World of Warcraft: Legion

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
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  1. Edge Magazine
    Nov 15, 2016
    70
    For the first time in years, it's easy to meet up with other players, drawn together by enticing new stories. [December 2016, p.120]
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  1. Ars Technica
    Sep 14, 2016
    Legion succeeds at making you feel important, even if Azeroth itself sometimes feels bland by comparison. Buy it.
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 18, 2016
    Between the order hall campaigns and the core storyline that carries players through the expansion’s four initial zones (in any order) and beyond, Legion is packed with powerful plot moments, moments that carry real weight.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 9, 2016
    Campaign-wise, this is the best expansion Blizzard has ever made.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Sep 13, 2016
    The ease of starting a new character is especially helpful given that Legion introduces a new class: the demon hunter.

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#12 Best PC Game of 2016
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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1514 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,111 out of 1514
  2. Mixed: 158 out of 1514
  3. Negative: 245 out of 1514
  1. ReviewMike
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    So far it is a stellar expansion! The questing is more fun than ever before and now with a ton of voice-acting and cinematics, it just oozesSo far it is a stellar expansion! The questing is more fun than ever before and now with a ton of voice-acting and cinematics, it just oozes good story. The artifacts are amazing and a ton of fun! And the fact you don't need to level in particular order is just amazing!… Full Review »
  2. Captiosus
    Aug 30, 2016
    3
    Despite the smooth launch (possibly the smoothest of ANY expansion OR content patch, and I've been here since early 2005), I simply cannot getDespite the smooth launch (possibly the smoothest of ANY expansion OR content patch, and I've been here since early 2005), I simply cannot get over how "meh" and "been there, done that" everything feels. So far it's a mashup of Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King with a constant narrative of your character being the chosen one who will save the universe from the Legion (while you're running around your class hall with everyone else who are ALSO "chosen ones" wielding the same artifact weapons). Level 103 now and I'm already deathly bored with the expansion. If you've played for any decent amount of time, there's nothing really all that new here - just the same typical Blizzard questing design and story telling all leading to the inevitable raid, raid, raid end game.

    It would appear that after 11 years, I've finally reached the point of simply being done. The experiences can't carry the game any longer and the social constructs that used to keep me coming back for my friends and guildmates have long been gutted. World of Warcraft continues down the path of being hyper casual, with Blizzard milking the diehard fanbase as much as they can while they still can. I fully expect Legion to suffer the same first month player dropoff as Warlords - and I'll be one of them.    … Full Review »
  3. AlteraMoontail
    Aug 30, 2016
    0
    How can anyone truly rate it 10 / 10 and say its the best expansion yet when it hasn't been out for more than 24 hours. Are WOWs playerbaseHow can anyone truly rate it 10 / 10 and say its the best expansion yet when it hasn't been out for more than 24 hours. Are WOWs playerbase that desparate for new content that anything is seen as a Godsent? xD

    Lets see how Blizzards Devs manage to keep their promises say 6months down the line. For now, im rating it Average and if it truly is a great expansion. I will change my rating    … Full Review »
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