World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

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  1. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    7
    There were some very enjoyable raid encounters in this addon but overal it was far too easy and honestly wow started to get dumbed down and get boring with this addon. Took only a few days to reach max level. While leveling up the "normal" difficulties of instances already felt like pure waste of time and the "heroic" versions were very easy to finish first time playing them soon becomingThere were some very enjoyable raid encounters in this addon but overal it was far too easy and honestly wow started to get dumbed down and get boring with this addon. Took only a few days to reach max level. While leveling up the "normal" difficulties of instances already felt like pure waste of time and the "heroic" versions were very easy to finish first time playing them soon becoming absolutely obsolete. Gold had no value anymore. Any player not beeing fully equipped with epic items after like one week at max level got called noob. The complete gameplay changed to repeating boring quests in boring instances on daily base to collect for pointless item updates. Well and once you were half finished collecting your items blizzard just released a new content patch with new items, nerfed old icontent and made all your past "efforts" regarding items and achievements wortless.… Expand
  2. Expospeed
    Sep 28, 2012
    0
    WoW was a fantastic game in the past. It was filled with adventure, discovery, and most importantly, teamwork. However, the game has been going downhill recently with the release of the new expansion, the Mists of Pandaria. It has become too simplistic, and plays like a console game. There is no sense of accomplishment and adventure anymore. Clearly, Blizzard is now targeting a differentWoW was a fantastic game in the past. It was filled with adventure, discovery, and most importantly, teamwork. However, the game has been going downhill recently with the release of the new expansion, the Mists of Pandaria. It has become too simplistic, and plays like a console game. There is no sense of accomplishment and adventure anymore. Clearly, Blizzard is now targeting a different demographic - the game is now for kids. If you enjoy paying a monthly fee AND playing with (other) children, this game might be for you.… Expand
  3. curzon_dax
    Dec 4, 2020
    7
    While TBC almost fixed the mess of "unplayability" of classes in combat that was Vanilla: WotLK perfected the main subsystems of the game. While Ulduar and other content were the best or almost the best ever the expansion did have weakness (for example the extreme ugliness of the TotC raid). Most people will tell you this is a 10/10 but don't take them seriously since that comes mainlyWhile TBC almost fixed the mess of "unplayability" of classes in combat that was Vanilla: WotLK perfected the main subsystems of the game. While Ulduar and other content were the best or almost the best ever the expansion did have weakness (for example the extreme ugliness of the TotC raid). Most people will tell you this is a 10/10 but don't take them seriously since that comes mainly from memories from people that were small children back then.… Expand
  4. sikfuk
    Apr 8, 2017
    0
    i feel like WOTLK started the death of warcraft, primarily by destroying it's balance, which got even worse by adding a hero class, crappy new zones, and for the most part awful dungeons. people started moving to private servers to enjoy the content that was actually good, and the more balanced PvP of burning crusade. every expansion has made the game worse. im not excited about the newi feel like WOTLK started the death of warcraft, primarily by destroying it's balance, which got even worse by adding a hero class, crappy new zones, and for the most part awful dungeons. people started moving to private servers to enjoy the content that was actually good, and the more balanced PvP of burning crusade. every expansion has made the game worse. im not excited about the new level cap or the new grinding. there have to be better ways to add content to a game.… Expand
  5. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
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  6. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Really the last Amazing expansion they did.
    And it really shows that this was when they ran out of original content from the Strat games.
  7. Thwompthing
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Here's a much deserved 10 for the greatest expansion in all of MMO RPG gaming. Vanilla through Wrath was so mesmerizing and addicting. The lore, music, gameplay, cutscenes......everything was on point. Can't believe how many haters there are on here that give the game a 0 because they can't stand MMO RPG's....what a joke. World of Warcraft is the greatest and most popular MMO RPG ofHere's a much deserved 10 for the greatest expansion in all of MMO RPG gaming. Vanilla through Wrath was so mesmerizing and addicting. The lore, music, gameplay, cutscenes......everything was on point. Can't believe how many haters there are on here that give the game a 0 because they can't stand MMO RPG's....what a joke. World of Warcraft is the greatest and most popular MMO RPG of all time for a reason!

