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
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#48 Best PC Game of 2014
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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82

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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