WildStar

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  • Publisher: NCSOFT
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2014
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 960 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 656 out of 960
  2. Mixed: 129 out of 960
  3. Negative: 175 out of 960
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  1. Steam7235
    May 20, 2023
    10
    I miss you old friend. What great memories we made together. Hopefully some day your world and lore will return to us.
  2. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    its very good game its ssad is shut down now but i enjoyed it while it was still alive hopefully it comes back.
  3. VeIdrin
    Mar 1, 2018
    8
    **** direct aim targeting **** How nice **** yeah!
    First. I do not like MMO(RPGs) normally. I normally do not like to level my character, normally i do not like special abilities, normally i do not like to grind. But WILDSTAR just know how to do the things right. How to make it in a way its ****ing enjoyable.
    Positive: – Aurin and Chua lore – Female Aurin's animations and Chua    **** direct aim targeting **** How nice **** yeah!
    First. I do not like MMO(RPGs) normally. I normally do not like to level my character, normally i do not like special abilities, normally i do not like to grind. But WILDSTAR just know how to do the things right. How to make it in a way its ****ing enjoyable.

    Positive:

    – Aurin and Chua lore
    – Female Aurin's animations and Chua animations
    – Mordesh artdesign is badass
    – combat system is outstanding. there is no better combat system in any other MMO, MMORPG or RPG out there.
    especially the spellslinger plays like a SHOOTER, you have to aim. You can miss, enemies can miss, you can dodge, enemies can dodge… run and shoot, jump and shoot, slow, interupt, root, position shift, forward jump stun, void slip AND shoot!. You have less abilities than in other MMOs that **** you full with abilities. But wildstar does not need 100 abilities each class. You have your rotations, you have the freedom to try everything and its so fun to do so.
    – instances. Especially the dungeons and even more especially the expeditions are super great and fun.
    – free-to-play-model is very fair. Every other game is not that fair. I was very surprised
    – housing and holo wardrobe is nice and i think housing is the best housing of all mmos

    neutral:
    – maybe they have overdone it with class set runes and some AMPs. sometimes less is more

    negative:
    – developer has not much budget, so its lacking content after some months (if you don't count raids, that will take longer to clear, much longer - difficulty is another POSITIVE example, its always fair but hard to master)

    other:
    – developer has to wake up FINALLY and advertise the game more. do it now!

    If you want some gameplay impression from solo instances (expeditions) you can search for 'tulinfram solo gold run wildstar'. Forget tulinfram if you don't want to watch my own videos but videos from others.    … Expand
  4. AndroidMonkey
    Feb 24, 2018
    9
    This is probably the best MMO I've played in... ever. The devs set out to create a game that did not adhere to the tired MMO fantasy worlds and boring stories - and they delivered.

    The only problem with this game is the low population. But, of course, there's an easy solution to that - play this game!
  5. Skulb
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    Easily the best MMORPG on the market. I would definitely recommend Wildstar to beginners in the genre, and it has severe challenges in the endgame too. It has a fun, cartoonish look; almost too cartoonish. But it does a good job of varying the quests as you get into the game. and is overall a lot of fun. It does have some problems, of various categories. But overall the game is solid andEasily the best MMORPG on the market. I would definitely recommend Wildstar to beginners in the genre, and it has severe challenges in the endgame too. It has a fun, cartoonish look; almost too cartoonish. But it does a good job of varying the quests as you get into the game. and is overall a lot of fun. It does have some problems, of various categories. But overall the game is solid and polished.
    Some of the weaknesses, in my opinion, become more of an issue later in the game. But since the game is now F2P this is a good opportunity to get into it if you haven't before.

    + Graphics. Manages to create its own style, which is a jolly, wild west in space vs sci-fi theocracy meets high tech artificial intelligence.
    + Sound. Appropriately western vs sci fi theocracy meets high tech artificial intelligence, uh, -y.
    + Crafting. Interesting take on tradeskills, with a lot of scope for experimentation.

    +- Combat. More skill-based than most other MMORPGs, although it is also twitchy and a bit annoying. The game uses a system of telegraphs, which looks great, but which I am unsure of whether is the game's greatest strength or weakness. It might be both. Anyway, the telegraph system is fun in small scale action but quickly gets overwhelming. In a raid you will at worst feel like a failure; at best like you're taking part in some weird, digital formation dancing. When you combine this with the dash mechanic (double tap in either direction to dive out of the way of AOE) and occasionally interactive things like holding a key to break stuns etc, it can be a daunting task to get anywhere in WS. Some of us sucked at dancing at school, and apparently still suck at it.
    +- Questing. Lots of creativity has gone into the questing in Wildstar. Although again, you wonder sometimes if the quest system is a weakness in the end. It floods you with activities so that you often end up barging through a zone barely able to pay attention to the quests, wildly hitting your coms to get new ones in the middle of doing challenges, holdouts and who knows what else. At the end of such an excursion you will often have challenges failed or in need of improvement, simply because you got them while trying to do three other quests. There is such a hectic pace that it will be a rare player who actually gets to read any of the quest text.

    - General clutter. The game floods you with, well, everything. You have six billion vendors, quest givers, mounts, crafting stations and on and on endlessly. It is impossible to walk two steps without something happening. Combine that with interface clutter because of all the things you can do and starting a WS account becomes an exhausting experience. It's basically inevitable in a way; what took ten + years to develop in WoW was all supposed to just be in Wildstar from the start. And the end result is just...clutter.
    In fact, some of the things I dislike the most about WS it has inherited from WoW directly. Most annoying of these things is the Looking for Group function. Although handy if you just want to get a quest done, it predictably has a rather dramatic impact on the community. I played the game for three months on launch and have played it again for a week now. And in all that time I don't think anyone has talked to me even once. You just don't have to because of the LFG. Click button, wait, do dungeon, leave dungeon. All the socialization has been taken out of not only Wildstar, but MMORPGs in general, because of this. It is basically a single player game for a very, very long time. You occasionally play that single player game next to other people, but it's still a single player experience.
    All the work of getting a group together to do something gets done by the game, which is great. But as it turns out that was what made these games social.
    And this function is responsible for one more problem. Because the LFG teleports you to the instance the moment your team is assembled, and right back to the same place afterwards, I honestly don't even know where any of the instances are in WS. It is all just automated. And as a result the world itself feels pointless. There is no traveling anyway, which is a good thing because of the very annoying taxi driver. You just pick a spot on the map and there you are! But as a result not even the old MMORPG ritual of going to the dungeon and entering a portal is necessary.

    All my reasons for downgrading Wildstar come from this stuff. It is a good game, and I realize that it's a good game. But it robs me of the social aspect of an MMORPG by organizing everything for me. And in the end it is hard to love a game when it does that. I know how much fun self-organizing MMORPG activities can be. All the personalities you meet along the way, all the joy and all the tantrums. And I do not understand why every game in the genre has to include bad ideas, simply because WoW thought of them first. The LFG is the mother of bad ideas. At least so far as MMORPGs go.    … Expand
  6. Sinnuhe
    Dec 7, 2016
    8
    Wildstar is a excelent MMORPG. Your end game is very extens and wildstar have a raid sistem very hard and very work. New sistem for raids, good world, good ilustration graphics. Wildstars is difficult said why dont have gamers... Will be for the communication campaign: I am sure of it!
  7. Hikaru1
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    This is all my opinion on this game. Let me also point out that I don't ever write reviews. I think the last review I wrote was for Halo Combat Evolved to give you an idea of how rare this is. I also only even consider writing reviews for truly exceptional games, especially ones that I don't believe get the credit they deserve.

    I'll also point out that I have a lot of experience in    This is all my opinion on this game. Let me also point out that I don't ever write reviews. I think the last review I wrote was for Halo Combat Evolved to give you an idea of how rare this is. I also only even consider writing reviews for truly exceptional games, especially ones that I don't believe get the credit they deserve.

    I'll also point out that I have a lot of experience in MMOS, or I should say experience trying out MMOs. The only MMO I've actually enjoyed for more than the first few hours (until I played Wildstar) was WoW. I easily have over 300 hours of gamplay in WoW, though my interest is finally almost depleted. Having enjoyed WoW so much I've tried multitudes of other MMOs. I've tried Tera, Rift, Aion, Guild wars 1 and 2, Vindictus, LotR Online Neverwinter, SWTOR, Skyforge, FFXIV, Eve Online, Blade And Soul, Star Trek Online, and I'm sure several others that I can't think of. And most of these I quit before playing more than 10-15 hours so I'm not even qualified to review most of them. I'm sure most of them are really good games but they just didn't hold my interest, even though I always wanted to and expected to love each one of them prior to playing. Maybe the end game content is great and I just never got there, but if the game can't hold my interest past level 10 than I'm obviously not going to play it.

    So what's my point with all of this? My point is that out of all of these MMOs, Wildstar is the only other game besides WoW that I've continued to play for many many hours and I think anyone who has enjoyed an MMO should give it a try. It has amazingly fun combat, the character creation and character models are awesome, it has fantastic end game and raid content. I could go on and on but other reviews have already gotten into the specifics of the game so check those out if you want more specifics on the actual gameplay.

