WildStar

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

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  1. 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
  2. goettel
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I tend to play MMO’s as a drifter: roll in, pick up some quests, do some, skip others, get distracted en route to the next one. I rarely read quests texts and just go where the arrow points and hit what’s marked for me by the quest tracker. I don’t care about completing anything unless I have to do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Wildstar is my game.    … Expand
  3. neurodeus
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    Wildstar is not trying to be revolutionary as an MMO, instead delivering a polished, fun and quiet complex game for any player type to enjoy. Movement is fluid, the control easy to understand, crafting is complex but fun, lots of exploration is possible and combat is outright fun and challenging.
  4. Remies
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    When dungeon boss fights are the equivalent of a very well designed raid encounter you know you are onto a great game. The amount of co-ordination required, the fact that it is not forgiving, how interesting and paced the battle is, make me want more even after the third death.

    This game makes me want more, and I would recommend everyone try it out
  5. Poisonthemonkey
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    A complete game. I don't know why it's so rare to find complete MMOs these days, but it is, and WildStar is one of these legendary few. The game feels--and IS--vast. There's a huge amount of content to dig into, from Warplots (PvP) to one of if not the most customizeable housing experience out there. Crafting, huge amount of raiding content, etc. The combat itself is fun, the world is veryA complete game. I don't know why it's so rare to find complete MMOs these days, but it is, and WildStar is one of these legendary few. The game feels--and IS--vast. There's a huge amount of content to dig into, from Warplots (PvP) to one of if not the most customizeable housing experience out there. Crafting, huge amount of raiding content, etc. The combat itself is fun, the world is very nicely designed. The game was clearly a labor of love and it shows.… Expand
  6. lillbrorsan
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    A a WoW veteran who got really bored with the game this was my new go-to MMO, played the beta and experienced all of the improvements up until launch.
    The game is loads of fun, any class starts off slow but as you level up and get new abilities you will have more and more fun with different skills to destroy your enemies.
    At level 14 you get your own house which is a really nice feature,    A a WoW veteran who got really bored with the game this was my new go-to MMO, played the beta and experienced all of the improvements up until launch.
    The game is loads of fun, any class starts off slow but as you level up and get new abilities you will have more and more fun with different skills to destroy your enemies.
    At level 14 you get your own house which is a really nice feature, giving you more rested XP, buffs and the ability to place any type of plots to help your crafting and what not.
    Adventures start at level 15 and is a really nice experience, the ability to pick the path you want and see how the story plays out is really quite enjoyable, at 20 you gain access to your first dungeon which will be more of a challenge.
    The environments are just amazing, each one is different with its own theme and enemies to fit, loads of variation on NPCs and interesting areas to explore.
    There are so many things in this game that are just make it the best MMO out there, from what I've just mentioned to the combat that is completely reliant on your skill to aim, hard enemies, dungeons and having to survive by actually dodging stuff.
    I play MMOs mainly for the endgame content and this one got so much of it right off the bat, I am going to be level 50 today or tomorrow and can't wait to start building my character more.
    Always dread questing but this game makes it fun, the only bad thing I have to say about it is that there are a bit too many kill and fetchquests which can make things tedious now and then but all in all I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new MMO.    … Expand
  7. Trade60
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I am an MMO vet, I have played just about every MMORPG since Ultima Online. With that said, you might get a better understanding when I say that Wildstar is One of the best, if not the Best, MMORPG I have ever played. Wildstar has so much to offer, Its Action Style gameplay gives you so much freedom, the skill tree lets you choice your own path, it has so much room for customization.I am an MMO vet, I have played just about every MMORPG since Ultima Online. With that said, you might get a better understanding when I say that Wildstar is One of the best, if not the Best, MMORPG I have ever played. Wildstar has so much to offer, Its Action Style gameplay gives you so much freedom, the skill tree lets you choice your own path, it has so much room for customization. The spells and abilities are simple to use with lots of options to play the way you want, while still being an individual player unlike any other in the game. No need for rotations, find attacks you like and just jump in, do massive damage along others of the same class and you will most likely be unique in the way you look as a character and the way you play, while still being a powerful useful player.

