WildStar

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 960 Ratings

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  1. xabbott
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    I have about 50 hours played so far. I am not capped yet. So far however this game is extremely fun. It's the first MMO in years that has been a joy. Its got an amazing amount of content, the gameplay (combat) is refreshing, and its just fun. This genre takes awhile to really review but so far I am extremely pleased.
  2. Toopy
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Though this game looked to me on twitch like "meh" and too "sci-fi", when you play it it is lot of fun, and the graphics are cool if you like cartoonish style. The fight system is amazing, plenty of lore stuff, paths are new features that enhance the gameplay, and characters are pretty customize-able. Definitely give it try.
  3. Stellen
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    Fun, for a little while... Then it soon seems generic, and the interest evaporates. There are few classes, and the difference between the two sides is only cosmetic. The Dominion quests and NPCs were much less irritating though; if you really want to try the game out, go Dominion.
  4. duffz
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Wildstar shares the creators of Vanilla WOW and offers a new spin on a traditional MMO. With the action packed combat, extensive housing, PVP warplots, arenas, dungeons and unbelievable hard 20-40 man raids this game has a lot to offer for those who a not happy with modern tumbled down MMOs. 10/10
  5. ozolief
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    So I got hyped, played the beta in december 2013, was disappointed and did not touch it a week before open beta closed. Got hyped a bit again and did pre-order with still some doubt in mind since the open beta was better but the questing STILL FELT MEH.
    BUT I LEVELED TILL LEVEL 15 and started my first adventure as a healer.... damn, that is proper hard and at the end I was proper tired    So I got hyped, played the beta in december 2013, was disappointed and did not touch it a week before open beta closed. Got hyped a bit again and did pre-order with still some doubt in mind since the open beta was better but the questing STILL FELT MEH.
    BUT I LEVELED TILL LEVEL 15 and started my first adventure as a healer.... damn, that is proper hard and at the end I was proper tired because I had to keep my focus up at all times. You need to think again else you will wipe on the first thrash you encounter!!!
    Want a challenge? go pugging a Wildstar dungeon...    … Expand
  6. scotto808
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    WOW. That's all I can say..
    This game has blown me out of the water, i have played every mmo, world of warcraft being the main one, with 190 days of game time logged that i can find. This game has it all though, it has the fluid motion and feel that actually makes you happy to travel, small ledges? jump over it, high ledge? double jump, no more walking around rocks like a peasant.    WOW. That's all I can say..
    This game has blown me out of the water, i have played every mmo, world of warcraft being the main one, with 190 days of game time logged that i can find. This game has it all though, it has the fluid motion and feel that actually makes you happy to travel, small ledges? jump over it, high ledge? double jump, no more walking around rocks like a peasant. Sprinting, its balanced, effective as a move boost and also helps with travel and has a decent enough regen to make it feel useful but not op. The story, being a new, non lore defined game they got to make their own, they put in interesting characters that you don't look too deeply into and are straight to it, because lets be honest, who reads quest logs unless you're lost. Now, the action combat is great, by level 10 i am switching skills and rotating spells when needed to beat plain old mobs and a 2 man quest boss? You're done mate, its a challenge, i cannot wait for 5 man instances. The graphics have a nice feel to them, they feel familar, as what i would call wow meets borderlands styling.
    Honestly, if you are like me and tired of wow a long time ago and have been looking for an interesting mmo with a great feel to it but a challenging enough gameplay to keep you interested.    … Expand
  7. JGPliskin
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Im at level 22 right now and the game very very funny to play. I feel like i'm part of something great.
    The combat-system is very good, its something new and refreshing. Building and decorating your own house and it's surroundings is hilarious! The dungeons a pretty hard but fair, the group has to work together to defeat the bosses. PVP ist pretty fun and well made, but sometime it gets    Im at level 22 right now and the game very very funny to play. I feel like i'm part of something great.
    The combat-system is very good, its something new and refreshing. Building and decorating your own house and it's surroundings is hilarious! The dungeons a pretty hard but fair, the group has to work together to defeat the bosses. PVP ist pretty fun and well made, but sometime it gets very chaotic but i like it. Graphics are just great even if you don't like comic look. take a look it's really impressive. The humor in this game is just cool, i like that style. It is the first MMO for me which i like even more then WOW. Trust me, i've had them all and this one...it's just...i don't know...close to perfect! I can't wait to play it again tonight! I'm addicted :D    … Expand
  8. maxinelovesgame
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    WildStar has been a really fun and engaging game so far! I love the game play and combat is really awesome. If you're looking for a new MMO to play this is it.
  9. 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
  10. adriandenan
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Most certainly say this is the best MMO of the year, a little hiccup at launch, but nothing to severe. Great game, great humor, and fun classes. I can't even pick one, I just want to play them all.
  11. Subxaero
    Jun 3, 2014
    7
    A simply BRILLIANT game, and much much improved since Beta.
    It looks that in contrast with other new games...Devs are listening the community
    1)Improved gameplay since Beta not clunky but lively 2) I have completed about 226 quests with my engineer-->0 bugs so far in quests amazing--there is a specific interface bug though that needs to be take care of 3)The paths are fantastic, give    A simply BRILLIANT game, and much much improved since Beta.
    It looks that in contrast with other new games...Devs are listening the community
    1)Improved gameplay since Beta not clunky but lively