    I am super picky when it comes to MMOs, I'll try any (and have tried a lot) but if I don't love it I won't play it, and I love Wildstar and I think it deserve more attention. Please give the game a try and see for yourself!!    … Expand
  8. thenojo2
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Loving this game, super amazing, very good combat and a lot of humor. this game has personality.
    Great dungeons, raids, and adventures, very friendly community
  9. joseph_foran
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Mechanically this is the best MMO out there - the limited action set (8 abilities on the bar, plus 3 utilities) makes the action combat seamless, quick, and feel immersive. The community is simply the best out there, bar none, with comparatively little of the toxic spew common to other MMOs. There is plenty of content at all levels, the PvP and PvE instancing is engaging and fun, and thereMechanically this is the best MMO out there - the limited action set (8 abilities on the bar, plus 3 utilities) makes the action combat seamless, quick, and feel immersive. The community is simply the best out there, bar none, with comparatively little of the toxic spew common to other MMOs. There is plenty of content at all levels, the PvP and PvE instancing is engaging and fun, and there are multiple options for advancement. Don't even get me started on the housing - games that have just come out don't even touch WildStar's housing system. I've been playing since pre-alpha, and the strides this game has taken simply amaze me. At launch, I'd have given it a six. Today, it's a ten.… Expand
  10. Bombzy
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    As a player of many MMORPG's over the years, I initially stayed clear of Wildstar due to the poor reviews. However, have recently taken the plunge and I really cannot believe that people would post such negative reviews about what is actually a pretty good game. I like the art style and the feel of the world, and the combat is good with a great blend of movement and twitch action withAs a player of many MMORPG's over the years, I initially stayed clear of Wildstar due to the poor reviews. However, have recently taken the plunge and I really cannot believe that people would post such negative reviews about what is actually a pretty good game. I like the art style and the feel of the world, and the combat is good with a great blend of movement and twitch action with tactics and positioning. Dungeons and group content are actually challenging (unlike so many others) and the tactics and build choice options seem solid and well balanced. To my mind, this is one of the better game out there at the moment in this field. I have only not given it a higher score as there are occasional bugs that provide some annoyance, but nothing critical… Expand
  11. Nirazy69
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    (If you liked vanilla and TBC WOW this game is for you!!!)
    At launch Wildstar had issues. There were problems. People left, then return, After a year of ups and downs the devs finally polished it to the state where you can sit nights exploring the world, pvp, going duingeouns and having LOTS of fun. Now its the game the i personally dreamed of. A good old vanilla experience.
    I can't find    (If you liked vanilla and TBC WOW this game is for you!!!)
    At launch Wildstar had issues. There were problems. People left, then return, After a year of ups and downs the devs finally polished it to the state where you can sit nights exploring the world, pvp, going duingeouns and having LOTS of fun. Now its the game the i personally dreamed of. A good old vanilla experience.
    I can't find the right words - one should go and tests it themselves. 10/10    … Expand
  12. V_i_O
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Unique game , cartoonist, humorist, amazing soundtracks, combat, housing, pve content, dungeons, raids, even classes , races, mounts and costumes. FOR me at least this game is the first to get my 10/10, so thanks for ncsoft.
  13. IchigoPhoenix
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Since F2P, its good and polished.
    One of the best free to play games out there and it is NOT a pay to win.
    There is a lot to do, even if you are not a "raid oriented" player.
  14. jonesen
    Oct 15, 2015
    9
    A very peppy goofy entertaining mmorpg with a great user interface and great game mechanics. Best mmorpg I have played in a while but thats just me.

    I will leave it at that because writing any more wont matter give it a try.
  15. 2Netz
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    The best and most polished MMO there on the market. It really takes it to the next level, combining all the utility and fun of them all. While it takes time to get used to some of the new interface design, after that it offers tons of emotions and playability.
    The only drawback i've really found was the price of the game.
  16. zombieman00
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    Playing this takes me back to the good of the old days of MMO's like anarchy online and SWG. It's one of those games where you can spend all day game-planning before you even log on. Nice spin on an old model for a new product!
  17. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Easily the best MMO on the market. I'm not much of an MMO guy- I've played Champions Online for quite sometime, I enjoyed DCUO, I played AoC for a min, and I even tried WoW. None of them could hold me like Wildstar has.

    Between the questing, path system, home decorating, raids, shiphands, adventures- there's so much to do in Wildstar. It literally is like they took bits and pieces I    Easily the best MMO on the market. I'm not much of an MMO guy- I've played Champions Online for quite sometime, I enjoyed DCUO, I played AoC for a min, and I even tried WoW. None of them could hold me like Wildstar has.

    Between the questing, path system, home decorating, raids, shiphands, adventures- there's so much to do in Wildstar. It literally is like they took bits and pieces I loved from other MMO's and crammed them into one package, and I'm so thankful for that. Add Pixar quality graphics to the mix, and you have a game with both form and function.

    Innovative? No, I don't really think any MMO is. The combat is a blast, but it's far from innovative. But that doesn't stop Wildstar from breathing a fresh breath of life into the genre.

    Stop reading this frelling review and get to Nexus, cupcake!    … Expand
  18. henzilla
    Dec 24, 2014
    9
    By far the best in mmo at the moment. After you play this game for a few weeks good luck going back to TAB targeting. The graphics are amazing. The combat is very different compared to other mmos thanks to the telegraph system. The dungeons are challenging first time around which I think many of us appreciate. When I first picked up WoW I had no idea how to play my class or what to spec,By far the best in mmo at the moment. After you play this game for a few weeks good luck going back to TAB targeting. The graphics are amazing. The combat is very different compared to other mmos thanks to the telegraph system. The dungeons are challenging first time around which I think many of us appreciate. When I first picked up WoW I had no idea how to play my class or what to spec, but I could always make it past dungeons fairly easy, not here, good luck trying to beat a dungeon if you haven't picked up what CC are. By no means is it 'hardcore' but it's refreshing to be introduced to something that requires some skill and knowledge.… Expand
  19. snip4r
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    This game has great combat. Don't listen to them this games combat is not old compared to all the other generic mmo's out there this combat is refreshing and different. The only down side is that leveling by questing takes a long time, and due to this length almost no one is making new characters so queing up for pvp and dungeons takes forever unless you are max lvl, or are in a guild. AllThis game has great combat. Don't listen to them this games combat is not old compared to all the other generic mmo's out there this combat is refreshing and different. The only down side is that leveling by questing takes a long time, and due to this length almost no one is making new characters so queing up for pvp and dungeons takes forever unless you are max lvl, or are in a guild. All in all I recommend. However, join with a group of friends so you can atleast do dungeons and Adventures. On a side note the dungeons are actually hard which makes this game all the more exciting.… Expand
  20. makan8
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    U CAN PLAY AS A NARCISISTIXQS ROBOT WITH LASER GUN 10/10
    BEST GAME MADE LATEST 100 YEARS, GR8 M8 8/8 GOTTA TELL UR NAN ITS SO GR8 I R8 8/8 PIXAR WORK HARDER
  21. Tipsytoo
    Dec 7, 2014
    9
    At first I passed this game because i'm not into Scfi games normally,but i'm glad I gave it a try after I got bored with WoW WOD and Elderscrolls online.
    It is actually a game that encourages grouping more that the other mmo's i've tried;Open world bosses,nearly impossible to get gold reward for regional challenges later on if you solo.teaming up gets you better rewards.One moment you're    At first I passed this game because i'm not into Scfi games normally,but i'm glad I gave it a try after I got bored with WoW WOD and Elderscrolls online.
    It is actually a game that encourages grouping more that the other mmo's i've tried;Open world bosses,nearly impossible to get gold reward for regional challenges later on if you solo.teaming up gets you better rewards.One moment you're on a quest and the next moment you're leaping mushrooms to catch fireflies for a challenge(failed challenges can always be retried later,so no time pressure there)

    Out of all released MMo's I've tried,Wildstar is the best,and the combat system in this one is most exciting.
    They provide the player with incredible freedom to build their character,you can swap skills on the go if you bought them(out of combat) Any class can be build to fullfil any role.Or you can go hybrid,Whatever tickles your fancy...

    It takes a while before you know where to find everything,as you lvl you get introduced to each menu though at times it can still feel a bit overwhelming.Housing is awesome too.You can change/decorate anything ,plant seeds,farm mats,..

