Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 386 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. GregT.
    Sep 28, 2008
    5
    While a lot of the new features are nice, the core of the game seems weak and unpolished. Combat is slow, and leveling is even slower. You gain the same amount of xp for a quest from T1 to T4 - which frankly needs fixing.
  13. 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.
  14. MattL
    Jan 13, 2009
    7
    As of Jan 13, 2009: Technical Graphics: 7.5 Art Style: 8 Audio: 6.5 PvP Dynamics: 8.5 Instances and Raiding: 5.5 Questing: 6 Crafting: 3 Character Differentiation: 4 Exploration: 5 Combat Feel: 8 UI Customization: 8.5 Lore and storyline: 8 Class skills and abilities: 8 Long-term enjoyment: 6 Mod support: 9 Revolutions: public quest system, next gen PvP implementation, tome of knowledge. As of Jan 13, 2009: Technical Graphics: 7.5 Art Style: 8 Audio: 6.5 PvP Dynamics: 8.5 Instances and Raiding: 5.5 Questing: 6 Crafting: 3 Character Differentiation: 4 Exploration: 5 Combat Feel: 8 UI Customization: 8.5 Lore and storyline: 8 Class skills and abilities: 8 Long-term enjoyment: 6 Mod support: 9 Revolutions: public quest system, next gen PvP implementation, tome of knowledge. Flaws: requires populated servers to work, lack of diversity in things to do outside of keep sieges - which can become uninspiring after you've been there and done it many times.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  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. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. jaecue
    Oct 24, 2008
    5
    The real fact of the matter is that most people have respectibly gave up on MMO's like myself, and for good reason, great concept, poor delivery. Now I'm in no way a WoW "fanboy", I got WoW when it came out and wnet on and off with it till about a year ago, and sadly as insignificant as it is its probably best MMO, the real problem lies with the gameplay, its gpoing on 2009 noThe real fact of the matter is that most people have respectibly gave up on MMO's like myself, and for good reason, great concept, poor delivery. Now I'm in no way a WoW "fanboy", I got WoW when it came out and wnet on and off with it till about a year ago, and sadly as insignificant as it is its probably best MMO, the real problem lies with the gameplay, its gpoing on 2009 no one wants to play a turnbased board game with a huge board. I mean targeting and watching ur guy swing a sword while u cast a spell everytime it regenerates wont give u as much joy, as prowling through the savannahs of far cry 2 or blasting through the great storyline of stalker: soc.. and soon every fps will be extreme open world.. OFP2 220 km of pure action packed bliss.… Expand
  23. 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.
  24. AlanT.
    Jun 28, 2008
    10
    I can't wait till this game ships, I have already pre-ordered my collector's edition :P
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. [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!
  30. 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
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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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