WildStar

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

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  1. Boxcar72
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Wildstar is a true next gen MMO . I think my favorite part of the game is the humor . Been a long time since a MMO made me laugh as much as Wildstar and the developers did a amazing job on gameplay and how polished the game is . If this genre of games is your type of game then Wildstar is a must in my books . A+ Thank You Carbine for showing Blizzard what a upgraded game looks like onWildstar is a true next gen MMO . I think my favorite part of the game is the humor . Been a long time since a MMO made me laugh as much as Wildstar and the developers did a amazing job on gameplay and how polished the game is . If this genre of games is your type of game then Wildstar is a must in my books . A+ Thank You Carbine for showing Blizzard what a upgraded game looks like on every level . Only thing World of Warcraft has is Lore other then that Wildstar beats it on every aspect .… Expand
  2. Kendux
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Best MMO in yeara, the entire "feel" of the game just seems right. There have been so many MMOs recently, namely SWTOR that just dont feel right. The combat system is fantastic, I can see future MMOs implementing telegraphs into their games. The ways they can use telegraphs in raids are endless. Leveling your character is fun as well as feeling like ypur actually accomplishing something.Best MMO in yeara, the entire "feel" of the game just seems right. There have been so many MMOs recently, namely SWTOR that just dont feel right. The combat system is fantastic, I can see future MMOs implementing telegraphs into their games. The ways they can use telegraphs in raids are endless. Leveling your character is fun as well as feeling like ypur actually accomplishing something. You get certain skills to chooae from and you can upgrade them by adding points in a specific skills tier tree. AMPs are also implemented to customize your character, I should note you can also loot more AMPs from monstera/npcs. This game has great potential to becoming an amazing mmo, you have to give it a shot, you won't regrets it.… Expand
  3. Scorpio_Shirica
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    I will get straight to the review, go to the end for my "MMO resume" to see my previous experiences and if that helps you determine my credibility on this review.

    I'm having more fun in Wildstar than I feel I have any right too. I thought I was done with MMO's a few years ago, though I kept trying out new ones. A buddy of mine told me about Wildstar and by luck, I got into the closed    I will get straight to the review, go to the end for my "MMO resume" to see my previous experiences and if that helps you determine my credibility on this review.

    I'm having more fun in Wildstar than I feel I have any right too. I thought I was done with MMO's a few years ago, though I kept trying out new ones. A buddy of mine told me about Wildstar and by luck, I got into the closed beta from a key of another person who didn't have the time to get into another MMO. Even in Closed Beta, I was pulled in enough to submit bug reports, do surveys and everything a Beta is supposed to do. I was shocked how much fun I was having. Sometimes, I'd lose myself for half an hour or more and forget that I didn't have any quests where I was. The game is just fun at its very core.

    The gameplay is based on telegraphs and skills, RNG and tab targeting do not determine your fate in this game. Besides Tera, it was probably one of the first games that really made me feel in control of my own fate. When I died, I learned something and felt that it was my fault (and not that of a cheating or buggy AI, or gear for that matter). Every skill you use is one that you must aim and connect with the enemy. The more powerful ones from the enemy AI come in various shapes, patterns and sizes that increase with difficulty as you move throughout the game.

    Dynamic encounters that utilize their telegraph functions, double jumping, messing with gravity and other features constantly draw you into the combat.

    And there's more than combat! The tradeskills are rich and dynamic as well. If you are a miner, then there are mineral deposits that when mined will land you in underground caverns. If you are a lumberjack, there are trees growing in wild places and you can plant your own to saw at your house. Relic hunters often find their prizes in ancient ruins and fascinating environments. Housing helps with buffs to your gameplay choice (PvP, PvE or Group Content).

    And the Group Content! It's important than an MMO has systems in place for something that is Massively Multiplayer. ESO got this wrong with punishing grouping players with broken phases and instancing. SWOTR made it too easy to solo through content with a companion, with little incentive to share loot and exp.

    Wildstar gives you a special currency called Renown, just for questing with people. Renown lets you get awesome gear, flair for your customization mount, decorations for your house and more. Guilds let you get access to perks that help with repairs, buffs, gear and more. They have free "guild light" type things called circles that allow you to group friends into identifiable social circles, letting you have a common chat and the ability to find each other throughout the game without the guild costs/ perks. You also can belong to multiple circles, so you can join one that might have a bunch of people interested in Firefly... just to chat.

    This game is the first to make me excited enough to join review websites and share that excitement with others.As promised, here's a short list of MMO's I've played for at least 30 hours...some hundreds.

    World of Warcraft- Played from Vanilla until Cataclysm, only heavily in Raiding in Wrath, but did Arenas in BC and Wrath.
    Guild Wars- Only did their endgame stuff briefly in a guild, maybe 3 months.
    Guild Wars 2- Played their World vs World at max level for around 3-4 months.
    Rift- Always changed characters before getting to end level.
    Tera- Played until endgame, didn't do anything major there as the cash shop turned me off the game.
    SWOTR- Failed to get to endgame, but spent many hours and quit a few months before it went F2P.
    EVE Online- Never got past 1-2 months of playing in a row.
    FF IV- Only got about 15-20 hours in before I got bored.
    ESO-Only MMO where I couldn't even make it through launch due to bugs.    … Expand
  4. Hare
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Wildstar recaptures that feeling I got when I started Vanilla WoW. The game has a slow start, but don't let that fool you, Battlegrounds and Dungeon content ranks among some of the best stuff I've ever played.
  5. khansaab
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Coming from a vast experience in MMOs, WIldstar is truly a masterpiece. It is engaging, challenging and fun. For those who seek great rewards for small accomplishments (Most other MMOs), Wildstar may not be your cup of tea. Do not expect to roll through PvE content. Do expect to be challenged to the max.
  6. Grawlixofws
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Ever since I quit WoW I've been looking for an MMO to fill the void. I spent hundreds trying them all. I can safely say that this is exactly what I was looking for. It has so much innovation. The questing, though it relates to WoWs boring semi-linear questing, contains many varied and fun quests with cool features. The endgame is great, pvp is spectacular, housing is very well done, theEver since I quit WoW I've been looking for an MMO to fill the void. I spent hundreds trying them all. I can safely say that this is exactly what I was looking for. It has so much innovation. The questing, though it relates to WoWs boring semi-linear questing, contains many varied and fun quests with cool features. The endgame is great, pvp is spectacular, housing is very well done, the combat... fun as hell. Also, do not let the cartoony graphics fool you. The visuals in this game are jaw dropping and the amount of detail put into everything from a robot to a piece of trash on the ground is stunning. If you're looking for an MMO, here it is.… Expand
  7. syraph
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Best themepark currently available. Original and fun world, dynamic combats. Character customization is pretty good (play style and cosmetic). Economic system UI could be improved (auction house + broker), but it's working fine. Easy to play, hard to master. Love the humour and art works.

    Slight memory leak problem causing FPS performance after a long period of gaming, but it's not that    Best themepark currently available. Original and fun world, dynamic combats. Character customization is pretty good (play style and cosmetic). Economic system UI could be improved (auction house + broker), but it's working fine. Easy to play, hard to master. Love the humour and art works.