    .I like the humor..Mr death always comments when you've risen from the grave..
    Furthermore,I shall not spoil anything..But you can hide ANY armorpiece..Mr fashion approves your meat..    … Expand
  22. magicmoniq
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    I was hesitant to buy after seeing a lot of bad reviews, but this game showed them all wrong in my mind after I played it. It's a fairly new game, so yes, of course there are going to be a few bugs, but the devs are very quick to fix them once found. I have yet to play ANY mmo that doesn't have a few bugs here and there. It's just part of gaming. At least THESE devs actually talk toI was hesitant to buy after seeing a lot of bad reviews, but this game showed them all wrong in my mind after I played it. It's a fairly new game, so yes, of course there are going to be a few bugs, but the devs are very quick to fix them once found. I have yet to play ANY mmo that doesn't have a few bugs here and there. It's just part of gaming. At least THESE devs actually talk to the players and appreciate any feedback. I gave it a 9 for the few bugs, and the slow-ish mounts, other than that, it is amazing. Your own plot to design a house and landscape, reactive combat (may be difficult at times for new players, but I love a challenge), a huge world with plenty pvp and pve, unique stylized graphics...what more could I ask for? I'm hooked. Everyone's gaming interests are different, it may not be for you, but know that the silent majority love Wildstar, and an unsatisfied minority is always the loudest. Try it for yourself. Don't like it? Don't play. Rock on, Wildstar.… Expand
  23. V4ND4L
    Sep 1, 2014
    9
    Best MMO out at the moment. Captures the fun cartoony energy of WoW with the twitch-style play that those who love action will enjoy. The telegraphing system (similar to Secret World) is a fun concept that works really well. Character creation was a blast as well, offering plenty of ways to physically and statistically make a unique character.
  24. charmanestarr
    Aug 26, 2014
    8
    Some friends and I played this game, we all like it. At the time I was heavily into Finaly Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn, as a result it has influenced my minor dislikes about the game. Overall the game is pulled of very well, the action style aiming system, cosmetics, dodging mechanics, etc. The main issues I had with the game was the map and targeting system. The map needs great improvement,Some friends and I played this game, we all like it. At the time I was heavily into Finaly Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn, as a result it has influenced my minor dislikes about the game. Overall the game is pulled of very well, the action style aiming system, cosmetics, dodging mechanics, etc. The main issues I had with the game was the map and targeting system. The map needs great improvement, compared to ffxiv, the map is not pleasant to use. Examples of this is when you are trying to find a friend on the field or just navigating the map.
    The other major flaw I felt was the targeting system, it was crippled. The targeting markers could barely be seen on the ground, this is not good for highely technical battles or raids, I need better visible info.
    Marking a friend with a symbol above their head was a huge annoyance as it blocks the most important part of your screen in an MMORPG, the middle.
    Other than these annoyances, I would gladly pay triple A title monthly prices for this game. For me though, these annoyances need to go.    … Expand
  25. cleverwings
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    Wildstar is a fantastic MMO that blows the competition out of the airlock. It has style (oodles of it), a new, dynamic combat system (where you actually have to play instead of stand in one spot), a unique path system (you get unique game content based on your path), varied quests, beautiful scenery and art (yes it is a bit "cartoony", but it is enjoyable to look at and will remain thatWildstar is a fantastic MMO that blows the competition out of the airlock. It has style (oodles of it), a new, dynamic combat system (where you actually have to play instead of stand in one spot), a unique path system (you get unique game content based on your path), varied quests, beautiful scenery and art (yes it is a bit "cartoony", but it is enjoyable to look at and will remain that way 5 years from now), a well designed crafting system, and tons of extra content for serious endgame people and casual gamers (like myself).
    To respond to negative reviews those who have technical issues about not being able to log on and play what they paid for I can understand. Everyone else who says that this generic, and doesn't have anything new; they are flat out wrong. Two new things are the Path system, and dynamic telegraph combat system. The four Paths which gives you extra content based on your choice of building & giving buffs, exploring every nook and crany, learning secret lore, or straight up killing. The dynamic telegraph combat system causes you to put your enemy inside your telegraph while staying out of theirs. Of course it starts out easy, but then ramps up to high damage variable telegraphs to keep you on your toes. PvP can be tricky with so many telegraphs flying around. And for those that like it the dungeons and raids bosses have harder telegraphs and stun resistance so the whole party has to stun at once. For those things that have been done before, Carbine has polished them up and added style. Housing, mounts (hoverboards), quests, every race has a style of talking, and mining (I have mined a mineral node that turned into a mineral worm and tried to eat me, I then killed it, went inside its belly and mined some more) are all well executed. Wildstar actually has something for everybody.
    The only downsides would be I have been dropped 4 times in 2 months (not that bad for a just released MMO), and the quest que on the screen can get a bit unwieldy since there are so many quests and the numbering system changes based on how close you are (of course you can always drop a quest from the que when you want to).    … Expand
  26. zaocore
    Aug 5, 2014
    8
    all around a good game but i think the way attunement is set up will become a block for people trying to progress in this game since the content is pretty hard. also game had fps issues even on a powerful rig.
  27. urve
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    Wildstar is an incredibly fresh and fun MMO. The combat feels new and engaging. PvE demands and rewards skill. Most importantly, it's a modern MMO with the depth of WoW that just feels better. It needs to catch on and gain a larger playerbase, though.
  28. Dosvalencia
    Aug 5, 2014
    8
    Wildstar features a robust PvP and combat system on top of a not-too-shabby PvE setting, making it one of the most polished product-value-ridden game in the genre IN YEARS. Worth checking out, go find a trial pass now. Yes, it was buggy on the outset, but you gotta let it grow on you. The devs fix real quick and listens to its community.
  29. blvst7890
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    Combat: Not clunky, fast-paced, and unrepetitive.
    Graphics: cartoony, humorous, fresh, and fitting.
    Sound: marvelous space opera themes
    Gameplay: evolution, next-gen MMO, it's got a lot of good traits from past MMOs while addressing the bad ones such as repetitive grinds, bad queueing, end-game issues, etc. PVP is great!
  30. nineightnines
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    Impressive work on getting polish on the features; the character roles fit snugly with each other while still offering innovation (stealth tank anyone?). Graphics remind me of TF2, it's got that kinda humor going on even visually. So much customization, costumes, housing, the works; and you get them early enough too. I'm not a PvP but I'm kinda enjoying that aspect too. All in all aImpressive work on getting polish on the features; the character roles fit snugly with each other while still offering innovation (stealth tank anyone?). Graphics remind me of TF2, it's got that kinda humor going on even visually. So much customization, costumes, housing, the works; and you get them early enough too. I'm not a PvP but I'm kinda enjoying that aspect too. All in all a well-rounded MMO.… Expand
  31. chicobeberlou
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    The bread and butter of any new MMOs that are gonna come out is the combat system. Your game might have all the customizations, the crafting, the raids, the dungeons, whatever, but if you got boring combat, stand still or circle strafe till something's clicked to death, you know it's gonna be a soul-sucking grind all over again. Wildstar does the innovation right, the action is fun and notThe bread and butter of any new MMOs that are gonna come out is the combat system. Your game might have all the customizations, the crafting, the raids, the dungeons, whatever, but if you got boring combat, stand still or circle strafe till something's clicked to death, you know it's gonna be a soul-sucking grind all over again. Wildstar does the innovation right, the action is fun and not awkward at all, it doesn't feel like a forced experiment just to be “different”.… Expand
  32. sophiebr23
    Jul 29, 2014
    9
    I was curious and haven't played an MMORPG lately. But wow... I love the combat system. Being a warrior feels more powerful here than other mmos.The battle system gives a nice feeling. I always play tank and here... i feel good at offense at tanking at the same time. I like paths as well for this makes me focus on what I want to do with my character.

    PS. The humor is good. Nicely done.
  33. Pixied
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Just finished my first dungeon in Wildstar and have to say I am amazed. The leveling is dull but that is to be expected imo it is after all a MMO. The fun starts at late game. I just reached level 20 (minimum level for the que up) and wanted to see if the dungeon system was any good. Every pack of creeps had to be dealt with in a specif way, every part of the combat was fun as there wasJust finished my first dungeon in Wildstar and have to say I am amazed. The leveling is dull but that is to be expected imo it is after all a MMO. The fun starts at late game. I just reached level 20 (minimum level for the que up) and wanted to see if the dungeon system was any good. Every pack of creeps had to be dealt with in a specif way, every part of the combat was fun as there was no tank and spank, people had to move around and actually focus on the game otherwise we would all die.
    I have played the game for 12 hours of game time and love it. It's fun and challenging.
    The dungeon took my group 68 minutes with 4 wipes and in the end a score board pops up on your screen, looking at the result it felt amazing, our time sucked, bronze but that just means that I have to step up my game for the next run.
    Play the game people, the response time on the support site was under an hour when I needed assistance with something.
    Can't find a thing to really say was bad about this game.
    *HypnoToad* BUY IT    … Expand
  34. ImUrHuckleBerri
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    Where to start. The combat system with the telegraphs is amazing. It actually adds skill to using your abilities by having to acutally aim them to do damage or heal other people. Story is very unique and interesting. Another part I enjoy while playing is all the humor in the game. If you pay attention to the story and what your quest givers say you will see the humor I am talking about.Where to start. The combat system with the telegraphs is amazing. It actually adds skill to using your abilities by having to acutally aim them to do damage or heal other people. Story is very unique and interesting. Another part I enjoy while playing is all the humor in the game. If you pay attention to the story and what your quest givers say you will see the humor I am talking about. The artwork and graphics is different but refreshing for me at the same time. Some may think its "cartooney" or to "comic book like" but i think it adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game. I have only pvped a couple times but found it to be fun. I love the fact that they are making the players earn raiding and earn your gear by way of bringing attunements back. Sorry if you will not like the game because you have to put skill, teamwork, and effort into it. Only word of caution i give to some people if you are a performance junkie is make sure you CPU runs at the recommended system requirements. AMD optimizations are coming shortly but AMD folks will struggle for now with framerate. Other than that this is by far the most refreshing and best MMO to come out since World of Warcraft. I highly suggest you at least try the game and see for yourself if you are in the market for a new MMO to play.… Expand
  35. Arcaroxx
    Jul 18, 2014
    9
    Listen my dear reader. All of the bad reviews are simply kids mad with the game for small details and thus, are giving it very bad scores. Let me tell you that you should not be fooled by the bad reviews. I hesitated for one solid week for buying this game, and honestly, I don't know why I did. Probably because of all of the whining. This game is good. NOT PERFECT! But great. Me and myListen my dear reader. All of the bad reviews are simply kids mad with the game for small details and thus, are giving it very bad scores. Let me tell you that you should not be fooled by the bad reviews. I hesitated for one solid week for buying this game, and honestly, I don't know why I did. Probably because of all of the whining. This game is good. NOT PERFECT! But great. Me and my friend call it ''WoW Remastered'. The overall look of the game is good (cartoonish, but this doesn't justify that this game deserves a 1 because ''I don't like the graphics''. The game looks great and sounds great. The combat system is new and fresh. The PvE is fun and the PvP is engaging and epic (sometimes chaotic, but who doesn't love chaos in PvP?). The dungeons are hard and fun, so is the raid. The only two downsides are the following in my opinion: the quests can be boring at times and the adventures aren't that amazing. But overall, an excellent investment that will keep players entertained.… Expand
  36. Tastycakes
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    Phenomenal game. The MMO market is competitive considering the monthly fee's or the micro transactions, not even accounting how much time needs to be invested sometimes. It's hard to pick up a new MMO when so much has been invested into other games, but WildStar is the first one in a decade that's worth it, and it's better than any other.

    Combat is incredibly fluid, polished and    Phenomenal game. The MMO market is competitive considering the monthly fee's or the micro transactions, not even accounting how much time needs to be invested sometimes. It's hard to pick up a new MMO when so much has been invested into other games, but WildStar is the first one in a decade that's worth it, and it's better than any other.

    Combat is incredibly fluid, polished and refreshing. Questing and leveling is miles ahead of other games, with so many different options for how to level, how to do quests and how to play it doesn't feel like a grind anymore.

    End game is fully alive and the game is only a month old. The game launched with end game PvP and PvE and within a month already had another major content drop, with another already being tested on the PTR.

    The game is great, it's fun and it's constantly updated. This is the real deal. Try it, try and get to the higher levels and experience as much as you can on just one months time. Chances are you'll want to keep playing.    … Expand
  37. PentafragGaming
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    I would like to wrap my early game thoughts up recommending this game to anyone that has or has not played an MMO before. How long I stick with it, I don’t know, but I am enjoying myself and have not thought about canceling my subscription. I think the story line could be a little more rich. I don’t feel I am capturing anything from it except XP (which I heard is all I should care aboutI would like to wrap my early game thoughts up recommending this game to anyone that has or has not played an MMO before. How long I stick with it, I don’t know, but I am enjoying myself and have not thought about canceling my subscription. I think the story line could be a little more rich. I don’t feel I am capturing anything from it except XP (which I heard is all I should care about when questing in an MMO). The game to me is fresh, visually awesome (like a badass Pixar movie), humorous, casual and in a sense very competitive.

