World of Warcraft: Dragonflight

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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 791 Ratings

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  1. Bimmy_Time
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    A fairly decent expansion for a timeless game, probably the best expansion since Wrath of the Lich King. Had a lot of fun playing this until all my friends stopped playing and left me alone.
  2. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Dragonflight really picked up the ball after a series of terrible expansions, it feels closer to Wrath of the Lich King (My favorite expansion) than any other since. It's fun and innovative, but yes unfortunate we have entered the 'era of review bombing' where metacritic user score is now useless and nothing more than a tug of war between people's favorite games, or a platform forDragonflight really picked up the ball after a series of terrible expansions, it feels closer to Wrath of the Lich King (My favorite expansion) than any other since. It's fun and innovative, but yes unfortunate we have entered the 'era of review bombing' where metacritic user score is now useless and nothing more than a tug of war between people's favorite games, or a platform for political agendas. This expansion deserves a better score than people are giving it, it's clearly just Blizzard hatred in general that has led to this low score.… Expand
  3. Thedudedude
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Easiest expansion to gear. No unnecessary grinds. Just fun times. As always raids are amazing.
  4. LeKargo
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best World of Warcraft Expansion ever. So much fun. You can do everything like Raids, Dungeons, PvP, very good Open World Events,Pet Battel, high Quality Quests and much more. The Dragonriding is so much fun and very good and the Patches are very fast and have a lot of Content. Very good. World of Warcraft is the best Game ever and Dragonflight the best expension
  5. DepressedMonkey
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I notice a lot of hate towards this expansion and I really don't understand it. Most of the critic is so unfounded. I don't want to make assumptions but all the negative reviews feel like they are written by people who consistently refuse to accept that the days of tbc and wotlk are over. Blizzard did a great job with dragonflight imo. The story is neat, the dungeons and raids are fun, theI notice a lot of hate towards this expansion and I really don't understand it. Most of the critic is so unfounded. I don't want to make assumptions but all the negative reviews feel like they are written by people who consistently refuse to accept that the days of tbc and wotlk are over. Blizzard did a great job with dragonflight imo. The story is neat, the dungeons and raids are fun, the world looks and feels amazing. Don't base your opinion on the bad user score. Try to be more open minded, don't expect to be playing classic and try it yourself!… Expand
  6. VektorLayl
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Одна из лучших дополнений для WoW, в этом дополнение хороший лор, механики, дейлики и т.д, если хотите вернуться в игру щяс очень хорошее время для этого
  7. joshwow0490
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    Great expansion to come back to. Dragon rising is fun, gearing is efficient not to mention you can go about it anyway you want.
  8. poneekas
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Refreshing. I am a casual player and the activities are easy to catch up and content is fun to do. The dragon isles are awesome and Dragonflight is the best expansion since Legion. I'm excited to see what WoW have in store for the next expansions
  9. Tsyuko
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    The best post MoP expansion.
    (Legion was solid too but very alt char even alt spec unfriendly)
  10. Itsausername
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    TLDR: Dragonfight is a breath of fresh air. There is exceptional freedom and amazing quantity and quality of content for the part of the expansion offered compared to the past four expansions. This is a flawed gem. But it is a gem.

    (Mostly) Complete Review: I will try to be balanced in my review, offering both criticisms were they are valid and praise where it is due and focusing    TLDR: Dragonfight is a breath of fresh air. There is exceptional freedom and amazing quantity and quality of content for the part of the expansion offered compared to the past four expansions. This is a flawed gem. But it is a gem.

    (Mostly) Complete Review:
    I will try to be balanced in my review, offering both criticisms were they are valid and praise where it is due and focusing primarily on the game itself. However, I must first address the elephant in the room, that especially in more recent reviews, is deceptive in the way it is presented. The races are being allowed to work together even cross faction now. In raids, dungeons and open world content. And as has been known now for a month as of typing this review, cross-faction guilds are coming.

    Now, before I start I will say I am a veteran MMO player. Starting in and since 2005 I have played World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Final Fantasy XIV, Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2 and Lord of the Rings Online to name a few of many.
    My World of Warcraft history: Consistent player for the first game and first three expansions. Stopped playing with Warlords of Draenor except 1 month each expansion until Dragonflight.