    This game is a must buy, i jumped into the game with the idea that i need to hit the level cap as soon as i can, when i got into the game it was so amazing, so much to do and see, the game felt huge. I ended up spending 5 days in game leveling to the level cap. Most MMOs i can hit the level cap in no more than 2 days of grinding. The warplot 40v40 pvp, the housing plots, the 40v40 raids, the dungeon and raids actually take skill over gear. If you dont play this your missing out, Wildstar is going to dethrone WoW.    … Expand
  8. daishi86
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    Wildstar in one of the best MMO experiences I've had in years. While there are alot similarities to genre-king WoW, it is not just a plain copy. Wildstar does not hide its inspiration, but instead of trying to copy something, they expanded it and gave it their own touch while adding alot of meaningful functions to skill and character-customization. Their style is unique and employs aWildstar in one of the best MMO experiences I've had in years. While there are alot similarities to genre-king WoW, it is not just a plain copy. Wildstar does not hide its inspiration, but instead of trying to copy something, they expanded it and gave it their own touch while adding alot of meaningful functions to skill and character-customization. Their style is unique and employs a vibrant humour. The combat is alot fun and content past maxLvL is extremely challenging. Due to very open-minded AddOn-politics, there's tons of options to customize and improve the games' clunky UI.
    Sadly, there's still quite a few bugs in the game, especially with the endgame-encounters, which hopefully find their way onto Carbines toDo-list soon.    … Expand
  9. Atticas14
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    I just started playing on 6/5/2014. Server issues are resolved. The skill system is really enjoyable. There is a little bit of a learning curve. When I first started playing it was a little confusing. It took a good 5-6 hours to get the hang of things. I'm currently playing a stalker and I'm really enjoying it. I haven't had this much fun with a MMORPG since WoTLK. I'm currently level 13,I just started playing on 6/5/2014. Server issues are resolved. The skill system is really enjoyable. There is a little bit of a learning curve. When I first started playing it was a little confusing. It took a good 5-6 hours to get the hang of things. I'm currently playing a stalker and I'm really enjoying it. I haven't had this much fun with a MMORPG since WoTLK. I'm currently level 13, and there seems like a lot of content that is yet to come. Mounts, housing, dungeons, and raids to name a few. Customization is amazing.

    I give the game a solid 8.5, but I'm giving it a 10 to counteract all the 0s and 1s providing by people because of launch issues.    … Expand
  10. JakeNoLastName
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Good MMO with a responsible and responsive developer. Their active involvement is apparent and a nice change to what other companies seem to have become, answering to shareholders who have no interest in the game itself. The crafting system, the housing, and the commodity/auction house are all amazing. Quests can be a grind, but that's sort of a necessary evil in MMOs, it's not necessaryGood MMO with a responsible and responsive developer. Their active involvement is apparent and a nice change to what other companies seem to have become, answering to shareholders who have no interest in the game itself. The crafting system, the housing, and the commodity/auction house are all amazing. Quests can be a grind, but that's sort of a necessary evil in MMOs, it's not necessary to level, but it is always present.

    By far the best aspect of the game is the dungeons. Telegraphs make sure you're not wiping for an hour on the same boss. The fights are busy, but with telegraphs you know what you should have avoided. Complicated yes, but no one has an excuse. In the same vein, I'm glad votekick was included right out of the box.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. kendrickdk
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    The best MMORPG on the market. Why is it the best? Because of the combat system, the graphics, the story (can't wait to find out what happened to the Elden) the character customization, and housing. But you want to know the best thing about WildStar? Addons! That's right, addons. They have totally embraced the concept of people making addons for this game. Want to make the combatThe best MMORPG on the market. Why is it the best? Because of the combat system, the graphics, the story (can't wait to find out what happened to the Elden) the character customization, and housing. But you want to know the best thing about WildStar? Addons! That's right, addons. They have totally embraced the concept of people making addons for this game. Want to make the combat just like Tera? There are addons. Don't like the UI? There are addons to change it. Don't like the Questing UI? There are addons to change it. The list goes on and on. This game feels like an MMO that has been on the market for years. I cannot believe how smooth this roll-out has been. Here is the deal... if you loved WoW for it's first few years... then you are going to love this game. It reminds me of an updated vanilla wow... with a sci-fi feel.… Expand
  13. MrGrimord
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    "Arschkrapfen Jun 5, 2014
    0
    This game is childish, naive, uncreative, unloving, superficially, primitively, inaccessible, old fashioned unpretentious, uninspired, boring and completely useles" Looks like you defined your own review. Very fun and entertaining mmo. This is finally what all ex-WoW vet wanted for so long. The art style may not please everyone but combat and gameplay is    "Arschkrapfen Jun 5, 2014
    0
    This game is childish, naive, uncreative, unloving, superficially, primitively, inaccessible, old fashioned unpretentious, uninspired, boring and completely useles"

    Looks like you defined your own review.

