World of Warcraft: Legion

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  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 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!
  2. jay6426
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    As a diehard vanilla fan who also enjoyed BC/WOTLK this expansion has brought back great memories and new fun for me. The quests are fun and not tedious, the world is interactive and stunning, they knocked out a ton of clutter and streamlined PVP balance which I am extremely excited for. I will update this review in a month, but right now it is a solid 9/10 for fun factor and how theAs a diehard vanilla fan who also enjoyed BC/WOTLK this expansion has brought back great memories and new fun for me. The quests are fun and not tedious, the world is interactive and stunning, they knocked out a ton of clutter and streamlined PVP balance which I am extremely excited for. I will update this review in a month, but right now it is a solid 9/10 for fun factor and how the combat/classes are structured which is huge for me.… Expand
  3. DrChocolate
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    A lovely mix of BC and Wrath. If you're a veteran player like I am, you'll really enjoy it. Places like Highmountain and Stormheim have the feeling of Grizzly Hills and Howling Fjord, and all the Demon Hunter backstory with Illidan is spectacular. The different beginnings for all the classes so far are excellent (the Death Knight one really stands out), and the artifact system and classA lovely mix of BC and Wrath. If you're a veteran player like I am, you'll really enjoy it. Places like Highmountain and Stormheim have the feeling of Grizzly Hills and Howling Fjord, and all the Demon Hunter backstory with Illidan is spectacular. The different beginnings for all the classes so far are excellent (the Death Knight one really stands out), and the artifact system and class halls are a nice touch. 10 hours in, and I'm getting those old school vibes.… Expand
  4. Bterzo
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Gotta give credit where credit is due. Absolutely magnificent launch this time around. Kudos to blizzard. So far the leveling experience has been very enjoyable, with some of the best questing thus far. All of the new zones are beautiful. Top notch. Very happy with the way this release turned out. You will not be disappointed again.
  5. rodericrinehart
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    I'll keep it short. I didn't play Pandaria or Draenor and actually thought I would never play it again. My wife and I both just thought this xpac looked great, and WOW IS BACK. Brings me back to Burning Crusade and Lich King heights, with lots of Quality of Life improvements and many ways to just make the experience better. Almost my entire guild (which existed even before WoW came out) isI'll keep it short. I didn't play Pandaria or Draenor and actually thought I would never play it again. My wife and I both just thought this xpac looked great, and WOW IS BACK. Brings me back to Burning Crusade and Lich King heights, with lots of Quality of Life improvements and many ways to just make the experience better. Almost my entire guild (which existed even before WoW came out) is back and the sentiment is the same - we all cannot believe how much fun we are having!… Expand
  6. donanja
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    For me, World of Warcraft: Legion is proof that modern WoW can be good if they listen to player feedback and give their development team enough time. Legion could shine only because they halted development on the previous disaster of an expansion (Warlords of Draenor) and poured all of their resources into making a great successor.

    I did not resubscribe until 7.1.5, but when I did, I    For me, World of Warcraft: Legion is proof that modern WoW can be good if they listen to player feedback and give their development team enough time. Legion could shine only because they halted development on the previous disaster of an expansion (Warlords of Draenor) and poured all of their resources into making a great successor.

    I did not resubscribe until 7.1.5, but when I did, I would play daily for several hours until the expansion was over. I experienced every bit of content available and never grew tired of it. Artifact Weapons were a great idea reminiscent of the fondly remembered old talent trees, and Mythic Plus breathed new life into the game that—perhaps for the first time since Wrath's Heroic Dungeons—managed to make dungeons a relevant bit of end-game content.

    However, as we all know now, Legion was not the turning point for World of Warcraft that many of us had hoped for, as the expansions that followed it were both quite mediocre.    … Expand
  7. AdamM88
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    I AM MY SCARS!

