Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 478 Ratings

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  1. drunkface
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    For a indie company, Wolcen its a awesome game, with very interesting build system, graphics and history. "dark" maps remember diablo 2, anyway good game and good investment. Game have some bugs and server issues at the launch but have a good Community Manager , always close to the players , with fast informations, some negative reviews here are not justified.
  2. Sephrinx
    Feb 14, 2020
    5
    The game has a lot of potential, however in its current state it's just a total mess.

    The skills, abilities, and combat is incredibly imbalanced. The final boss of the first act I can face tank with a 2h warrior class spamming 2 abilities and destroy him, and on the other hand he 1 shots my mage and I deal no damage at all. There aren't enough "unique" or fun skill modifiers for    The game has a lot of potential, however in its current state it's just a total mess.

    The skills, abilities, and combat is incredibly imbalanced. The final boss of the first act I can face tank with a 2h warrior class spamming 2 abilities and destroy him, and on the other hand he 1 shots my mage and I deal no damage at all.

    There aren't enough "unique" or fun skill modifiers for skills and abilities, and a large portion of the passive skill tree is basic and boring. They have a lot of work to do, I look forward to 2 years from now when this game is worth picking up and playing, but currently it's not worth 40 bucks. 15? Maybe.

    It's super buggy and I'm constantly running into weird issues.    … Expand
  3. Axl_roads
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    I would wait a month or two before purchasing.

    To start with, login issues due to yet another dev underestimating server demand on release. People excuse this because it "happens all the time" - I feel like that's even more reason for it to be unacceptable. It shouldn't be a surprise. Then there is the poor decision making by the devs. I was playing fine this morning, then they    I would wait a month or two before purchasing.

    To start with, login issues due to yet another dev underestimating server demand on release. People excuse this because it "happens all the time" - I feel like that's even more reason for it to be unacceptable. It shouldn't be a surprise.

    Then there is the poor decision making by the devs. I was playing fine this morning, then they announced a hotfix being applied. Apparently this was to fix some minor crashing issues.

    Well this hotfix broke a lot of peoples' stash, totally wiped them, and caused some character data to be rolled back/lost.

    So they then took the servers down, on the second day of release, to investigate why they're not-really-super-necessary minor hotfix broke everything.

    Offline play is available, but pointless as characters are stored locally, so no progress can be transferred to online play. So if you don't have any friends, or weren't planning on grouping with strangers, then sure, you can play. Otherwise, game is quite LITERALLY unplayable.    … Expand
  4. ZZrotas
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Log In Servers: Broken. Gameplay Servers: Broken. Enemy Hit boxs: Broken. Save files: Broken. Plenty more issues including not being able to rebind left click too move a staple for ARPGs. Oh and no Hardcore mode though with the servers being a broken mess there would be no point to risking it.
  5. Rebelzob
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    I have to say I like this game a lot, the gameplay, the complex talent tree gives an air or versatility that hook you into the game for hours, the downside for me it's the history, I could be more engaging but I feel it ran out of steam at the end, anyway so far this game fulfill the majority of my expectations, I wish they keep going with the good work and polish the game thru time.
  6. swissl
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    More than 24 hours over and nothing really work... always dc´s or you can not connect.. just a joke
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Exoseven
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Good hack and slash (I played 7 hours this far). They took the best ideas from Diablo 3, path of exile and Warhammer and the result is nice.

    The game launch was a bit complicated but then you have to remember Diablo 3 launch where nobody was able to play for 48 hours (it's clearly not that bad). For the rest I heard that the game isn't finished yet, but I guess being short on money for a    Good hack and slash (I played 7 hours this far). They took the best ideas from Diablo 3, path of exile and Warhammer and the result is nice.

    The game launch was a bit complicated but then you have to remember Diablo 3 launch where nobody was able to play for 48 hours (it's clearly not that bad).

    For the rest I heard that the game isn't finished yet, but I guess being short on money for a small company happens.    … Expand
  10. Advo
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    9/10 Gave a 10 to offset the wave of 0 reviews from the small amount of loud obnoxious group that are having server connection issues on release day.

    If you want details about the game then why are you hear? Go watch some reviews on Youtube. This game is everything I wanted from Diablo 3. I've avoided Path of Exile because I simply don't like the "pay-to-win" aspect (yes ik you can    9/10 Gave a 10 to offset the wave of 0 reviews from the small amount of loud obnoxious group that are having server connection issues on release day.

    If you want details about the game then why are you hear? Go watch some reviews on Youtube.

