oct 27, 2008
    8
    Good game, and it has game a long way in the past few months since closed beta, which leads me to believe that Mythic are going to put all they have into delievering. However as everyone has said before there are a number of animation issues, as well as general 'clipping' of armour, that are somewhat distracting. For instance, while playing as a freshly made Dark Elf I switched Good game, and it has game a long way in the past few months since closed beta, which leads me to believe that Mythic are going to put all they have into delievering. However as everyone has said before there are a number of animation issues, as well as general 'clipping' of armour, that are somewhat distracting. For instance, while playing as a freshly made Dark Elf I switched my weapons into opposite hands which caused my body to literally collapse in the center, so I looked like an odd hour glass. The characters have much more charm than WoW's however and the game has a very rich, indepth storyline that doesn't have things tacted on as an excuse to balance the game. (Draenei/Blood Elves) The characters are also somewhat original when compared to WoW and it's bastardized 'fantasty' atmosphere. The complaint about the art style being a copy of WoW is also a bit ignorant, as Warhammer has always had a mature yet jokey feel to it. I also agree that after around lv15 the game does generally start to slow down, badly. You can get to lv9 in a few hours, but after that it's as if you hit a brick wall and it takes hours just to get a level. I've personally given up on a lv16 White Lion because it is simply not interesting enough for me to put so much time into leveling in. I think with a few months polish this game, like WoW before it, will hit a very respectable stage that'll start reattracting fans. A lot of people forget that WoW is an extremely polished 4 year old MMO, that has been plagued with all sorts of game destroying bugs in its time. But to round it up, this game has a lot of potential, let's just hope Mythic gets the chance to fix everything up before it sinks to the depths with every other failed MMO.… Expand
  24. ChrisM.
    Oct 3, 2008
    9
    Everything you could want in a PvP based game. Richer and more depth than anything on the market.
  25. GeoffJ
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    After getting past the graphics, and doing some fine tuning with my system software-graphic-override-settings, the game has a lot of charm and innovative features. Very rewarding PVE and PVP content, and the fact that what you do acutally "counts" towards something, is much better than games where your objective is "getting better stuff". Great tie-ins with public, scenario, standard PvE, After getting past the graphics, and doing some fine tuning with my system software-graphic-override-settings, the game has a lot of charm and innovative features. Very rewarding PVE and PVP content, and the fact that what you do acutally "counts" towards something, is much better than games where your objective is "getting better stuff". Great tie-ins with public, scenario, standard PvE, and PvP quests. Lots of things from other games & MMOs that you wish they did, but nothing overly complex that leaves you without a grip on what to do. Get in on the ground floor while the getting is good, this one looks like its staying around for a long time. -2 for a few minor annoying bugs, though they are under par compared to other game & MMO launches -2 for graphics & sound +1 for easy work around for graphics without conflicts, and easy system load on older computers +4 innovative quest design scheme, backstories from obvious professional writers, and "im a bold-black quest text, read me and do it" - love that sometimes :) +2 adding things you'd wish other games in the genre did +3 easy learning curve +2 easy grouping throughout the whole game +2 for original and robust content (WoW is not the originator of this content, starting with Warcraft 1, if anyone remembers and played that game, real-life-litigation and timeframe prove Blizzards red-hands there)… Expand
  26. MichaelH.
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    This is the first game I can honestly say deserves a 10. The game play is intense, tactical, and requires thinking/teamwork. PvP that has a point. Considering I was, up until I played this game, an avid PvE only player I can say the PvP (or RvR as it is touted in game) is spectacular and easy to pick up... if not difficult to master.
  27. StewartL.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    An incredible game. Some bugs yes, but nothing groundbreaking. The smoothest mmo launch ever. Funcom - make a note please of how things should be done when you'll be releasing your third not-so-successful mmo :) PvP is so addictive you wont believe it. Graphics are ok - better then wow anyway. Enough eye candy to enjoy yourselves for the first 30 minutes - after that you don't An incredible game. Some bugs yes, but nothing groundbreaking. The smoothest mmo launch ever. Funcom - make a note please of how things should be done when you'll be releasing your third not-so-successful mmo :) PvP is so addictive you wont believe it. Graphics are ok - better then wow anyway. Enough eye candy to enjoy yourselves for the first 30 minutes - after that you don't notice the graphics - just the addictive immense gameplay. PvE is there to just get you level up and gear up for pvp. Theres no getting away from pvp in this game - and thats what makes it fun.… Expand
  28. MikeK.
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    From my beta experience, all I can say is that this game is the most fun I've ever had in an MMO. It never feels like grinding at all, and appears to be able to support casual gamers, which is just bizzarre in an MMO.
  29. RyanT.
    Sep 16, 2008
    9
    Amazing rvr system, public quests are great, and the tome of knowledge is the best thing to happen to MMO's in quite some time. Great game!
  30. DanielC.
    Sep 16, 2008
    9
    I've been playing since Closed Beta. Basically if you like PVP then this is THE game to play now, no lag, great combat engine and very little bugs.
  31. MartinP.
    Sep 21, 2008
    9
    Bugs need to get fixed on ranged attacks. Otherwise I love the game.