    Very fun and entertaining mmo. This is finally what all ex-WoW vet wanted for so long. The art style may not please everyone but combat and gameplay is very high quality. Carbine did an awesome job to improve every aspect of what makes mmos fun. It worth a try for sure for all fan of the traditionnal mmo that don't constantly QQ to reinvent the wheel.    … Expand
  14. doombug5000
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Starting out the game is a lot of fun, you seriously enjoy it until you hit about level 20. Then it gets boring... at times REALLY boring... but then you hit 35 and all of a sudden the personal story line kicks in and you no longer care about all the boring stuff you had to go through to get here, you are all of a sudden taken up by the mystery of the game and catapulted headlong at theStarting out the game is a lot of fun, you seriously enjoy it until you hit about level 20. Then it gets boring... at times REALLY boring... but then you hit 35 and all of a sudden the personal story line kicks in and you no longer care about all the boring stuff you had to go through to get here, you are all of a sudden taken up by the mystery of the game and catapulted headlong at the elder game. You barely even notice hitting 50.

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

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

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

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

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

    My recommendation to everyone out there interested in this game is, be prepared to grind a bit to get to the juicy stuff. Moreover - be prepared to work hard to get into a good guild - this is the most important point, you won't enjoy the Elder Game if you try to solo it - that just isn't the point of an MMO (unless its SWToR or GW2 or ESO - basically all games that should not be MMO's), if you want a solo experience go play Skyrim.    … Expand
  15. 2Netz
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    The best and most polished MMO there on the market. It really takes it to the next level, combining all the utility and fun of them all. While it takes time to get used to some of the new interface design, after that it offers tons of emotions and playability.
    The only drawback i've really found was the price of the game.
  16. Amiron
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. It has so much at it's launch that it's sure to please every type of MMO'er. The combat is silky smooth and innovative with the telegraph system, the crafting gives you total reign over customization, there's a dye and costume system that allows you to wear whatever armor you please as long as you're high enough level to wear it, and tons of end game for the people who needFantastic game. It has so much at it's launch that it's sure to please every type of MMO'er. The combat is silky smooth and innovative with the telegraph system, the crafting gives you total reign over customization, there's a dye and costume system that allows you to wear whatever armor you please as long as you're high enough level to wear it, and tons of end game for the people who need something to do once max level. On top of that, the development team is very active with their playerbase, and have already pushed out multiple patches based on player feedback alone.… Expand
  17. IchigoPhoenix
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Since F2P, its good and polished.
    One of the best free to play games out there and it is NOT a pay to win.
    There is a lot to do, even if you are not a "raid oriented" player.
  18. 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
  19. avrell
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I've enjoyed Wildstar so much more than I would have guessed. All those years back, WoW was an MMO for people who don't play MMOs. Wildstar in turn is an MMO for people who are bored of MMOs. Sometimes you have to look behind to walk ahead; group content difficulty reminds vividly of WoW before Blizzard decided to remove difficulty from their pre-raid game.

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

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

    The hard-to-define sense of adventure is very much present. World, zones feel alive and full of surprises. It is little unfortunate how first few hours of game feel quite uninspired in comparsion to what comes next. I almost dismissed the game after 2-4 hours. Wildstar really starts working it's magic around 10-20 hours.    … Expand
  20. redfrick
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    Believe the hype. I will try to keep this short and to the point. The combat is amazing. It's very similar to GW2 but much faster and much more fun. Crafting is great as is player housing which could almost be a separate game by itself.

    There are two issues however that some people may not be able to get past and I would completely understand their gripe. First the quests are    Believe the hype. I will try to keep this short and to the point. The combat is amazing. It's very similar to GW2 but much faster and much more fun. Crafting is great as is player housing which could almost be a separate game by itself.

    There are two issues however that some people may not be able to get past and I would completely understand their gripe.