    2) I have completed about 226 quests with my engineer-->0 bugs so far in quests amazing--there is a specific interface bug though that needs to be take care of
    3)The paths are fantastic, give a different scent to the whole game-challenged on ther other hand make questing enjoyable!
    4)At last we get that hardcore feeling from since back Vanilla, i already cant remember how many times i've died and i am only 35-i CANT remember how many times i grouped with people to make quests
    5)The game is trully social in every aspect it FORCES u to be social
    6)My only issue is pvp currently as the many telegraphs sometime make it difficult to fight.The game is fantastic so far!    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. kingstongunner
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    First MMO in a very long time that doesn't make me wish I was playing WoW instead. Questing is as good as questing can be in an MMO but the PvP, Housing and Instanced content really make this game shine
  14. oldbess
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I can't understand why anyone would give this game a "0" HAVE YOU EVEN PLAYED IT? I am currently playing a level 30 Esper on Pergo. This game is crazy good. The seller of this game is the telegraph combat system. A few other things that come to mind are: the way you can switch out your abilities on the go, the fun and different quests, the challenge and fun of pvp, the crazy bossI can't understand why anyone would give this game a "0" HAVE YOU EVEN PLAYED IT? I am currently playing a level 30 Esper on Pergo. This game is crazy good. The seller of this game is the telegraph combat system. A few other things that come to mind are: the way you can switch out your abilities on the go, the fun and different quests, the challenge and fun of pvp, the crazy boss fights and trash mob fights in dungeons, the fun and unique adventures, and the commodity exchange. There are so many things I like about this game. I would recommend it. If you are looking to play a game to have fun look no further. If you are unsure you can also grab a free 7 day pass from a friend and try it out. You decide. Great game! Thanks Carbine you did awesome!… Expand
  15. vilsevalle
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Just finished the two first dungeons in Wildstar and they were intense! I had a blast and just had to go on here and write a review. The two dungeons were harder than WoWs LFR which says a lot. The Combat is fluid and responsive with a lot of different styles of combat between the classes. Questing can be a bit dull but It's an MMO and I've played almost every single triple A one sinceJust finished the two first dungeons in Wildstar and they were intense! I had a blast and just had to go on here and write a review. The two dungeons were harder than WoWs LFR which says a lot. The Combat is fluid and responsive with a lot of different styles of combat between the classes. Questing can be a bit dull but It's an MMO and I've played almost every single triple A one since EQ2, I never find quests especially fun to do. Housing on the other hand is a blast you can do so much with your plot I saw a guy make a puma with a golden ship for a penis and any game that supports that kind of customization in housing gets a + from me. PvP is pretty fun haven't done enough of it to really say if its good or not. It is fun though. All in all It's probably the most fun I've had in an MMO since WoW vanilla and I'm excited to experience new things in this world every day. I really recommend this game for MMO lovers.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. Helbare
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Fun game, what I've been missing for a while now that WoW has gone stale for me. It's great exploring a new world, but having a familiar and consistent outlook on MMO's. I've tried a lot of MMO's out there, but what puts WildStar apart from all the other newer MMO's is how complete the game is. It offers more to do than any other game out there. The biggest perk besides that, and theFun game, what I've been missing for a while now that WoW has gone stale for me. It's great exploring a new world, but having a familiar and consistent outlook on MMO's. I've tried a lot of MMO's out there, but what puts WildStar apart from all the other newer MMO's is how complete the game is. It offers more to do than any other game out there. The biggest perk besides that, and the fact that the DEV's actually do listen and care, is the quality of endgame. This game, unlike soooooo many others, actually has a solid endgame.… Expand
  18. zjdog
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Fun and silly, WildStar is great for all sorts of players. Are you the hardcore raiding kind of player, 40-man raids. PVP? Warplots takes PVP to the next level. Are you a fan of Animal Crossing, well you'll probably like the Housing Plots. Just want to run dungeons with your friends, they have dungeons and a choose your own adventure like instance. WildStar is probably the best MMO I'veFun and silly, WildStar is great for all sorts of players. Are you the hardcore raiding kind of player, 40-man raids. PVP? Warplots takes PVP to the next level. Are you a fan of Animal Crossing, well you'll probably like the Housing Plots. Just want to run dungeons with your friends, they have dungeons and a choose your own adventure like instance. WildStar is probably the best MMO I've played in a long time.… Expand
  19. Marsellus_W
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    It's a beautiful game and if you are searching for a new MMORPG, or wanna try something new this is your game. There are a lot of influences from other games and new possibilities which add up just fine. I have a lot of fun playing it and hope to see you soon.
  20. totenkopf
    Jun 3, 2014
    6
    The questing experience was utterly abysmal. The UI is almost unuseable and unintuitive, the quest log is obtuse and gets in the way of actually completing objectives, and group quest rewards (which quests grant shared credit, etc.) are not the same across the board. I'm already very disappointed, and I haven't even gotten near max level yet. The Dominion 'flavor' feels like they justThe questing experience was utterly abysmal. The UI is almost unuseable and unintuitive, the quest log is obtuse and gets in the way of actually completing objectives, and group quest rewards (which quests grant shared credit, etc.) are not the same across the board. I'm already very disappointed, and I haven't even gotten near max level yet. The Dominion 'flavor' feels like they just think it's 'cool' to be 'evil'... and I feel no attachment to any of the characters or sense of why I should think that doing something ever matters. And why is the 'evil side' the only one with any touch of religion? Really? Over the top and heavy-handed.