    The last good WoW expansion. The game probably should have died with Sargeras.
  8. kot0005
    May 5, 2018
    8
    The expansion that got me playing a lot like I used to Until WOTLK. It eventually dies down because the raids were lacking and bland. The last raid tier is really fun however. The Final boss has some nice RP elements. Artifact weapons are great and DH class is fun.
  9. Karkoza
    Mar 29, 2018
    8
    Much became better, but simplified mechanics(especially in pvp) and new stupid lore and story made this exp not perfect
  10. Vibroman
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best expansion ever!
    So so much lore, almost all iconic characters that wow has - gather to defeat legion.
    Class halls, with unic style and quests, artifact weapons, great overall story and incredible updates thruout expansion, with gigantic content pathces (7.123 etc), one of the best cinematics, and comics, great and meaningful raids with huge impact on story of the expansion.    Best expansion ever!
    So so much lore, almost all iconic characters that wow has - gather to defeat legion.
    Class halls, with unic style and quests, artifact weapons, great overall story and incredible updates thruout expansion, with gigantic content pathces (7.123 etc), one of the best cinematics, and comics, great and meaningful raids with huge impact on story of the expansion.

    Especially, after looking at BFA shameful ending and all other bad stuff, i look back at Legion and really understand how great it was/    … Expand
  11. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    The best expansion ever, plain and simple. Good amount of content with quality and enticing lore. Raids were fun.
  12. Bloodnes
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Очередное дополнение, кто-то его ждал, кто-то зашел в игру и вышел, но как по мне, оно стоит потраченного времени, миры вселенной растут, контента в игре становится невероятно много, в этой игре можно уже жить, один минус - требует невероятно огромного количества времени.Очередное дополнение, кто-то его ждал, кто-то зашел в игру и вышел, но как по мне, оно стоит потраченного времени, миры вселенной растут, контента в игре становится невероятно много, в этой игре можно уже жить, один минус - требует невероятно огромного количества времени.
  13. jbaymen27
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This expansion had it all, great gameplay and compelling story throughout. Bravo.
  14. tigerztale
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The best expansion since Wrath of the Litch King. The only downside is the overwhelming amount of RNG and grinding needed in the end game.
  15. jayjjj
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    I'd say the best one so far at that time. TOO BAD the whole franchise went downhill right after this masterpiece.
  16. romichjordan
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    The Best WOW expansion and the time to play. Main Storyline of all Warcraft.
  17. AEON75
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    Legion keeps you absorbed to a gripping story. World quests, Suramar, the artifact system, the new dungeons and the endgame overall are rich are so much better than the old dailies and the class halls present a significant improvement over the Garrison. Also Blizzard promised to keep updating the expansion constantly with new content, starting with the promising patch 7.1 which wasLegion keeps you absorbed to a gripping story. World quests, Suramar, the artifact system, the new dungeons and the endgame overall are rich are so much better than the old dailies and the class halls present a significant improvement over the Garrison. Also Blizzard promised to keep updating the expansion constantly with new content, starting with the promising patch 7.1 which was immediately announced after the release. PvP is also better with the Honor system and artifact leveling offers an oldskool feel. Best expansion since Wrath..it only remains to be seen if it's going to prove best expansion ever as well!… Expand
  18. ryugarr
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    I love the new expansion, it takes me back to Vanilla and BC days. Honestly It feels like BC and WOTLK combined together and the new additions to the expansion are amazing. I love the artifact weapons and class halls it feels like it gives classes much more significance. The main story is also pretty well done and the voice overs and cinematic scenes are great! Also they have alreadyI love the new expansion, it takes me back to Vanilla and BC days. Honestly It feels like BC and WOTLK combined together and the new additions to the expansion are amazing. I love the artifact weapons and class halls it feels like it gives classes much more significance. The main story is also pretty well done and the voice overs and cinematic scenes are great! Also they have already announced 7.1 very early in this expansion so it seems like they are going to be supporting it a lot more than previous expansions. Blizzard has listened to the fans and they have done an awesome job.… Expand
  19. whack
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    Best WoW Expansion since Wotlk. Lots of content, great, new PvP system, lovely zones and artifacts allow for further customization (similar to old WoW talents).
  20. silviozulato
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    WHAT AN AMAZING JOB BLIZZARD!!!
    Thank you for bringing back all the good things of WoW and improving others.
    This game is really amazing again. I can feel the good old times in my veins !