  32. JonathanK.
    Sep 21, 2008
    9
    People who are claiming this is a WoW clone really haven't done their research or played the game long enough to know what they're talking about. This game feels distinctively Mythic. If you liked DAOC this is DAOC for the next generation. The game offers new innovations in both PVP and PVE, with more focus on the pvp of course. 20 classes, (10 on each faction) which play People who are claiming this is a WoW clone really haven't done their research or played the game long enough to know what they're talking about. This game feels distinctively Mythic. If you liked DAOC this is DAOC for the next generation. The game offers new innovations in both PVP and PVE, with more focus on the pvp of course. 20 classes, (10 on each faction) which play distinctively different from one another. Wonderfully unique environments. And is easy enough on the casual gamer that you don't have to poop sock for days at a time in order to compete with those who do. Public quests are an excellent feature to keep the PVE happy and offer a different way to get loot of you don't feel like pvping. There is instanced scenario pvp (like WoW BGs) but there are also open PVP pools like in DAoC where your faction must take and hold strategic points and keeps. Endgame in this game is the PVP sacking of the other faction's capital city, which you can actually occupy. This game is by no means WoW other than the similarity in their interface.… Expand
  33. Glock
    Sep 22, 2008
    9
    Incredible game that delivers from the very start. No undersold promises here and the potential to become a true contender for WoW's crown.
  34. haraldurj.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    Really really awesome game ... probably the best I've ever played. the public quests really come instead of the instances. with a little more polish it could be the best game of all time.
  35. MonoxideC.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    Out of the -countless- MMOs I have played since Ultima Online first came out in 97... this is by far the most fun I have had since those early days. Lives up to the hype and then some. Amazing job Mythic.
  36. JonS
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    Warhammer from a WoW addicts perspective - Pros: 1) Your level is "scaled" in pvp scenarios (equivalent to WoW BG's) so players who are much higher level than yourself don't 1-shot the lower end people. 2) The Warhammer equivalent of mana (action points) regen very quickly when you stop casting. IMO the combat is higher pace because of this since you don't have to stop to Warhammer from a WoW addicts perspective - Pros: 1) Your level is "scaled" in pvp scenarios (equivalent to WoW BG's) so players who are much higher level than yourself don't 1-shot the lower end people. 2) The Warhammer equivalent of mana (action points) regen very quickly when you stop casting. IMO the combat is higher pace because of this since you don't have to stop to eat/drink to regen. 3) There is a massive amount of pvp. Not just world pvp but scenarios so it doesn't feel like your doing the same old pvp grind as much. 4) When rolling for loot on a boss drop you are actually rolling for a bag of goodies basically. So if you win the highest roll your bag will usually contain a nice piece of class specific gear for you and if you already have it you can opt for gold, crafting mats, etc. 5) The game has public quests, so all you have to do is walk to a boss area and participate in the fight for a chance to roll on loot. 6) Collision detection rules! It adds a whole new dynamic and strategy to the game and it's much easier for tanks to protect the squishies in back that are nuking/healing. 7) People who are tanks and good at damage mitigation feel a lot more useful in pvp than with other mmo's i've tried. 8) You actually level yourself by doing pvp so you aren't force to pve at all if you so choose. 9) High level players going to low level zones will not be able to gank lowbies. (Or certainly not in the sense that they do in WoW) Cons: 1) Graphics engine isn't what I'd call next gen, but it makes up for it in gameplay. 2) When I've been healing in pvp I've felt like there is a little delay from when the heal goes off until when i see the health bar move. Nothing major, could be just my pc Iffy: 1) Right now the Chaos faction seems much more populated than the Order faction. I'm hoping this imbalance doesn't lead to major problems with Order being able to compete in World PVP. Too early to say. 2) Still waiting and hoping the addon community or *gasp* the game devs come out with a range finder to fade bars for players out of healing range. Nothing yet but I'm sure there is a way. 3) I haven't been playing long, but it feels really easy to rip aggro off of tanks in pve. Hopefully once I hit higher levels they will be holding it better than they are now. Conclusion: 1) Mythic has done an excellent job of really looking at the way things are done in mmo's these days and tweaking it or adding some cool new idea. For me my main concern is about the game being fun and Warhammer has been nothing but fun since I've started playing.… Expand
  37. BradT.
    Sep 25, 2008
    10
    Played EQ for 3 years then WoW for 3 years. This game blows those out of the water. Warhammer takes away the grind and farming that you find in most all other MMOs. I'm a big fan of PVP and there PVP system is far superior to any other. The art direction of Warhammer has a much more mature and gruesome feel to it compared to WoWs cartoony looking graphics. I find this game to be so Played EQ for 3 years then WoW for 3 years. This game blows those out of the water. Warhammer takes away the grind and farming that you find in most all other MMOs. I'm a big fan of PVP and there PVP system is far superior to any other. The art direction of Warhammer has a much more mature and gruesome feel to it compared to WoWs cartoony looking graphics. I find this game to be so much more entertaining than anything I've experienced with previous MMO's. There might be some class imbalances but even at launch, classes seem more balanced than anything Blizzard has been able to accomplish. My only gripe with the game so far is the usual bugs you'll encounter with any recently released MMO. This game does it all and better. Although I guess if spending 8 hours sitting in your chair doing a raid is what you're looking for then stick with Warcraft as this game seems more catered to the casual player, which I love about it. I'm sure there is plenty to love for a hardcore gamer, but everything seems within my reach and I'm only able to play for a couple hours at a time. The days of Warcraft's dramatic gear differences are gone.… Expand
  38. RubenD.
    Sep 25, 2008
    9
    With WAR comes the end of the endless hours of killing the same animal or coming and coming again to the same dungeon to get thar precious magic item. It´s a bye bye to the level 70 killing level 10 for fun. and it trully is epic, you are at war eithere you like it or not. Wellcome to the red thin line.
  39. FabL
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    Great game. After years of waiting for some real PvP in WoW ... I've given up and moved on. And what a wonderful game I've found. If you enjoy Raiding ... stay in WoW. If you enjoy PvP ... time to leave WoW and join Warhammer.
