World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2560 Ratings

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  1. Peaceul
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Im really loving this expansion so far. PVP players finally can gear up only by doing PVP, and that's something i was waiting for years. The story is good, i didnt feel bored with it. Gearing up alts is also easier now, however i thought we will be able to skip more of the storyline what we have already had seen.
  2. dafunkk
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    I don't understand the level of negativity in many of these reviews. Honestly I think some folks might just need a break from WoW. This is easily my favorite expansion since Wrath (I skipped a couple here and there) and there are many reasons why I feel the game has improved. Leveling is no longer a slog, nor does it include the pain of something like "I just hit 80... only 40 levels toI don't understand the level of negativity in many of these reviews. Honestly I think some folks might just need a break from WoW. This is easily my favorite expansion since Wrath (I skipped a couple here and there) and there are many reasons why I feel the game has improved. Leveling is no longer a slog, nor does it include the pain of something like "I just hit 80... only 40 levels to go." You get something new most every time you ding, it's actually a lot of fun leveling up in the BFA content, at least in my opinion, and when I level an alt, I can choose from any expansion out there to level in.

    My wife and I have been having a blast running heroic and mythic dungeons and just stepping into raid content this week. This is no longer a game that demands all of your free time, the classes still feel iconic and the worldbuilding in Shadowlands is a cut above anything I've seen in the decade+ this game has been out.