    I really wanted this game to be better, as I was looking forward to it for quite awhile, but it feels as though the game was designed by people with a ton of nostalgia for hardcore mmo's that never actually had to deal with the BS that went with that hardcore setup.

    The player movement 'acceleration' is a huge issue for me, as well, as is the sprint 'resource' that is even applied to mount speed. I feel like my character is on a yo-yo when I have to change directions rapidly. 'Rolling' breaks auto run. Etc. etc.

    The combat is decently fun (played Esper, Spellslinger, and Warrior), and the visuals are fairly intuitive. I like the flow of it, overall.    … Expand
  21. Xariann
    Jun 3, 2014
    7
    The game didn't start well for me. I wasn't really impressed by the characters' proportions and I only like 1 race out of all. A second one I sort of like and the other ones I just can't play. The quests are usually "kill x, collect y" and no, not all MMOs out there are like this, or they are concealing this better, like ESO. Add the BSODs, which I eventually managed to work around, andThe game didn't start well for me. I wasn't really impressed by the characters' proportions and I only like 1 race out of all. A second one I sort of like and the other ones I just can't play. The quests are usually "kill x, collect y" and no, not all MMOs out there are like this, or they are concealing this better, like ESO. Add the BSODs, which I eventually managed to work around, and the memory leaks, plus the graphic bugs and I almost wanted to give up. Then I saw a video of someone saying, "try it up to level 20 and try the dungeons."

    So I decided to stick with it. I am actually really happy I did. Carbine released a patch with game performance and graphics optimisation the day after the launch and the game runs smoothly for me. The combat is a lot of fun, and while the quests are nothing special, I found the paths to be interesting.

    The graphics are similar to WOW but they have an added level of polish that is hard to describe in words, you got to see them.

    I really like the music, too.

    Dungeons are challenging and fun, something I have been trying to find since I quit WOW and since WOW went EZ mode. I got hooked to this game, although I am not entirely sure if this hook will hold, so far I really can't wait until the next time I play.    … Expand
  22. consolegamer
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Great game absolutely amazing i would say that if you like mmorpg's then definitely give this a go, housing, raids, dungeons, pvp, great combat system, easy grouping system, huge castle wars and an amazing story , graphics don't scream absolutely amazing but the style is uplifting and the environments just feel lively and interactive, best give this a go
  23. Eikast
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    So, this game reminds me of 10 years ago when World of Warcraft was first released. The leveling isn't as long or as painful as vanilla WOW but it's where it should be. Dungeons are finally fun again and no longer face keyboard instant win.

    - PVP is fun -Graphics are great and will be good for a long time due to design choices -Great performance for the current release (will only get    So, this game reminds me of 10 years ago when World of Warcraft was first released. The leveling isn't as long or as painful as vanilla WOW but it's where it should be. Dungeons are finally fun again and no longer face keyboard instant win.