    Slight memory leak problem causing FPS performance after a long period of gaming, but it's not that bad.
    Questing is actually fun.    … Expand
  8. rebel0740
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Wildstar is a game for MMO enthusiasts. If you're like me, and you've given everything on the market a try then you know it's hard to find something to really invest in. The movement of the game alone makes it worth checking out and the combat is second to none.

    And that housing system... I was totally blown away!
  9. PCbeatsCONSOLE
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    AMAZING. The combat style is amazing, the housing feature is a really good feature of this game, the quests are a bit grindy but I can overlook that. The community is one of the best MMO communities around I really recommend getting this game
  10. Merku
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    Okay where do I begin. Interesting characters. An awesome artistic style? Tons and I mean tons of fun features from the golden oldies such as Player housing, PVP etc. To original concepts such as Warplots, and customizable mounts. I got in the beta the head start few bugs but by far the smoothest MMO launch I have ever seen! The development team clearly listens to the playerbase forOkay where do I begin. Interesting characters. An awesome artistic style? Tons and I mean tons of fun features from the golden oldies such as Player housing, PVP etc. To original concepts such as Warplots, and customizable mounts. I got in the beta the head start few bugs but by far the smoothest MMO launch I have ever seen! The development team clearly listens to the playerbase for input. The classes are fun and feel different. Both Factions are enjoyable.

    One thing I will say now. It's a Cell Shaded game. Which is an Artistic choice. Many mistake this for "Bad Graphics." Another thing people are claiming to try and make the game sound terrible would be the lack of ability to play well on AMD processors. Okay first off if your using AMD and expecting it to run video games Made recently then your out of your mind! AMD used to be good. The operative word "Used".

    Also people claim Wildstar as a Wow clone. Ignore them as it's clear they never played this game or World of Warcraft. When the Genre, the Classes, gameplay, and features are nothing alike then how is it a clone exactly?

    Point is some of the reviews here are misleading or just blatantly done by people who haven't played. I'd recommend the game in a heart beat. If the fun engaging combat, the player housing, the Minigame styled crafting system, the engaging story, the Humorous tones at times, the PVP, or the simple fact it's fun doesn't get you hooked then there's simply no pleasing you.    … Expand
  11. waldlauefer
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    Im a 9 year wow veteran. That beeing said, I've tried all the previous new mmos, TESO, SW:TOR, Tera, RIFT. You name it, I played it. Finally wildstar is a new, good thing that might just work on keeping me occupied for significantly longer then the free month.

    Pro's : - Dynamic Combat System - Challenging Difficulty - 10.000 Side activities at any given time - Everything you do    Im a 9 year wow veteran. That beeing said, I've tried all the previous new mmos, TESO, SW:TOR, Tera, RIFT. You name it, I played it. Finally wildstar is a new, good thing that might just work on keeping me occupied for significantly longer then the free month.

    Pro's :

    - Dynamic Combat System
    - Challenging Difficulty
    - 10.000 Side activities at any given time
    - Everything you do works towards improving your character
    - Massive Customization Options

    Cons :

    - Furry artstyle might put some people off    … Expand
  12. valtino369
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    A breathe of fresh air ! Not only is mobility finally key in an MMO but we also have to be aware of our surroundings. Nothing is given to you in this game, it's a challenge. Yeah it can be "grindy" BUT what MMO isn't ? WoW = Grind Fest, Rift = Grind Fest, SWOTOR = Grind Fest. Hands down the best MMO to come out in years due to it's originality and the combat systems !
  13. bribeiro88
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    One of the best mmo's to come out in recent history. The combat is a lot of fun, the dialogue is hilarious, and it is very challenging, which is a breath of fresh air for the mmo market. Absolutely love this game!
  14. Saucie
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    Written from the point of view of a very casual, adult player (i.e. two - three times per week at the most). Not much else needs to be said beyond what is below. Lots of fun. Great graphics (at least on a NVIDIA GTX 780Ti). Yes, the quests can be categorized into the same general types as almost all games out there (all games = more than just MMO's) but running around trying toWritten from the point of view of a very casual, adult player (i.e. two - three times per week at the most). Not much else needs to be said beyond what is below. Lots of fun. Great graphics (at least on a NVIDIA GTX 780Ti). Yes, the quests can be categorized into the same general types as almost all games out there (all games = more than just MMO's) but running around trying to accomplish them is still fun.

    Like others have said, combat is a refreshing change of pace. Nice to have a bit more action as compared to WoW.

    I guess my only criticism at this point is that I wish there was more starting areas (i.e. each race getting its own starting area).

    As for the subscription fee, $15 / month seems nominal for some casual fun. I'd rather pay a small, flat monthly fee to encourage them to develop/invest in regular new content.

    If you like WoW, IMHO, definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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).
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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).
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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! :-)
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  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. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. Lirlore
    Jun 8, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand how people can give a game a score of 0 or 1 and especially this game.
    The combat system is nice not as nice as Tera but it's still fun, it's have a lot of humor, I really enjoy this game and i think if you like mmo's you should try this game :)

    (Sorry for my bad English)    … Expand
  56. Eceliion
    Jun 8, 2014
    9
    Update: This game is a bug fest. How is this not a beta?? In one day I'ave had 4 quest bug in which I cannot complete them and now I've re-done a Dresura quest FOUR times and its still bugging, what a waste of my time. Go get someone else's $15. What a waste. Oh, also, a quest that changes your characters clothing isnt reverting to my own costume, no debuff/ it's been 3 days. What a joke.
  57. kaltorak
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Best mmo I've tried recently. The most innovative feature and also the coolest is the combat. It's very proactive. I think it is what GW2 tried to do, but much better.
    Besides the combat, it's a regular mmo, so if you don't like mmos, you won't like this one. But, there are good mmos and bad ones, and this one does everything right.
    There's another unique feature called Paths. Besides    Best mmo I've tried recently. The most innovative feature and also the coolest is the combat. It's very proactive. I think it is what GW2 tried to do, but much better.
    Besides the combat, it's a regular mmo, so if you don't like mmos, you won't like this one. But, there are good mmos and bad ones, and this one does everything right.
    There's another unique feature called Paths. Besides the usual race, class and tradeskills, you chose a path. And this decides a lot of what you will be doing. For example soldier gets you new bosses to defeat, zones to defend and so on, all with it's own story. Or settler which I am right now, let's me build stuff around towns and cities, useful stuff. I'm loving settler tbh.
    The skills are very interesting and cool (I was shocked at thow boring skills were in FFRR, the last mmo I tried). And the skill and perk system is very configurable, letting you switch skills on the fly, which I like too.
    The crafting system looks cool, but I still have no idea how it works, it's not just click and craft, you have to select different ingredients and put them in a kind of grid.
    The world is full of stuff. The path system helps in this regards. There aren't any boring zones, because besides missions, events, ingredients, or the usual things, the world is also populated with things related to your path.
    The graphics are cartoonish. They don't look awesome in the sense of technical power, but they are pretty and very detailed.
    Oh, and the game has a kind of Borderlands humor.