    Is it perfect? No. Is it a solid game? Definitely. Is it the greatest MMO out there? That's up to you. 8/10, would recommend.    … Expand
  3. scyre
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    A really good storyline and world design coming along with fixing old problems like "campaign" tracking or useless grinding of player item power. The pacts are an innovative idea and it's really fun to play. Torghast with its randomly created dungeon logic (a little greeting of diablo mechanics) is a fresh welcome to the dungeon system of world of warcraft. Fun to play!
  4. notsarke
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    I was very unkind to BfA (although it kind of deserved it) and so coming into shadowlands my expectations weren't overly high. I have to say though, Shadowlands - so far - feels like an excellent expansion. The systems are great, the zones are amazing, the classes (generally) feel like they're in a good place, the storyline and all that jazz seems decent enough. The raid is fun. This isI was very unkind to BfA (although it kind of deserved it) and so coming into shadowlands my expectations weren't overly high. I have to say though, Shadowlands - so far - feels like an excellent expansion. The systems are great, the zones are amazing, the classes (generally) feel like they're in a good place, the storyline and all that jazz seems decent enough. The raid is fun. This is some of the most fun I've had in wow in... ever
    Like with anything, I'll list a few downsides:-
    Gearing so far has been heavily on the PVP side of things, with a majority of top players opting to gear up via the vendors than to gear up via other means, which has meant that the m+ community may have seen a major drop off in participants, given that the loot situation in m+ is a bit dire at the moment. So if PVP isn't your thing, prepare to dive into the grim m+ scene...
    The M+ dungeon community seems to be as big of a filth swamp as ever. So if you plan to play the game in a casual setting, the M+ wall will hit you pretty hard without your own clique of mates to play with.
    Some classes (mine in particular RIP rogues) are in a bit of a grim state compared to most of the other classes in the game, however it does feel like blizz is looking after the bin classes early days.
    The alt situation, while much better than BfA is a bit of a grind - although SL gearing alts feels more like a 'fun' grind if that makes sense?
    Some people say that the Vault is unrewarding... but for the most part it's been some of the most rewarding content in the game - currently i'm 9/10 heroic progress, and if i had to guess i'd say about 30-40% of my gear has come from the vault. I can see how players would get their hopes up too high, and then blame that on the vault 'being bad' but if you temper your expectations a bit the vault it fine.
    otherwise yeah - solid expansion - would highly recommend you give it a shot.    … Expand
  5. Roleplayer21312
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Really solid title and so many things that went wrong in BFA have been fixed. Most importantly classes feel so much better now! Shadowpriest is amazing!
  6. lazerjazz
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    Blocking payment for Russia and other countries is a betrayal from Blizzard
  7. Genstab
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    я виноват в том что я русский? ну тогда привет вам от детей бомбасса
  8. TolyaT
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    Мой отзыв из-за того что я не могу продлить себе подписку. Вы же продвигаете равенство между всеми, но в то же время угнетаете игроков из-за того что они из стран, которые вам не нравятся. Что же будет дальше?
    Какие ещё страны вы заблокируете без весомой причины?
    Угнетатели.... Я больше не могу вам доверять...    Мой отзыв из-за того что я не могу продлить себе подписку. Вы же продвигаете равенство между всеми, но в то же время угнетаете игроков из-за того что они из стран, которые вам не нравятся. Что же будет дальше?
    Какие ещё страны вы заблокируете без весомой причины?
    Угнетатели.... Я больше не могу вам доверять...
  9. gabriel910
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    Еще одна лицемерная компания, которая топит за толерантность, а по факту таковой не является! В чем мы собственно все убедились в свете последних событий. Поступаете как нацисты! Гнобите простой русский народ, который не имеет никакого отношения к происходящему. Позор вам и таким же компаниям как вы!Еще одна лицемерная компания, которая топит за толерантность, а по факту таковой не является! В чем мы собственно все убедились в свете последних событий. Поступаете как нацисты! Гнобите простой русский народ, который не имеет никакого отношения к происходящему. Позор вам и таким же компаниям как вы!
  10. Skyie
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    They really did a good job this expansion. They eliminated some of the systems from the past 2 expansions that were destroying the game, such as titanforging. The amount of unfun weekly chores that only served as mans to artificially bump up engagement has been drastically reduced. The classes play much better than Legion and BfA, and the unpruning brought back some fan favorite abilitiesThey really did a good job this expansion. They eliminated some of the systems from the past 2 expansions that were destroying the game, such as titanforging. The amount of unfun weekly chores that only served as mans to artificially bump up engagement has been drastically reduced. The classes play much better than Legion and BfA, and the unpruning brought back some fan favorite abilities that were dearly missed. There are, of course, the typical early expansion balance problems, but they are applying balancing fixes once every 2 weeks or so, which is a good thing. Overall, I haven't had as much fun in WoW for years. I only hope SL gets better and better as more content patches are released, and I hope they won't make the mistake of going back on the good decisions they made.… Expand
  11. Vardeval
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    Blizzard became a breeding ground for russophobia, which was later joined by the entire leadership. It is disgusting that in 2022 there may still be oppression along ethnic lines.
  12. RichardAlpert
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    За последние несколько дней произошло многое, особенно за время существования данного обновления.
    Хочу сказать, какое негативное отношение к Русским пользователям. Какое отношение компании Blizzard к нам. Никто не может, ни продлить подписку, ни поменять регион своего аккаунта. В чем разница между нами и людей с Запада? Я не вижу никакой разницы между нами. Когда на нас простых людей,    За последние несколько дней произошло многое, особенно за время существования данного обновления.
    Хочу сказать, какое негативное отношение к Русским пользователям. Какое отношение компании Blizzard к нам. Никто не может, ни продлить подписку, ни поменять регион своего аккаунта. В чем разница между нами и людей с Запада? Я не вижу никакой разницы между нами. Когда на нас простых людей, которые работают в своих профессиях, платят так же налоги, образно говоря живут. НО за что нам перекрывать доступ к оплате ?! Не мы виноваты, т.е простые люди. А виновата политика! Из-за которых всё и началось! Очень разочарован что так поступают с RU-регионом. Почти 10 лет своей жизни отдал этой компании, и одним взмахом всё разваливается.    … Expand
  13. Logan3108
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Thanks to Blizzard for the lack of possible payment for a subscription in Russia. Ukraine "really it will help." Especially considering that the entire CIS segment cannot play.
  14. Sargonnas
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    Shadowlands is easily better than the previous expansion Battle for Azeroth, but still has its own issues. The worst aspect of the xpac for me is the use of another "borrowed power" system that will be useless by the end of the expansion. This idea was nice in Legion, but shouldn't be a part of every expansion because it means there is no real continuing progression that stays with yourShadowlands is easily better than the previous expansion Battle for Azeroth, but still has its own issues. The worst aspect of the xpac for me is the use of another "borrowed power" system that will be useless by the end of the expansion. This idea was nice in Legion, but shouldn't be a part of every expansion because it means there is no real continuing progression that stays with your character from xpac to xpac beyond leveling.… Expand
  15. bozboz123
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    8.0 only because of the constant lag currently on my server. Otherwise it'd be an easy 9.
    Dungeons are all fantastic. Classes feel good to play. The 4 new zones are some of the most in-depth / detailed wow zones I've seen in a long time. The covenant system is pretty good (not amazing) but I'm really liking how they each get their own quirks for situational gains (example night fae can    8.0 only because of the constant lag currently on my server. Otherwise it'd be an easy 9.
    Dungeons are all fantastic. Classes feel good to play. The 4 new zones are some of the most in-depth / detailed wow zones I've seen in a long time. The covenant system is pretty good (not amazing) but I'm really liking how they each get their own quirks for situational gains (example night fae can open shortcuts in zone dungeons- pretty neat). The maw is kinda meh but has potential for some cool stuff torghast is shaping up to be a killer piece of content. Overall I've been very happy with my time in the game so far. Recommended for anyone on the fence about whether to return.    … Expand
  16. ScottyTB
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Just keeping the game fresh enough to entertain us all for another 2 years.
  17. Kel_Sceptic
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    ne of the best expansions I've played in a LOOOONG time. Dunno why tf people are saying this is grindy, since it is the first time in the last 4 years when I can finish my weekly stuff on reset day or Thursday, and for the rest of the week I can actually do what I love. In my case being PvP.
    I am fully epic equipped from PvP, from doing BGs and upgrading the blue gear with Honor till    ne of the best expansions I've played in a LOOOONG time. Dunno why tf people are saying this is grindy, since it is the first time in the last 4 years when I can finish my weekly stuff on reset day or Thursday, and for the rest of the week I can actually do what I love. In my case being PvP.
    I am fully epic equipped from PvP, from doing BGs and upgrading the blue gear with Honor till epic. Then I've started doing Arenas 2s, and altough PvE playes still have a good advantage cause they get higher ilvl gear from Mythics, I can still enjoy doing 2s.