    I have never seen so many idiots in my life on Metacritic for giving it 0's. This expansion was the greatest of all time in recorded history. This is why Metacritic is a problem; pure idiots.    … Expand
  8. shenkenhigh
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    10/10 I started playing in BC, but i was only 12 years old back then, so WotlK gave me the first raiding experience. Awesome quests, lore, locations, Incredible raids especialy Ulduar and ICC. Btw i got the 2010 achiev for clearing it, i hella did it, and only 1.60% of all guilds at that moment were capable of doing so. Outstanding job Blizzard!
  9. EevieRoseAmalee
    Jul 12, 2019
    3
    Was a highly overated expac for it's time. Burning Crusade was much better in my opinion.
  10. Aethelwulf
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    This Expansion was overall fantastic. Metacritic should ban all reviews from people coming here in 2019 or 2020 to give WotLK bad reviews only because they dislike Battle for Azeroth. Really, any review past 2010 should be removed.
  11. vantrk
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    спасибо blizzzard 8 лет игры и пошел я нахер, #games out of politics
  12. SeyeerGame
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    в ЦЛК 10 об нид 2 танка, 2 хила, дд/рдд от 5.2к фаст снос, знание тактик.

    In Icecrown Citadel Need 2 tank, 2 heals, dd/rdd from 5.2k fast push, knowledge of tactics
  13. Zhek87
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Невозможно оплатить подписку в России, гг Близзард
  14. yon19794
    Dec 7, 2021
    7
    The one expansion where most, not all, of us agree that it was good, it had a theme, lore, story, BALANCED PVP (it is the ONLY expansion that has that).
  15. Vikzll
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Probably the most iconic WoW expansion. The most 'honed' version of the 'classic era' WoW and also the peak of whole World of Warcraft universe, finishing the story of Arthas Menethil, the once idealistic young paladin and a prince of Lordaeron... now a Lich King.

    Review (in pros/cons format): Pros: + visually satisfying zones in the new continent of Northrend + leveling/quest    Probably the most iconic WoW expansion. The most 'honed' version of the 'classic era' WoW and also the peak of whole World of Warcraft universe, finishing the story of Arthas Menethil, the once idealistic young paladin and a prince of Lordaeron... now a Lich King.

    Review (in pros/cons format):

    Pros:
    + visually satisfying zones in the new continent of Northrend
    + leveling/quest experience (including keeping the old feel of leveling in vanilla zones)
    + the option of 2 starting zones in Northrend (Borean Tundra or Howling Fjord)
    + relatively balanced PvP class design: every class and lot of specs were viable (after DKs were nerfed a bit)
    + relatively balanced PvE class design: every class was viable and felt unique (every class could add some unique useful buffs/spells to the raid)
    + One of the most iconic raids of the game happened to be in this expansion: Ulduar and ICC
    + every patch was a build up and preparation to attack the Icecrown Citadel and face the final villain: Arthas... the Lich King himself.
    + Wintergrasp: massive 120v120 open world battleground where you fight over the control of the Vault of Archavon: raid in which the boss can drop current PvE/PvP tier items..
    + very alt friendly expansion (thanks to emblem system too)
    + talent system which gave a player an option to tune the class to their playstyle and made possible to create some fun specs
    + glyphs and inscription profession
    + some zones were changing depending on your quest progress (for example: Shadow's Vault quest line)

    Neutral points:
    ⚫ Dungeon finder: While it enabled you to do dungeons you normally wouldn't do (mainly in vanilla + tbc), it also made you to interact less with other players

    Cons:
    - Patch 3.0:
    >overpowered Death Knight class (mainly in PvP)
    >lack of challenging raid content (Naxxramas, EoE were too easy)