    Player versus player: I do not participate in this content in this game so I will not comment on it in this review except to say I have heard good things from friends who do participate in it. Beyond that I will leave it to others to review this feature.

    Dragonriding. This is a fun system and while clearly inspired by Guild Wars 2, is distinct enough with far less restrictions to flight time and how often you can use special movement abilities to feel fresh and fun.
    The only real issue here is the fact that you have to go out and collect special markers to unlock abilities and more stamina and while this only takes a few hours, it can make starting with the dragonriding system feel a bit slow.

    Open world content. There is a surprising amount of this, with more being added constantly, more than in previous expansions and at a faster rate than ever. Activities on this front currently include world quests, daily quests, weekly quests, dragon racing, rare hunting, multiple special zone events, treasure hunting and little special events unlocked by quest chains that I will not elaborate on here for wanting to stay spoiler free.
    Issues here. Not many to speak of. Unless you are logging in for 12+hours a day, there is more than enough to do without anything feeling too stale if you vary between the activities.

    Instanced content. The raid is really fun. It's complex enough that it's a challenge if you don't use too many addons, but easy enough that you don't need to use too many. The dungeon system has continued on with some learned lessons, bringing a select number of previous expansions dungeons into relevancy by allowing people to temporarily bring them to modern levels of difficulty and reward for the current part of the patch cycle.
    Issues. Oh boy, while the raid is fine, there's nothing to really complain about there, I have to address dungeons. The changing nature of the mythic+ dungeons via the affix system can feel nasty. Affixes add new weekly challenges to dungeon in the form of new mechanics. And some of them in certain dungeons can disrupt the mechanics already present and add damage spikes on top of the normal incoming damage spikes. This can feel very very bad sometimes.

    The stories, both main and side ones have undergone vast improvements in how they are presented, offering far more emotional impact while being more down to earth than has been seen in World of Warcraft in years. There has also been a clear effort in this expansion to have a more connected overall story. Of late there has also been a trend in the quest to address the social issues caused by actions of races in the past. Contrary to what some other reviews have mentioned, old racial divides are being addressed.
    Issues here. The story could be more connected than they have already made it

    The looks. Okay, the graphics lag behind a little, or in some cases, a lot. But there have been and continue to be improvements made on this front. In entire zones of new expansions and piece by piece in the older zones with newer models brought in to areas over time to bring the game to a more modern standard. Character customisation is lacking in places, but again, this is being addressed patch to patch.
    Issues. There is a lot of outdated stuff. But credit where it is due, they are addressing that.

    The crafting system. The system is mostly fine. However problems arise in not being able to refund specialisation points and in the progression through the system not being made clear enough. Beyond that, it's fine.