  40. JohnM.
    Sep 29, 2008
    9
    A great game all around! They've gone far out of their way to make all the most fun stuff (the RvR) accessible all the time from the first second you log into the game! You can join a PvP scenario the very first thing you do in the game, before you even kill one monster! You can join from anywhere at any time (although sometimes the more populated realm will have a wait before A great game all around! They've gone far out of their way to make all the most fun stuff (the RvR) accessible all the time from the first second you log into the game! You can join a PvP scenario the very first thing you do in the game, before you even kill one monster! You can join from anywhere at any time (although sometimes the more populated realm will have a wait before players can get into a match). And there is a game packed with PvE content to explore in between PvP. While there aren't nearly as many dungeon instances as there are in WoW, there are many public quests that are sort of like taking all the best parts of WoW instances, the boss encounters, and putting them out into the world so everyone can jump in on them anytime! The top contributors to these PQs get instance calibur loot rewards too! But the core of the game is PvP. In a way when I pop onto WAR I feel a battlefield 2142, or Counterstrike vibe. I usually immediately queue up for a scenario, or go out into the RvR areas and look for open world PvP. Its just brilliantly done! I can't give it a 10 because there are still some technical glitches, mainly with lag issues (sometimes there is warping and rubberbanding), and also sometimes the animations are stiff. But seriously, for a game on release day to be this good hasn;'t happened in a long time!… Expand
  41. FrancoisM.
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    Richer than WOW its closest competitor. The fundamental are different, they're based ont PvP, not raids or grinding. So it you and your actions that count, not so much your level or gear. Friendly for newcomers, and a huge amount of content and stuff around for hardcore players of the genre. It raises the bar a great big notch! Plus a superb launch, so jump right in and enjoy.
  42. glenna.
    Sep 3, 2008
    9
    This game is stunning ,if you like world of wardcraft you will lovve this ,its got everything pvp pve its huge and at lvl 1 you can join the action not level 65 etc the graphics are stunning make wow look cartoonish. i could go on and on its awesome buy it.
  43. JohnB.
    Sep 5, 2008
    10
    This is the MMO that I've been looking forward to. I've been in the Beta and it has been amazing!
  44. DanR.
    Sep 7, 2008
    8
    As a beta tester for WAR, I can say that I am very impressed with my initial game experience. WAR has a vast amount of potential, and EA seems poised to capitalize on it.
  45. AndyA
    Oct 12, 2008
    10
    This game is great. It seems the reason it has a score of 85 is people who just down vote it to 3 and under because of their precious WOW, or maybe pure stupidity. This is by far my favourite MMO, i can see myself playing this for a long time.
  46. EliasO
    Nov 3, 2008
    8
    Great game! I have been playing for two months now and all I can say is that Mythic really keep their promises! They keep pumping out patches fixing what little glitches are in the game and everything just feels super smooth! Public Quests are great fun and it's easy to find people in your chapter doing them with the Open Party system, Realm versus Realm lakes are also extremely fun Great game! I have been playing for two months now and all I can say is that Mythic really keep their promises! They keep pumping out patches fixing what little glitches are in the game and everything just feels super smooth! Public Quests are great fun and it's easy to find people in your chapter doing them with the Open Party system, Realm versus Realm lakes are also extremely fun to fight in - my guild (The Sylvan Blades) Has claimed several keeps in different tiers and we do our best to defend them for Order! (It's going very good for Order on Karak-Hirn).. I have always loved playing the underdog, the one being besieged and fighting for his life with tactics and skill ;-) Mythic is going to keep this baby alive for a long time, and I'm going to stay on for the ride. Pure awesome.. :-) (allthough some dungeon are just too hard! haha)… Expand
  47. CoreyV.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Awsome game been playing it since closed beta and been a Mythic fan since DAOC came out and they really nailed it with this one support and join the WAAAHH!!!
  48. michaelm
    Dec 16, 2008
    9
    Great MMO, Mythic is continually improving things. There will always be issues with MMOs but Mythic is pretty quick on getting things fixed. I've never been a PVP player until WAR drew me in. I like how the PVE quests bring you into PVP zones. So the game introduces you to the fun of pvp in a sense. I love the Tome of knowledge, its an addiction I tell ya!
  49. IanT.
    Oct 2, 2008
    9
    One of the downsides of a game so heavily focused on pvp, is that with a low server population it can be kind of boring without people all around to fight/group with. This is only really a problem if you pick a low pop server or play in off hours.
  50. DrakeM.
    Dec 10, 2008
    9
    Great game, has some graphical problems with memory leaks but for the most part looks very realistic when all setting are on, and on high. Massive keep raids seen on server dark craag really remind hardcore warhammer fans of the table top miniature war game they played, or still play. PVE is a bit weak but when it comes down to it the game is PVP based. If you want complicated and Great game, has some graphical problems with memory leaks but for the most part looks very realistic when all setting are on, and on high. Massive keep raids seen on server dark craag really remind hardcore warhammer fans of the table top miniature war game they played, or still play. PVE is a bit weak but when it comes down to it the game is PVP based. If you want complicated and exilerating boss fights play Warcraft. I will say one thing though for new MMO players, warhammer is a lot easier to get into since there is not as much level grinding as wow. When it comes down to it most hardcore WoW fans can see that its just turning into the same old song and dance each expansion, and warhammer really brings a breath of fresh Waaagh!… Expand
  51. JacobB.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    I've played lots of MMO's before and WAR may look like just a new copy of what's already been done but it's not, With public quests, open partys, RvR Scenarios, the game is a blast to play. I've never enjoyed PvP on an mmo before and i spend at least half my time playing it. Buy the game if you like mmos at all.