    All in all, very good mmo and I'd say right now the best you can play.    … Expand
  58. Sevvy88
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    I've been playing this quite a bit lately and have been very surprised by how much I am enjoying it. It is the cure for the itch that fans of early day WoW/TBC have been having for years now. A return to an MMO experience less insulting to the intelligence of the player.

    The game looks very good, though it's visuals might turn some off. I was wary at first, but I find them charming and    I've been playing this quite a bit lately and have been very surprised by how much I am enjoying it. It is the cure for the itch that fans of early day WoW/TBC have been having for years now. A return to an MMO experience less insulting to the intelligence of the player.

    The game looks very good, though it's visuals might turn some off. I was wary at first, but I find them charming and pleasing to the eye. It's a very colorful and lively feeling world that doesn't take itself too seriously, but still manages to capture your attention. The "loudness" of the game's silliness may turn some away, but I haven't found it to be overbearing. I've been pleasantly surprised in that respect.

    The combat is very pro-active and demands your attention. By the first dungeon you will be having your chops tested in a way that recent MMO's have been far too scared to do. It's a refreshing change of pace and really adds to the game's appeal. You feel like you accomplish something when you take down a really hard enemy and you know it was because you played well, not just because you're OP.

    The PvP feels fun and fluid, and is very fast paced. Again, skill seems to play a large factor here as well, as someone who cannot aim their skill shots will not be doing very well at all. Also, this game supports open world PvP, something that recent games like GW2 and ESO have shied away from entirely. You -will- see the other faction in the world, and on a PvP realm they will try to kill you. Great!

    Audio in the game is pretty good. The tracks are fantastic and capture the spirit of the game world pretty well, but I do wish there were more variety in the tracks in-game. I've found myself re-listening to many of them as I've played, and you start to recognize the ones you hear often. The music is good, but they could use more variety.

    Group content is in tall order, but you can solo as well. Wildstar's landscape is riddled with elite enemies, world bosses, group quests, and mobs that will generally just wreck your face. The dungeons require coordination and some communication. No more sleeping through the leveling process. This was a return to form for the genre imo, and I've been really enjoying it.

    The housing system feels fully fleshed out, and doesn't feel tacked on at all. I've been enjoying it immensely. You can pour quite a bit of time into just tinkering around with your house and land, planting in your garden, and going out into the world with the sole purpose of finding new pieces of decor. For instance, the last boss in the first dungeon I did dropped an epic quality statue! I won it and now have a bad to the bone huge dragon statue on my front lawn! Cool!

    Overall, if you've been disenchanted with the "e z peezy" philosophy of recent MMO's and have been waiting for a fully featured theme park MMO that got back to the roots of the theme park genre in terms of teamwork, expansiveness, and systems complexity, then give Wildstar a shot.

    My only gripe is that the UI is a bit buggy requiring frequent reloads of the UI. For instance, name plates often disappear among other things, but they seem to patch nightly and things slowly come together day by day. The meat of the game is stable and runs well for me. I have found a total of one bugged quest. Regardless, it is a quality product.    … Expand
  59. 23skidoo
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    Lol at the people who gave this a low score. Noticed that several of you also gave ESO a 10, or it's your only review, so you lose all credibility. Fact is that while Wildstar does not reinvent the wheel it is a decent game with a lot of potential. I played ESO beta and tried to enjoy it but everything about the world felt bland and uninspiring. The only difficulty may be that thereLol at the people who gave this a low score. Noticed that several of you also gave ESO a 10, or it's your only review, so you lose all credibility. Fact is that while Wildstar does not reinvent the wheel it is a decent game with a lot of potential. I played ESO beta and tried to enjoy it but everything about the world felt bland and uninspiring. The only difficulty may be that there have been so many MMO failures the past few years that it will be difficult to get some people back on the bandwagon and give Wildstar the shot it deserves.… Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. WolfpackCasey
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Fun combat, Great graphics (if you like the specific art design WildStar uses), and tons of content. Unlike all recently launched MMOs, WildStar has a lot of stuff to do at endgame. Dev team is very good, and the community team is top notch. Lots of good communication from them from Beta through launch.
    There are bugs and issues, but you will have these with any new MMO. What you have    Fun combat, Great graphics (if you like the specific art design WildStar uses), and tons of content. Unlike all recently launched MMOs, WildStar has a lot of stuff to do at endgame. Dev team is very good, and the community team is top notch. Lots of good communication from them from Beta through launch.
    There are bugs and issues, but you will have these with any new MMO. What you have to look at, is how they handle the issues, fix the bugs, and learn from their mistakes. Really hoping the game takes off.    … Expand
  63. Tamer
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    This game is surprisingly fun. At level 15 you get access to adventures, which are essentially dungeons. They are super fun and challenging. Completing adventures feels very fulfilling when you clear them. Bosses are unique and engaging with neat mechanics. Combat feels more like an action RPG than an MMO. Manual dodging is fun.
  64. 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.
  65. Althusser
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Classic but updated (and really complete) MMORPG. Love the art and the personality of the game. First time in my adult life that i have this "new and exiting" feeling in a game.
  66. beladrim
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    It's a solid MMO, but you can only start to appreciate it's true potential once you hit level 20 (Your first dungeon).

    Dungeons and highend PVE is where the game shine with it's telegraph system... While this makes it easier for you to spot AOE's, it also allow the encounter to be much harder then what you typically expect in current MMO's... Wildstar is hard, but it is FAIR! If you    It's a solid MMO, but you can only start to appreciate it's true potential once you hit level 20 (Your first dungeon).

    Dungeons and highend PVE is where the game shine with it's telegraph system... While this makes it easier for you to spot AOE's, it also allow the encounter to be much harder then what you typically expect in current MMO's...

    Wildstar is hard, but it is FAIR! If you die, it's most likely because you messed up and thanks to the telegraphs you'll usually know why you died.

    The other features, like warplots, pvp, housing, adventure mode, paths, the crafting all great but the selling point of this MMo is the telegraph mechanic by far...

    You won't really understand this untill you encounter your first dungeon boss... So if the game doesn't look that special to you at first glance, i stronlgy suggest that you keep going untill you unlock the first dungeons.

    Solid MMO, that could stick around for a good while.    … Expand
  67. Quorina
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    The first time I walked into Ilium I was completely awe-inspired, which I haven't felt in a video game since Vanilla WoW. Some people think the telegraphing system is excessive, and I can see their point, however it creates high movement, skillful combat. Something you don't see too often nowadays. Good luck living if you pull too many mobs! The first adventure at level 15, while notThe first time I walked into Ilium I was completely awe-inspired, which I haven't felt in a video game since Vanilla WoW. Some people think the telegraphing system is excessive, and I can see their point, however it creates high movement, skillful combat. Something you don't see too often nowadays. Good luck living if you pull too many mobs! The first adventure at level 15, while not extremely difficult, was far more challenging than even LFR in WoW. Overall, I think it is a worthy experience. Game has issues with a buggy UI, but that's what addons are for!