    - PVP is fun
    -Graphics are great and will be good for a long time due to design choices
    -Great performance for the current release (will only get better)
    -Quests are pretty fun.

    I play as a level 25 Stalker and I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Vanilla WOW.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. zombiechan
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I'm not a big MMO player, I like to stick with RTS and FPS. But Wildstar just made me like an MMO game. I love the action combat, the humor, the lore and the fact that there is a good Scifi MMO that's not Eve Online.

    The questing at the beginning can be a tad boring, but the combat system makes up for it, not to mention the little lore pieces I pick up along the way. Carbine did a    I'm not a big MMO player, I like to stick with RTS and FPS. But Wildstar just made me like an MMO game. I love the action combat, the humor, the lore and the fact that there is a good Scifi MMO that's not Eve Online.

    The questing at the beginning can be a tad boring, but the combat system makes up for it, not to mention the little lore pieces I pick up along the way. Carbine did a great job at the game and it's a pretty decent launch.

    A few problem that I'm hoping will be fixed soon is some clients seem to have a memory leak and of course the queue seems pretty bad for EU players.    … Expand
  27. Azarael
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I've been looking for a new MMO for a while now after becoming completely bored of WoW. For me, this game is it. It looks great, sure it's cartoony but I actually prefer that over uber realistic graphics. The world is vibrant, the combat intense and fast paced, the voice acting superb. There is so much to do it will keep me entertained for a long time. Quality game.
  28. 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
  29. EricKiza87
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Best MMO I have played since BC WoW.

    + Good enough graphics with good enough fps. WoW makes my eyes bleed now. + Combat is tight and fun. + PvP and PvE dungeons rule. + Sides stuff such as housing and paths are nice. - Server Qs, but they are offering free realm transfers so I am not holding it against them. - Some people do not like questing. I like it so far. Ellevar kind of    Best MMO I have played since BC WoW.

    + Good enough graphics with good enough fps. WoW makes my eyes bleed now.
    + Combat is tight and fun.
    + PvP and PvE dungeons rule.
    + Sides stuff such as housing and paths are nice.

    - Server Qs, but they are offering free realm transfers so I am not holding it against them.
    - Some people do not like questing. I like it so far. Ellevar kind of sucks, but Auroria is way better.    … Expand
  30. Machineman87
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Easily the most feature complete MMO, possibly even comparing it to WoW as it stands today. Combine that with a ridiculously deep end game progression system for solo, group, raid and PvP and players that love MMOs will find no lack of things to do for a long, long time. Again, far different story compared to other recent releases.

    If you love WoW, you owe it to yourself to give    Easily the most feature complete MMO, possibly even comparing it to WoW as it stands today. Combine that with a ridiculously deep end game progression system for solo, group, raid and PvP and players that love MMOs will find no lack of things to do for a long, long time. Again, far different story compared to other recent releases.

    If you love WoW, you owe it to yourself to give WildStar a try... it's from the same mold in that it feels familiar, but different enough and deep enough with a great story to suck you in.    … Expand
  31. GlobalWarming
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I was completely sold after the first dungeon. Most games don't make endgame that is exciting, challenging, and blood-pumping as the initial dungeon. The music is fantastic, the art, while I didn't think much of it at first, has grown on me, because it keeps the visuals during hectic combat more clear. I can't recall the last time I was this excited about a game and not beenI was completely sold after the first dungeon. Most games don't make endgame that is exciting, challenging, and blood-pumping as the initial dungeon. The music is fantastic, the art, while I didn't think much of it at first, has grown on me, because it keeps the visuals during hectic combat more clear. I can't recall the last time I was this excited about a game and not been disappointed. If you enjoy MMO's, and enjoy a challenge, this game is a must.… Expand
  32. daddyingrave
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    1) It is a nice visual style
    2) An unusual approach to game mechanics (the first in my mind working, non target system)
    3) Interesting levlling
    4) The quintessence of all that, for what we love Wow dungeons and raids( +a lot of new)
    5) Perfect game, pluses which can enumerate a very long time.
  33. Necka
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Simple : You loved WOW Vanilla and bored by the medieval/fantasy theme ? Wildstar is the Wow Vanilla if it has been developed for 2014. Nothing more to add, just play it and enjoy. So the stupidity here is to give a 0 to a game if you don't like it or if you rated 10/10 TESO ? Ok so I will rate 10 instead of the 8 I wanted to rate...
  34. wboy8807
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This is a game for everyone. With a housing system so well made, anyone can get caught up for hours at a time just hanging in your house, the quests have a very different feel then typical go to place x and collect y amount. The battle grounds you would expect to be cookie cutter bg's but in reality they have a great spin on them that very much have been made their own. The only issue isThis is a game for everyone. With a housing system so well made, anyone can get caught up for hours at a time just hanging in your house, the quests have a very different feel then typical go to place x and collect y amount. The battle grounds you would expect to be cookie cutter bg's but in reality they have a great spin on them that very much have been made their own. The only issue is the dungeons and raids are NOT for everyone. They have a business model to appeal to hardcore players in that area of the game. The dungeons are essentially training for the raids and even the first dungeons are harder then some of the raids I've played in WoW. Although if your the type that likes a challenge you can die over and over and still have a blast. Wildstar is truly everything I was hoping it would be and so much more. The only game that could possibly get me back into an MMO. Although be warned you will never want to play another tab target MMO after this.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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!
  37. Zoeth
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Don't listen to all the WoW fan-boys that played the game for TWO HOURS and left it a 1/10. I played WoW since launch and I have tried all the "wow killers" that have launched since: Warhammer, Aion, Rift, Swotor, ESO, etc. Wildstar to my amazement is the only mmo I have ever played to rival WoW. 10/10, if you love MMO's why wouldn't you try this.
  38. corky20
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Best MMO since WoW. I've played them all, one after another. GW2, Tera, Swtor, The Secret World, ESO etc... but none of them come close to the content and experience in this game. Not only is the PvP (Battlegrounds, Arenas) incredibly fun but the PvE content is challenging and rewarding. If you want a good MMO to play that has plenty of end-game content, look no further. 10/10
  39. Denta-80
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    The best MMORPG for long long time. I played the Openbeta and the Headstart (Level 37) and say this game roxxs.