    I have done ONLY 4 normal dungeons since I hit 60, and that is only cause they had zone ending dungeon quests, else I would have not set foot in any dungeon at all.

    The PvP system implemented is one of the best that ever existed in WoW, and you can earn gear FROM actually playing PVP, and upgrade it on an ilvl direct proportional with your PvP rating.    … Expand
  18. somedude14
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    At time of this writing, game isn't too bad. Most of the new dungeons are fun (Plaguefall is a bummer though), the raid is good, leveling dungeons are overtuned and the new Chromie Time system splits people up into their chosen xpacs when queuing in LFD which makes queue times longer than they otherwise could be. The Maw sucks, I haven't done it since the first week, but it's optional.At time of this writing, game isn't too bad. Most of the new dungeons are fun (Plaguefall is a bummer though), the raid is good, leveling dungeons are overtuned and the new Chromie Time system splits people up into their chosen xpacs when queuing in LFD which makes queue times longer than they otherwise could be. The Maw sucks, I haven't done it since the first week, but it's optional. Venthyr Command Table is still broken even with the buffs. I'm still saying subbed to play with friends and family, but there is definitely room for improvement here.… Expand
  19. Ela_0406
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Bin einfach super zufrieden
  20. FaZeZawx
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Very refreshing as a new expansion. Aside from the extremely beautiful new zones, interesting story, and great levelling experience, systematic changes make the endgame feel great. No infinite grinds, which feels great after the artifact weapons and azerite or Legion and BFA. The gearing changes (removal of titanforging/warforging) also feel great, every piece of gear feels like itVery refreshing as a new expansion. Aside from the extremely beautiful new zones, interesting story, and great levelling experience, systematic changes make the endgame feel great. No infinite grinds, which feels great after the artifact weapons and azerite or Legion and BFA. The gearing changes (removal of titanforging/warforging) also feel great, every piece of gear feels like it matters. Torghast is a lot fun and quite challenging on the higher layers. The legendary acquisition system is a perfect mix of accessibility and challenge, revitalizing professions and really making it feel like you are forging your own legendary. The dungeons are generally pretty good. Overall, the expansion is shaping up to be one of the best ones if its able to maintain this quality in patch content!… Expand
  21. BRAGamesReview
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Português Br.

    História - 10
    Som - 10
    Gameplay - 10
    Gráficos - 10
    Diversão - 10

    Esse jogo é incrível uma verdadeira obra de arte muito imersivo você pode fazer o que quiser no game serio mesmo o problema é parar de jogar! Di
  22. Seksi
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    The leveling was smooth, with a ton of story and dialogue to take in. Queues were problematic but it shows the popularity of the game right now and I could log in early so they did not affect me too much. Once in the end game, alts can level through an alternate experience which instantly unlocks end-game abilities and skips the main storyline, avoiding forced repetition.

    The end-game    The leveling was smooth, with a ton of story and dialogue to take in. Queues were problematic but it shows the popularity of the game right now and I could log in early so they did not affect me too much. Once in the end game, alts can level through an alternate experience which instantly unlocks end-game abilities and skips the main storyline, avoiding forced repetition.