  52. BrianJ.
    Jul 28, 2008
    10
    RVR in this game is FTW. I have been waiting for this game for a long time, and from what I have seen this game is going to live up to the hype.
  53. DrakeS.
    Sep 10, 2008
    10
    This is by far the most polished, innovative and fun MMO to come along in years. If you are bored with WoW, or just want the best PvP experience known to man, come and give WAR a try!
  54. RodericR.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Epic game. THE MOST BALANCED CLASSES EVER IN AN MMO. You can get to max level doing: 1. RvR; 2. Scenarios; 3. Public Quests; 4. Quests. You can do any mix of those, its just fantastic. There is no comparison to the keep and city sieges, that alone would keep me playing for 2 years. Add in guild management that is superb, and truly unique Public Quests, and this game is a winner. I would Epic game. THE MOST BALANCED CLASSES EVER IN AN MMO. You can get to max level doing: 1. RvR; 2. Scenarios; 3. Public Quests; 4. Quests. You can do any mix of those, its just fantastic. There is no comparison to the keep and city sieges, that alone would keep me playing for 2 years. Add in guild management that is superb, and truly unique Public Quests, and this game is a winner. I would be shocked if I didn't play this game for 4+ years.… Expand
  55. JordanM.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    This game is truely a great game and public quests and RvR are a ton of fun. Give the game a chance I'm sure you'll love it.
  56. ElenaA.
    Sep 19, 2008
    9
    I have played wow since release, and I still have my wow accounts, but since i have been playing war, somehow, it makes wow feel purposeless.
  57. ErikM.
    Sep 19, 2008
    9
    I personally really enjoyed this. It's a little something old, a little something new, and altogether wonderful. Grinding is easy, yet entertaining, PvP is simply amazing. The gear scale in this game doesn't reach to meteoric heights like in WoW, and the best stuff is always within reach of the average player, all it takes is a few hours of hard work. The classes are for the I personally really enjoyed this. It's a little something old, a little something new, and altogether wonderful. Grinding is easy, yet entertaining, PvP is simply amazing. The gear scale in this game doesn't reach to meteoric heights like in WoW, and the best stuff is always within reach of the average player, all it takes is a few hours of hard work. The classes are for the most part wonderfully balanced, and a team of complementing and varied classes will beat a zerg rush of DPSers any day. Rather than huge endgame quests that take hours of shitsocking to complete and almost force you to join an elitist guild of no-life neckbeards, you get slightly more mellow, but in my opinion more fun, public quests, where anyone can join, loot is assigned somewhat randomly, with bonuses to whichever player did the most work. So all in all, if you were tired of the hopeless grind and unbalanced classes of WoW, and tired of falling behind in gear because you only casually play the game, this is the one for you.… Expand
  58. ChrisE.
    Sep 19, 2008
    10
    Awesome, fun. Beats WOW in every respect, and thats from a guy with 4 lvl 70's. Let the War begin
  59. BobN.
    Sep 19, 2008
    10
    Great game; runs great, looks pretty good, gameplay is great, PvP is a little unbalanced but that's a given with any MMO.
  60. F4rankW.
    Sep 20, 2008
    9
    I'm having fun with it. Played the Pen and Paper a bit as well as the Table Top Game, brings back memories of my youth.
  61. Adamk.
    Sep 20, 2008
    9
    This game have been really Enjoyable for me. It's everything we love about MMO and has improved upon the stuff we hate. The classes in this game are the most well thought out that I have seen in a long time and no class seems out of place. The tome of knowledge is a stellar addition and Public quests are an ingenious idea. You can feel the atmosphere of the game as soon as you create This game have been really Enjoyable for me. It's everything we love about MMO and has improved upon the stuff we hate. The classes in this game are the most well thought out that I have seen in a long time and no class seems out of place. The tome of knowledge is a stellar addition and Public quests are an ingenious idea. You can feel the atmosphere of the game as soon as you create a character. It is dark and you feel like your being assaulted. The PvP in the game is just amazing and there is so many diff pvp minigames along with FFa and seiges. I do have to admit that the graphics look somewhat old but are still quite nice. The combat while cookie cutter it may be gets refreshing take because each class has a specific gameplay mechanic.… Expand
  62. BrianP.
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    People downrating for content, just think about this. Wow was released and it didnt even have a reward for pvp activity. there were no battlegrounds and very few endgame content raids (MC... and...?) now wow is based off of Pve. Ok so Warhammer is based off pvp and has new features such as PQs and tome of knowledge so why downrate on lack of pve content. It will probably be patched in as People downrating for content, just think about this. Wow was released and it didnt even have a reward for pvp activity. there were no battlegrounds and very few endgame content raids (MC... and...?) now wow is based off of Pve. Ok so Warhammer is based off pvp and has new features such as PQs and tome of knowledge so why downrate on lack of pve content. It will probably be patched in as they build a higher level player base. Untill then they will focus on the main parts of the game (pvp).… Expand
  63. joshuab.