    This game is everything I wanted from Diablo 3. I've avoided Path of Exile because I simply don't like the "pay-to-win" aspect (yes ik you can be F2P but the cost of respec and option to buy items/mats is still a turnoff). I loved Diablo 2, I played +3k hours of Diablo 3 despite the problems I have with the game. I've been hyped for Diablo 4 since the announcement but I'm convinced Bliz will screw that up just like Warcraft 76 Refunded. So Wolcen seems to really fill that hole and provide the lush grimdark Warhammer similar atmosphere and easy to learn, difficult to master game-play.    … Expand
  11. 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!!!
  12. Louiress
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Sorry guys but full day after release game crashing on character screen creation. Or just shwing same message: "Your connection with the game service timed out". Diablo 3 Dev team are watching this and clapping. Wolcen Studio....good job - Now someone **** up even more than Blizzard :]
  13. Kromzinger
    Feb 14, 2020
    5
    the game is fun, the graphic is good, the storyline is cliche` but good enought , the game play is very very nice, the items moduled good, and the difficulty level is just as you expect it, nice and solid.
    The offline gameplay doesnt save prograss , there is no check points between acts when you exit the game, only from act to act. the online servers are too full to play or at times    the game is fun, the graphic is good, the storyline is cliche` but good enought , the game play is very very nice, the items moduled good, and the difficulty level is just as you expect it, nice and solid.
    The offline gameplay doesnt save prograss , there is no check points between acts when you exit the game, only from act to act. the online servers are too full to play or at times don';t work at all, and you could've anticipate massive logging issue from day one.
    keys are hardly responcive at times, hitting box are wierd, some monsters flot out of texture of map,
    but i praise the originality of the "inside dungeons". overroll the game feels rushed... 510./    … Expand
  14. CrustyDemon
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Hack 'n Slash rpg done right. Bugs aside Wolcen is a great game. It feels like a AAA title. Graphics and music are top notch. Story is capivating and I am enoying this more than Diablo 3. Gonna be awesome when they get the multiplayer ironed out.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Tremlex88
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    I give it a 10 to ajust the 0 review. Day 1 problem is normal. I played the early acces and ut was great. A 7/10 a think
  18. xYxKINGxYx
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    I bought this game via steam for $56.95 Australia dollars. what a waste of money. I have a gtx 1080 and the game lagged down to 15fps even on the lowest graphics and lowest resolution. quitting the game fixed it but man I shouldn't experience lag after 20 minutes gameplay offline.
  19. tjohobbit
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Lots of KS supporters here I guess.

    This is a very bugged unresponsive lump of coal. Have some intressting ideas but omg how it can be so buggy when they release is amazing. its already funded by a KS and then you should not have this massive amounts of bugs, bad inventory system, clunky controls, bad user experince. And then the game is mostly a ripoff from other games so cant    Lots of KS supporters here I guess.

    This is a very bugged unresponsive lump of coal.
    Have some intressting ideas but omg how it can be so buggy when they release is amazing.
    its already funded by a KS and then you should not have this massive amounts of bugs, bad inventory system, clunky controls, bad user experince.

    And then the game is mostly a ripoff from other games so cant understand how they managed this but I should say that maybe pick it up in a sale or wait for a couple of months to see if they manage to fix it.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. GaSeR
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Paid for this game 4 years ago when it was in playable alpha. It's been four years, not is has released as an unplayable beta, hence is my rating.
  24. 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.
  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. 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
  27. 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 !
  28. Gamml3r
    Feb 13, 2020
    7
    I can't understand the people who give negative reviews because of login problems. I am pleasantly surprised by Wolcen and look forward to many more hours of play!
  29. Pasabor
    Feb 13, 2020
    1
    While server issues are to be expected, the sheer absence of polish and the crazy amount of bugs are not. Movemant and Combat feel incredibly clunky, the game constantly crashes and freezes, music suddenly stops.... Wait until this game is fixed.
  30. 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
  31. Nazollo
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is the best H&S game ever! Gameplay, graphics - everything is great!
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. redporper
    Feb 13, 2020
    0
    Purchased in October of 2016 - Early Release. 3+ years later is it finally released. - Unable to logon. Four years not long enough, apparently, to deliver a playable game. Give this one a miss until the developer can create a game you can actually log in to play. You can bet that anyone who reviews this game positively on day 1 (Feb 13th) while it still can't be launched and has onlyPurchased in October of 2016 - Early Release. 3+ years later is it finally released. - Unable to logon. Four years not long enough, apparently, to deliver a playable game. Give this one a miss until the developer can create a game you can actually log in to play. You can bet that anyone who reviews this game positively on day 1 (Feb 13th) while it still can't be launched and has only ever reviewed this game is a developer/friend of a developer looking to polish a turd.… Expand
  37. 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...
  38. 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
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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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