    I just have to say, I was looking at the profiles of people rating this a "0" and most of them gave a "10" to either WoW or TESO. Please, go enjoy "every time I'm in a dungeon my right hand only becomes stronger" or "OMG I casted a heal now I am OOM (Out of Magicka)" and sit down, because WoW is dying a slow death and TESO? The biggest MMO turd/flop ever. Lol.    … Expand
  68. Kallwren
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    Beautiful art design (even if the style isn't your cup of tea, it's done well), amazing character animations and a gorgeous soundtrack give life to a fun and interesting new world brimming with personality. The game itself is an mmo, there's no getting around that. Anyone coming to the game expecting something other than a somewhat classic mmo is likely to be disappointed. But for thoseBeautiful art design (even if the style isn't your cup of tea, it's done well), amazing character animations and a gorgeous soundtrack give life to a fun and interesting new world brimming with personality. The game itself is an mmo, there's no getting around that. Anyone coming to the game expecting something other than a somewhat classic mmo is likely to be disappointed. But for those of us who love mmos, love the questing, the exploring, the crafting and all that an mmo can offer the developers at Carbine have created a wonderful game that they've obviously poured their hearts into.

    The dedication of the developers is evident not just in the game however, but also in their direct and honest interaction with the community. The folks at Carbine have reset the standard when it comes to community involvement. When there are problems they own up to them and work diligently to get them fixed as quickly as possible and update the players every step of the way.

    Launch for me was the smoothest I've ever seen in an mmo. That being said those who chose pvp servers were faced with incredible queue times due to limited available realms and there were a handful of account and login issues. However before headstart had even finished the devs had worked out patches to address the major issues and were ready to roll out free server transfers to ease the queue issues while also bringing up multiple new servers to handle the additional load. And that's what matters, every game will have bugs and other issues, it's how they're addressed that matters to me most and Carbine has proven time and again that they want to make this the best game experience possible. I hope to be playing this for as long if not longer than my time in WoW. I think I've found my new gaming home.    … Expand
  69. foxsocks79
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    This game so far has a great community of helpful players. It has a distinct cartoony design which makes the world a vibrant and interesting place to explore. I really enjoy the combat - all attacks display the area they will affect, no tab targetting, you just have to make sure the enemy is in your attack area and you're not in theirs ~ this system makes combat feel far more fluid,This game so far has a great community of helpful players. It has a distinct cartoony design which makes the world a vibrant and interesting place to explore. I really enjoy the combat - all attacks display the area they will affect, no tab targetting, you just have to make sure the enemy is in your attack area and you're not in theirs ~ this system makes combat feel far more fluid, positioning and movement play far greater importance. There are plenty more good things about it but it all gets summed up as "really fun" and I recommend people try it.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. Tarrys
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    For me, this is the best MMO i´ve played in years. Everyone can judge on it´s own, but if u like MMO´s u should definitely give it a try. The 3 days in Headstart i enjoyed every minute with the game with a very nice community (atm). And it´s not just a phrase, the dev´s a truly listening.
  72. GuruChaz
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    I have played WoW and other MMOs and I would never give an MMO a bad review just to make another game look better. That's pretty cheesy and lame.

    That said...I'm really enjoying Wildstar. I've only got to about level 20 but it'sa very well done and well animated game. For those who want perfect animation in their MMOs, this one is it. Also, great atmosphere and fun quests that    I have played WoW and other MMOs and I would never give an MMO a bad review just to make another game look better. That's pretty cheesy and lame.

    That said...I'm really enjoying Wildstar. I've only got to about level 20 but it'sa very well done and well animated game. For those who want perfect animation in their MMOs, this one is it. Also, great atmosphere and fun quests that are out of the ordinary. I loved the weightlessness quest but I won't say anymore.    … Expand
  73. Mackeil
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    Saying that NCSOFT took a big risk by not following suit with the MMO trends is a good description for nearly every aspect of this game. It's art style is unique and has a tendency to look like a moving web comic with all it's colors and animated expressions, explosions, and characters. There is a lot of humor laid into the game, not overwhelming, but helps break the monotony. The pathSaying that NCSOFT took a big risk by not following suit with the MMO trends is a good description for nearly every aspect of this game. It's art style is unique and has a tendency to look like a moving web comic with all it's colors and animated expressions, explosions, and characters. There is a lot of humor laid into the game, not overwhelming, but helps break the monotony. The path system helps to relieve some of the bore of binge questing. The combat is fun, fast, and unique. If you have been waiting for a game to truly take some new steps in the MMO genre, it's been a long wait, but the game is finally here.… Expand
  74. 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
  75. Kurteous
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    Anyone that gives this game a poor review based on server availability during launch isn't grading the game itself. Anyone saying this game is a WoW Clone hasn't actually played it. Unless they are referring to the fact that there is PvP, PvE, and Questing. That is where the similarities stop. The leveling experience is fresh and fun, adding in much more than the normal dull grind. TheAnyone that gives this game a poor review based on server availability during launch isn't grading the game itself. Anyone saying this game is a WoW Clone hasn't actually played it. Unless they are referring to the fact that there is PvP, PvE, and Questing. That is where the similarities stop. The leveling experience is fresh and fun, adding in much more than the normal dull grind. The housing system absolutely blows most other games attempts out of the water.
    Every subtle detail that Carbine added in to Wildstar makes it a game that every MMO gamer should have in their collection. This game is the next step in the MMO genre.
    The only thing keeping this game from a 10 is the lack of optimization and the inconsistencies in frame rate.    … Expand
  76. Vythica
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    I will aim this review to the more Hardcore MMO'ers.
    Firstly I think MMO's are the hardest to review and I only enjoyed UO/Everquest 1/Daoc/Wow/GW1. Everything after was just "meh" Imo.
    Wildstar so far has exceeded in every expectation so far. I am lvl 30 when writing this. I will just some it up in Pros and Cons, since you cannot really explain an MMO until you try it yourself. -    I will aim this review to the more Hardcore MMO'ers.
    Firstly I think MMO's are the hardest to review and I only enjoyed UO/Everquest 1/Daoc/Wow/GW1. Everything after was just "meh" Imo.
    Wildstar so far has exceeded in every expectation so far. I am lvl 30 when writing this. I will just some it up in Pros and Cons, since you cannot really explain an MMO until you try it yourself.

    - Pros -

    - Combat is solid...fun and it works! I enjoyed combat way more then I thought I would. Keeps you on your toes.
    - It is hard! Challenging...and dungeons are difficult, you will die alot and when you nail that Boss...you feel like a Boss!
    - Not boring/Grindy...The experience from lvl 1-15 to 15-20 to 20-30 so far are quite different and different playstyles.
    - Great Music/Sound
    - Once ingame , it is pretty stable for release.
    - Housing is pretty addictive and well implemented, i have never been one for MMO Housing but WS have done well here.