    The end-game is still mostly locked (raids, m+, rated PvP, most of Torghast including Legendaries) but what I've seen so far feels good, the early levels of Torghast were fun to go through, the Maw end-game zone feels dangerous, especially when solo, dungeons had lots of interesting mechanics and PvP vendors are back, and actually sell the best PvP gear due to the new PvP trinket set bonus. Professions are very simple and take little time to set up and start crafting good items, although there is a lot of investment in order to be able to craft the best Legendaries, as it should be.

    Not to speak of all the treasure / secret / rare / sidequest hunting. World quests are cool to do the first time but quickly get boring, but luckily like the rest of the expansion so far, BARELY ANYTHING FEELS MANDATORY and RNG is at the lowest level in years. There is no war/titan forging anymore, PvP vendors returned and epic BoEs / top-end crafted gear is plentiful and tradeable.

    Hopefully the next weeks are even more fun than the first one, with all the extra content that is incoming, looking forward to it!    … Expand
  23. Malgarios
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente historia os pactos foram um grata adição, quests empolgantes a tempos não me divertia tanto parabéns Blizzard
  24. padlachka
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Очень понравился старт дополнения , насыщенный , много активностей , не утомительных , как это было в BFA , так что пока 10 баллов
  25. Jemvie
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    Fantastic expansion. Giving it a 7.5 for now instead of 9 because there aren't any good world pvp activities like assaults, recurrent skirmishes like in Nazjatar or loot crates like in BFA.
  26. hexmeister777
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    Compelling story, beautiful zones, lots of customization options. Still some bugs to squish and some balancing issues, but that is to be expected.
  27. Thwompthing
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I love all the idiots who give this game a 0 expansion after expansion for NO reason whatsoever. Their hatred for the most popular and successful MMORPG in history is quite laughable. If that isn't jealousy and envy I don't know what is. Another new set of GORGEOUS zones, music, dungeons, and story arc.

    The game is as gorgeous as ever for a 16 year old juggernaut. Blizzard's team is    I love all the idiots who give this game a 0 expansion after expansion for NO reason whatsoever. Their hatred for the most popular and successful MMORPG in history is quite laughable. If that isn't jealousy and envy I don't know what is. Another new set of GORGEOUS zones, music, dungeons, and story arc.

    The game is as gorgeous as ever for a 16 year old juggernaut. Blizzard's team is just so damn good. Let the haters keep coming back time and time again. They're so salty it's pathetic. There's an incredible amount of content here to keep anyone busy for hours on end.    … Expand
  28. DerumSD
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    In the beginning, I would like to note that I have been playing WoW since the end of the Lich King. A lot of addons have passed - both good and terrible (yes, Draenor, I'm talking about you). But if we talk about the new addition - everything went smoothly and without problems - the start also without lags, the plot is interesting and brings a lot of emotions. At the same time, the load onIn the beginning, I would like to note that I have been playing WoW since the end of the Lich King. A lot of addons have passed - both good and terrible (yes, Draenor, I'm talking about you). But if we talk about the new addition - everything went smoothly and without problems - the start also without lags, the plot is interesting and brings a lot of emotions. At the same time, the load on the player has become less, correspondingly more free time (which players will spend on creating alts, lol). The only thing that confused is the division of quests into the main company and just tasks - an interesting idea, although in some situations a problem may arise that your level is not high enough and you have to return to other quests. All in all - a decent start, I hope, a great addition.… Expand
  29. moonlane
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    The new zones are simply amazing, visual, music 10 out of 10.
    Good class changes, finally heard pvp players.
    Let's see what happens next for the addon.
  30. Kkakak
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Wotlk=legion=shadowlands best expansion. Thanks Blizzard entertainment! For the Horde !
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    80
    Blizzard finally comes with an alt-friendly expansion that brings back the best features of the previous ones. The patch that WoW desperately needed. [Issue#309]
  2. Shacknews
    Jan 29, 2021
    90
    World of Warcraft: Shadowlands certainly manages to capture the same feelings we’ve had since first started playing the game. The leveling experience overhaul, constant sense of progress with rewards, and new campaign stories make Shadowlands a must-have for any avid player.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Jan 27, 2021
    90
    World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is a return to greatness for the franchise. The content is both accessible and fun for all types of players, and the story actually makes you feel like everything you’re doing is helping to save the Shadowlands. Torghast is one of the best features ever added and makes each experience unique and fun. While there are some issues which can slow down the time it takes to get everything you want, the journey there is still enjoyable.
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