    There is so much more I could say in my review, but sadly, I am reaching my character limit, so allow me to wrap this up and say this expansion is the best this game has been in a long time.    … Expand
  11. shenkenhigh
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    [Old playa here].. Legit 8/10. Better than SL, BFA. Talents look fresh, they decreased the amount of annoying farming, idn what is exactly with new proffesions, this system needs it's mastering. I can see a lot of irrelevant reviews out here, and, mostly, from people who haven't played the game. For now i see a promising expansion, for the first time in 6 years. Can't say SL was bad[Old playa here].. Legit 8/10. Better than SL, BFA. Talents look fresh, they decreased the amount of annoying farming, idn what is exactly with new proffesions, this system needs it's mastering. I can see a lot of irrelevant reviews out here, and, mostly, from people who haven't played the game. For now i see a promising expansion, for the first time in 6 years. Can't say SL was bad but...the farming was repellent. Guys give this exp a chance(a try) at least, before writing downgrading rev's.… Expand
  12. Lemsis
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot is excellent, interesting (compared to SHL in general bomb). The new flight system is wonderful, also with a talent branch for improving the dragon, they came up with a cool idea. There is a lot of content, there is something to do, the system of professions has been updated, which is ideal for me. I haven't tried the new class yet, I've seen how others play, there is interest. Do not listen to the whiners who bury wow and say that Dragonflight is another failure, this is a great addition! I get the feeling that Metacritic has bought reviews because I read bad reviews about this add-on and a lot of the same type of reviews accuse Blizzard of racism, which is nonsense, WoW Dragonflight is a great add-on! Definitely recommend to buy! (SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH)… Expand
  13. anacreon5
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best expansions ever made,haters are review bombing the game out of jealousy that WoW is still the #1 MMORPG
  14. Cyber001
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    World of Warcraft Dragonflight is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the gaming world! It combines a captivating game world, an epic storyline, and breathtaking graphics to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Particularly impressive is the ability to soar through the skies as a dragon rider and explore the vast territories of Azeroth. The developers have done a fantastic job bringing theWorld of Warcraft Dragonflight is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the gaming world! It combines a captivating game world, an epic storyline, and breathtaking graphics to create an unforgettable gaming experience. Particularly impressive is the ability to soar through the skies as a dragon rider and explore the vast territories of Azeroth. The developers have done a fantastic job bringing the dragons and their unique abilities to life. The flight mechanics are smooth and intuitive, and the sensation of gliding through the clouds and feeling the wind beneath your wings is simply magical. The quests in World of Warcraft Dragonflight are exciting and diverse. They tell an engaging story that delves deep into the fascinating lore of World of Warcraft. Another plus point is the regular provision of updates and expansions for World of Warcraft Dragonflight. The developers take community feedback seriously and continuously work to improve the game and enrich it with new content. This ensures that players always have fresh content available and that the fun of the game is preserved. Personally, I am thrilled by World of Warcraft Dragonflight and would recommend it to anyone who wants to explore a unique fantasy world and experience the feeling of flying on the back of a mighty dragon. Whether you are a casual player or a hardcore gamer, this game will captivate everyone. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dragons and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!… Expand
  15. Crazysd
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Es macht nach Jahren einfach wieder Laune WoW zu zocken. Das Drachenfliegen ist für mich das Highlight. Die verschiedenen Regionen der Dracheninsel sind schöner und geben mehr her als zum Beispiel Shadowlands und dem in meinem Augen langweiligen Schlund.
  16. BeWokeBeBroke
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Been playing world of warcraft since it first came out, and warcraft since 90's. Dragonflight in my opinion took the path to right direction with these changes. Endgame content still needs little more touch of love to offer player something they havent been doin over and over and over again. Oh and to those hating wows faction system, it existed long before woke became a new and "popular"Been playing world of warcraft since it first came out, and warcraft since 90's. Dragonflight in my opinion took the path to right direction with these changes. Endgame content still needs little more touch of love to offer player something they havent been doin over and over and over again. Oh and to those hating wows faction system, it existed long before woke became a new and "popular" trend and prolly long before some of haters were even born. I hope it will never be removed.… Expand
  17. Yaroslav0202
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Играю с релиза, на момент записи ревью 10.1 стартует через пару недель.

    Пока полет хороший, 8/10 точно, - прям учли всякие глупые обязательные активности по типу Торгаста/Кортии и т.п., что были ранее. Можно сказать, что я практически полностью могу заниматься теми активностями, что интересны именно мне, а не теми, что разрабы посчитали маст хев для всех. Дальше будем посомтреть    Играю с релиза, на момент записи ревью 10.1 стартует через пару недель.

    Пока полет хороший, 8/10 точно, - прям учли всякие глупые обязательные активности по типу Торгаста/Кортии и т.п., что были ранее. Можно сказать, что я практически полностью могу заниматься теми активностями, что интересны именно мне, а не теми, что разрабы посчитали маст хев для всех. Дальше будем посомтреть
  18. djbrandao
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
    First things first, WoW is still an MMO with all it comes within the genre, as in grinding, endgame content that you need to do with other people and all of that.
    Having said that, Dragonflight addresses most issues present in both BfA and SL and bring the game back to it's former glory, either by delivering content faster and also telling good stories.
    There's this sensation of "I can    First things first, WoW is still an MMO with all it comes within the genre, as in grinding, endgame content that you need to do with other people and all of that.
    Having said that, Dragonflight addresses most issues present in both BfA and SL and bring the game back to it's former glory, either by delivering content faster and also telling good stories.