    Positives:
    Artwork is as gorgeous as a Pixar film
    Instances are fun and exciting
    Leveling has been enjoyable
    Housing is AMAZING

    Negatives:
    Not much to the soundtrack
    No clue what the story is about
    PvP could use more game modes at early levels
    Poorly executed launch

    For the full review go here: http://pentafrag.com/mmo-review-non-mmo-player/    … Expand
  38. loppstalker
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    Great MMO. I've never really got into an MMO, they always bored me, but WildStar does the trick. The combat is so fun that I don't mind just running around killing creatures.
  39. Amiron
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. It has so much at it's launch that it's sure to please every type of MMO'er. The combat is silky smooth and innovative with the telegraph system, the crafting gives you total reign over customization, there's a dye and costume system that allows you to wear whatever armor you please as long as you're high enough level to wear it, and tons of end game for the people who needFantastic game. It has so much at it's launch that it's sure to please every type of MMO'er. The combat is silky smooth and innovative with the telegraph system, the crafting gives you total reign over customization, there's a dye and costume system that allows you to wear whatever armor you please as long as you're high enough level to wear it, and tons of end game for the people who need something to do once max level. On top of that, the development team is very active with their playerbase, and have already pushed out multiple patches based on player feedback alone.… Expand
  40. Mrsmit12
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    Wildstar restores hope in the MMO market for something that is new, yet familiar, fun, and ultimately, challenging.

    Pros: -Wildstar has the best dungeons and adventures I've experienced. (Coming from a 10 year WoW player/GW2 Player and a player who did challenge modes in WoW) -Wildstar doesn't throw loot at you, you have to earn it. -The move set is just enough to be complex (You    Wildstar restores hope in the MMO market for something that is new, yet familiar, fun, and ultimately, challenging.

    Pros:

    -Wildstar has the best dungeons and adventures I've experienced. (Coming from a 10 year WoW player/GW2 Player and a player who did challenge modes in WoW)
    -Wildstar doesn't throw loot at you, you have to earn it.
    -The move set is just enough to be complex (You get 10 moves and can pick from 30 moves).
    - I like the story, but you have to read the journals and comic books to learn about the events of planet Nexus.
    - The game has an incredibly deep housing system that is fun to use.
    -The developers really listen to complaints and are working hard to fix problems. Look at the various reddit posts to see how Carbine responds to people on reddit to fix problems.
    -You can buy your monthly subscription with in game gold.

    Cons:
    -A few bugs hinder play (missing a lore journal here and there)
    -This game requires you to be social and work with others

    Overall, if you're looking for a challenging game that leads you to shouting for joy when doing a simple dungeon, Wildstar is for you. I play the game with my girlfriend (who really enjoys it) and it's been a fun adventure for us so far!    … Expand
  41. Reahunt
    Jul 10, 2014
    9
    Finally a mmorpg done properly. Best I've played since wow vanilla. Although it doesn't reach the atmosphere and social aspects wow had back in the days, it gets damn close.
  42. tanzw00tgandalf
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    There are many MMOs out there and the number is constantly increasing. I've tested quite a lot of 'em and loved a few, but never since the release of World of Warcraft (Classic!) has there been a MMO that was able to completely suck me right in, right from the start. Wildstar is something different, though. It is, in my opinion, the best thing that has happened to the MMO scene in theThere are many MMOs out there and the number is constantly increasing. I've tested quite a lot of 'em and loved a few, but never since the release of World of Warcraft (Classic!) has there been a MMO that was able to completely suck me right in, right from the start. Wildstar is something different, though. It is, in my opinion, the best thing that has happened to the MMO scene in the last decade. Is it perfect? No, of course it isn't. It comes along, however, with a fun combat system, frisky style and is able to tweak the things we grew to love and enjoy and combine them with well-conceived innovations. If you are interested in good MMOs that are fun to play there's hardly a way around this game.… Expand
  43. ReviewBros
    Jul 8, 2014
    8
    its a fun game especially when you reach level 15 and get to go to dungeons. the combat is pretty cool with over 5 different abilities that are fairly balanced.the enemys are challenging but fun especially with a friend.its one of the best MMO games on the market. must buy.
  44. doombug5000
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Starting out the game is a lot of fun, you seriously enjoy it until you hit about level 20. Then it gets boring... at times REALLY boring... but then you hit 35 and all of a sudden the personal story line kicks in and you no longer care about all the boring stuff you had to go through to get here, you are all of a sudden taken up by the mystery of the game and catapulted headlong at theStarting out the game is a lot of fun, you seriously enjoy it until you hit about level 20. Then it gets boring... at times REALLY boring... but then you hit 35 and all of a sudden the personal story line kicks in and you no longer care about all the boring stuff you had to go through to get here, you are all of a sudden taken up by the mystery of the game and catapulted headlong at the elder game. You barely even notice hitting 50.

    I think that is where a lot of the negative reviews come from. Carbine made it pretty damn clear during development that Wildstar was all about the Endgame, the 'Elder game' as they call it. SWToR had an amazing storyline for levelling but the game died as soon as you hit level cap. Your SPOUSE! The one you choose to marry (if you choose to marry) in your personal story line in SWToR outright REFUSED to talk to you after you finished all the story quest stuff. It felt so dead, so obviously fake. All immersion and desire to play left as you realised you'd done everything there was to do in the game, or at least everything that mattered.

    ESO is similar, really strong story line for levelling, same with GW2, and here is the thing, all of these games are a joke compared to WoW even though WoW has the most boring levelling of any game I have ever played which is saying something because that includes Lineage 2. What WoW does have though is Endgame. Lots of it. Endless, endless Endgame.

    This is where Wildstar shines, not only does it shine in comparison to every other MMO released in the past 3 years it also outshines the grand daddy of them all. WoW.

    It is WoW's endgame that gives it longevity and player retention.

    It is Wildstars Elder Game that will give it the same.

    My recommendation to everyone out there interested in this game is, be prepared to grind a bit to get to the juicy stuff. Moreover - be prepared to work hard to get into a good guild - this is the most important point, you won't enjoy the Elder Game if you try to solo it - that just isn't the point of an MMO (unless its SWToR or GW2 or ESO - basically all games that should not be MMO's), if you want a solo experience go play Skyrim.    … Expand
  45. jrp07
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    Excellent customer service, lots of game companies could learn from Carbine in terms of using social media to connect its player base. It's a breath of fresh air to the genre, while improving on the things that WoW made successful. Carbine is committed to their customers and they have a fan in me for it. Will review again in a month or two when the kinks have been polished, but right now IExcellent customer service, lots of game companies could learn from Carbine in terms of using social media to connect its player base. It's a breath of fresh air to the genre, while improving on the things that WoW made successful. Carbine is committed to their customers and they have a fan in me for it. Will review again in a month or two when the kinks have been polished, but right now I think it's a solid 8.5… Expand
  46. Valyrian
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    This game is great. It takes all the challenges of vanilla WoW and combines it with the modern joys that MMOs have come along with recently. Combine that with an art style I love and a really fun sense of humor, and this game is a joy to play. I haven't reached top level yet, but I'm having more fun leveling than I've had with an MMO since Burning Crusade was released for World ofThis game is great. It takes all the challenges of vanilla WoW and combines it with the modern joys that MMOs have come along with recently. Combine that with an art style I love and a really fun sense of humor, and this game is a joy to play. I haven't reached top level yet, but I'm having more fun leveling than I've had with an MMO since Burning Crusade was released for World of Warcraft. If you liked Vanilla WoW, you'll love Wildstar, I promise!… Expand
  47. JakeNoLastName
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Good MMO with a responsible and responsive developer. Their active involvement is apparent and a nice change to what other companies seem to have become, answering to shareholders who have no interest in the game itself. The crafting system, the housing, and the commodity/auction house are all amazing. Quests can be a grind, but that's sort of a necessary evil in MMOs, it's not necessaryGood MMO with a responsible and responsive developer. Their active involvement is apparent and a nice change to what other companies seem to have become, answering to shareholders who have no interest in the game itself. The crafting system, the housing, and the commodity/auction house are all amazing. Quests can be a grind, but that's sort of a necessary evil in MMOs, it's not necessary to level, but it is always present.

    By far the best aspect of the game is the dungeons. Telegraphs make sure you're not wiping for an hour on the same boss. The fights are busy, but with telegraphs you know what you should have avoided. Complicated yes, but no one has an excuse. In the same vein, I'm glad votekick was included right out of the box.    … Expand
  48. alex08060
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    A good game, excellent combat system, love the path system which cater to different users, the housing system is amazing and lore is very good. And with monthly content for the next 12 to 16 months I am happy my subscriptions is worth it.
  49. Dstar
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    I have played WOW since 06 and It had change so much over the last few years from the challenging ways of old the constant talent tree adjusting button smashing boredom. Wildstar's fresh look on combat controls with less buttons to push and in turn its about moving and dodging instead of standing in front of a NPC and button push till your keyboard paint on your 1,2,3 and so on areI have played WOW since 06 and It had change so much over the last few years from the challenging ways of old the constant talent tree adjusting button smashing boredom. Wildstar's fresh look on combat controls with less buttons to push and in turn its about moving and dodging instead of standing in front of a NPC and button push till your keyboard paint on your 1,2,3 and so on are missing. Anyway there is a lot more to it and please don't play this game to level 15 and go same old stuff it's when you hit level 20 and above when it gets real good and the content never runs thin. Enjoy.........… Expand
  50. maghrebi
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Very very good game! i'm really enjoying it for a month now, the content is great, there is a lot to do. what i like the most is the difficulty of the dungeons and raids. it really needs a good team to complete it. i really enjoy the challange.

    tried all mmo's but they could not really attract me after i played wow for several years, but Wildstar has it al :D. ofcourse the game just    Very very good game! i'm really enjoying it for a month now, the content is great, there is a lot to do. what i like the most is the difficulty of the dungeons and raids. it really needs a good team to complete it. i really enjoy the challange.

    tried all mmo's but they could not really attract me after i played wow for several years, but Wildstar has it al :D.

    ofcourse the game just launched and needs some tweaks here and there but give it some time since it's an mmo and this game will be 10/10    … Expand
  51. TripleBob
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Wildstar is the first MMO too impress me since I stopped playing way somewhere mid-cataclysm. While it is not necessarily a better game than WoW, it does represent an evolution of the genre. Somehow this is achieved while retaining the core mechanics that made a game like WoW great. The combat is fast and hectic, the PVE content ranges from fun to brutal, and the PVP, while needing someWildstar is the first MMO too impress me since I stopped playing way somewhere mid-cataclysm. While it is not necessarily a better game than WoW, it does represent an evolution of the genre. Somehow this is achieved while retaining the core mechanics that made a game like WoW great. The combat is fast and hectic, the PVE content ranges from fun to brutal, and the PVP, while needing some polish, has a very large potential upside. If you're looking for a "Vanilla" MMO experience having tired of WoW in all its grandeur - this is your game. I thought I was done with MMOs - I guess I was wrong. Give it a try. You won't regret it!… Expand
  52. Cicero8
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    First impression:

    MMO does not change the genre much honestly, to me it feels like a mash-up of wow with the humor of futurama. What really stood out to me was the dungeons, bosses have so many different phases with varying mechanics, that it makes each boss fight feel different. Im halfway through the game, and if end game is anything like this, then i will sub, purely for the    First impression:

    MMO does not change the genre much honestly, to me it feels like a mash-up of wow with the humor of futurama. What really stood out to me was the dungeons, bosses have so many different phases with varying mechanics, that it makes each boss fight feel different. Im halfway through the game, and if end game is anything like this, then i will sub, purely for the dungeons.