    First the quests are bland, that is true. If that is a deal breaker then this MMO is not for you. Personally I don't really care. If I wanted to read a well crafted story I would you know, read a book. For me every other aspect of this game is so well done and so much fun I don't mind at all.

    The other complaint is the art style. This is a love it or leave it issue it seems. I love the art style. I've read some people say it's like playing a Pixar kids game and I can see that a little bit. But to me the art style is more reminiscent of a three dimensional Space Ace or Dragon's Lair.

    This game is simply fun, challenging, funny, complete and damn near perfect.    … Expand
  21. Chaosspeeder
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    First I wasn't interested in this game. But after playing a while, wildstar grows on me. It is a fantastic gaming experience with a rich and diverse content. I love the game in detail, where suddenly caves with ressources open up or the lore, which is fantastic written.

    give this game a chance and play at least to level 15.
  22. maghrebi
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Very very good game! i'm really enjoying it for a month now, the content is great, there is a lot to do. what i like the most is the difficulty of the dungeons and raids. it really needs a good team to complete it. i really enjoy the challange.

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

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

    ofcourse the game just launched and needs some tweaks here and there but give it some time since it's an mmo and this game will be 10/10    … Expand
  23. akaButters
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    This is game is incredibly fun, graphically pretty, and a very welcome surprise MMO.

    The combat is action packed and exciting. The cartoony graphics style is very pleasing to look at. The story is comical yet interesting. Very polished game all around.
  24. 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
  25. Pixied
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Just finished my first dungeon in Wildstar and have to say I am amazed. The leveling is dull but that is to be expected imo it is after all a MMO. The fun starts at late game. I just reached level 20 (minimum level for the que up) and wanted to see if the dungeon system was any good. Every pack of creeps had to be dealt with in a specif way, every part of the combat was fun as there wasJust finished my first dungeon in Wildstar and have to say I am amazed. The leveling is dull but that is to be expected imo it is after all a MMO. The fun starts at late game. I just reached level 20 (minimum level for the que up) and wanted to see if the dungeon system was any good. Every pack of creeps had to be dealt with in a specif way, every part of the combat was fun as there was no tank and spank, people had to move around and actually focus on the game otherwise we would all die.
    I have played the game for 12 hours of game time and love it. It's fun and challenging.
    The dungeon took my group 68 minutes with 4 wipes and in the end a score board pops up on your screen, looking at the result it felt amazing, our time sucked, bronze but that just means that I have to step up my game for the next run.
    Play the game people, the response time on the support site was under an hour when I needed assistance with something.
    Can't find a thing to really say was bad about this game.
    *HypnoToad* BUY IT    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. OGwawa
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Great game. Skill shot style abilities and a fleshed out talent tree are what shines the most to me. Buggy at times but provides a lot more than any other MMO has at launch.
  28. Vard
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    So far I'm only lvl 26, playing as a stalker, but what i really have to point out is the player housing.
    By far the absolute best playing housing i have ever seen.
    Apart from the default houses you can plot onto your lot, you can actually use items like blocks, floor tiles, wall panels, and pillars to actually BUILD an extra house on your land. The advanced editor lets you move size and    So far I'm only lvl 26, playing as a stalker, but what i really have to point out is the player housing.
    By far the absolute best playing housing i have ever seen.
    Apart from the default houses you can plot onto your lot, you can actually use items like blocks, floor tiles, wall panels, and pillars to actually BUILD an extra house on your land. The advanced editor lets you move size and angle anything you want, just PERFECTLY.
    And if you make your Furniture/ceilings realistic sizes as one of the non-giant races, you'll notice the houses are actually quite huge

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

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

    Seriously. Get it.
    Finally a good MMO.
    FINALLY.    … Expand
  29. sparrowtm
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    It has been a long time since I was so captivated by a MMO. It has everything I want: a complex and phenomenal housing system, roleplay support, diverse and challenging PvE and PvP, even 40 vs 40 PvP matches, and a great graphical style. Yes, I am a complete fanboy - it has been over 10 years since I could last call me that. Highly recommended!
  30. Krysen
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    This MMO makes a lot of fu****** fun.
    It feels like they made sth. new and combined it with the best part of other MMOs.
    PvP is amazing because of the fighting mechanics.
    Dungeons are a lot of fun because of the dodging elements.
    PvE rewards you with the perfect amount of Items and EXP.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

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  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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