World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

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  1. AnotherGuy
    Jan 24, 2007
    8
    I love how 'Some Guy' gave this expansion a '2' and hasn't even played it. He's only 'checked it out' at a friend's house. Nice basis for a review! I'm only two levels past 60 and the new content is perfect for those players who felt that the previous endgame was catering too strongly to 40-man raiding guilds. There's a boatload ofI love how 'Some Guy' gave this expansion a '2' and hasn't even played it. He's only 'checked it out' at a friend's house. Nice basis for a review! I'm only two levels past 60 and the new content is perfect for those players who felt that the previous endgame was catering too strongly to 40-man raiding guilds. There's a boatload of solo quests - I've completed 15 already in just the first zone and I keep getting more - the new instances are dynamic 5-man affairs with memorable boss fights, and faction rep plays a much larger role: there are a huge amount of new factions with their own special rewards for gaining reputation. It's still too early to fully review this expansion (which only makes Some Guy's review even more laughable) but so far it holds much promise.… Expand
  2. SteveK.
    Jan 25, 2007
    8
    You have to score big points to Blizz for all of the amazing new content - new bestiary, new instances, new environments, new gear, etc. It's clear they put a lot of effort into it, and of course it is more of the same. If you like WoW, you will like BC, but if you don't like it, well, don't be so shocked if you don't like BC. But what keeps me from giving this a 10 is You have to score big points to Blizz for all of the amazing new content - new bestiary, new instances, new environments, new gear, etc. It's clear they put a lot of effort into it, and of course it is more of the same. If you like WoW, you will like BC, but if you don't like it, well, don't be so shocked if you don't like BC. But what keeps me from giving this a 10 is that something strange is setting in for me with WoW. After playing BC for a couple weeks and seeing a lot of the new content. I'm starting to get bored and the game is becoming less fun. Maybe it's the lack of a challenge. Everything seems so by the numbers and I'm not even getting excited by the gear really. It's still WoW, but it's lacking the "wow" if you know what I mean.… Expand
  3. Darkslayer
    Jan 29, 2007
    9
    Lots to do, beautiful music, pretty much 0 bugs and server disconnects, Blizzard has delivered the goods with their latest expansion pack. While the graphics are aging, they remain stylish and clean. And yes, the quests can becoming boring after a while, but any fighting you do (esp from a Warlock's perspective) is challenging and fast paced. Plus, the game community (at least on my Lots to do, beautiful music, pretty much 0 bugs and server disconnects, Blizzard has delivered the goods with their latest expansion pack. While the graphics are aging, they remain stylish and clean. And yes, the quests can becoming boring after a while, but any fighting you do (esp from a Warlock's perspective) is challenging and fast paced. Plus, the game community (at least on my server) is very good. Lots of friendly players, very few a******s. Bottom line is; I'm not sure why so many endusers aren't that pleased with this expansion pack. Blizzard has given us WoW players everything we could want plus even more.… Expand
  4. Mick
    Feb 11, 2007
    8
    The new zones that TBC offers are very cool, but the level process from 60-70 can feel like a grind due to the repetitive nature of the quests. (ie Kill x number of these, collect y number of those) I was hoping for alot more variety in quests.
  5. AndyC.
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    Simply awesome - if you like WoW you need to buy this!
  6. GeeMorin
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    So freakin addictive!
  7. CaseyM.
    Apr 18, 2007
    0
    This is a completely overrated expansion to an overrated MMORPG. I don't think any other game in the history of gaming compares to the biased reviews this game has received altogether, and apparently that is what has gave Blizzard a hefty revenue to spend absolutely none of it on enhancing the gameplay. WoW:BC has added 10 new levels in order to help you make your days of (endgame?) This is a completely overrated expansion to an overrated MMORPG. I don't think any other game in the history of gaming compares to the biased reviews this game has received altogether, and apparently that is what has gave Blizzard a hefty revenue to spend absolutely none of it on enhancing the gameplay. WoW:BC has added 10 new levels in order to help you make your days of (endgame?) raiding go completely obsolete. Reading all these reviews, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if I found out they were bribed. New locations, characters, items and monsters compliment a 100 score? The belief that WoW has changed MMORPG history has burned so many undesirable images in my mind that suicide isn't far from a subtle replacement.… Expand
  8. ReddRed
    Nov 24, 2008
    0
    This game kinda...sucked! boring and repetitive tasks! Kill 10 of this, kill 15 of that, or go get this letter and bring it to me...then we will let you be level 50! after that you can do more meaningless tasks in which you will recieve "XP"...but we will double your load in xp points to gain next level...uhhh... whats the point in that? BORING. PVP was kinda fun for a while, but got This game kinda...sucked! boring and repetitive tasks! Kill 10 of this, kill 15 of that, or go get this letter and bring it to me...then we will let you be level 50! after that you can do more meaningless tasks in which you will recieve "XP"...but we will double your load in xp points to gain next level...uhhh... whats the point in that? BORING. PVP was kinda fun for a while, but got boring quick aswell. i give the game a 0. i tried it because of the hype but don't understand how people get addicted to it. Overall it sucked, there is other better games out there.… Expand