    Quests:
    There are so many quests in each zone, that i skip half of them. Quests are divided by category (story quests, fetching quests...etc.) you can choose to do what you like    … Expand
  53. Remlnx
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    As MmoRpg veteran (over 15 years), and as former WoW player (2005 to 2013) and after have seen loads of Mmo's die in WoW shadow, i wasnt keeping high my hopes.
    Well, Wildstar proved me wrong.
    Im hooked like a small kid (and i'm 30+), the game is enjoyable, quests are tons,clear,varied and never boring. Content is not faceroll, it gives a challenge, mechanics are awesome, combat /    As MmoRpg veteran (over 15 years), and as former WoW player (2005 to 2013) and after have seen loads of Mmo's die in WoW shadow, i wasnt keeping high my hopes.
    Well, Wildstar proved me wrong.

    Im hooked like a small kid (and i'm 30+), the game is enjoyable, quests are tons,clear,varied and never boring.
    Content is not faceroll, it gives a challenge, mechanics are awesome, combat / pointing system is innovative, clear and fun.
    Challenge Modes are fun and usually linked wiht quest objectives, and they give useful rewards,from the housing decor to bags, to gear with your class proficiency.
    Few quests are for 2+ or even 3+ players (usually 1-2 x zone), and it's seriously easy to find a partner (or 2) to do those prime (elite) minibosses, because there's always some player around you or close that is happy to hop in your group and help you out.
    Playerbase x server is big, but they not overcrowded to the point you cant find quest objectives/mobs.

    There's already over 400 (411 at the moment) AddOns with the game old 1 month only. on Curse website, allowing you to really customize totally (wow style) your game in any way, from the smallest thing to the total UI restyle.

    Carbine is active on ban exploiters/botters (and you can feel it while playing), they answer really fast if you submit a ticket (or even a bot report), they release patches and hotfixes on regular basis.
    Forums are full of guides and tips.

    This game can really shine like wow long time ago.    … Expand
  54. kichwas
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Very engaging - fun and addictive. The combat system involves a lot of highly active play, and like FFXIV combines the good sides of Guild Wars 2 telegraphing / mobility with the 'roles' systems of Everquest / WoW. Where FFXIV was slow paced and predictable in telegraphs to move out of, Wildstar's are all over the place, come in fast, and require a split second choice between dodging andVery engaging - fun and addictive. The combat system involves a lot of highly active play, and like FFXIV combines the good sides of Guild Wars 2 telegraphing / mobility with the 'roles' systems of Everquest / WoW. Where FFXIV was slow paced and predictable in telegraphs to move out of, Wildstar's are all over the place, come in fast, and require a split second choice between dodging and trying to interrupt.

    Each of the six classes has two roles to choose from: damage and then either tank or healer.
    Unlike most other MMOs, healing here is very much about being fast, mobile, and keeping an eye on the battle - there is no grid of moles to whack. All attacks, buffs, and healing are area based effects that impact anyone inside the area they are cast into.

    Two of the three tanking options seem taken directly from player wish lists of past MMOs: The stealthing tank, and the ranged pet tank. The third is your standard heavy armor sword and laser cannon tank.

    The visuals are stunningly engaging and highly cartoonish. Even clouds in the sky resemble old Saturday morning cartoon clouds. Even when the game starts to get really serious, the cartoons do it with style and a toss to humor.

    The dungeon content is truly challenging, and built with an eye towards players who enjoy them for that challenge rather than as a 'gold farming / leveling time sink.'

    Unlike a number of recent MMOs, there are no dynamic world events, and no auto-scaling as you return to older zones - this is my only major criticism, as it means lower level content will empty out over time. Given the very high number of group focused enemies and tasks even in the initial zones of play - this may cause some issues down the road.

    But beyond that, it is stunningly fun.

    Characters have a vast array of individual customization options - being able to change skills and specialization bonuses on the fly.

    Costumes are there from the beginning, letting you tailor the appearance of your character early on to exactly the look you desire.

    Player Housing... becomes its own game. With all sorts of tools to customize your plot of land. And the plots of land are not some thing you need to keep paying to keep or shell out massive funds to get. Its given to you at level 14 (of 50), a few hours into play - and is yours to keep. You can put stylish homes on it, build a forest, plop down a mini-dungeon that you won elsewhere in the game, place private resource spots for crafting, and so on.

    And crafting too, is highly customizable. You assemble needed ingredients, and then dial in the bonuses / quality you want, and attempt to craft. Boost it up too much and you risk a crafting failure, consuming the ingredients. But dial it down, and you can be guaranteed a sure thing.

    This is an MMO that should withstand the test of time. All the right elements are there.

    The usual launch issues of gold farmers and curious bugs are there - but those will be sorted out soon.    … Expand
  55. FlyingGiraffe
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Wildstar is a really great game. It did not reinvent the wheel, but really outmatch any other MMO's I have played. The telegraph did a HUGE different in the playstyle, making the combat and mechanics far better than WoW for example.

    Story has been a lot of fun, comedy is all over the place. There is a lot to do, from adventures, to dungeons, to pvp, to dailies or housing. Everything    Wildstar is a really great game. It did not reinvent the wheel, but really outmatch any other MMO's I have played. The telegraph did a HUGE different in the playstyle, making the combat and mechanics far better than WoW for example.

    Story has been a lot of fun, comedy is all over the place. There is a lot to do, from adventures, to dungeons, to pvp, to dailies or housing. Everything is customizable and I like there is many different means to aquire stuff. Money of course, but also crafting vouchers, elder points, renown etc.
    Those are all different means to aquire loot, mounts, costumizatons etc.

    Although the game still have a few bugs, some of which can be irritating at time, but it has so much to offer that it fully compensate for its flaws. NCSOFT also promises a lot of content regularly, and the strain patch is an excellent example of this.

    The overall look and humor of this game make it stand out and definitely deserve a look.
    Devs are listening, and its true.    … Expand
  56. phantom7o2
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    First off if your going to to give the game a bad score, why don't you score it legitimately instead of just hitting 0 and typing wow clone.
    2nd don't blame the dev's about optimization wow had 10 years to get optimized on all your rigs. The dev's dont have 1000 different pc set ups to make sure the game runs pro on them all, and blame amd its not wildstars fault there late to the driver    First off if your going to to give the game a bad score, why don't you score it legitimately instead of just hitting 0 and typing wow clone.
    2nd don't blame the dev's about optimization wow had 10 years to get optimized on all your rigs. The dev's dont have 1000 different pc set ups to make sure the game runs pro on them all, and blame amd its not wildstars fault there late to the driver party. The cpu on the other hand im sure they are working on.
    Now lets get to the review. I have played mmo's my whole life, played wow like most of you. This game takes all the things you like from wow and puts the challenge back into it. The stat theory crafting and pve feel rewarding when you accomplish something. The ravegraphs as everyone is complaining about make you actually involved in the boss fight instead of just looking at action bars and casting timers. The game actually looks amazing on ultra as well. The pvp of course need to get balanced, but thats something that never gets perfected.
    Pros: Classes all have tank/heal + dps specs
    housing is amazing
    crafting actually matters again for some of the best items
    challenging pve content (what i have to get attuned again)
    armor dye and well as costuming
    content monthly to justify 15 a month
    fun and fresh combat system
    cons
    the leveling sucks as in every mmo now, but honestly how are you gonna justify leveling in a mmo.. so stop complaining about fetch quest after fetch quest.
    the ui does need a lot of work
    couple of bugs still that need fixing

    last but not least the game has been out a month stop hating on stuff that took wow 10 years + 12million subscribers to become a perfect game. this game is on the right path already    … Expand
  57. Meshar
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    Yes, Wildstar is a theme park MMO but it the best polished, most impressing and most joyful theme park in MMO World. In times where the Star is trembling and the new hope (ESO) failed in so many ways Wildstar was just like coming home.
    I love it.
  58. Surtur76
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    Hands down the best MMO out there, I have many many years of gaming behind me lol. I can not wait to see what the future brings. Nothing about this game disappoints.
  59. glov
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    Solid game, extremely funny and quirky, good combat & overall mechanics.
    Do NOT be alarmed by those claiming countless bugs, it's a lie. The game is less than 1 month old and bugs are perfectly normal
  60. Darkrash
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    If you like MMO games that are hardcore in PVE and have a Well balanced PVP with no stunluck fest. Then i Would suggest that you give this game a try!
    It's fun, challenging, epic and a fast game with movement and epic battles all the time!

    The only thing this game is missing, is more friends to play with! :-)
  61. r_lobo
    Jun 26, 2014
    9
    Amazingly fun and addictive. Very polished and well made. It has some bugs, but I'm sure they will get fixed, since they are constantly releasing minor patches and hotfixes.
  62. Charox
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    A solid ten for me. Of course, the game isn´t perfect, but they patch the bugs really quick and the company is very transparent, which is a very big plus, and therefore also still deserve the 10. This gives me faith in the company.

