Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 386 Ratings

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  1. EUPOLEMOS
    Sep 2, 2013
    9
    Without a doubt this is the best online game thanks to his amazing PvP.The levels of fun that you can have with a good leader and a good party is out of this world.The clases are very interesting and with their own personality.The world of Warhammer is amazing.My only complain is that the system of rewarding players with renown points needs to revert to the old catch the flag gain theWithout a doubt this is the best online game thanks to his amazing PvP.The levels of fun that you can have with a good leader and a good party is out of this world.The clases are very interesting and with their own personality.The world of Warhammer is amazing.My only complain is that the system of rewarding players with renown points needs to revert to the old catch the flag gain the points style.… Expand
  2. Aiso
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    You can go RvR (PvP) untill lvl 1 and PvE is there also good dungs works better and are more fun than in games like WoW. WAR also support addons so u can customize the game by your own.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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 !
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  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. 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.
  25. 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!!!
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#11 Best 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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