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    After having played UO, SWG, DAOC, FF11, EQ1, EQ2, DDO, AND WOW, i feel that I am quite experienced in this genre of gaming so have a bit of authority in my review. On the surface, WAR looks very similar to WOW, (although WAR's graphics are indeed a bit better) however, the game concept itself is totally different from wow. Yes you have similar questing ideas but the atmosphere of After having played UO, SWG, DAOC, FF11, EQ1, EQ2, DDO, AND WOW, i feel that I am quite experienced in this genre of gaming so have a bit of authority in my review. On the surface, WAR looks very similar to WOW, (although WAR's graphics are indeed a bit better) however, the game concept itself is totally different from wow. Yes you have similar questing ideas but the atmosphere of the game and all of its dialogue is based around the idea of the ongoing, and raging battles that culiminate in the War between the two factions. That said, the game is definately pvp orientated, and im not talking that boring, frustrating pvp from WOW where you hate it even though you keep on playing it because there is nothing else to do. The public quests and tome of knowledge are absolutely brilliant in concept, and im sure it wont be long before wow picks them up. Another important point is that Warhammer never makes you feel like you have to wonder around with nothing to do, there is always something to do in WAR, and that is fight off the enemy. Because of this intense feeling of call to battle, you dont see as much socializing, and i mean the kind of mindless chatter you see in games like wow where people who have burned out on raiding and are tired of the samo samo battleground system so they stand in a corner somewhere finding ways to pass the time. Also, many people think that the starting classes begin in the same area, but this is a common misunderstanding as they all start in their own areas, with their own enemies. Such lines get blurred later as you can travel to any location and take part of the different battles between the races. The major city however, is shared across all races since some of the capitals were cut out in order to have the game ready on time for release, but these capitals are going to be implemented in a patch, and not in an expansion that requires a second purchase. In summary, I have played wow since release, and it is a fantastic game however, it is time for something different, and the fact is that although WAR does have its faults here and there, Warhammer online does a magnificant job of succeeding where WOW fails, in particular, meeting that desire to have world battles that so many of us live for.… Expand
  64. AnonymousMC
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    It is rare to find a game that is so captivating as to make midnight come so early every night. WAR has eaten into my sleep in this way. Why? The game constantly rewards you with fun things to do and to see. The landscape is varied and beautiful to behold. The skies look great! The architecture is strongly tied to the races that live there. Eye candy aside, there is so much to do.It is rare to find a game that is so captivating as to make midnight come so early every night. WAR has eaten into my sleep in this way. Why? The game constantly rewards you with fun things to do and to see. The landscape is varied and beautiful to behold. The skies look great! The architecture is strongly tied to the races that live there. Eye candy aside, there is so much to do. You can fulfill traditional quests. You can participate in PQs, which are like area quests that others can join in on. You can fight in RvR scenarios. You can do kill collection. You can chase after cool Tome of Knowledge unlocks. The Tome of knowledge is a combination of an achievement system with an lore and history atlas of the game world. Awesome stuff. Other innovations include the open group system that allows players to set their groups to open invite so anyone can join without doing /invite. What makes this useful is the open group browser that shows how far away groups are, what level they are, and lists what they are doing. Uber. Finally you have the Warhammer IP which offers great careers which are fun and distinctive. You have great monsters, and tons of backstory and lore. So when I see scores of "2", or "1", or whatever, I write these off as WoW fan-bois. Come on. A game has to be a steaming pile to be a '1". Anyway, WAR is a great effort by Mythic and definately will leave a deserved mark on the MMO industry. if you play MMOs then you really do need to try this one out.… Expand
  65. DougK.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Takes the best features of several MMO's and puts them together. PvE is fun, grouping is very easy with the "open group" feature. PvP is fast paced and well balanced. Graphics are better than WoW but not as good as AoC. Very polished with hardly any glitches or bugs. WAR I am here to stay.
  66. JamesG.
    Sep 25, 2008
    10
    Having quit WoW over a year ago, this game is very refreshing. It has a bit of a WoW feeling but where blizzard went wrong, mythic does it the "right way". The focus on PVP (or RVR as its called) is awesome, you can levelup by doing solely PVP if you want (possibly even faster than doing PVE!). The PQ's are superb and the loot distribution is drama free!
  67. MikeL
    Sep 25, 2008
    9
    Better than WoW... but not by a large margin. PvP is where its at... Though much more drops and a better crafting system could be implemented.
  68. JeffC.
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    WoW, War ROCKS! I feel it grabs all the best elements of WoW and expands on them in player friendly ways. In addition, given enough time and a great team, there is a chance this could outshine WoW. I also give Mythis BIG kudos for a very good launch. Of course there are issues, but I'm playing the game without any major problems and enjoying EVERY minute of it.
  69. IanB.
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    An MMO that is an actual MMO ie. a ton of people battling, interacting with each other, not NPCs and mobs. Fun!
  70. RobertK.
    Sep 28, 2008
    9
    Most fun I've had in an MMO ever. The game is built around large scale PvP with PvE done on the side, which is the complete opposite of most mainstream MMOs. Also, small scale pvp is almost non existant which is a plus IMO but may turn some people off. The only thing lacking in the game is the fact that since its built around large scale pvp, the game can get somewhat boring during Most fun I've had in an MMO ever. The game is built around large scale PvP with PvE done on the side, which is the complete opposite of most mainstream MMOs. Also, small scale pvp is almost non existant which is a plus IMO but may turn some people off. The only thing lacking in the game is the fact that since its built around large scale pvp, the game can get somewhat boring during non peak hours when there's not many people on.… Expand
  71. Prince
    Sep 28, 2008
    10
    Mythic has showed us again how to make a good RvR MMORPG. There is no other MMORPG on the market today with better endgame content than WAR. I do believe that WAR is the best MMORPG today, and I have tried a lot, so I know what I'm talking about.
  72. KevD
    Sep 29, 2008
    10
    Fabulous, stunning artwork (those that say it copied WoW do realise WARS art came a decades before WoW's?) PQ's, PVP scenario's, massive open rvr battles, it's what I hoped for after 6 years playing daoc.