    Aside from the bugs, this game is really fun. I am level 50 for 2 weeks now and I am working on my attunement. The endgame dungeons are very challenging, and    A solid ten for me. Of course, the game isn´t perfect, but they patch the bugs really quick and the company is very transparent, which is a very big plus, and therefore also still deserve the 10. This gives me faith in the company.

    Aside from the bugs, this game is really fun. I am level 50 for 2 weeks now and I am working on my attunement. The endgame dungeons are very challenging, and it feels great doing the runs with my guild and we feel accomplished every time we manage to finish something. For once, I found an MMO challenging again.

    I love the customization in your house, mount and clothing. The world story is also pretty dark in my opinion, so don´t be fooled by the looks of this game. There is a lot of cool lore to be found, but you need to look for it. My tip: read/listen to every data cube. The Eldan are some interesting aliens :)    … Expand
  63. dragonNight81
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    After all the crappy MMOs I've had to go through, I think I finally found the one that I'm going to stick with. The games combat is probably one of the beset combat system I have seen in a game. The housing keeps me busy and making me want to spend my gold.
  64. Vard
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    So far I'm only lvl 26, playing as a stalker, but what i really have to point out is the player housing.
    By far the absolute best playing housing i have ever seen.
    Apart from the default houses you can plot onto your lot, you can actually use items like blocks, floor tiles, wall panels, and pillars to actually BUILD an extra house on your land. The advanced editor lets you move size and    So far I'm only lvl 26, playing as a stalker, but what i really have to point out is the player housing.
    By far the absolute best playing housing i have ever seen.
    Apart from the default houses you can plot onto your lot, you can actually use items like blocks, floor tiles, wall panels, and pillars to actually BUILD an extra house on your land. The advanced editor lets you move size and angle anything you want, just PERFECTLY.
    And if you make your Furniture/ceilings realistic sizes as one of the non-giant races, you'll notice the houses are actually quite huge

    I find my self happily spending HOURS working on my house in this game
    and I can see myself still playing this for years to come

    Also the CREDD system is amazing. ((I wont fill my review with an explanation of it, you can Google it)

    Seriously. Get it.
    Finally a good MMO.
    FINALLY.    … Expand
  65. dayZ
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Best MMO I've played since vanilla WoW. The story is interesting and at the same time wacky. It reminds me of the cartoons I watched as a kid. (Like the one show that was TMNT but with Sharks).
  66. Dogmeat2705
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Best MMORPG right now really ! Now this is the only analog WOW, best PvE ever! Very dynamic game, awesome combat system, very cool house system and you can pay for a subscription by in-game value. If you like quality and hardcore games, you MUST try it! 10/10
  67. zomg_gamer
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Combat is a blast and I love the battleground PvP. Carbine just need to get rid of the bots and we're golden. Great game, bots a little annoying, but still gj carbine.
  68. Efit
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    (My first paragraph is observation I had on other reviewers, so skip for actual review)

    Let me start by saying that anybody that gave this game a 0 is a WoW or ESO fanboy that has never tried the game. I looked at most of their review history, and they either had no other reviews or WS zero and ESO rated as a ten. Granted I only played ESO during beta, but it wasn't for me. That    (My first paragraph is observation I had on other reviewers, so skip for actual review)

    Let me start by saying that anybody that gave this game a 0 is a WoW or ESO fanboy that has never tried the game. I looked at most of their review history, and they either had no other reviews or WS zero and ESO rated as a ten. Granted I only played ESO during beta, but it wasn't for me. That being said, I wouldn't give it a 0 (maybe a 5 in late closed beta, but I am not going to go rate it without a honest amount of time invested). Don't listen to the trolls.

    Now for the actual review, short and sweet:

    Let's start with the bad... The questing, like most MMOs if you have played a bunch of MMOs, can get boring (thousands of hours in WoW speaking). There are a lot of bugs, but that is understandable for a game this large and new. Most importantly, the optimization of their engine blows, my good computer doesn't run it nearly as well as it should (but even then it is completely playing and normally not noticeable). There are some other negative aspects, but I want to point out the major pros/cons.

    Now for why you should buy Wildstar. It is plain fun... the humor, the beauty, the story line and lore, all great. The single best part of WS though, is the combat. Having dynamic battles where you need to dodge enemy attacks, and maneuver yourself into the correct position to attack is brilliant. After about level 15 or so, no fight is a cakewalk and you can die if you get lazy. I also love that dungeons are extremely challenging. I am a bit of a masochist, so the joy of beating a ultra-hard boss for the first time after wiping multiple times is one of my favorite rewards. Finally, the housing system is much more fun than I thought it would be. Being able to do whatever you want with items you find throughout the world to make your character unique has been a surprising bonus, that I didn't think I would enjoy nearly as much as I do.

    Let me finish by saying that I am not a hardcore player, but MMORPGs have always been my favorite games. I have been playing them since the launch of EQ, where you would fight a random mob, and site for minutes to get your health back. I played WoW for more than I would like to admit (who hasn't). That being said I honestly believe that this will be the game that overtakes WoW, and I am excited to be a part of it from the start. I am giving this a 9 based on the belief of what I think it will become, but cannot truthfully give it a 10 with the problems it has at the present.    … Expand
  69. rodericrinehart
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    I thought the game was very good and the best MMO on the market, but after checking it out, re-subbing to WoW for a month (big mistake despite 5 years of loving it), and checking in on Guild Wars - I realized that MMOs might not be my thing anymore. If I do decide to play an MMO, there are only 2 choices - Wildstar or Guild Wars 2.

    The telegraphing combat was fresh, the environment was    I thought the game was very good and the best MMO on the market, but after checking it out, re-subbing to WoW for a month (big mistake despite 5 years of loving it), and checking in on Guild Wars - I realized that MMOs might not be my thing anymore. If I do decide to play an MMO, there are only 2 choices - Wildstar or Guild Wars 2.

    The telegraphing combat was fresh, the environment was much more vibrant and deep than Warcraft, and despite the cartoony graphics, it is NOT a game for kids. I could tell that the raiding will be challenging and the gameplay has variety and complexity.    … Expand
  70. Strangerman
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    First Id like to say if you go on to review any game and just give it a zero because you think its cool your lame. A zero would be a game that's so broken there is no way it could be played. If you just don't like a game but it functions then its maybe a five. Now on with it Wildstar is a blast, has a fast gameplay style for a MMO that's hard to be found. Fighting is a dance ofFirst Id like to say if you go on to review any game and just give it a zero because you think its cool your lame. A zero would be a game that's so broken there is no way it could be played. If you just don't like a game but it functions then its maybe a five. Now on with it Wildstar is a blast, has a fast gameplay style for a MMO that's hard to be found. Fighting is a dance of skill,dodging, and timing. There is no simple auto attack you must aim watch your cool downs and time your attacks. The game has a very funny laid back vibe kinda has a borderlands feel. Crafting is a nice tight system that will be easy for anyone who play's MMO's to jump into. The housing system is top notch and I haven't had this much freedom since SWG you get your own plot of land in the sky you can build hundreds of things on your land. Want to garden got it personal mine got it, crafting table got it, a train full of hobo's got that to. If you like MMO's enjoy raiding, pvp, building your own place ine the world Wildstar will wrap you up in its arms and love you back. The game has some bug still they do updates and server maintenance almost daily and are working very hard to get the game at 100%. They have already had a much better launch then most MMO's and are doing large wave bans to get rid of bots and hackers. The game is top notch with your normal launch bugs but is fast on its way to a 10 in the MMO world. Do yourself a favor and get wildstar see you on Nexus.… Expand
  71. chakran
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    You know you keep reading about folk who just cannot get over the cartoon art style but I guess I am one of those that can immerse myself in a world irrespective of its art style if the world is sufficiently detailed and convincing. Wildstar is such an amazing game the detail itself in its surroundings the lore and the characters make you want to live in it all the more. I love the combatYou know you keep reading about folk who just cannot get over the cartoon art style but I guess I am one of those that can immerse myself in a world irrespective of its art style if the world is sufficiently detailed and convincing. Wildstar is such an amazing game the detail itself in its surroundings the lore and the characters make you want to live in it all the more. I love the combat instead of the snoozefest other games have become. The quests are varied and fun and I simply love the humour especially. It is irreverent and absolutely funny.Try it and remember to get to at least do a dungeon before you dismiss the game and actually look and observe the world while you do.… Expand
  72. Feysasha
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Taking a break from League of Legends, WildStar fills in the time I freed up. The game has one of the best crafting systems ever. The lore is funny and they have adorable races like the Aurins and Lopps.
  73. ElderScrollsFan
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    Not too bad of a game. Much better after the disappointment that was Elder Scrolls Online. The combat is much more interesting with the telegraphs, lets hope future MMOs steal this idea.
  74. ChuaLover
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    There hasn't been an MMO since WoW that is as fun as WildStar. Hopefully it will continue being fun and enjoyable. Can't wait for the first ultra drop.
  75. firefox93
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    The game is brilliant. I never felt so rewarded completing a dungeon. I didn't care about the loot, the feeling I got from killing the dragon thing was rewarding enough.
  76. BenBen1989
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Top of the line Sci-Fi mmo. Great PvP, the dungeons are actually a challenge, and I can never go back to an MMO that doesn't have double jump. Also Long Live the Dominion.
  77. wildstar1989
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    One of the best things in WildStar is the open PvP. I've never been that big into PvP, but the way the telegraphs work, it's a very enjoyable experience. The instance PvP is fun also but heals are a little OP in battlegrounds.
  78. drpepper1989
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Finally a great sci-fi mmo. I was getting tired of Fantasy MMO. Graphics are colorful and some of the personality of the game is great. I was sold as soon as I met the lopps and they had me trip balls.
  79. Bambe
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Wildstar made MMO's fun again with what seems to be looking at what was good about Vanilla and BC WoW and building on it further. The telegraphing system brings a real-time and skill element that is missing in most MMO's and may have just re-invigorated my interest in the genre!
  80. hablix-hx
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    I want to score this game a 9. The presentation is awesome, the tuning is tight, the dungeons are hard, crafting is unique, housing is a game unto itself. But I have to give it an 8 because of the questing. It is almost a little baffling to me why, when they have done so many new and cool things with this game, that Carbine set up the questing to be the same old same old. You're going toI want to score this game a 9. The presentation is awesome, the tuning is tight, the dungeons are hard, crafting is unique, housing is a game unto itself. But I have to give it an 8 because of the questing. It is almost a little baffling to me why, when they have done so many new and cool things with this game, that Carbine set up the questing to be the same old same old. You're going to have to kill a dozen x and collect 10 y about a thousand times. On the plus side, the stories behind them are usually interesting and often can be funny - there's a lot of personality here. It's quite a grind though.… Expand
  81. Asglarek
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    After leaving Elder Scrolls Online in total disgust I got in to the last days of the WildStar beta and was amazed at how polished the game was and how much the development team was eager to discuss player opinions and concerns and LISTENED (hint ZOS). I was a little weary of the "cartoonish" graphic's but have come to the conclusion IT WORKS for the playstyle and over the top comicalAfter leaving Elder Scrolls Online in total disgust I got in to the last days of the WildStar beta and was amazed at how polished the game was and how much the development team was eager to discuss player opinions and concerns and LISTENED (hint ZOS). I was a little weary of the "cartoonish" graphic's but have come to the conclusion IT WORKS for the playstyle and over the top comical atmosphere of the game 10/10 for WildStar for me.… Expand
  82. blisters
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    This game is going set an positive impression for future MMO'S. I am level 50 and have played many,many MMO's. By far this is the most polished and best game play experience I have ever encountered.

