Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 478 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 94 out of 478
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  1. Seba1812
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Game is receiving bad reviews because of issues with servers on the launch day (due to the massive users concurrence). This happened even to Diablo 3 and not represent the quality of the game.
    I could appreciate Act 1 in the early access and the game looks really promising.
    I set a 10 to bring a little bit of balance here...
  2. pepsibox
    Feb 13, 2020
    8
    The game underwent a rocky start. It was in development for a period of time before being entirely scrapped, to start new because the developers didn't like the way it was shaping up. More funding was available, they had more resources, and there were advances in graphical/gameplay technology. In comparison, the new version of this game is infinitely better. Of course this had it's lastingThe game underwent a rocky start. It was in development for a period of time before being entirely scrapped, to start new because the developers didn't like the way it was shaping up. More funding was available, they had more resources, and there were advances in graphical/gameplay technology. In comparison, the new version of this game is infinitely better. Of course this had it's lasting effects on players, as their opinions were quite harsh towards the company because of the scrapping of the original game concept. Players still like to hold that against the game, to create the negative reviews/comments that they do... But the game, as it is currently (Once the server issues are fixes due to the large number of players that the SMALL company did not expect) is rather amazing. It's next gen graphical advantage puts it above other ARPG's, and it's ability to offer hybrid playstyles far out does any other game in the genre. It needs some love around the edges, but it is still in a new, large competitor for the titans in the genre.

    The long and short of it is.. It started out rocky, there were some questionable decisions made... But those decisions really paid off to make a great game, regardless of the people using the long development time/project scrap to make unfair reviews.    … Expand
  3. TrongThang
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not bad at all if you don't care about bugs and overwhelming server :D… Expand
  4. Daggerknight
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    It's pretty much what I was looking for; an action RPG that takes its story a bit more seriously, while being more coherent than others. Game play wise, it's very much a "best of" blend of Path of Exile and Diablo 3. I mean that in the best way; if you liked elements of both, you -will- enjoy this.

    What sets it apart is the focus on movement in combat. This is not like other ARPG's, in    It's pretty much what I was looking for; an action RPG that takes its story a bit more seriously, while being more coherent than others. Game play wise, it's very much a "best of" blend of Path of Exile and Diablo 3. I mean that in the best way; if you liked elements of both, you -will- enjoy this.

    What sets it apart is the focus on movement in combat. This is not like other ARPG's, in which you just choose your one or two favorite spells/ abilities, and spam them all day. You have to space out your actions, and you absolutely have to dodge, charge, and generally do more than just stand in one place.

    There are some niggling issues, mostly to do with rough edges. A couple of enemy hitboxes are hard to highlight, and some UI elements are not as responsive as one would like. These are, however, things that can easily be addressed in patches, and nowhere near the disastrous issues that plague many AAA titles on release.

    All in all, I highly recommend this game to anyone whose looking for a plot focused ARPG!    … Expand
  5. astrL
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    This indy game would be a master piece into the Hn'slash landscape.

    Some polish is still needed but wow for this price... donno other game with this quality.
  6. Dutch83
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    People a so dumb... rating a game 0 because they can't log in... The quality of the game have nothing to do with that. Anyway... Love the game, love the gameplay, love the story!!! So far so good!!! It's nothing really new but at the same time really refreashing.
  7. modiel
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Wolcen still has a lot of bugs three weeks after his releases, and had server issues on the launch day explaining why people wrote a lot of bad reviews, but it's not reflecting the game itself. Bugs are fixed at each hotfixes and the servers are now working. The core of the game is really good, with a nice gameplay feeling.

    As the previous review by Seba1812 "I set a 10 to bring a    Wolcen still has a lot of bugs three weeks after his releases, and had server issues on the launch day explaining why people wrote a lot of bad reviews, but it's not reflecting the game itself. Bugs are fixed at each hotfixes and the servers are now working. The core of the game is really good, with a nice gameplay feeling.

    As the previous review by Seba1812 "I set a 10 to bring a little bit of balance here..."    … Expand
  8. SimonZZ
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Game is receiving bad reviews because of issues with servers on the launch day (due to the massive users concurrence). This happened even to Diablo 3 and not represent the quality of the game.
    I could appreciate Act 1 in the early access and the game looks really promising.
    I set a 10 because is game rly awesome
  9. doxer5
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    it's the kind of game I love, better and deeper than the Diablo but you don't have to study a career like in the POE. I know it's gonna give me a lot of hours to play.
  10. OsbornYu
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    I really like this game. I think it has great potential and I look forward to its development. Next, please optimize and fix the errors. Good games are worth our wait, I hope players can give more tolerance and patience.
  11. SunnywhiteX
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    Sehr gutes Spiel , mit sehr guter Grafik .