  73. TravisB.
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    I first came across Warhammer online as an attempt to fill the void that had been caused by one betrayal after another from World of Warcraft. And I have to say it did that and then some. Warhammer Is the underdog and for the same price as World of Warcraft you get so much more. This is a game I would recommend to any one who needs a good MMORPG.
  74. AnonymousMC
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    This game is the best MMO i have played. Also I would like to say that you must stop comparing it to WOW it is not WOW and has not had the time to develop as a game. BTW WAR did not copy WOW Warhammer has been out for 25 years and the original Warcrafts had lots of references to WAR ( This Warhammer costs 40K). Overall WAR is a great game, PVP is great and PVE is solid.
  75. AnonymousMC
    Mar 8, 2009
    8
    War rewards players for all aspects of play and wow punishes players for giving their best shot. AOC is 30 gigs to install and may not even run on most cards not to mention the boredom of starting an MMO in single player. I have played all MMO's I can get my hands on because I wanted a real life and still succeed at PVP. WOW didn't give me that option and WAR did.
  76. TonyW
    Dec 14, 2008
    8
    This is a great game! I love PvP and WoW was certainly lacking in that, it was good but not this good. WAR may take a while to level but at least I'm not hitting 40 in like 2 weeks, it gives the game a little more depth. And the Renown Levels are great, its been out for almost 3 months and no one is close to max renown, and end game for this game is pretty brutal. In my opinion the This is a great game! I love PvP and WoW was certainly lacking in that, it was good but not this good. WAR may take a while to level but at least I'm not hitting 40 in like 2 weeks, it gives the game a little more depth. And the Renown Levels are great, its been out for almost 3 months and no one is close to max renown, and end game for this game is pretty brutal. In my opinion the 0's you see on the ratings are all WoW fan boys who just don't want to see this be a competitor with WoW, im not saying ALL of them are just most. I was a BIG fan of WoW, but to me this game is just better (but the PvE could use some improvements).… Expand
  77. CodyF.
    Dec 21, 2008
    10
    The best MMO I have ever played and I have gone through them all. It is very easy to start and those people who are saying it is not look at WoW and tell me that is easy compared to this. And if you do your head is full of mushrooms. It plays very smoothly but is not compleatly exempt from the universal laws of lag. I give it a 10 out of 10 due to the fact that it has a diversity as soon The best MMO I have ever played and I have gone through them all. It is very easy to start and those people who are saying it is not look at WoW and tell me that is easy compared to this. And if you do your head is full of mushrooms. It plays very smoothly but is not compleatly exempt from the universal laws of lag. I give it a 10 out of 10 due to the fact that it has a diversity as soon as it comes out, its story is amazingly briliant, bright and neerly botomlessly deep, its carrers are fun and unique, it is fun destroying your enemys capital city and taking it, the world is exreamly vast and is equally handed out large sums of detail and you can see all the hard work that was put into this game.… Expand
  78. DougH
    Dec 22, 2008
    9
    This game is top notch. It has any level of intensity you choose and the tactical interactions between classes are complex. It is skill, not equipment or class choice that makes a player good or bad and team play is essential. Play balancing is good and Mythic is responsive in turning down the power of unfair abilities while keeping each class very distinct, useful and fun. Recommended forThis game is top notch. It has any level of intensity you choose and the tactical interactions between classes are complex. It is skill, not equipment or class choice that makes a player good or bad and team play is essential. Play balancing is good and Mythic is responsive in turning down the power of unfair abilities while keeping each class very distinct, useful and fun. Recommended for the more thoughtful player who relies on more than having the ``best`` class or equipment. Does not get a 10 because eye candy in some areas (eg. Dwarf T1) is not stellar.… Expand
  79. MiroJansson
    Dec 24, 2008
    10
    Great game with awesome End-game content, I feel like I'm constantly achieving something and working to further increasing the power of my realm. May order prevail over destruction and may we smash their city to bits! The PQ's, ORvR and Questing is all fun, and the storyline in the questing is a real interesting read too! I can wholeheartily recommend this game to everyone, apartGreat game with awesome End-game content, I feel like I'm constantly achieving something and working to further increasing the power of my realm. May order prevail over destruction and may we smash their city to bits! The PQ's, ORvR and Questing is all fun, and the storyline in the questing is a real interesting read too! I can wholeheartily recommend this game to everyone, apart from ONE group, that is the solo-gaming group that play only for their own satishfaction. Allthough I'm sure that are a couple of those people actively playing WAR too, however only to create grief for others...… Expand
  80. Mark
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    I've been playing the game since the beta and frankly I enjoy it more and more. I can play it for long periods or short depending on how much time I have. The beautifully captures the style of Warhammer. I've seen nothing but constant improvements to the game, week after week.
  81. AlanT.
    Jun 28, 2008
    10
    I can't wait till this game ships, I have already pre-ordered my collector's edition :P
  82. JasonM
    Sep 14, 2008
    9
    Overall a great game. Lacking very slightly in the polish department, but nothing that can't be fixed over the next few months. Absolutely amazing RvR system! Couldn't ask for a better faction based game. I look forward to seeing the full release and what's to come in months ahead.