    This is not your typical tab targeting game play--there is skilled involved. Player Housing Is Incredible! end game content is already implemented Challenges after Challenges --Dungeons    This game is going set an positive impression for future MMO'S. I am level 50 and have played many,many MMO's. By far this is the most polished and best game play experience I have ever encountered.

    This is not your typical tab targeting game play--there is skilled involved.
    Player Housing Is Incredible!
    end game content is already implemented
    Challenges after Challenges --Dungeons are like 5 man raids
    You can play game for free with the CREDD system.
    Great story line!
    Armor,weapons,mobs all look like end game that you would see in other games--you will see from level 1.
    great DEV support -- True gamers themselves.
    Soundtrack is Awesome Awesome!
    And So Much More!

    Cons:
    Get grindy at higher level content - ( it is a MMO afterall ) -- But I solo'd I highly Recommend a friend or two too help -
    a few bugs need to be ironed out

    Do yourself a favor and play this game. If you have played other MMOs in the past I believe you will be thoroughly impressed.

    ** Play till level 20 -- don't judge the game till then**

    What you waiting for cupcake?    … Expand
  83. Sylos
    Jun 20, 2014
    9
    Professions : Easily dropped and replaced with another without losing any experience/skill you have accrued with that profession. Some are passive in that they don't require you to actively collect the materials (Yey no more skinning). Crafting materials are stored seperately from your bags with no limit, so no need to worry about conserving space. Each profession has "achievements" thatProfessions : Easily dropped and replaced with another without losing any experience/skill you have accrued with that profession. Some are passive in that they don't require you to actively collect the materials (Yey no more skinning). Crafting materials are stored seperately from your bags with no limit, so no need to worry about conserving space. Each profession has "achievements" that build up to grant you talent points in that specific profession. These can consist of lowering failure rate, better chance of rune slots, etc.

    Combat : No more face rolling enemies. The telegraph system that highlights the range of their special abilities requires you to be reactive, and to try to avoid as much damage as possible. Most enemies will have a combo of sorts that do tremendous damage, but can easily be learned to be more efficient at defeating them.

    Dungeons/Adventures : Bored with 5 minute heroic runs like WoW? Then you are in for a treat. Bosses, and even some of the trash packs can be difficult to overcome. Adventures literally mean an adventure taking up to almost an hour to finish. Instead of a linear dungeon, you will have the chance to pick what scenario you want to pursue. A bunch of rebels are being held captive? Or some farms being terrorized? You get to vote amongst your 4 party members what you will do. Regular dungeons will scale you level down to when you first unlocked it. Think of this as challenge mode in WoW where all your gear is brought down to a 463 item level. No more power housing through with a level 50 player to carry you.

    Player Housing : I really didn't know what to think of it at first other than some random place you could visit at your leisure. As you progress and find new things to add to your decor, you will get certain benefits. You can have your own crafting station for your professions, a dedicated node for a particular profession, or just items that increase the amount of rested experience you accrue such as a bed, couch, etc. There are also mini-games that are associated with what you place on your land as well.

    Quests : It does have the standard kill this many, collect this much, or go here and there. The interesting part here is that it isn't based upon how many. Instead it is percentage based so that the harder difficulty the enemy is will give you a higher percentage of credit. You have your standard enemies, but there is also tough, and "elite" enemies. There are a handful of goofy quests for comic relief that lighten the atmosphere to show that the game is about having a good time.

    Abilities/Talents : Abilities come in 3 seperate categories depending on their function. These abilities can be further improved by allocating a point in them to make them more effective. At levels 25 and 45 you unlock a Tier for them that gives them a special benefit. Wildstar did make it a point at customization, and you can easily swap out your abilities and any points allocated to them by simply removing them from your bar. You just leveled and purchased a new ability that is more effective? Then go ahead and remove that starter spell and put all those awesome points to make that new ability that much stronger. The talent system (AMP) has 3 tiers. The 1st tier only requires one AMP point to allocate, but the 2nd tier requires 4, and the 3rd tier requires 6. Some are available immediately, but some require the use of an AMP that can be dropped by enemies, somewhat akin to Glyphs from WoW. Unlike WoW though, these can unlock profound abilities that can bolster your current role/play style immensely.

    Wildstar overall is not exactly innovative, but still a refreshing change of pace. One thing that many players miss is the sense of accomplishment when you get something done. If you have played WoW (Which who are we kidding is most of us), you could consider this an alternate universe of the Burning Crusade/Wrath of the Lich King era. The difficulty is there, the investment that is required pays off, and after it is said and done. You feel like a boss. In otherwords if you miss what WoW used to be, then I would strongly recommend giving it a chance.    … Expand
  84. avrell
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I've enjoyed Wildstar so much more than I would have guessed. All those years back, WoW was an MMO for people who don't play MMOs. Wildstar in turn is an MMO for people who are bored of MMOs. Sometimes you have to look behind to walk ahead; group content difficulty reminds vividly of WoW before Blizzard decided to remove difficulty from their pre-raid game.

    Defining Ok, I    I've enjoyed Wildstar so much more than I would have guessed. All those years back, WoW was an MMO for people who don't play MMOs. Wildstar in turn is an MMO for people who are bored of MMOs. Sometimes you have to look behind to walk ahead; group content difficulty reminds vividly of WoW before Blizzard decided to remove difficulty from their pre-raid game.

    Defining Ok, I really,really like this game" moment for me was when entire group full of scarred wow veterans felt natural, intuitive urge to go "WOO!" "YES!" " FUK YES!!" etc after killing last boss in an entry level dungeon.: D Been a long time since I've seen a 5 man dungeon where you actually have to do something to beat it. Difficult content is rewarding content.

    The hard-to-define sense of adventure is very much present. World, zones feel alive and full of surprises. It is little unfortunate how first few hours of game feel quite uninspired in comparsion to what comes next. I almost dismissed the game after 2-4 hours. Wildstar really starts working it's magic around 10-20 hours.    … Expand
  85. MMO101
    Jun 19, 2014
    8
    Great MMORPG. I would rate as 8.5/10.

    Wildstar has a great dynamic combat system. You have to aim your abilities towards your targets. Enemies also utilize this system. They may throw out tornadoes, lightning, bananas, rising spikes, etc at you. This forces you to plan and position to overcome obstacles. The art and environment is simply beautiful and even dynamic. The art is    Great MMORPG. I would rate as 8.5/10.

    Wildstar has a great dynamic combat system. You have to aim your abilities towards your targets. Enemies also utilize this system. They may throw out tornadoes, lightning, bananas, rising spikes, etc at you. This forces you to plan and position to overcome obstacles.

    The art and environment is simply beautiful and even dynamic. The art is somewhat cartoon-y, but it has various colors and lighting that immerses you in the world of Nexus. Also, all zones have hazards such as man-eating plants, sand tornadoes, toxicity clouds, falling meteors, etc.

    The dungeons are very challenging, but rewarding. The combat style is much more intense than that of open world combat. I have wiped many times on the first dungeon. There are bosses that require a different strategy for different parties. None of these dungeons are "tank-n-spank". You simply cannot afk (idle) and expect someone to carry you to win the fight. Tanks cannot just tank, dps cannot just dps, and healers cannot just heal. They all have to learn to adapt to the enemy abilities and combat. If you lose one player, the fight becomes much more challenging.

    Housing. Housing is by far one of the best aspects of the game. I have never dug into housing before in other MMOs sans this one. The amount of customization is astounding. You can add air conditioning to your room, open bars outside, and even change the sky and lighting of your very own plot of land in the sky. The cool part is that housing decorations give bonuses to your exp, known as rest exp.

    Feel free to ask for guest passes to dive into Nexus!    … Expand
  86. Trade60
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I am an MMO vet, I have played just about every MMORPG since Ultima Online. With that said, you might get a better understanding when I say that Wildstar is One of the best, if not the Best, MMORPG I have ever played. Wildstar has so much to offer, Its Action Style gameplay gives you so much freedom, the skill tree lets you choice your own path, it has so much room for customization.I am an MMO vet, I have played just about every MMORPG since Ultima Online. With that said, you might get a better understanding when I say that Wildstar is One of the best, if not the Best, MMORPG I have ever played. Wildstar has so much to offer, Its Action Style gameplay gives you so much freedom, the skill tree lets you choice your own path, it has so much room for customization. The spells and abilities are simple to use with lots of options to play the way you want, while still being an individual player unlike any other in the game. No need for rotations, find attacks you like and just jump in, do massive damage along others of the same class and you will most likely be unique in the way you look as a character and the way you play, while still being a powerful useful player.