    - later patches:
    >Trial of the Crusade (mainly normal difficulty) raid was easier than its previous tier (Ulduar) and made Ulduar irrelevant as ToC had same or better loot quality (such a shame, one of the best raids in history of WoW)
    >lack of challenging heroic dungeons (only Halls of Reflections was quite challenging when not over geared)
    >content drought in 3.3 patch: 6 months of ICC, then release of a small raid in 3.3.5: Ruby of Sanctum and then another 6 months until new expansion    … Expand
  16. Gazownik
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Best WOW expansion of all time.
    Mainly because the story was around my fav character Arthas Menethil - since WC3.
  17. Skonika
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    This game has changed my life it's a masterpiece in 2008 and now it's a source of nostalgia and fun i can't describe it thank blizzard for making this game World of Warcraft and shame that it made the other expansions "some of them" look bad and make the community vanish little by little i hope this game keeps on going so my children play it ... and now i m playing the pre-patch and can'tThis game has changed my life it's a masterpiece in 2008 and now it's a source of nostalgia and fun i can't describe it thank blizzard for making this game World of Warcraft and shame that it made the other expansions "some of them" look bad and make the community vanish little by little i hope this game keeps on going so my children play it ... and now i m playing the pre-patch and can't wait for the release… Expand
  18. AnonymousMC
    Nov 21, 2008
    7
    its basically more of the same if thats all you wanted then it meets all your expectations however if wow is getting a little stle or you were hoping to seee somthing new and exciting then am afraid this aint it i feel that blizzard could have done more the landscapes have been recycled from previuos ideas and that everything feels kinda samey the dungeons as well suffer from that beenits basically more of the same if thats all you wanted then it meets all your expectations however if wow is getting a little stle or you were hoping to seee somthing new and exciting then am afraid this aint it i feel that blizzard could have done more the landscapes have been recycled from previuos ideas and that everything feels kinda samey the dungeons as well suffer from that been here before feelin dont get me wrong it looks pretty and the music is suberb but ground breakign it aint to be honest it all feel kinda lazy.… Expand
  19. AndrewB.
    Nov 6, 2008
    9
    This is A Decient game At The looks so far alot effort and determination have made this epic game a reality, New level and game type on the otherhand have givin first time gamers a week to reach the highest level to play along with the lich king, Well dont Blizz
  20. JoeTheUnemployed
    Nov 13, 2008
    9
    7.5 for 39 votes on Day 1? Sorry Metacritic, but it's time to close the User portion of the game rating. Obviously, there's abuse of the system here, when a game that is a must buy for millions worldwide is not properly reflected. User scores have no accountability, have not established credibility, and can easily be manipulated through anonymous voting. Time to get rid of this 7.5 for 39 votes on Day 1? Sorry Metacritic, but it's time to close the User portion of the game rating. Obviously, there's abuse of the system here, when a game that is a must buy for millions worldwide is not properly reflected. User scores have no accountability, have not established credibility, and can easily be manipulated through anonymous voting. Time to get rid of this system for something that will hold users responsible for their opinion.… Expand
  21. AlasdairCannon
    Nov 17, 2008
    9
    World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King is great. Not only do the visuals look beautiful, Blizzard have outdone themselves, and improved almost every gameplay aspect. I'm giving this a well deserved 9/10.
  22. KentL.
    Nov 18, 2008
    7
    Outstanding expansion! I fully agree with all of the reviews on all but one point, a point severe enough to drop the rating considerably. It seems that WoW has become a victim of it's own success and now resorts to using queue's to put paying customers in line to play the game. I've seen people over 1k in que with wait times nearing an hour. I've got time to write this Outstanding expansion! I fully agree with all of the reviews on all but one point, a point severe enough to drop the rating considerably. It seems that WoW has become a victim of it's own success and now resorts to using queue's to put paying customers in line to play the game. I've seen people over 1k in que with wait times nearing an hour. I've got time to write this review because I'm in one for 45 minutes. By my calculations, with nearly 12 million users, assuming 11 million actually pay (aren't free users), at let's say an average of $10 per month (to make the math easy), Blizzard is raking in $1.3 Billion per year. Doesn't seem like a no brainer that they could spend a few thousand of that on a few more servers that can handle the capacity? Sorry Blizz...you lose some points when you force people to be unable to play. Sure, you offer free server transfers but what good would that do when the heart of your game is social networking? We can't socially network with people on different servers and unless 100% of our friends and people we've met over time move with us, causing over population on that server, we still have the same issue. Great expansion, mediocre capacity planning.… Expand
  23. JonB.
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Dear John D, It may be interesting for you to hear that over 50% of players that left WoW to play WAR have returned for WotLK. It should also be mentioned that the retail game is a very different experience from the beta, because the retail game is a finished product, whereas the beta is meant for testing, balancing and bug removal. Also, gear replacing is not as rampant in the early Dear John D, It may be interesting for you to hear that over 50% of players that left WoW to play WAR have returned for WotLK. It should also be mentioned that the retail game is a very different experience from the beta, because the retail game is a finished product, whereas the beta is meant for testing, balancing and bug removal. Also, gear replacing is not as rampant in the early levels in WotLK compared to TBC. In closing, perhaps playing the finished product, in conjunction with keeping an open mind and not being a fanboy of a WoW competitor will help you craft a more sensible, reasonable and overall credible review.… Expand
  24. MikeA