    Combat system is +++++++++. Best Combat System ever in a MMORPG!
    Housing is ultra Nice
    Dungeons are very funny

    10/10! Carbine = Ex Blizzard world of Warcraft developer
    One feels that here the old Blizzard quality is available
  40. Sect
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    If you like PvP, then this is the game for you! The Battlegrounds and Arenas always end in loud cheers from me and my Guildmates. It's the most fun I have ever had playing an MMO as a competitive PvPer. The developers are also incredibly honest and transparent. I've been playing since Closed Beta and I haven't found a single thing that I don't enjoy. If you like having fun, then this isIf you like PvP, then this is the game for you! The Battlegrounds and Arenas always end in loud cheers from me and my Guildmates. It's the most fun I have ever had playing an MMO as a competitive PvPer. The developers are also incredibly honest and transparent. I've been playing since Closed Beta and I haven't found a single thing that I don't enjoy. If you like having fun, then this is the game for you. Carbine Studios is amazing, and Wildstar is Amazing.… Expand
  41. ey1108
    Jun 3, 2014
    5
    I actually played a lot in beta but cancelled my pre-order because it didnt suit me at all, a lot is unclear from the beginning alot of menus and weird inventory things. The quests are boring, the paths even worse i was a settler and the only thing you could do was build 3 different things in eacht specific location in some kind of teleporter and later it dissapears, the combat is mightI actually played a lot in beta but cancelled my pre-order because it didnt suit me at all, a lot is unclear from the beginning alot of menus and weird inventory things. The quests are boring, the paths even worse i was a settler and the only thing you could do was build 3 different things in eacht specific location in some kind of teleporter and later it dissapears, the combat is might what attract people since its skill-based for the rest its a boring story, ugly graphics for 2014! and very confusing.… Expand
  42. Querelle
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Wildstar: Pixar meets Douglas Adams meets WoW 2.0.
    It's so full of variety right from the start, no doubt it is one of the best MMO releases so far.
    I LOVE it!
  43. MaskedCucumber
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    It's been awhile that I didn't enjoy an MMO like this since Wow Vanilla. Dynamic combat system, beautifull graphics, interesting story and a lot of fun make this game a nice to have.
  44. Yemm
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    What can I say, after dozens of MMORPG'S Ive played in recent years (every AAA title) I can say Wildstar is MMO with unbeliveable polished content (just finished 3 days headstart without single tech problem...Thats how mmo's should be released).
    Its fun, quests are fast peaced action packed and actually group oriented(You can find elites/world bosses/group quests everywhere in the world,    What can I say, after dozens of MMORPG'S Ive played in recent years (every AAA title) I can say Wildstar is MMO with unbeliveable polished content (just finished 3 days headstart without single tech problem...Thats how mmo's should be released).
    Its fun, quests are fast peaced action packed and actually group oriented(You can find elites/world bosses/group quests everywhere in the world, not just couple "gruop" zones). Love new combat system (im so bored with tab targetting...finally some breath of fresh air) and Sci-fi feeling >>>generic fantasy IMHO. Also, dont be fooled with its cartoony gfx, its not an facerooll insta max level game. It got deep customisation system, loads of stats to tweak on and skill combos/unlocks to tinker with. I could go on and on about warplots/housing/pvp/ dungeons/raids/arena's/bg's/adventures/shiphand missions/path system/crafting system etc. but you can youtube it. ;]    … Expand
  45. 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.
  46. Tridus
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Fun game, overall. There is a ton of things to do, stuff like housing is already in place, and there's lots of different things to find in the world. Combat system is pretty interesting, and once you're not just doing simple stuff, standing still mashing buttons mindlessly will get you killed. The ability to quickly dodge around and be reactive makes it pretty interesting.