    This game is a must buy, i jumped into the game with the idea that i need to hit the level cap as soon as i can, when i got into the game it was so amazing, so much to do and see, the game felt huge. I ended up spending 5 days in game leveling to the level cap. Most MMOs i can hit the level cap in no more than 2 days of grinding. The warplot 40v40 pvp, the housing plots, the 40v40 raids, the dungeon and raids actually take skill over gear. If you dont play this your missing out, Wildstar is going to dethrone WoW.    … Expand
  87. Dominance90
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    Wildstar has a vast amount of content for a newly released game and certainly delivers on every aspect.
    It's gameplay is fast paced and fluid and will require more attention than you normally would need for an mmo.
    It also feels and plays like a traditional MMO, making the obvious comparison to that other hugely popular MMO that came out 10 years ago, wildstar makes you feel "the same"    Wildstar has a vast amount of content for a newly released game and certainly delivers on every aspect.
    It's gameplay is fast paced and fluid and will require more attention than you normally would need for an mmo.
    It also feels and plays like a traditional MMO, making the obvious comparison to that other hugely popular MMO that came out 10 years ago, wildstar makes you feel "the same" way and enjoy it as much. Unlike many others that came after ."That MMO", that were heavily based upon their IP names and failed to deliver a great and satisfying experience in the long run, wildstar delivers just what everyone pretty much wanted from an MMO, hence it's "lack of originality". But do not let this deceive you, it's that same aspect that makes this game a great MMO, since it feels and plays like what the community established as an MMO.
    I suggest you give this a go if you were ever into mmorpgs in the past, it will definitely keep you engaged for years to come.    … Expand
  88. rosen22
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    I have to say I haven't had an experience like this since playing wow (vanilla) when it launched. I was skeptical but having hit 50 and played all the adventures and dungeons, this game rewards skill and dedication. It will spank you silly if you aren't focused. Sword Maiden silver+ runs are probably the best example of this so far. it hands you nothing for free. PUG groups are noneI have to say I haven't had an experience like this since playing wow (vanilla) when it launched. I was skeptical but having hit 50 and played all the adventures and dungeons, this game rewards skill and dedication. It will spank you silly if you aren't focused. Sword Maiden silver+ runs are probably the best example of this so far. it hands you nothing for free. PUG groups are none existent in vet dungeons right now because team work is so vital. You can't get free epic loot without working for it and the legendary gear is a big slog, attunement to raids, 20man, 40man etc.
    Graphics are great when you get past some of the performance issues Carbine are hotfixing out. but generally they have had a positive launch, not too many problems. I played wow,swtor, secret world, gw1 and 2 hardcore and I can recommend Wildstar to the real MMO fans. For the casual there is plenty to do and see but don't expect great rewards unless you work for it. Housing - Fantastic.    … Expand
  89. nadizmus
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    pretty good MMO, the best since early world of warcraft. challenging difficulty, cool characters, marvelous humour. after some patches and fixes, it'll be much more fun.
  90. Huffmann
    Jun 18, 2014
    9
    Wildstar is the new MMO I have been waiting for. It brings MMO to a whole new level with big changes in the combat and questing system.
    The game, its self, is already insane good - but it also got potential for more content later on - it's what we pay the developers for!
    Keep it up, Wildstar, and win all MMO-lovers heart
  91. CrabTaco
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Best MMO i have played in years. Combat is fresh and fun, housing is interesting, dungeons are difficult. This is the game SWOTR should have made instead of a crappy copy of WoW.
  92. goettel
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I tend to play MMO’s as a drifter: roll in, pick up some quests, do some, skip others, get distracted en route to the next one. I rarely read quests texts and just go where the arrow points and hit what’s marked for me by the quest tracker. I don’t care about completing anything unless I have to do.

    I get ganked. Return the favor. Help out a /zone request, get in a random raid trying    I tend to play MMO’s as a drifter: roll in, pick up some quests, do some, skip others, get distracted en route to the next one. I rarely read quests texts and just go where the arrow points and hit what’s marked for me by the quest tracker. I don’t care about completing anything unless I have to do.

    I get ganked. Return the favor. Help out a /zone request, get in a random raid trying for a world boss achievement. Stand around doing nothing, enjoying music and the general sound stage of the location, then veer off for a spot of resource gathering. Queue a battleground on a whim, then leave to take naked pics on a mountain.

    I love to play the auction house, especially in a game where everyone’s new, with some selling stuff below vendor price. Get rich. Spent a ton on vanity (it’s all vanity, in any case, ask my buddy Marcus Tullius). I love to help out randoms, or choose to watch them gain a repair bill – random kindness is random.

    I love fast, fast combat with a careful selection of skills in my bar, with constant repositioning and aiming and a nice spray of loot for my troubles.

    And I’m up for getting my ass handed in any dungeon a couple of times, to bask in the pay-off of eternal, virtual and meaningless (but highly satisfying) glory. Wipes fill me with glee and determination.

    I love messy world pvp - Aurins. Must. Die.

    Wildstar is my game.    … Expand
  93. dwoodward93
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    WildStar takes me back to a time when MMO's were fun for me. I have played WoW for 9 years and of about 6 of those years, I haven't had as much fun as I've had in the past week playing this game. Definitely a refreshing game for someone wanting to transition away from WoW.
  94. Trexon
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Most well rounded MMO there is currently with a great future ahead of itself. If you like action combat and a challenge this is the place to be. Dungeon content is fun, exciting, funny, and a CHALLENGE. It's worth the price of admission. Also housing system to date (minus Ultima Online).
  95. JArus
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Ох, давно меня так не бомбило от сложности данжей и адвенчур :)
    ПвП то же неплохое, по началу хаос, но потом ты уже как про боец в этой куче мале разруливаешь всех и вся :)
    Игра стоит того, что бы её попробовать!
  96. fuzzylogic1
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    Great fun. Reminds me of the good old days of WOW. Unique classes and races. The path system adds another layer of things to do. Customizable player housing. Give this game a try and you might be surprised.
  97. JoeCool
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    The Leveling process in this game is pretty bland, not to say boring. Just your typical kill this, fetch that stuff *yawn*. The art style certainly isn't for everybody, but if you can get over that it's really quite ok, not to say pretty good. Once you make it to completing your first dungeon, you'll probably be hooked for a while. Once you get deep into the combat you'll experienceThe Leveling process in this game is pretty bland, not to say boring. Just your typical kill this, fetch that stuff *yawn*. The art style certainly isn't for everybody, but if you can get over that it's really quite ok, not to say pretty good. Once you make it to completing your first dungeon, you'll probably be hooked for a while. Once you get deep into the combat you'll experience something you haven't felt like in a long time, or even ever, not while playing an MMO anyway.
    It's a pretty unique game, and I'm not going to bet money on it going F2P anytime soon.    … Expand
  98. Orhunkk
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    First of all Wildstar is not revolutionary, however,it includes all good sides from other mmos.Wildstar is very funny game by funny i don't mean that some useless quests that includes jokes,no.It's more than that it's obvious that developers really tried to make this whole game funny .For instance,when you level up suddenly you see a level up sign like a guitar hero sign and a guy shoutsFirst of all Wildstar is not revolutionary, however,it includes all good sides from other mmos.Wildstar is very funny game by funny i don't mean that some useless quests that includes jokes,no.It's more than that it's obvious that developers really tried to make this whole game funny .For instance,when you level up suddenly you see a level up sign like a guitar hero sign and a guy shouts with censored sentences .Combat system is good as well there is a pool of skills that you choose only 8 of them for your skillbar ,players should think which skill must they use first,like in the old mmos .The housing and path system is also very good and can be developed more.To conclude,I think this game deserves 8.5 but because of a lot of haters in here that gives this game 0 or 1 I will give 10.… Expand
  99. sevansup
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    WildStar is the only MMO that has the slightest chance of taking the crown off WoW's head to become the new king of MMOs, and that's possibly due to the fact that many of the original WoW developers are the ones who created WildStar. They know what they're doing and it shows. Rather than making yet another WoW clone, they took what really worked in WoW, ditched some of the annoyances,WildStar is the only MMO that has the slightest chance of taking the crown off WoW's head to become the new king of MMOs, and that's possibly due to the fact that many of the original WoW developers are the ones who created WildStar. They know what they're doing and it shows. Rather than making yet another WoW clone, they took what really worked in WoW, ditched some of the annoyances, changed up the combat, and created a unique universe that may have a familiar art style, but also a very unique and magical feel. It's the first time I've felt that same sense of magic since the old days of WoW. To be honest, this is the game that I was hoping Star Wars: The Old Republic would be. A sci-fi MMO that gives you a seamless, vast open world and doesn't take itself too seriously.

    The only other worthy competitor currently on the market is Final Fantasy XIV, but since it is more of a story-driven game and thus very different from WS or WoW, I don't think it should be compared to either of them. It has succeeded in its own way and caters to those who are turned off by WoW-style (cartoony, less story-driven) MMOs. In short, WildStar and FFXIV is where it's at.    … Expand
  100. dmcimo
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I have played in a long time, I wish I could explain how good it really is...but any words I try would not give this game justice, if your unsure and know a friend who plays ask them for a guest pass CD key, and after a week of play you will not play anything else.
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#48 Best PC Game of 2014
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 52
  3. Negative: 1 out of 52
  1. Eurogamer Germany
    Oct 29, 2014
    90
    Carbine never was set to reinvent the wheel. But they put a nice set of custom rims on their vehicle. And then they strapped the whole thing on a space shuttle and send it into space.
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  2. Eurogamer
    Oct 28, 2014
    70
    For those burnt out on WOW's content, WildStar is easy to endorse. Immediately familiar to anyone who's visited Azeroth and with enough new twists on the tried-and-tested theme park formula, Carbine's game is so overflowing with stuff to do that it's certainly justified in asking for a subscription - even if less people seem prepared to sign up to one.
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  3. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 20, 2014
    80
    Wildstar banks on hardcore raid and instance difficulty as well as its excellently implemented "dancing" real time combat mechanic to offer something significantly new and fresh to the MMORPG scene. Low server population and annoying hints of a "Pay To Win More" model hold it back in certain areas, but it has all the potential of becoming a well established and much loved setting for years to come.
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