  83. JackB.
    Sep 15, 2008
    9
    I have never been so fully entertained by an MMO right from the start. Aside from a few minor flaws, Mythic seems to have absolutely nailed the PvP game. It's well-balanced, satisfying, and you can jump into it right from level 1 if you want to The game's weak points are its PvE, tradeskills, and a minor lack of polish. Don't get me wrong: the PvE is actually VERY good, but I have never been so fully entertained by an MMO right from the start. Aside from a few minor flaws, Mythic seems to have absolutely nailed the PvP game. It's well-balanced, satisfying, and you can jump into it right from level 1 if you want to The game's weak points are its PvE, tradeskills, and a minor lack of polish. Don't get me wrong: the PvE is actually VERY good, but if you're coming from World of Warcraft, you will notice that it feels a bit clunkier. Tradeskills really come off as an afterthought that were tacked on because it's an MMO and we all know MMO's have to have tradeskills. The "lack of polish" issues are very minor, and again, they only really show when you compare the game to WoW. The bottom line is that Mythic set out to have the PvP experience as the core component of Warhammer Online and it is phenomenal. They have a real foothold there and I have no doubt that areas where WAR is lacking will be addressed through regular updates.… Expand
  84. BrianB.
    Sep 15, 2008
    9
    This game is highly addictive. Aside from the fact that no, it is not something new, it brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table while perfecting old ones. Even still, there are a lot of features that would not have hurt the game had they been included, things that are considered almost standard nowadays. The graphics are very nice, but not perfect. You must force your graphics card into This game is highly addictive. Aside from the fact that no, it is not something new, it brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table while perfecting old ones. Even still, there are a lot of features that would not have hurt the game had they been included, things that are considered almost standard nowadays. The graphics are very nice, but not perfect. You must force your graphics card into high performance mode to see the game's true capabilities - this should be possible from the in-game options in my opinion (basic things like enabling Anti-Aliasing are not there?) It should be noted that while they took a step away from making things cartoony, there are some things that just look out of place in the world (dragons, for example, need some love) These things I would imagine will be looked at in the future :) Mythic has done a fantastic job listening to their community. The sound is spot on. From the sound of swords clanging to the music, everything is very robust and helps pull you into the game. Gameplay is fluid and familiar, any regular player of an MMO will feel right at home. The new features are quickly gotten used to (targeting ring below character, friendly/hostile targeting system etc) and make you think aloud "Why isn't this in every MMO?" Upon release this game is not a perfect 10. That's not to say that it won't achieve it in time, as fundamentally the game is perfect. It's just missing a few things here and there that would have really made it shine.… Expand
  85. JTSaib
    Sep 17, 2008
    9
    For a MMO that is just released it is surprising to see the amount of polish already. You can choose how to play the game whether you like to pvp,pve,or a mix of both. You can have fun doing any of them. Graphics are great, Lore cannot be beat, and the gameplay is smooth and intuitive. The RvR system is phenomenal and I am looking forward to epic keep sieges and city sieges.
  86. [Anonymous]
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    Fantastic MMO, having a way better time than in WoW. They really have done a great job. Good Job Mythic!
  87. JonathanL.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    After 7 years of playing MMORPG's, I have finally found my match. Warhammer Online is an outstanding game and one of the first to release with tons of content. For those who like competition, PvP and reward, this game is unmatched. Whereas other MMO's such as FFXI and WoW have little to no PvP with very little reward, WAR is based around it. Overall, a game crafted to keep the After 7 years of playing MMORPG's, I have finally found my match. Warhammer Online is an outstanding game and one of the first to release with tons of content. For those who like competition, PvP and reward, this game is unmatched. Whereas other MMO's such as FFXI and WoW have little to no PvP with very little reward, WAR is based around it. Overall, a game crafted to keep the casual entertained, give the hardcore something to always look forward to and tons of options and experience to engage in.… Expand
  88. MikeW
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    From a casual perspective, this game is amazing. Between public quests, traditional questing (aided by waypoints on the map), and PvP starting at level 1, the grind in this game is non-existant. The Tome of Knowledge is a great source of inspiration for exploring and offers quests and achievements not offered by NPCs. It also keeps track of rewards and lore. End game, however, remains to be seen.
  89. DanGarfield
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    this is an extremely good game in general. it is a significant refinement of existing MMO gameplay features. the general idea is that it keeps whats good and discards whats bad while giving a solid but familiar MMO experience. there is also a very good integration of large scale Player vs. Player combat into the game at every level of play. This is a great game for people who like gamesthis is an extremely good game in general. it is a significant refinement of existing MMO gameplay features. the general idea is that it keeps whats good and discards whats bad while giving a solid but familiar MMO experience. there is also a very good integration of large scale Player vs. Player combat into the game at every level of play. This is a great game for people who like games like WoW but are turned off by the poorly conceived PvP in WoW or the many nuissance features of games like it.
    WAR is a no nonsense, nuissance free MMO with good PvE and lots and lots and lots of great PvP.    … Expand
  90. Adamd
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    It's really exactly what I expected it to be. The RvR is exciting and fun (even if i die a lot). The public quests are interesting and gets groups of people working together with out any drama. Except for a couple minor glitches that will be ironed out by the end of the first month its almost perfect.
  91. NickK
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    I've come up for a simple phrase for comparing this to WoW: WoW is fun because it is addicting (ie i just want that next piece of loot, next level) WAR is addictive because it is fun (ie defending that keep was amazing, that tome unlock was hilarious).
  92. BenD.
    Sep 25, 2008
    10
    Great game. Really enjoying it so far and there is a plethora of things to do. If you like pvp, you will love this game. If you don't like pvp, you probably will still like this game...even the pvp. Worth a shot for anyone. MMO fan or otherwise.
  93. J.Doe
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    It's like Lay's Potato Chips.... you can't just play (eat in the case of chips) once.
  94. ShaneT
    Sep 28, 2008
    10
    Erik M summed it up so well. This game is just so so, much FUN! Also something worth a mention is I never liked pvp in the past, but i cannot get enough in this game. It's not about flashy gear, or pimped characters "cough, wow", but about teamwork. The game encourages teamwork, and the public quests are some of the most fun i have had in any game. Give it a shot, i highly recommend it.