    Allerdings ist kein vernünftiger Guide vorhanden damit man im Spiel nicht so verloren geht
  12. Nazollo
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is the best H&S game ever! Gameplay, graphics - everything is great!
  13. DucDaoMinh
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Don't let whiners fool you. The game might face some network issues because of suddenly rising of players at the start, but the game-play is good and the interface is shiny. Never regret buying this diamond.
  14. ItemME
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    For everyone putting a 0 because servers are offline, and are comparing this to Blizzard's launch, you have literally no idea how things are working. Go play offline if you're that impatient, this isn't a mmorpg. You desperately want to play with your friends? Give them time, we're not talking about a few hundreds of players, we're talking about literally around 100k players trying toFor everyone putting a 0 because servers are offline, and are comparing this to Blizzard's launch, you have literally no idea how things are working. Go play offline if you're that impatient, this isn't a mmorpg. You desperately want to play with your friends? Give them time, we're not talking about a few hundreds of players, we're talking about literally around 100k players trying to login. This is a small studio, they don't have unlimited funds, they don't have tons of engineers, you really need to chill out and see things the way they are; this is an indie game, not a AAA from a insane company, so just gotta be patient and support the devs. Game is stunning, it has insane content for a day one. You guys are short on memory, it tooks years to PoE to reach that much people at the same time online, D3 launch was a pure mess as well.… Expand
  15. Drahamus
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    I think it´s amazin and motivating. The Serverdowntimes on weekend sucked but it runs much better after that.
  16. Norvel
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    the game is very fun, but little buggy.
    He's beautifull
    The story is good
  17. Kreepit
    Mar 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People keep comparing the game to Diablo 3 and Path of Exile. Games that have been out for many years and have had many years with patches, fixes and optimization passes.

    While there are issues with the game, admittedly, not everyone experience them. I personally haven't experienced it, albeit i play solo and not online.

    Ability nodes do have issues with balance, but this is something that Diablo 3 and Path of Exile still have issues with. Abilities that are too OP or some that does less than intended.

    The game itself has a deep and well written lore and a story, albeit only 3 chapters, that is longer than even Diablo 3's story.

    The loot system is quite good and isn't as harsh (in my opinion) as Diablo 3 and Path of Exile, though it could definitely do with some improvement.

    After the main story is finished, that's when the real game (and fun!) begins, because Wolcen have unique features that neither Path of Exile nor Diablo 3 have.

    You get to build up your city and do lots of activities. Far more interesting than the mindless Greater Rift system in Diablo 3 at the very least.

    Then there's the soundtrack. It is the first time i have actually bothered listening to the in-game music while playing a game of this genre. It is hands down the best soundtrack i have listened to in years.

    Graphic-wise, it is beautiful.

    Animations are very good and spot on.

    Controls are responsive and spot on.

    Voice acting is spot on and the dialogues are well written throughout the entirety of the main story.

    I'm not giving it a full 10/10 however, because as i said, there are issues they do need to solve, however, i won't slaughter it like other angry reviewers have done due to encountering a few bugs in-game in multiplayer.

    They need to get the bosses fine tuned and balanced along with their abilities.

    They need to sort out the apocalyptic forms, because they are simply too weak and act more like an invulnerability shield than anything else.

    I'll leave it at a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  18. sweredrim
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    The game is far more enjoyable than Diablo 3. It is somewhere between Path of Exile and Diablo 3 which is a perfect mix. Also, graphics is just miles ahead of other aRPGs.
  19. cheguevara2
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    I think its a really good game and i don't get the hate for the login problems.
    Just few hours into the release and also first game for a small studio. Yes, its kinda like Diablo 3 (mostly because its hack n slay) but its a total different game. The early access was good and the final game looks even better.
  20. Romney
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    For me it's been the best arpg so far. Engaging and focused story. Interesting build system. Beautiful and with good animations.
  21. Archemer
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenominal work and from such a small team, even. Launch issues are common in this genre and they will pass. (Diablo 3 error 37..)