    Cons

    - The paths are meh...It really does not matter which you pick in the end. They offer different play styles on the side, but all of em I never really went deeply into or found anything new here. They could a done better with Scientist too.
    - UI still needs a bit more polish.
    - Server queues

    So far WS has been great, this is only from a leveling up point of view. My worry is end game content, which is what kills most MMO's for me. They get boring quick.
    Looking at the list of current content and the difficulty of WS I am sure for now WS will be fine if you wanna raid/dungeon hunt end game. Where WoW went wrong...(Pre TBC Imo) WS is doing right. Great classes/Great combat/20-40 man dungeons and WS is hard...very hard but in a good way. It mocks you when you die....yet you learn from your mistakes and rewards you well for accomplishing what you were doing.    … Expand
  77. inabearsuit
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    This is coming from someone who hasn't like any MMO within the last decade (since vanilla WoW)... Wildstar is a great game. After a few hours in open beta I had decided to pre-order the deluxe game, and since the early release I've had a blast. Yeah, the queue problems exist but that is partly due to users because they all want on the same server. I decided to move to a server that wasn'tThis is coming from someone who hasn't like any MMO within the last decade (since vanilla WoW)... Wildstar is a great game. After a few hours in open beta I had decided to pre-order the deluxe game, and since the early release I've had a blast. Yeah, the queue problems exist but that is partly due to users because they all want on the same server. I decided to move to a server that wasn't full and haven't had a single login issue. The quests operate similar to most MMOs, but I feel like they have more purpose and add to the storyline. Adventure mode is a lot of fun and I'm gearing up for my first dungeon. The housing is a fun feature and I like having access to my own challenges on my plot. The class/job system is great since every class can fit into multiple roles (tank, dps, healer). Pat hang adds a new aspect to work on. Haters are going to hate, but I'm a very jaded, cynical MMO player but this game has charmed me.… Expand
  78. TheHydrogenator
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Carbine has managed to craft one of the better MMO's in a long time here. I've played a lot of recent MMO's lately, from SWToR to FF14 and Wildstar will have me hooked for a very long time. The only issue I have with the game right now is the really crappy optimization, but that should be fixed and the FPS issues should be ironed out.
  79. 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
  80. Rago_1981
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Now before I start, you should know who I am so you can decide yourself if you wish to read my words. I'm pretty old-ish, I played EQ (dark elf cleric) L2 (dark elf SK) and WOW (Undead rogue, Belf Mage) to the beginning of WOTLK. So I know a thing or two about MMO (though I now prefer strategy games like the total wars). Now after wow I left MMOs , was done because I looked at AION, SWTORNow before I start, you should know who I am so you can decide yourself if you wish to read my words. I'm pretty old-ish, I played EQ (dark elf cleric) L2 (dark elf SK) and WOW (Undead rogue, Belf Mage) to the beginning of WOTLK. So I know a thing or two about MMO (though I now prefer strategy games like the total wars). Now after wow I left MMOs , was done because I looked at AION, SWTOR and I tried ESO beta, and I laughed cause they weren't great. I was certain I would never go back to PC MMO gaming!

    Now two days ago I bought Wildstar early access and had a three hour wait while they worked through a back log of creating accounts (wow, lots of folk wanting to play) But after that I logged on Oceanic PVE, and started my game. I'm casual now, too old for rushing but I felt no need at all. In fact once I left the starter area, a quick zone chat (said "hello") had three friends and a party to share the questing experience.

    A few things I noticed: 1, grouping is worth while at almost anytime, there is no reason to play alone. 2, the art style is refreshing and humorous. The back story and world is fully engaging (yes I stop to read all the books), in one particular cave is a boiling cauldron and a sack with an intelligent creature in it mumbling to itself, that's awesome. 3, progression feels natural. 4, I got my own house and garden and workbench and my friends came over, I nearly spent an entire day there.

    Now issues I saw, one, a taxi type creature's feet did not move while taking me a new village....that's it for me, I guess I've been lucky.

    So you can not go wrong with this game unless your one of the few that has technical difficulties (devs and CS are very open to the community, speak and they shall likely answer). I can easily see this gaming actually being worth the sub fee which so many recent MMOs were not. I am now once again a PC MMO player and will likely have to split my time between Wildstar and destiny. You should be too.    … Expand
  81. AMHpower
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    It hurts to see people scoring 0. This game is excellent, and I can not score it anything less than a 9. If WoW were to be made in the current day, I'm sure this would be it. I've seen enough (level 39) to know that it is excellent, and that I'm yet to see the eng game content (elder).

    I can only assume the people scoring 0 are afraid that a game is about to push their current MMO off    It hurts to see people scoring 0. This game is excellent, and I can not score it anything less than a 9. If WoW were to be made in the current day, I'm sure this would be it. I've seen enough (level 39) to know that it is excellent, and that I'm yet to see the eng game content (elder).

    I can only assume the people scoring 0 are afraid that a game is about to push their current MMO off the podium, and are doing everything in their power to stop it. All hail Wildstar.    … Expand
  82. XxCMITCHxX
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    The game is truly amazing, the combat feels extremely fluid, pvp is exactly what I expected with tons of different options, and the pve content is extremely fun. My only real gripe is I would have liked to see a few more class options!
  83. floppydjsk
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    This game is probably the best MMORPG since WoW:BC. I have played WoW from vanilla to cataclysm, FF14ARR, GW2, Tera, and many other free mmorpgs. And most of them got REALLY dull. WoW was the best one, but it became TOO casual for my taste.

    Pros: This game has a lot of content, and I mean A LOT. There is something for everyone, whether it be questing, choosing a specific path, working    This game is probably the best MMORPG since WoW:BC. I have played WoW from vanilla to cataclysm, FF14ARR, GW2, Tera, and many other free mmorpgs. And most of them got REALLY dull. WoW was the best one, but it became TOO casual for my taste.

    Pros:
    This game has a lot of content, and I mean A LOT. There is something for everyone, whether it be questing, choosing a specific path, working on housing, professions, etc. I have not gone to end game yet, so I can't comment on that.. but from the dungeons I've done, I can see a fun and exciting challenge awaiting.

    Cons:
    Of course, not many games ever had the perfect launch... not even WoW. Server queues were pretty bad at the start, but only because EVERYONE was trying to get into a specific one (they made a few more realms to help resolve this issue). My BIGGEST complaint will have to be some of the sloppy UI. The questing system is a bit hectic, and not as compartmentalized as some of the other MMOs. I'm sure they'll fix it and make it better, just as WoW did... and for now Addons help with this problem. Another con people might have is the art style (a bit cartoonish), but the graphics are nice. If you can get over the cartoonish artstyle, this game is great.

    TL;DR: This game is amazing in terms of content, gameplay, and game mechanics. Cons are sloppy UI and questing system, however just like any start of an MMO, give it time to be refined. Definitely a game made to last.    … Expand
  84. tland88
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    WildStar does a good job of taking MMO staples and making them fresh again. From combat to questing, dungeons, raids and housing they have put their spin on traditional conventions and IMO, it feels very fresh and fun.

