Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 386 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 283 out of 386
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 386
  3. Negative: 58 out of 386
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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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!!!
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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