    Great game! I'm loving it. GJ Blizzard
  21. kolin1302
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    Best expasion over the past 7 years due to the designer experience of this MMO. Cross realm play and perfected trading systems make this the only MMORPG worth playing and paying for.
  22. FC2
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    This game went from mainly a Garrison facebook game to a more Personal RPG with MMO aspects. The questing has TONS of audio dialogue as you play. Artifact weapons feel unique and almost endless investment to make them insanely powerful. Broken isles look so much better than the last 2 expansions. Each spec feels unique and different true to its roots. Reduced emphasis of Garrison play.This game went from mainly a Garrison facebook game to a more Personal RPG with MMO aspects. The questing has TONS of audio dialogue as you play. Artifact weapons feel unique and almost endless investment to make them insanely powerful. Broken isles look so much better than the last 2 expansions. Each spec feels unique and different true to its roots. Reduced emphasis of Garrison play. Dalaran sewers is now a PVP zone below the city that switches guards on and off ;D (it's a little insane at times). It's the best expansions since Wrath hands down. Blizzard really put some work into this one and it shows.… Expand
  23. Zytraxion
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Legion so far is doing very well comparing it's last three expansions. Mists of Pandaria was heavy in content but lacked....a lot of fun. Legion may slightly suffer from content but every ounce has feeling, fun, and prosperity. As with any game, and especially as an MMO, it's not perfect. Has countless bugs and flaws (hopefully which will be dealt with soon), but that has and always willLegion so far is doing very well comparing it's last three expansions. Mists of Pandaria was heavy in content but lacked....a lot of fun. Legion may slightly suffer from content but every ounce has feeling, fun, and prosperity. As with any game, and especially as an MMO, it's not perfect. Has countless bugs and flaws (hopefully which will be dealt with soon), but that has and always will be a problem with these kinds of games.

    Simply put, I believe they must have hired a new team because everything was given more character, more meaning, more fun, more..everything. Class changes are upsetting, no more dropped weapons (although artifact weapons is awesome), less areas to explore than most expansions. There are some serious saddening parts. However, I truly believe if Blizzard continues with this act, they very well may gain a substantial amount of subscribers soon.

    Normally, comparing this expansion to WOTLK and BC or even Vanilla is just not the same. I'd probably rate it an 8 or possibly a 7. However, comparing it to the past few expansions, Legion has definitely shown a new face to World of Warcraft that I'm going to inflate it to a 10 as in "It's well worth the time as a Warcraft fan".    … Expand
  24. Spyder73
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    I have not played WoW seriously since WoTLK and the first raid set on Cataclysm (Firelands). My first impressions of Legion are really good. I love the artifact system, I love the legendaries, I love the dungeon finder, I love the new class halls, and so far at level 104 the questing experience has been pretty good.

    Its still the same ol WoW formula, so if you are sick of that formula    I have not played WoW seriously since WoTLK and the first raid set on Cataclysm (Firelands). My first impressions of Legion are really good. I love the artifact system, I love the legendaries, I love the dungeon finder, I love the new class halls, and so far at level 104 the questing experience has been pretty good.

    Its still the same ol WoW formula, so if you are sick of that formula you will hate Legion, but if you used to like WoW and want to give it a whirl….well there are much worse ways to waste $50. I see myself getting my monies worth out of this one for sure.    … Expand
  25. grendel369
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Stellar expansion so far, it looks like blizzard learned a harsh lesson from WoD and put a lot of effort into this one. Some quick points on what I think make this expansion stand out:

    1) Questing - So far the story driven quests with voice acting, cinematics, and improved dialogue have been phenomenal. Suramar is probably one of the best zone ever created for this game, you really feel    Stellar expansion so far, it looks like blizzard learned a harsh lesson from WoD and put a lot of effort into this one. Some quick points on what I think make this expansion stand out:

    1) Questing - So far the story driven quests with voice acting, cinematics, and improved dialogue have been phenomenal. Suramar is probably one of the best zone ever created for this game, you really feel like part of the world again, a massive world that drew us in initially as players. I really hope blizzard continues with this as it has been the single best part of this expansion thus far.