  9. AnneR.
    Nov 25, 2007
    9
    Recently Blizzard added daily quests which assist the cash flow for those that do not have the time to put into the game. Also reducing the levelling time giving more experience, per quest and less experience required per quest as well. Both of these changes are significant for both the hardcore player and the casual player. No longer if you choose do you have to grind and grind to keep Recently Blizzard added daily quests which assist the cash flow for those that do not have the time to put into the game. Also reducing the levelling time giving more experience, per quest and less experience required per quest as well. Both of these changes are significant for both the hardcore player and the casual player. No longer if you choose do you have to grind and grind to keep up with playing the game :) The game for me has 3 stages, a levelling stage, questing improving your character to get to 70. At 70 I spend my time raiding, going to instances with 10 or 25 people, learning how to kill certain bosses. Sometimes taking a significant period of time. And for me the third stage is playing other classes, exploring all aspects of the game in my time off from playing my raiding 70. Raids are organized often by guild for specific times, usually in the evenings, so you can spend a few nights per week learning new bosses and annihilating known ones. For those with time restrictions the new daily's allow only 1-2 extra hours on top of this to get enough cash and materials to support a raiding character. Blizzard have given us choice in this game now. For me I am addicted. This game has many females playing it too. I am an over 50 yr old female who loves this game. The ageless, genderless, ethnicless wonderful world of Azeroth.… Expand
  10. Mongoose1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Best expansion ever but sadly and the end of it Blizz started to cater to bad players (free sunwell quality epix and Sunwell nerf so u could one shot every boss even Kil Jaeden). But neverthenless untill Sunwell this game was at it's prime, HARD 5man heroics, progressive raids so u had to actualy start from Kara to get to Tempest Keep and then Hyjal. Shame Blizz doesn't follow this styleBest expansion ever but sadly and the end of it Blizz started to cater to bad players (free sunwell quality epix and Sunwell nerf so u could one shot every boss even Kil Jaeden). But neverthenless untill Sunwell this game was at it's prime, HARD 5man heroics, progressive raids so u had to actualy start from Kara to get to Tempest Keep and then Hyjal. Shame Blizz doesn't follow this style of design anymore.… Expand
  11. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    I found this to be the last real good addon for Wow since it only increased the size of the game but left everything else untouched. Meaning for example general game orientation towards target groups and game balance were left the same like in classic wow.

    The new zones and instances were well designed und fun to play.
  12. houjo2000
    Jul 30, 2017
    5
    Just more boredom and grinding in a game that's nothing but. This was also where arena was added, and thus marked the end of balance in pvp, and the start of a FotM roller coaster that would destroy the game.
  13. Welterweight426
    Jun 10, 2012
    9
    Of the 3 expansions so far, I feel that this is the best one by far. The dranei and the Blood Elves fit into the game well and are fun to play as. I also enjoyed the new area and the new factions. However, the new areas added were very devoid of players.
  14. bozboz123
    Sep 11, 2018
    8
    BRILLIANT EXPANSION. I didn't play a great deal as i was only just getting into the game, but the leveling, capping, dungeons and eventually my dabble at raiding all felt so rewarding.
  15. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    10
    I actually liked the Burning Crusade a bit more or about just the same as the first version. It was a cool game before the 3d version (Lich King) was released..
  16. Klewer
    Dec 10, 2012
    7
    A solid and enjoyable expansion further expanding the vanilla game and adding to the story. Not quite the same feeling as Vanilla but enjoyable none the less.
  17. Ghost736
    Apr 17, 2013
    10
    A lot of sequels and expansions fall short, because it is just of the same old thing. Maybe that is exactly what BC is considering it just added more of the same thing. Vanilla WOW is clearly the best, but this expansion took it even further. All of vanilla WOW's potential was made active through this new set of dungeons, far bigger raids, and more factions and rewards. The world trulyA lot of sequels and expansions fall short, because it is just of the same old thing. Maybe that is exactly what BC is considering it just added more of the same thing. Vanilla WOW is clearly the best, but this expansion took it even further. All of vanilla WOW's potential was made active through this new set of dungeons, far bigger raids, and more factions and rewards. The world truly came to life, and the things you did really impacted what happened around the fantasy world.… Expand
  18. NGeo
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    After having played almost all expansions, I have concluded that TBC is probably the best expansion ever released in the mmoRPG scene ever. The game speaks for itself, check the cinematic, that is all you want. Too bad that after tbc the too much casualisation policy ruined the game, transforming it into a mindless farming fest with no purpose...