    The game has    Fun game, overall. There is a ton of things to do, stuff like housing is already in place, and there's lots of different things to find in the world. Combat system is pretty interesting, and once you're not just doing simple stuff, standing still mashing buttons mindlessly will get you killed. The ability to quickly dodge around and be reactive makes it pretty interesting.

    The game has a very strong "silly" vibe, which I guess was to be expected from a sci-fi game with what are essentially cat girls and crazy rat mad scientists.

    Server issues have been a thing. Nothing too horrible on the server that I'm on, but there has been downtime and a lot of hotfixes. It's largely the standard new game from a new studio launch woes.

    If you're looking for something to do in the MMO space, it's definitely worth a look.    … Expand
  47. sayuki
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This game is a wet dream of every world of warcraft fan. Wildstar takes the best features from few MMO's, and upgrade them. Not much to say, 10/10 for me.
  48. Uberwolfe
    Jun 3, 2014
    7
    While Wildstar won't give you anything new, it will without doubt give you considerable amounts of solid fun. High production values and well-thought-out mechanics prove that this is indeed a quality title.

    But you have done it all before.. you have read those static quest boxes, you have gathered x amount of that creature's questionable loot, you have delivered this to there, many MANY    While Wildstar won't give you anything new, it will without doubt give you considerable amounts of solid fun. High production values and well-thought-out mechanics prove that this is indeed a quality title.

    But you have done it all before.. you have read those static quest boxes, you have gathered x amount of that creature's questionable loot, you have delivered this to there, many MANY times already...

    If you look at this game in that way, and it doesn't bother you - you will love Wildstar. It's another one of 'those' mmos you can slip right into and feel at home the first time you boot it up. It does everything you know well and it doesn't really try to do any more. The combat while it offers a few twists, is very much the staple of the currrent new-breed 'action combat' mmos - though it is clearly designed with a future console implementation in mind.

    The game is oozing with charm. From the Warner Bros-esque landscapes to the zany cartoonish aesthetics of each character class, Wildstar is endearing in its personality. You will love all the classes from the adorably psychotic little Chua, to the sullenly undead Mordesh.

    But if you want something more, if you want immersion and the feeling of true adventure, if you want that sandbox mmo that you can chip away at for months or even years, then sadly I feel you will have to look elsewhere.    … Expand
  49. Airlick
    Jun 3, 2014
    0
    Wildstar is the best thing since TBC and WotLK (up to and including Ulduar, before all the casualization started). It's literally the game that WoW would be if it launched in 2013/14.

    The questing. Many people complain that Wildstar has bad questing. It's not true. It's the same old questing that every other MMORPG out there has (maybe except of TSW, but I didn't play that game, so I    Wildstar is the best thing since TBC and WotLK (up to and including Ulduar, before all the casualization started). It's literally the game that WoW would be if it launched in 2013/14.

    The questing. Many people complain that Wildstar has bad questing. It's not true. It's the same old questing that every other MMORPG out there has (maybe except of TSW, but I didn't play that game, so I can't voice my opinion). It's just the usual "kill X, gather Y, fetch Z". The difference is that Carbine didn't spend millions of dollars on voice acting (like SWTOR and probably TESO did) that becomes irrelevant after you pass the questing content, instead they spend it on dungeons, raids and developing new content. There is one more difference about questing. Wildstar's questing truly does teach you how to play the game. It's not hardcore experience by any means, but it's infinitely harder than questing in other MMORPGs. By level 50 you have to become a decent player, or you'll just die on every pack of mobs.

    There's one annoying thing about questing - challenges. There's just too many of them. Fortunately, you can disable them if you don't want to bother with them.

    Alright, I wrote about the questing first, because that's the first thing you do. Now let's talk about combat.