    What will stay and hopefully improve is the great aesthetics, strangely good story for an aRPG, and the great build diversity. The way attributes work is just a touch of inspiration. I see myself playing this game for quite some time. (Now it just    Absolutely phenominal work and from such a small team, even. Launch issues are common in this genre and they will pass. (Diablo 3 error 37..)

    What will stay and hopefully improve is the great aesthetics, strangely good story for an aRPG, and the great build diversity. The way attributes work is just a touch of inspiration. I see myself playing this game for quite some time. (Now it just needs true nature magic and a druid toolkit!)    … Expand
  22. BraveDave
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Great game! I've had an itch and this game finally scratched it. Yes, problems on launch but people rating a great game 0 because of it. I mean, COME ON!!!
  23. Neuto
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    While this game has struggled with server issues during launch the game has played great. I love the story and combat. The combat feels so refreshing and evolved as I play along with the game. I can't believe how beautiful this game is. The environments are stunning and I'm excited for the future of the game.
  24. Meryjane
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Much better than garbage Poe or poor diablo. Fck pathetic haters who gave rate 0 because of server problems.
  25. Tonybologna
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    I have over a 100 hours into this game atm and it never ceases to amaze me how in depth the developers made this game. Given time and updates I see this as a viable competitor to diablo and path if exile.
  26. Kinpot
    Feb 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. Lots of potential. Good graphics good storyline. And different arpg from other arpg. Good to see a new blood in arpg. Bloodline.… Expand
  27. HellReid
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    I liked the game, but I have to change my review about it to negative? Why? Yes, because I and a very large number of players can not play online because You can not, like any other Studio, quickly respond to problems and solve them, whether it's hotfixes or some other solutions to problems. Right now, hundreds of players can't play online, and you're like, " we know about the problem, theI liked the game, but I have to change my review about it to negative? Why? Yes, because I and a very large number of players can not play online because You can not, like any other Studio, quickly respond to problems and solve them, whether it's hotfixes or some other solutions to problems. Right now, hundreds of players can't play online, and you're like, " we know about the problem, the hotfix is ready, we'll install it this week, we can only install the hotfix once a week." 1-and When this 1 times in week Vasya from neighboring villages us will tell, whether you all same? 2-what the **** only 1 time? How many projects I know at the start-Yes, there are always a lot of bugs, problems with servers, etc., but the first month the studios work as demons and release 2-3 fixes a day, bugs are fixed almost on the fly. I'm almost 3nd day in the game go, and a lot of people - as well. Why? Because someone isn't doing their job. I do not mind the 1st fix in a week, you can even 1st fix in a month - but only when everything works well, but not when the fix came out, played 1 day, ran into a bug and all, you can not play the game until the fix comes out in a week.
    Until the situation with the quality of the game is corrected, there will be a crappy review. Everyone who reads me-please also give this game a crappy review. I hope temporarily.    … Expand
  28. arikr84
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    I understand, if you are new to online games and you don't know that any online game will suffer at the beginning from server issues you may be confused or mad so 0 score may be relevant. However, giving low score because you couldn't connect the first day while you also have offline mode to play with is just being negative troll.
    Actually to come to think about it. 1 day after the server    I understand, if you are new to online games and you don't know that any online game will suffer at the beginning from server issues you may be confused or mad so 0 score may be relevant. However, giving low score because you couldn't connect the first day while you also have offline mode to play with is just being negative troll.
    Actually to come to think about it. 1 day after the server issues and game is playable.
    While the servers got fixed I played the offline mode and what can I say.. I enjoyed it. It felt good and when I went to sleep I thought about playing it tomorrow. This must mean something good.    … Expand
  29. przemek1236
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Despite a bit of troubles with server and few minor bugs, game is awesome. Feeling of the game is great. Can't wait to explore more of the world and create some builds !
  30. Feroxious
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    There is a multiplayer problems and few bugs, but we must understand that this is a small indie group of developers that realesed a better diabloid game than blizzard after diablo 2 LOD :) so a little bit patience. We must give a chance to developers :)
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. GameSkinny
    Apr 10, 2020
    50
    There may never have been so promising a game so completely destroyed by launch bugs as Wolcen.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 8, 2020
    62
    Extraordinary beauty (and extraordinary bugginess) aside, Wolcen is a run-of-the-mill ARPG that takes "inspiration" from every popular game in the genre and mixes it with its own questionable know-how. [Issue#244, p.64]
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 30, 2020
    60
    Some good ideas but with a price too high and with too many limits.
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