    2) Artifact Weapons - Yes, I know there is a large body of folks who see artifact weapons as a negative,, quite frankly as a player who has end game raided since vanilla, it is a nice change of pace to immediately have my BiS weapon. The artifact system so far has been rewarding and a fun experience. The artifacts themselves are some of the best looking weapons to date, and the unlockable appearances really motivate you to go out and do things in the world again.

    3) Broken Isles - This continent is beautiful, absolutely stunning zones that don't feel "reused". I really think this continent has the potential to make me log more hours in it than I did in northrend.

    4) Dungeons -

    Typical Expansion: Get to ilvl xxx, farm normals to ilvl xxx, farm heroics to ilvl xxx. 3 months in speed clear the place, minimal value.

    Dungeons in Legion: Complete each dungeon quest to retrieve a pillar of creation, each pillar has a story that you should be familiar with via the questing. Each dungeon is voice acted, intense, and story driven. You can't always hit ilvl xxx for heroics via dungeons, you are encouraged to go do world quests to get into heroics.

    6) Legion/Wrath Mashup - I don't understand fully why people see this as a bad thing. If you know anything about the lore of warcraft this isn't the first time these two themes meet. So far the mashup hasn't been all that cheesy either, all of the overlap is explained organically through the story.

    7) Class Changes - The class changes for the most part have been rewarding. Fury warrior is more enjoyable than it has ever been imo. There are a couple duds though as always: Ret is extremely boring and a little under powered, for example.

    8) New Animations - The new animations in and of themselves make this expansion at least 4 stars. If you log as many hours as I do in this game then you will come to appreciate the change of scenary and the amazing sounds that followed the updated animations. Heroic Leap is satisfying, fire mage feels as powerful as it is, blood dk feels as sinister as the spec suggests.

    9) Graphics Improvements - The constant optimization and updating of the game engine has really given me respect for blizzard and their devs. Be as cynical or pessimistic as you want regarding the game and its timeline, but you can't really find fault in the continuous improvements that hit this game on the backend. I will never forget seeing bugs for the first time in the whirlwinds in Silithus back in vanilla when I went from 1GB to 2GB of ram, now seeing the game in its current state, it would have been too easy for blizzard to let the engine sit stale.

    10) Soundtrack - As always, blizzard delivers one of the best soundtracks I think I have heard in some time. The Anduin series is THE greatest game soundtrack I have ever heard, period.

    11) Class Halls - Believe it or not, and I was skeptical myself (I hated WoD garrisons) the level of "garrison" is bearable if at all present. If you consider having 2 initial "followers" and 2-3 missions daily a WoD level of garrison, or the 7 day or so CD work order for artifact research again a WoD level of garrison, then you have fallen into darkness and cannot be redeemed, your soul is damned forever as the void consumes you. Class halls are beautiful (I have seen every one in person), the lore behind each and the initial garrison campaign has been amazing. I think my favorite order hall so far is the paladin class hall.

    If you were burned like most of us when WoD turned out to be trivial, or if you have been missing that special feeling WoW used to give you back in wrath, I think you might enjoy giving this expansion a play. It will never be like it used to, but WoW has recovered a bit of its magic no doubt.