    Find a friend who has purchased the game and see if they have an extra 7-day guest pass for you, and play up to level 15 to decide if you like it. For me, it's a blast.
  85. snickets
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Good gameplay, bottom line. I could take or leave the art style, but that's not why we play MMORPGS. The combat is solid and engaging. It's the most fun I've had PvPing in an MMO in the past 6 years. Housing is fun as a side project. Plenty to do in game. Can level effectively in PVP if you want. This is the best MMO since WoW. If you think otherwise, you probably haven't really given it aGood gameplay, bottom line. I could take or leave the art style, but that's not why we play MMORPGS. The combat is solid and engaging. It's the most fun I've had PvPing in an MMO in the past 6 years. Housing is fun as a side project. Plenty to do in game. Can level effectively in PVP if you want. This is the best MMO since WoW. If you think otherwise, you probably haven't really given it a try yet. Don't be a fan boy, judge the game for it's merits please. And other negative reviewers, please stop taking about a beta version you played months ago.… Expand
  86. Jalapeno
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    The game is great; it is not perfect, yet.

    The dungeons are really really hard. The level 20 dungeons were almost on par with heroic spine of Deathwing (10m).
  87. hobnobbin
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    Incredibly fun, full feature MMORPG. Most fun since WoW launched. It has some bugs and glitches, but that's to be expected. Given a 9 instead of 10 due to the lackluster UI and memory leaks.
  88. webhitman
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    Fresh in someways yet classic in others MMO. I'm very optimistic with this one after so many others. The cartoonish issue isn't really an issue, it helps a lot with the storytelling. Gameplay is agile and intuitive.
  89. Lcubed22
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    I am (almost) beyond words (If i was completely out of 'em I couldn't write a review could I?). One, because of the people who give negative reviews of the game after cancelling there pre-order because they didn't like the beta and didn't even stick around for the final result. Two, because the crazy amount of community outreach from Carbine Studios has given me a taste of the passionI am (almost) beyond words (If i was completely out of 'em I couldn't write a review could I?). One, because of the people who give negative reviews of the game after cancelling there pre-order because they didn't like the beta and didn't even stick around for the final result. Two, because the crazy amount of community outreach from Carbine Studios has given me a taste of the passion this company has for the game. Three, because the game is PHENOMENAL.

    Notice how I said the GAME is phenomenal. I am actually pleasantly surprised to see so few negative reviews on such a large release, especially on Metacritic. I say this because the launch had quite a few issues, but most were expected (long server queues, login issues, serial problems, etc.). The ones that weren't (Optimization problems, memory leaks, crashes, etc.) have been largely addressed by the community surrounding the game with people finding workarounds for the big problems while Carbine tries to get them sorted out. Usually the Negative Nancys come running at the smallest sign of weakness. But I know why they didn't this time. Because this game, unlike the ones they usually complain about, is freakin' amazing.

    Currently, my highest level character is a level 20 Granok Warrior (Soldier path). I have done quite a bit of PvP and have had my first taste of group PvE and I gotta say, I am having more than a blast. The leveling experience has been rewarding and fresh, with plenty of small things like secret areas, path missions, and the occasional Challenge (CHALLENGE BEGINS) to keep it from feeling like too much of a grind. Lore is positively SEEPING from every nook and cranny from this game and you can get a MOUTHFUL of it without even looking to hard. The polish of the visuals is nothing short of sublime (provided you have the hardware to do the good stuff). Its world is rich and full of charm (the kind of charm us grown-up-WoW-kids really want to see). It's crazy when it wants to be(which is to say usually), wacky when it's appropriate, and impactful when it needs to be. My face lit up when I first saw the blazing light and pyrotechnics flare up around my character accompanied with a giant LEVEL UP in an awesome heavy metal font, complete with a bad*** anouncer (HOLY $#!% YOU LEVELED UP) and a guitar riff. It hits all the right buttons and fires on all cylinders.

    Not into all that craziness? Chill out in your house. A big plot of land that you can truly call your own. Floating in the sky. By far the deepest and most robust housing system in an MMO to date. (wow im going to go over the character cap at this rate). Feeling bored? Buy a giant floating rock formation for a little jumping puzzle action with some rewards at the end for your trouble. Feeling lonely? Make your house public so anyone can see the abode you have created! Scared of strangers? Make it private and have a select few neighbors to see your creation. This and tons of other tradeskill bonuses and other things make it obvious why it was a selling point for the game.

    I would now like to talk about that first dungeon. I played a lot of World of Warcraft. I raided, I dungeoned. I had some of the best gear. I come from a solid background of PvE in MMOs, having tried most of them in recent years. I've never seen its like, and that's saying something. I was transported back to my first time in Wrath of the Lich King doing Ulduar for the first time. I was in Ventrillo with the tank and the three dps in our group (the healer was a random who turned out to be a hardcore raider from back in Vanilla WoW). For those of you unfamiliar with the lingo, do some reading. I had already heard these dungeons were hard (dying from trash, tough mechanics, etc.). I was prepared for a challenge. I was not disappointed. We died on the first pull. Then the second. Then the third. All the while, I'm grinning ear to ear. The feeling was awesome. After figuring out what we did wrong we got to the first boss. Thankfully, one of us had read-up on/done the fight already so we went in knowing what was going to happen. Now, as everyone knows, knowing whats about to happen and being ready for it are to different things. It took us an hour,(An HOUR), to beat the FIRST boss of the FIRST dungeon. The last time it took me an hour to do anything in an MMO was before I even knew the touch of a woman (well before it actually...Moving on). Needless to say I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas. In the end, we couldn't finish the dungeon(othe obligations got in the way, as if there are any) and I DIDN'T EVEN CARE! It was that much fun. It's all uphill from there.

    If this sounds like you kind of game, strap in cupcake. You're in for one hell of a ride. See you on Nexus.    … Expand
  90. JohnnyJHB
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Wildstar is a game of substance that requires effort, but at the same time is very rewarding and plain FUN. Whilst the game starts off easy, it turns up the difficulty slowly. Each zone gets a little more complex and the mobs a little bit harder. At first you don't really notice it, but by around lvl 15 the game starts to shine. Past lvl 15, as the game gets harder and harder still, youWildstar is a game of substance that requires effort, but at the same time is very rewarding and plain FUN. Whilst the game starts off easy, it turns up the difficulty slowly. Each zone gets a little more complex and the mobs a little bit harder. At first you don't really notice it, but by around lvl 15 the game starts to shine. Past lvl 15, as the game gets harder and harder still, you start failing, you start learning and you grow. I honestly can't think of an MMO that has ever challenged me this much.

    The substance of Wildstar isn't limited to combat though. There are truck loads of lore and story, but it doesn't get served up on a platter. You must find lore books and journals and read. The zones are chock full of easter eggs and the sheer verticality of many of the zones are very impressive. The questing system bombards you with quests and challenges - so much so that you need to learn to control what you want to do and how your want to do it. There are loads of instanced PVE group content as well and a very substantial end game - with lots more also to be released on an montly basis.