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    If you don't like WoW, don't buy this game. If you already enjoy WoW, there is a lot that's good about this expansion. New vehicle based missions can be really fun. New Wintergrasp battleground is a lot of fun. Characters keep getting stronger, which is always fun I think lol. The game really does look a lot better than it used to if you turn your graphics to highest. They If you don't like WoW, don't buy this game. If you already enjoy WoW, there is a lot that's good about this expansion. New vehicle based missions can be really fun. New Wintergrasp battleground is a lot of fun. Characters keep getting stronger, which is always fun I think lol. The game really does look a lot better than it used to if you turn your graphics to highest. They did a good job on the shadows and the zones have great architecture. You don't replace your epics as fast as some people would have you believe. I'm nearing level 75 and haven't replaced nearly half of my gear. There's a lot of content that's going to be released in the upcoming patches to meet the needs of die hard gamers. Oh yeah, read the quests!… Expand
  25. JamesH.
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    Queues? What queues? I'm on a fairly low population server, and haven't been queued once. You do know that Blizzard offers free character transfers for people on high pop servers, yes? Bottom line, Lich King is more WoW. The graphics have been improved a bit and the new quests are more fun and inventive than anything that's come before, but it's still the same game. If Queues? What queues? I'm on a fairly low population server, and haven't been queued once. You do know that Blizzard offers free character transfers for people on high pop servers, yes? Bottom line, Lich King is more WoW. The graphics have been improved a bit and the new quests are more fun and inventive than anything that's come before, but it's still the same game. If you like WoW, you'll love this expansion. If you're a WoW hater, there's nothing here to change your opinion.… Expand
  26. ScottC
    Nov 30, 2008
    7
    I like the expansion but I will have to agree with some people, while its no where near a 0 or a 3, its the same old stuff, and Blizzard just doesnt seem to really keep areas that transcend to other areas, like you wouldnt find a desert or a wasteland right next o a forrest, you would hit scrubland between. yet cold and warm are right next to each other a few stories above or below. The I like the expansion but I will have to agree with some people, while its no where near a 0 or a 3, its the same old stuff, and Blizzard just doesnt seem to really keep areas that transcend to other areas, like you wouldnt find a desert or a wasteland right next o a forrest, you would hit scrubland between. yet cold and warm are right next to each other a few stories above or below. The first few dungeons were worse than TBC, while they look sweet, they are boring runs. the vehicle combat seems out of place in a fantasy realm, thats were the warhammer theme did it better, at least it was gnome powered or some animal. yes I know that dorfs had tanks and stuff but they werent being used and you didnt see them in use. its a fun expansion but its no 10.… Expand
  27. AnonymousMC
    Nov 23, 2008
    7
    Just more of the same great stuff. WoW is a great game...no question... but they refuse to fix the same problems they've always had. PvP is unbalanced and gear dependent. A few bad (ie. immature) players tend to ruin the game for others, and with the recent expansion (and tech problems) the in-game GMs are about 6 hours away. Why bother reporting players, bots or other cheaters?Just more of the same great stuff. WoW is a great game...no question... but they refuse to fix the same problems they've always had. PvP is unbalanced and gear dependent. A few bad (ie. immature) players tend to ruin the game for others, and with the recent expansion (and tech problems) the in-game GMs are about 6 hours away. Why bother reporting players, bots or other cheaters? Nothing is ever done about it.… Expand
  28. Leonleon
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Great expansion to a great game. Still improving gameplay mechanics and story. Music keeps up with previous good work, making you dive in Northrend like a real epic story. Didn't vote 10 cause there's no perfect game. It can still be improved.
  29. Alladaskill17
    Nov 21, 2010
    7
    Compared to my experience pre Wrath of the Lich King, less fun. With that said, having played since release it was a great deal of fun, though all content as far as raids go felt "nerfed" especially in early tiers - while they were 'current content'. The player vs. player aspects of the game are quite fun as always. This expansion also introduced the achievement system (implemented preCompared to my experience pre Wrath of the Lich King, less fun. With that said, having played since release it was a great deal of fun, though all content as far as raids go felt "nerfed" especially in early tiers - while they were 'current content'. The player vs. player aspects of the game are quite fun as always. This expansion also introduced the achievement system (implemented pre wrath release). Overall decent, but it is no Burning Crusade as far as 'epic feel' and difficulty.… Expand
  30. Itsapaul
    Dec 26, 2010
    7
    Its nice that random heroics, heroic difficulty for raids, and some effort to balance classes so that you can pick and choose between different ones for the same buffs came along, but this was the casual expansion. All the bad players that got 12/12 because there wasn't much to worry about are now wiping on trash that you have to cc because they don't know any better. Need to spam >1Its nice that random heroics, heroic difficulty for raids, and some effort to balance classes so that you can pick and choose between different ones for the same buffs came along, but this was the casual expansion. All the bad players that got 12/12 because there wasn't much to worry about are now wiping on trash that you have to cc because they don't know any better. Need to spam >1 heal spell? Too difficult. Need to get used to a priority system for dps in heroics? Too difficult. Thanks to this, Blizzard will have to nerf everything hard they come out with for a long time since you just can't take anyone outside of a good guild.… Expand
  31. Watermelon789
    Apr 8, 2012
    7
    Frosty region , cool DeathKnights, nice missions and a lvl cap up to 80. Face it, WOTLK may not be the most intriguing addition, yet more of the same, but it still a nice force to the WOW formula keeping it alive a bit longer.
  32. houjo2000
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    PvP choices were horrible during this xpac, but as far as story and raids go this was a massive step forward for the game.