  19. NevNav
    Jun 15, 2013
    9
    WoW was at it's peak at TBC PvP was most balanced at the time & Karazhan was fun as and pve content was good overall.
    Armors looked nice & not like the looks we got these days. thank god for transmog )

    Rip wow MOP was truly most worst expansion so far.
  20. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Story: 7 out of 10, Graphics: 8 out of 10, Fun: 9 out of 10, Controls: 8 out of 10, Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10, Length: 8 out of 10, Re-play: 7 out of 10, Value: 8 out of 10
  21. Unreals
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    Best of all add-ons. In my opinion, version 2.4.3 was the heyday of the universe WoW, but then went for the worse ... It is a pity that everything is as it turns out now.
  22. Hall7718
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    Out of all the expansions, The Burning Crusade has always been my favorite. I still get waves of memories when I walk through the burning portal and step into the vast expance that is Hellfire Peninsula.
  23. Sivus
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    I had the most fun in wow during this expansion. It was much harder than the original and felt more rewarding. PVP was great with the introduction of areas, heroic mode instances and some of the best raids of all time!
  24. LongSlayer
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is an amazing expansion to World of Warcraft. My favourite thing about the game is the environment, it's incredible. To get to the Outlands from Azeroth is through a portal in the Blasted Lands. Once I got through the portal, it was such a breathtaking sight. The surrounding scenery is about ten times bigger than normal things, there are elites thatWorld of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is an amazing expansion to World of Warcraft. My favourite thing about the game is the environment, it's incredible. To get to the Outlands from Azeroth is through a portal in the Blasted Lands. Once I got through the portal, it was such a breathtaking sight. The surrounding scenery is about ten times bigger than normal things, there are elites that are huge that roam around the landscape, and the land itself is quite exotic. This is throughout the whole Outlands and it's an exhilarating experience wondering if one of those giant elites will spot you and come for you. The quests are average as expected, the dungeons are pretty good, and there are some PvP areas that can be fun. The new Alliance race, Draenei, have been introduce. The males are decent looking, but I think the females are kind of ugly. The new Horde race, Blood Elves, are a pretty cool race and are my first choice for the faction. It's a great expansion and it's one that needs to be fully explored… Expand
  25. Lordynator
    Sep 7, 2014
    8
    Burning crusade was the best expansion made for wow, but they destroyed pvp with arenas and resilience, and giving shaman to the alliance and paladins to the horde was the biggest mistake they could of done. Nothing differentiate the horde and the alliance now.
  26. Sinnuhe
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    In this expansion I fell in this world... and OMG that world! Nagrand... when I arrive the first time in this place... I only can leave me mouse on the table and observe! This moment for me was epic! And in this moment I said... this this is me game!
  27. sikfuk
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    This is the WoW that i personally miss the most. back in 2007 the game was still fun to play, even if the leveling was a bit too grindy and time consuming. it has been a long time since i quit playing but if blizzard decided to open a burning crusade server today, i wouldn't hesitate to come back to world of warcraft!
  28. Orcman66
    May 2, 2020
    10
    The best MMORPG game ever. A dream come true for warcraft fans. It's a new kind of gaming when you can enjoy a great game while making friends. Still it's for players who enjoy the rpg type, and enjoys getting addicted with all infinite content blizzard has to offer.
  29. Slowandunsteady
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    The best expansion of the best mmo of 2000-2020 period. The memories from this game is real. All the laughs and on some occasion tears to. All the people that you meet and all the people that you touched. In this game we are all keyboard warriors of epic proportion. This expansion brought the fight of the burning legion, the blood elfs and the dranei. Best every!
  30. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Really I don't know that a MMO is ever going to beat this on an expansion by expansion basis for me. Everquest ruine of kunark might be the closest thing to it I can think of.
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#6 Best PC Game of 2007
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Universal acclaim - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    90
    New areas and races are well thought out and there is tons of stuff to do. Some hardcore raiders will not love the new 25 player raid cap, though, and the guild aspect of the game could have used more improvements. [Jan 2007]
  2. GamePro
    100
    The new locations, characters, items, and monsters are nothing short of awesome. The voice acting is perfect, the sound effects spot-on, and the score at times both ominous and uplifting.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    Launch issues aside, there's absolutely no reason why any World of Warcraft player should hesitate to pick it up. Consider it essential.
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