    Wildstar is probably not for the ADD generation. If you don't pay attention, you won't have a clue what's going on and you will pretty soon find yourself running into a brick wall. But for gamers that love substance and deep games with loads of content and incredibly fun mechanics, Wildstar is absolute GOLD.    … Expand
  91. Reveille1984
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Wasn't originally interested after playing the weekend beta events a few times. Like others I was kind of put off by the graphical style and cheesy humor/western in space type deal. Then I watched some Youtube videos of dungeons and some opinions of people that I trust and they said the game pretty much starts at 20 if you're looking for a "new" experience.

    After giving things a    Wasn't originally interested after playing the weekend beta events a few times. Like others I was kind of put off by the graphical style and cheesy humor/western in space type deal. Then I watched some Youtube videos of dungeons and some opinions of people that I trust and they said the game pretty much starts at 20 if you're looking for a "new" experience.

    After giving things a chance that I don't normally enjoy in other games (housing, crafting, etc.) I've found this game to be very refreshing. I was pretty much won over after my first dungeon run and the fast-paced combat style, but all of the other little things that are done well in the game are all coming together for a great experience overall. It isn't reinventing the wheel, just taking the best parts of it and building from there.

    My only main gripe is the fact that solo quest grinding is by far the fastest way to level. i wish dungeons/adventures gave competitive amounts of XP, but such is life.    … Expand
  92. Skyshear
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Wildstar is an imaginative game that simply oozes polish and attention to detail from almost very pore. From the point where you step out of that character creation you're introduced to a world that is full of life and zanny, sometimes outrageous characters. Don't judge this book by its saturday morning cartoon cover, because there is a great deal more depth underneath.

    Disclaimer:    Wildstar is an imaginative game that simply oozes polish and attention to detail from almost very pore. From the point where you step out of that character creation you're introduced to a world that is full of life and zanny, sometimes outrageous characters. Don't judge this book by its saturday morning cartoon cover, because there is a great deal more depth underneath.

    Disclaimer: I'm no expert reviewer, but I consider myself a very experienced MMO player. I started in FFXI, played WoW, GW and GW2, both versions of FFXIV, Champions, CoX, and numerous other MMOs. I'm no pro, but I've been around the block.

    So why do I think Wildstar is a good game? Let's break it down!

    Story: On the surface, Wildstar is about two factions racing to claim as much as they can of the planet Nexus. But Nexus is much more than it seems, and the ancient race that once inhabited it has left many secrets for them to discover. On top of that are memorable characters, rich story lines and pages upon pages of lore. My only real complaint is that the story loses cohesion in early zones, and switching from zone to zone in quests is a bit disjointed.

    Combat: Like most MMOs, you don't get the full measure of combat until around level 5. But even before then you get a taste of fast paced combat where movement and positioning matters, and where you aim is important. Attacks are smooth and enjoyable, both in use and in their display. It has a 'traditional' hotkey system, but attacks play out more like an action game than your standard MMORPG. While you're stuck with your class you choose, every class can fit into any role you really want. You can be a DPS, tank or heal or any mix inbetween. Even in that MMO trifecta there are numerous different abilities and power-ups to use based on your tastes, so no two characters will be the same.

    Graphics: The cartoony look is not going to be for everyone. But if you can get over it, you'll find a lot of personality in every visual this game has to offer. Colors are bright and vibrant, attacks appear suitably powerful and shiny, and the armor is some of the most appropriate I've ever seen in a MMO. No bikini chainmail here! (Yet, anyway.) Character design is a bit lacking; Unfortunately you cannot change everything about your character, but you can still make one that's unique to your individual tastes.

    Sound: 'OH YEAH, CUPCAKE. YOU LEVELED UP!' Just the leveling up graphics and music is enough to suggest that this is one game where the sound won't bore you with bagpipes and pipe organs. Most musical tracks are very lively, but still manage to keep to the theme of the area you're in. There's some voice acting, but most quest characters have some canned sentence to say that probably has nothing to do with the actual quest. There's a great deal of atmosphere in the sound design, from the rumble of an engine to the buzz of electricity; combined with the graphics it makes the world feel a great deal more alive.

    Questing: I'll be honest, they don't break the mold on questing. Most quests will revolve around seeing an exclamation point over someone's head, you talk to them, get the quest, and go get or kill what they want. Hard to break out of that system, but at least Wildstar keeps things interesting. Some quests involve interesting puzzles or exploration, and even if you need to kill something it's represented by a percentage instead of a strict number; Harder enemies represent a higher percentage, and fewer you need to kill. There's also Path quests for the path that you choose at chargen, which spices things up and gives you more varied quests to undertake.

    I've praised the game a lot here, and for good reason; it does a lot that's good. But there are some down sides. There are a slew of minor, but irritating bugs that have cropped up, from buttons that can only be pressed if you hover at the exact right angle, to some bugs with account items. While robust, the story can seem a little discombobulated if you miss certain quests. And even with mixing the quests up, they can get a little repetitive. None of these are game breaking, but enough for me to take a point off.

    All in all, I think it's a game that's at least worth a good look before you turn it down. For some it might take some getting used to, but I think that the game has polished everything that makes MMOs fun to a fine shine.    … Expand
  93. oldbatballs
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Best MMO out right now. I've been against themeparks for a while but this game got me. The combat (telegraphs) outdoes any other mmo combat, and makes for interesting fights right from the get go. Tons and Tons of content and player housing at launch. I'll definitely be here for a while.
  94. Yamobethere
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    I am going to give this a super honest review and point out some key features (and failures) with this game. First off, I gave the game a 9 but I sat here for a good 30 seconds flipping between 8 and 9. It definitely is a solid game that deserves a high review.

    Key features that make the game amazing: - New combat system. Seriously awesome. It makes pvp more intense and dungeons a lot    I am going to give this a super honest review and point out some key features (and failures) with this game. First off, I gave the game a 9 but I sat here for a good 30 seconds flipping between 8 and 9. It definitely is a solid game that deserves a high review.

    Key features that make the game amazing:
    - New combat system. Seriously awesome. It makes pvp more intense and dungeons a lot harder. You can't just run around like an idiot and keep someone targeted. You have to manually aim your moves which is incredibly challenging and fun.
    - Crafting. Crafting is a lot more hands on than other MMO's on the market. It isn't simply a "Craft this item 4000 times and level up" system. You follow branches and unlock stuff manually. It's cool.
    - Player housing. Although it isn't as cool as SWG pre-cu housing, it definitely is awesome. Plus it serves a purpose other than entertaining me for hours on end. The fancier the items in your house are, the more rested XP you get. So I spent a solid 1 platinum on making my house the coolest thing around for both my entertainment and practical use.
    - Great Community. People seem super friendly and are willing to help.
    - Super easy to Mod.
    - Very challenging PVP and dungeons. I swear these level 20 dungeons are harder than most other MMO's raids.
    - Different quest paths
    - Class paths on top of your main class. They have classes called Soldier, scientist, explorer and Settler. While you are leveling your toon, you can run around and do side quests to level your other class for cool unlocks. It makes things interesting since you won't always be doing the same thing on each alt/friends quest line.
    - Lots of end game content (just research it, Im not going to type it all out).