    This probably was the height of WoW- for hardcore raiders in particular this was the top point, and for casuals it also marked the beginning of decisions that would make the game more accessible for all.
  33. bozboz123
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    My personal favourite expansion. Content was super engaging, class designs were amazing, raiding was incredible (and rewarding... no LFR), the zones were incredible. Introduction of the Death Knight classes felt like they really were a "hero class" unlike the introduction of the monk and DH which kind of feel under-done. This expansion had me engaged from release until Cata came out.
  34. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    This was by far my favorite expansion for World of Warcraft, it was the most story driven expansion out of all of them, and a great finale to Warcraft 3. The following expansions after this were pretty terrible aside Dragonflight where it seems to have peaked again in quality. Beware this game is all consuming and will destroy your life if you want to be competitive.
  35. manu232324
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    De lo mejor en lore de wow, buen pvp y en cuanto a pve de los mejores diez niveles a subir del 70-80 y unas raids muy logradas para la época , esta es la mejor expancion de wow junto con burning y wow clasic
  36. Sinnuhe
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    is part of me, part epic, part friendly, part madture, part creative, part artistic, part entertainment... Blizzard thanks for this product, thanks for your epics cinematics, raids, heroics... I always remeber as the best moment front me PC!
  37. BigJ69
    Dec 30, 2016
    6
    Dungeon finder optimized dungeon finding but it removed alot of the social immersion of exploring. The token system to get items was good. Didn't finish the expansion. Not really worth the $15 a month. PvP was still horrendously bad. World PvP was where it was at back in the day.
  38. AlexanderDM
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Since its inception, World of Warcraft has trended in generally the same direction.