    I give this expansion a 10 not because nerdgasmed all over my screen, I give it a 10 because I think blizzard really deserves the credit for this one. You can see the work they put into it, WoD left me feeling like they abandoned us, Legion so far has been a testament against that. You can see their diligence in every aspect, whether it is to the lore or to the design, your character feels important again, you feel invested in playing, you feel rewarded for playing.    … Expand
  26. wizdro
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    The current game climate was stale enough for me to consider going back to WoW for a while. Legion promised a few things that caught my attention. Since leaving at Cataclysm's launch, I can tell that many improvements have been made to the game as a whole. The visual update was a solid one. It seems Blizzard recognizes that level-grinding wasn't a key component of the game anymoreThe current game climate was stale enough for me to consider going back to WoW for a while. Legion promised a few things that caught my attention. Since leaving at Cataclysm's launch, I can tell that many improvements have been made to the game as a whole. The visual update was a solid one. It seems Blizzard recognizes that level-grinding wasn't a key component of the game anymore therefore grinding was transferred to other more end-game niche interests like raiding, Achievements, item skins ("transmogs"), pet battles and other things. The idea seems to be "grind what you like" while providing you many choices. The developers seem to be keeping up with the competition, drawing inspiration from the successful aspects of games like Guild Wars. World events and quests are more interesting and the game rewards you for being attentive and observing and interacting with the world, not merely following the quest tracker. Combat is somewhat simpler, though. While the action remains much the same, specs, talents and "gearing up" has become much simpler. There seems to be some effort toward "pigeon-holing" to make balance easier to achieve. Mathematically I understand the need for this, but it is kind of sad to see the possibility for creativity largely taken away. Another gripe I have is phasing. I get that it is useful for immersion and storytelling but it gets in the way of playing with friends and sometimes seems overused. My last gripe is minor but there was a narrative choice within the major plot that I wasn't happy with. I don't want to spoil things but it made me rather ashamed to call myself Horde after that debacle. So far I'm having lots of fun and hope people get to experience Legion.… Expand
  27. mjnagel
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Legion is an awesome expansion! The story line and quests are fun and interesting. The environments are really fun to explore. WoW actually feels like an RPG now. I highly recommend taking your team to read the quests and follow the story.

    The class gameplay and graphic changes have really reinvigorated my interest in the game. I was skeptical when I heard they were reworking so many of    Legion is an awesome expansion! The story line and quests are fun and interesting. The environments are really fun to explore. WoW actually feels like an RPG now. I highly recommend taking your team to read the quests and follow the story.

    The class gameplay and graphic changes have really reinvigorated my interest in the game. I was skeptical when I heard they were reworking so many of the classes. However, I have several level 100+ characters, and I am so happy with the new gameplay that I can't choose a favourite. Everyone feels and plays like they are really powerful, and most of them seem to have a fairly deep skill cap. With the classes seeming so strong, I was a little worried that the game would be too easy - Nope! Your character feels great, and the game challenges you to master it. Legion is no Dark Souls, but this game does take some skill again.

    The most important thing I can say is to take your time from 100-110. There is a lot of content to enjoy along the way.    … Expand
  28. Azyurel
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    As of day three of the expansion I must say I am very pleased. With the recent leveling changes, artifacts, profession reworks, and story, I've been having an absolute blast. This was by far Blizzard's smoothest launch for any WoW expansion and has continued to be stable even after several waves of DDOS attacks. I'm thinking this will shape up to be a great expansion if they continue toAs of day three of the expansion I must say I am very pleased. With the recent leveling changes, artifacts, profession reworks, and story, I've been having an absolute blast. This was by far Blizzard's smoothest launch for any WoW expansion and has continued to be stable even after several waves of DDOS attacks. I'm thinking this will shape up to be a great expansion if they continue to deliver in future patches.

    Pros:
    Scaling zones - Great for leveling with friends who may be a few levels lower or higher than you.
    Artifact Weapons - Awesome stories and great implementation of alternate advancement FINALLY.
    Revamped Professions - Loving the quest driven crafting and world drop patterns once more.
    Class Order Halls - Familiar enough as WoD garrisons, but unique with it's own story per class.
    Dungeons - Although the normal versions are easy there are tons and beautifully designed.

    Cons:
    Bugs - A few bugs here but nothing unforgiving
    Leveling Rate - You seem to level very fast, but this is more of a subjective thing depending how many rares/treasures you go after, so more of a personal con.    … Expand
  29. Wilze
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    The start of this expansion has been overwhelmingly great, new class, new features, new game mechanics the class order hall has been executed well and I hope this expansion can live more than a couple of months.
  30. Ben86
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This is the best expansion to date so far, even rivaling WotLK. There seems to be more voice acting, story, and character development than ever before, and the changes to character classes are (for the most part) amazing.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

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  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    90
    Legion took me back to the times of World of Warcraft’s greatest splendor, to the era of The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. It miraculously revived a game that was already dead to me. [11/2016, p.44]
  2. 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]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 9, 2016
    90
    An exhilarating return to Azeroth. World of Warcraft is as polished as ever and the newest expansion adds a few neat tweaks to the familiar formula. [Oct 2016]
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