    Faults:
    - The game is sort of hard to run. It's not like the graphics are ridiculous or anything, but for some reason this game taxes my computer more than Mass Effect.
    - Some zones are just your same old grind and repeat quests. Gets old after a while, especially because some quests want you to kill a total of 25 mobs when each one is tough to kill.
    - Some zones feel like they never end and make you want to pull your hair out.
    - Dungeon and PVP experience is kind of... weird. You can spend hours doing dungeons/adventures and feel like you didn't get any xp at all. Same with pvp. At first it seemed great, but now the time to pvp vs the xp gained isn't equaling out.
    - Sometimes you will be questing and suddenly your quest line just ends. I don't know if its a bug or I did something wrong, but multiple times I have been questing and now I am stranded and have to find the quests myself.

    I'm tired and hungry, so I am sure I missed out on a lot of stuff but this is a basic overview of the game. It is a solid game, I really freaking enjoy it and I would recommend it to anyone. It has the "great mmo" effect; I get tired of grinding, I log off, but now I suddenly have the urge to play again. It keeps bringing me back. I get tired of doing quests so I craft, then i decorate my house, then I figure ill pvp and before I know it I am questing again. It is a great game. It is very challenging though, so don't expect to launch this game and have your hand held the whole way. You have to actually try and put effort into your character. You aren't going to be AFKing pvp and dungeons in this game.

    9/10. Solid game. Would play again... in fact... I am launching it now.    … Expand
  95. damo2113
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    As a long time beta tester of Wildstar let me say this is the best themepark MMO to release since World of Warcraft. It is the most feature packed MMO to date at launch, it is well polished, and well crafted. Even the most basic design decisions from grouping content, to customization have been handled well.

    It is hard to fault this game, in any respect that isn't just minor nuscences,    As a long time beta tester of Wildstar let me say this is the best themepark MMO to release since World of Warcraft. It is the most feature packed MMO to date at launch, it is well polished, and well crafted. Even the most basic design decisions from grouping content, to customization have been handled well.

    It is hard to fault this game, in any respect that isn't just minor nuscences, personal taste, or an unwillingness to give it a go (which makes up the bulk of negative reviews).

    However, the best part of this game isnt in its content, it is in fact found in its content generators. The developers, Carbine Studios. They often say "the devs are listening", and this is more true than most realise. These guys listen to their players, make changes based on feedback, and don't lie or sell half truths to their player base, the final product is more player influenced than any mmo has been, and will continue this trend into the future.

    If your looking for a new home, whether your a veteran MMO player or a newbie. Know that the devs plan to look after you and earn your monthly sub.
    It is this gamers opinion that this is the first game in a long time to justify its sub, and you only need to research their aggressive post launch plans and extensive and already present Endgame content to see that.

    I look forward to many years of wild star to come :)    … Expand
  96. bstripp
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    This is as good a MMO as I have seen at launch. It seems to have tons of content, the leveling curve is interesting, the classes have multiple functions and there never seems to be a lack of things to do. Add that to a visually exciting style with diverse environments, player housing, a remarkable profession system, mini games, and dynamic combat and you have the makings of a great game.This is as good a MMO as I have seen at launch. It seems to have tons of content, the leveling curve is interesting, the classes have multiple functions and there never seems to be a lack of things to do. Add that to a visually exciting style with diverse environments, player housing, a remarkable profession system, mini games, and dynamic combat and you have the makings of a great game.

    While it's the subscription model or not, the troll to cool person ratio seems to be pretty good. I like to RP and have found a small community, but even outside of that, there are people who are willing to help just to help.

    I can't wait to see where they take the system as it has one of the best foundations I have seen in an MMO yet.    … Expand
  97. Spaznet
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    While Wildstar doesn't bring any ground breaking new features to the MMO world, Carbine has definitely made a very feature-full and well rounded MMO for the players.

    Everything in the game has been well thought out and crafted with care by the guys and girls at Carbine. They only launched a week ago, which was a very, very smooth launch, especially for MMO standards. I give a 9/10    While Wildstar doesn't bring any ground breaking new features to the MMO world, Carbine has definitely made a very feature-full and well rounded MMO for the players.

    Everything in the game has been well thought out and crafted with care by the guys and girls at Carbine.

    They only launched a week ago, which was a very, very smooth launch, especially for MMO standards.

    I give a 9/10 because nothing is perfect, and there is always room for improvement. I would say that game optimization and animations are lacking. There is that jolty, jumpy sling shot type lag right now that will hopefully be ironed out, as most games seem to over time.

    The classes are all very cool and have some pretty unique abilities that set them apart from other game's typical warriors and mages. Healing and tanking in group play has been pumped up to a new level, and group play in general has been brought to center of attention.

    Great soundtrack, interesting dialogue, deep lore, story, and characters, unique and beautiful artwork/animations. The mix of wild humor and over exaggerations mixed with the seriousness of the main story arc is perfect.

    Combat 10/10 - very responsive, fluid, and engaging. Plays much more like a 3rd person action RPG than a typical MMO. Especially with some addons, like Keybindfreedom, and Steer, you can rig your setup to aim with your mouse, and mouse buttons as attacks.

    One thing, a minor detail that really stands out in my books is the way you can customize your play style. Everything from HUD and UI customization, to how to interact with the world. You can play it like a hack 'n' slash top down RPG, a 3rd person action RPG, hybrid of the two, or you could even download a crosshair addon and play first person.

    9/10 Carbine, great job!    … Expand
  98. greatzott
    Jun 13, 2014
    9
    This MMO gives you so much content yet remembers to not give you everything all at once like many online games have begun to do. I felt lost through my first few levels of play, but I suppose I could choke that up to the hand holding that I am so used to. The dual progression system is lacking, the secondary class just feels like a second set of questing modes, good if PVE is your thingThis MMO gives you so much content yet remembers to not give you everything all at once like many online games have begun to do. I felt lost through my first few levels of play, but I suppose I could choke that up to the hand holding that I am so used to. The dual progression system is lacking, the secondary class just feels like a second set of questing modes, good if PVE is your thing not so much for PVP. The active "telegraph" combat system is nice and brings much needed "action" to the normally mundane MMO combat.

    As with all online time/money sinks it is up to player taste and I think Wildstar is to sweet to miss.    … Expand
  99. dragonscan
    Jun 14, 2014
    9
    The most I've enjoyed an MMORPG since the heady days of The Burning Crusade. WildStar has fun combat, a sense of humour and tons of content. Dungeons are long and challenging and even if you don't think you're interested in housing, you will spend days playing with it.
    The only reason I haven't given it a 10 is that the game isn't very well optimised yet and I can't run at a steady    The most I've enjoyed an MMORPG since the heady days of The Burning Crusade. WildStar has fun combat, a sense of humour and tons of content. Dungeons are long and challenging and even if you don't think you're interested in housing, you will spend days playing with it.
    The only reason I haven't given it a 10 is that the game isn't very well optimised yet and I can't run at a steady 60fps on high as I'd like, but I have confidence that this will be sorted soon.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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