    Earlier versions featured a 'realistic', unforgiving, community-centered gameplay, where a character's development focused on players' ability to organize and coordinate with their peers. Players who didn't take the game seriously generally didn't see Nefarian or Illidan, as even regular dungeons could    Since its inception, World of Warcraft has trended in generally the same direction.

    Earlier versions featured a 'realistic', unforgiving, community-centered gameplay, where a character's development focused on players' ability to organize and coordinate with their peers. Players who didn't take the game seriously generally didn't see Nefarian or Illidan, as even regular dungeons could be ordeals.

    As time goes on, the game trends toward more convenient, accessibility-centered gameplay, where Blizzard expects every player to be able to touch every piece of content. Every player jumps on the computer-simulated max dps rotation and spec, and can be paired with a group of anonymous players to cruise through dungeons and raids.

    Having played from The Burning Crusade to Legion, I find that this expansion was the optimal balance between the two spheres. As someone in the middle of the softcore to hardcore spectrum I was able to make it to Icecrown, but doing so felt like a huge honor and a huge accomplishment. Part of this was from the aforementioned balance, the other was a culmination of the story from Warcraft III through several great patches.

    It's been said before the the LFD tool was the beginning of the end for the old feeling of the game, as the tool changed dungeons from adventures to coin-operated gear machines. I don't disagree, but in the WotLK era it always seemed that the groups produced by LFD carried that feeling of a group of adventurers instead of loosely-acquainted colleagues.    … Expand
  39. greenisgood
    Feb 8, 2019
    9
    IMHO, the last absolutely smashing expansion before Blizzard got ready to make made stupid ass nose dive into an absolute S#IT show it is today in 2019.
    Arthas's story arc was probably one of the better swansong endings to a fictional character for me across all forms of media. Following the Paladin's downfall from Prince of Light to the Lich King and the countless hours in the Lich King    IMHO, the last absolutely smashing expansion before Blizzard got ready to make made stupid ass nose dive into an absolute S#IT show it is today in 2019.
    Arthas's story arc was probably one of the better swansong endings to a fictional character for me across all forms of media. Following the Paladin's downfall from Prince of Light to the Lich King and the countless hours in the Lich King Expansion that need to be endured to finally face him is an exceptional experience, without instant 80's and paying for gear that is.
    I will always Treasure WOTLK in my heart as one of the last good MMORPG before gaming turned into a gigantic shark always out to devour every single drop of precious blood money they can from their players.
    Arthas You will Never be forgotten !!!    … Expand
  40. NightElves
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    This is the best expansion so far. The snowy landscapes, it's like the world of Scandinavia, I'm a fan. I love the Argent Tournament dailies. And my favorite raid of all time is Icecrown Citadel and my second favorite raid is Ulduar.

    Lich King (Arthas) we meet again. More and more unforgettable memories from Warcraft III.
  41. res0nancer
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    Раз в год возвращаюсь на пару недель, чтобы покачаться, хватануть дозу кайфа от прокачки (онли), поностальгировать и снова забить на год. Эндгейм был практически весь пройден, от инстов уже тошнит, на аренах происходит тотальное доминирование противника, а ощущение того, что прожигается время, которого и так нет с каждым днем только усиливается (потому возвращение не длиться больше парыРаз в год возвращаюсь на пару недель, чтобы покачаться, хватануть дозу кайфа от прокачки (онли), поностальгировать и снова забить на год. Эндгейм был практически весь пройден, от инстов уже тошнит, на аренах происходит тотальное доминирование противника, а ощущение того, что прожигается время, которого и так нет с каждым днем только усиливается (потому возвращение не длиться больше пары недель). Отличная сосалка времени. Если бы жил вечно, десят лет точно бы отдал этой игре.… Expand
  42. Mozaiczny
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    With this expansion, I started my adventure with World of Warcraft seriously.