  95. BobW.
    Sep 28, 2008
    10
    Outstanding! everything i wanted from wow but didnt have. I am a graphic gamer and this mmo takes the prize there. fun and innovative quests and rvr is addictive to me.
  96. AaronL.
    Nov 17, 2008
    9
    Good game, have been playing since closed beta. Mythic has put a lot of work into this, fixing it every week or so. So far, lots of live events, such as Witching Night, and the upcoming Heavy Metal Event, which will include two new classes. However, my only complaint is the population balance. Destruction outnumbers Order 2 to 1 but some Order guilds have had some pretty serious Good game, have been playing since closed beta. Mythic has put a lot of work into this, fixing it every week or so. So far, lots of live events, such as Witching Night, and the upcoming Heavy Metal Event, which will include two new classes. However, my only complaint is the population balance. Destruction outnumbers Order 2 to 1 but some Order guilds have had some pretty serious coorporation through ventrilo. Lots of comments on chat box, various raids, keep sieges, keep defending, etc. Overall, an execellent game but they need to somehow balance the population. By the way, you need a computer from at least the last 3 years unless you have a gaming rig. Old comps will not do well in this game. For Gewthen's comment on sameness? World of Warcraft has the same thing, except it is the exact same.… Expand
  97. NunyaB.
    Nov 26, 2008
    9
    This game is original.. it is not only pvp like so many people say it integrates pvp rvr and pve all so well.. it was time for something new and this game could be it.. very original.. i read so many people that never saw how large the world really was at lvl 8 quit lol well ofcoarse it doesnt offer fast easy child like play it takes time to level. I am lvl 16 and having a blast.. i go This game is original.. it is not only pvp like so many people say it integrates pvp rvr and pve all so well.. it was time for something new and this game could be it.. very original.. i read so many people that never saw how large the world really was at lvl 8 quit lol well ofcoarse it doesnt offer fast easy child like play it takes time to level. I am lvl 16 and having a blast.. i go quest pvp see the world the grrat graphics have fun with guildies jump into " scenarios" battles against destruction that gain you "reputation" lvl's and gear and training its fun the games really good if your just going to pvp and bitch then gtfo but if your looking for the full experience theres nothing like dumping hot oil on you enemies at the gate or firing cannons at them from a keep. and when you think your done for here come 30 players on horses that save your butts. if your going to comment on WH then PLAY WH all of it not just afew thing you didnt like. the game rocks i hope its around for a long time.. and Ya i played WOW for 4 years this is refreshing.… Expand
  98. penanghill
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    This game is multi-dimensional and allows different avenues for players to explore the game experience. Free trial users can play to their hearts content in the beginners sand pit area, and discover a mini-world of unlimited free trial players there. Most players will focus on the PVP battles and contests that make up the core activities of WAR. By engaging in this constant combat andThis game is multi-dimensional and allows different avenues for players to explore the game experience. Free trial users can play to their hearts content in the beginners sand pit area, and discover a mini-world of unlimited free trial players there. Most players will focus on the PVP battles and contests that make up the core activities of WAR. By engaging in this constant combat and chasing the ebb and flow of the battle lines, players will not have much time to devote to the player quests and other quests that are available to explore. Specialised dungeons and mini-worlds are also available to players to venture into with an organised group occasionally. But for many, the lure of constant battle, interrupted by matched combat arenas known as scenarios, will be too great! The worlds are stunningly created and incredibly engaging. My experience with joining a player guild in the final stage of the game was the highlight. My only problem with this game is the lack of time to devote to it!… Expand
  99. dionissos
    Dec 31, 2011
    8
    An excellent massive pvp game with massive siege in castles and epic open massive battles nice scenario batttles and i think a usually pve content. Mythic has done some very serious mistakes in this game. First they have open too much servers and the most of them was empty. The second was that never has create a new content and the veteran players was boring to play the same things againAn excellent massive pvp game with massive siege in castles and epic open massive battles nice scenario batttles and i think a usually pve content. Mythic has done some very serious mistakes in this game. First they have open too much servers and the most of them was empty. The second was that never has create a new content and the veteran players was boring to play the same things again and again.… Expand
  100. Sorril
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    I really liked this game, good PVP, half decent graphics, PVE was weak...but meh...whatever... Poor customer support and constant game mechanics changes have made the servers combine down to only a few (people left in droves), and many levels are so empty now that you are shocked if you see another player since you started to think it was a single player game. I wish EA would rollbackI really liked this game, good PVP, half decent graphics, PVE was weak...but meh...whatever... Poor customer support and constant game mechanics changes have made the servers combine down to only a few (people left in droves), and many levels are so empty now that you are shocked if you see another player since you started to think it was a single player game. I wish EA would rollback the character mechanics to an earlier time rather than just let the entire world wither and die as it is, sad really.… Expand
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#11 Best PC Game of 2008
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    Mythic has dutifully done everything it needs to to compete with Blizzard's jack of all trades and master of most. Crafting is weak, and dungeons - the small, instanced experiences that really cement the group dynamics in an MMO - are frustratingly rare, but aside from that WAR does it all, and does it well.
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  2. Gameplanet
    80
    Touted as being the pretender to the throne of MMO games, expectations for Warhammer Online were running high. Whilst brilliant in a lot of ways, the lack of polish and a fundamental flaw in the game dynamic does not bode well for its longevity. It is certainly worth playing, but it will leave you wondering why it was not finished before release.
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    88
    Whether your preference is for PvP or PvE, the frustrations of aimless wandering and vague directions are gone.
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