    Combat is incredible. WoW has set the new frontier for fluid and responsive combat. No game has matched WoW's combat for 10 years. Well, now it has. Wildstar's combat is just as fluid and responsive. It's also more demanding and engaging, since you have to stay constantly on the move. And don't even get me started on healing - but let's just say there's a reason why healers have pretty much as long queues as dpsers. Spoiler: it's because it's just so damn fun.

    Crafting is, generally speaking, great. I'll leave discovering everything about crafting to you, I'll just speak about the only flaw of the system. There's no way to repeat an old craft multiple times, every time you have to manually add the additives. Gets pretty dull if you have to craft, say, 10 of the same item. I'm pretty sure an addon will solve that soon, or Carbine will, given time. This is just a matter of polishing, really.

    Now to the best part. Dungeons. Even the entry dungeons are equal to WoW's raids (I'd say they are equal to flex/normal raids in terms of difficulty). They are challenging, they require the whole team to know how to play. They are definitely not Deadmines. And the most important part is - they are just so damn well designed and FUN.

    I can't speak for end-game content and PvP, so I'll leave it to the others. I'll just say it again: Wildstar is the new WoW. Whether it will be nearly as successful is to be decided (it probably won't), but it definitely deserves it.

    Just try the game and get to level 15 for the first adventure and 20 for dungeons. You'll be amazed, that's guaranteed. This game is not TESO or SWTOR. The hype is real this time. Don't listen to idiots giving Wildstar 1/10 or 0/10.    … Expand
  50. Alkaizzer
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I have play many different MMO´s since 2004 but Wildstar is by far the best MMO for a long time since Vanilla WoW. there are tons of different contents out there on nexus everything from paths, questing, 40-20man raids, customize and build your own house in the way you like. 10/10 easy.
  51. sinry
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This is the MMO that WoW should have been. While the graphics don't exactly scream 2014, the path system and character customization is thoroughly enjoyable. The questing is noticeably less grindy than the vast majority of MMOs and the PvP is incredibly fun. 10/10 easy.
  52. dr3amwurx
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    What a breath of fresh air! I can easily say that this will be my MMO from here on out. Carbine is founded by the ORIGINAL blizzard team, and so this game oozes that magic that vanilla WoW did.

    There's something about it, the music, the combat, the lore and feel of it just work and it's heartwarming. I wish this game the very best, and hope that the dis-creditors hang their heads in    What a breath of fresh air! I can easily say that this will be my MMO from here on out. Carbine is founded by the ORIGINAL blizzard team, and so this game oozes that magic that vanilla WoW did.

    There's something about it, the music, the combat, the lore and feel of it just work and it's heartwarming. I wish this game the very best, and hope that the dis-creditors hang their heads in shame. Even if the game isn't to taste, giving it a 0 is a felony!

    Great game, and I have no doubt it will win many awards. It doesn't dissapoint    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. Craftbrews
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I've been looking to get back into hardcore raiding since the end of The Burning Crusade. I've tried dozens of MMOs since, participated in all of their End Games, and been burned. In fact, I didn't think I would ever get that nostalgic feeling I received from playing Vanilla/TBC WoW ever again.

    Boy was I wrong! WildStar takes me back, the classic design in this game is apparent from    I've been looking to get back into hardcore raiding since the end of The Burning Crusade. I've tried dozens of MMOs since, participated in all of their End Games, and been burned. In fact, I didn't think I would ever get that nostalgic feeling I received from playing Vanilla/TBC WoW ever again.

    Boy was I wrong!

    WildStar takes me back, the classic design in this game is apparent from level 1. It just felt right. I don't know how else to describe it. The game opens with a rad tutorial and starting zone and slowly drips in new content when you begin craving more..

    Solo content: Check!

    Group content: Check!

    Dungeons: Check! (By the way, these dungeons are amazing. It feels like a fair fight even when you wipe.)

    Raids: Check!

    PvP / Rated Seasons for Arenas: Check!

    Awesome giant customizable battlegrounds called Warplots where you can summon the raid bosses you kill and build awesome defenses based on dozens of different traps: Check!