    There's this sensation of "I can log in and there will be something to be done", instead of "let me wait in the capital city for a raid or an m+". Also, new talent tree, dragoriding itself and UI improvements were welcome (if not needed) implementations.

    From a casual point of view, this is a very good expansion to start playing WoW,    … Expand
  19. Ravenjaden
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    one of the best expsnsion of wow since legion . This expansion goes back to the strengths that made wow great .new updates and patches are coming quickly and regularly.
  20. Max9944
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Dont listen the blizzard hater with her review bombing... WoW DF is a really really good xpack since a looonnng time.
  21. Alforian
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    I like it ! ( I can't comment because story is not completed yet. ) and ( There are too many unnecessary negative comments. )

    + Dragon riding
    + New Crafting System
    + Return to Azeroth
    + New maps are good
    + New Raid
    + Alt Friendly

    - Lags, Bugs & Crashes
    - Graphics are bad compared to other games
    - Evoker does not satisfy
  22. MonkeyDLuffy199
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I love this game. played since 2004

    Some negative comments just compare it to their favorite game and want races to be in both factions which clearly know nothing about the lore and want blizzard to butcher it. Google the lore YouTube it to like the game more if you are into the lore. The lore of world of warcraft is slow pacing you need to know a lot of it to understand what's going    I love this game. played since 2004

    Some negative comments just compare it to their favorite game and want races to be in both factions which clearly know nothing about the lore and want blizzard to butcher it. Google the lore YouTube it to like the game more if you are into the lore. The lore of world of warcraft is slow pacing you need to know a lot of it to understand what's going on.

    You need to finish the old content expansions if you want to visit old zones and see fights stopped. yeah some zones are out dated but not many go there anyway but i give you that. they should update those zones.

    the game overall is great not much grinding like before. Sad no account wide reputations though which will help with the grinding.

    to me overall is the best game the play style the dragon flying the zones are so big this time so much to explore.    … Expand
  23. topHunter
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    My favourite game , i playing DF since November only best emotions good activities good guild i found like it 10/10
  24. KatarinaBest
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    best game i ever played in 10 years i found my friends and daily activities here dungeons keys raids just 10/10
  25. serzas212
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    best game ever, i really really like playing world of warcraft you can find friends do dungeons and raids :) 10/10
  26. Antoshka1111
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Игра детства обрела новый аддон , близарды гении, улучая игра всех времен и народов , жаль мало кто делает такие классные игры.
  27. Crazygame
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Its best alt friendly expansion i played in wow.It started good. I wish it will continue so...
  28. NorthAmericanGu
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This is a really big improvement compared to the previous 2 expansions.The game it's actually enjoyable and trust me that means a lot.Let's hope this game continues to go in the right direction because right now the game is a lot of fun.
  29. catdad89
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    After playing for some more days I must change my score from 4 to 7. The combination of great art, music, dragonflying and new cool dungeons is working for me. After some more time I increase it to 8!
  30. asymptotic
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Short and simple: I haven't felt like there are things I could just go and do in WoW since Mists. It's always felt like there was a very specific set of things I had to do, not could do. So here I am happily gearing an alt at level cap using things I obtained on my main.
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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    Dragonflight is still de facto at the beginning of its life cycle. Still, one can't help feeling that we desperately needed an adventure like this. With all its pros and cons. [Issue#325]
  2. Windows Central
    Feb 17, 2023
    80
    World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is somehow a breath of fresh air and a celebration of classic design principles in equal measure. The return to more dynamic, old-school talent trees enhances the class fantasy with a seasoning of new abilities across the board. At the same time, the retreat of pressuring, artificial power-gating systems promotes a more healthy gameplay loop. The game is also gorgeous, with a more promising storyline, elevated cinematic delivery mechanics, and deeper core systems which make for one of WoW's best expansions in years.
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  3. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2023
    70
    I appreciate the new interface (it needs getting used to though) and talent system (those dilemmas!), as well as changes to crafting that raise its importance. I enjoyed dragonriding a lot and found quests to be engaging, but was disappointed by dull dungeons and repetitive endgame content. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is a pretty safe expansion and I expected a bit more from it, but I do feel it has a huge potential that could be fulfilled in the near future.
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