    This game is turning out to be a great MMO, I can't say enough good things about it.    … Expand
  55. VisigothX
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    So far, Wildstar may not be revolutionary, but it's a pretty darn competent MMO at launch (the usual struggles aside... it went better than FFXIV's re-launch) and looks to have some great talent supporting the design. My wife loves the animation, character and creep design, plus the overall look, and I'm have a blast with the gameplay, the exploration, and the various easter eggs and popSo far, Wildstar may not be revolutionary, but it's a pretty darn competent MMO at launch (the usual struggles aside... it went better than FFXIV's re-launch) and looks to have some great talent supporting the design. My wife loves the animation, character and creep design, plus the overall look, and I'm have a blast with the gameplay, the exploration, and the various easter eggs and pop culture references (that actually apply to my generation!). The irreverent sense of humor reminds me of WoW's glory days before they were "trying too hard". So far, it's a great PvE game and is well ahead of ESO in it's development, but only time will tell how the combat system works for PvP.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. Stealysteve
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I've been playing MMOs for quite some time and let me tell you, Wildstar is not a WoW clone by a long shot. Sure, its colorful and slightly cartoonish, but you have to understand that that type of art style ages well in the gaming industry. The graphics in this game are top notch for this genre of gaming, the cartoonish art style will age well as new textures and features are added. TheI've been playing MMOs for quite some time and let me tell you, Wildstar is not a WoW clone by a long shot. Sure, its colorful and slightly cartoonish, but you have to understand that that type of art style ages well in the gaming industry. The graphics in this game are top notch for this genre of gaming, the cartoonish art style will age well as new textures and features are added. The combat is great and differs greatly from many other tab-targeting MMOs. The abilities feel fluid as does the combat in general, the PVP is actually based on skill (got to aim your shots), the raids are intense, warplots (you have to look that up), in-game physics give it a real world feel, the environments are equally interesting and differed in look, and the list goes on. This game does have the standard MMO type of questing though. Do NOT be mistaken though, all the quests are not these filler "kill 10 rats" quests either. The minority of quests are actually kill-fetch quests while the majority are actually quite enjoyable and interesting. The overall story in the game keeps you interested in the history of Nexus and the Eldan content provides amazing endgame. I have logged approximately 300 hours in this game during beta alone. I understand MMOs and understand what MMO fans want. If you've enjoyed WoW, Warhammer, SWTOR, (even ESO), Guild Wars 1 and 2, etc. etc. etc. I highly recommend you check Wildstar out for yourself. The game has so much to offer and absolutely will not disappoint you. WAB.… Expand
  59. Zrave
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Best MMO on the market right now. I love the combat system, because it is highly dynamic and the telegraphing is a great feature. I like how deeply you can customize your character, from appearance down to your skills and abiltiies, making each character unique. You choose 8 skills from a large pool, and then tweak their emphasis with ability points. You can also customize further withBest MMO on the market right now. I love the combat system, because it is highly dynamic and the telegraphing is a great feature. I like how deeply you can customize your character, from appearance down to your skills and abiltiies, making each character unique. You choose 8 skills from a large pool, and then tweak their emphasis with ability points. You can also customize further with AMPs, their version of talents, of which there are 90 total to choose from.

    The housing system is also amazing. Each player gets a house around level 15, and you can customize it in infinite ways, with very powerful tools to do so. There are hundreds if not thousands of items you can place in your house, and you can rotate them along 3 axes, scale them up or down, and place them exactly where you'd like.

    Finally, if you haven't seen it already, check out the developer video on raids, it's awesome :D    … Expand
  60. Starry101
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Coming from an extensive MMO background I had really high expectations for WildStar. Of course I compare everything against those other big MMOs and many new ones have just not met expectations. After playing WS for months in the beta (where I had a max level character) I am happy to say that WS is probably the best MMO I have ever played.

    The combat is fluid and responsive and the    Coming from an extensive MMO background I had really high expectations for WildStar. Of course I compare everything against those other big MMOs and many new ones have just not met expectations. After playing WS for months in the beta (where I had a max level character) I am happy to say that WS is probably the best MMO I have ever played.

    The combat is fluid and responsive and the telegraphs and level of movement make every fight fun, no more standing in one spot spamming a rotation. There is quite a large amount of content for a new release, BGs, adventures, raids, dungeons, war plots and open world events. It really feels like they have taken the best stuff from every MMO and put it together to make the one we have all been waiting for.    … Expand
  61. Loaris
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Best game I've played since wow vanilla . Oh boy I missed this hardcore gameplay . PvP and Pve are just awesome . Also Developers are listening and answering everything . They fix things fast as hell . Good job Carbine ! 10/10
  62. Cineck
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    The best game ever! Fresh, interesting, great community and loads of content. Combat system is perfect and quests and challenges make the game very enjoyable. 10/10.
  63. Lorgenn
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Love this game in spite of bunch of bugs and long queues. Battle system gives nice feelings.
    Crafting looks pretty interesting, almost like mini-games. Paths gives impetus to explore world, that's a nice way to do it and take some time from player.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
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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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