    Pros: - Northrend: a new continent with a variety of lands - plot: the opportunity to defeat Lich King - Ulduar: one of the best designed raids in WoW - classes: the new Death Knight class and the balance of other classes - achievements: the ability to check how much of the world 'we have discovered'    With this expansion, I started my adventure with World of Warcraft seriously.

    Pros:
    - Northrend: a new continent with a variety of lands
    - plot: the opportunity to defeat Lich King
    - Ulduar: one of the best designed raids in WoW
    - classes: the new Death Knight class and the balance of other classes
    - achievements: the ability to check how much of the world 'we have discovered'

    Cons:
    - RDF: a fact that destroyed people's conversations and opened the way to quickly defeat dungeons only for equipment

    In a nutshell: the best expansion ever made to World of Warcraft, which is visible after the number of subscribers.    … Expand
  43. Tankboi
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Genuinely great truly miss WOTLk how far we have strayed from God :( no more raid finder
  44. Bloodnes
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Одно из лучших дополнений в игре, его долго ждали, оно было идеально выполнено, сколько ночей потрачено на рейды, не сосчитать, дальше уже пошел пафос и лирика, на этом дополнении WoW сделал легенду и максимальный онлайн. 10/10Одно из лучших дополнений в игре, его долго ждали, оно было идеально выполнено, сколько ночей потрачено на рейды, не сосчитать, дальше уже пошел пафос и лирика, на этом дополнении WoW сделал легенду и максимальный онлайн. 10/10
  45. NobleWolfy
    Feb 2, 2020
    7
    All I have to say about World of Warcraft WOTLK is that Blizzard died with Arthas.
  46. Darkblackout
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best expansion with the best villians of all time Arthas The Lich King
  47. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Легендарное, наиболее популярное дополнение к WoW. Для своего времени это определенно супер топ, однако сейчас выглядит крайне ретроградным. Несмотря на существование пиратских серверов blizzlike, играть в нее сейчас и перезапускать без изменений полный бред. игра явно не соответствует современным трендамЛегендарное, наиболее популярное дополнение к WoW. Для своего времени это определенно супер топ, однако сейчас выглядит крайне ретроградным. Несмотря на существование пиратских серверов blizzlike, играть в нее сейчас и перезапускать без изменений полный бред. игра явно не соответствует современным трендам
  48. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The absolute GOAT of MMORPG gaming. World of Warcraft found the perfect balance between being an RPG and an MMO at this point in it's life. The storytelling was done correctly, the new continue of Northrend looked great and was also incredibly efficient from a leveling perspective compared to The Burning Crusade and "Vanilla" WoW. The continuation of Arthas Menethil's story into the LichThe absolute GOAT of MMORPG gaming. World of Warcraft found the perfect balance between being an RPG and an MMO at this point in it's life. The storytelling was done correctly, the new continue of Northrend looked great and was also incredibly efficient from a leveling perspective compared to The Burning Crusade and "Vanilla" WoW. The continuation of Arthas Menethil's story into the Lich King from Warcraft III made this expansion special for many. It gave plenty to do for the casual and hardcore players alike.… Expand
  49. EvilVitalya
    Jun 16, 2023
    6
    Я помню как я зашел в нее впервые и создал своего первого персонажа , я помню как мне нравилось изучать азерот , помню как я с другом проходил свои первые подземелья , игра действительно казалась очень интересной , пока я не получил от нее зависимость и перестал получать от нее удовольствие ,ведь в этой игре кроме гринда уровней, шмота,рейдов, и достижений больше нет ничегоЯ помню как я зашел в нее впервые и создал своего первого персонажа , я помню как мне нравилось изучать азерот , помню как я с другом проходил свои первые подземелья , игра действительно казалась очень интересной , пока я не получил от нее зависимость и перестал получать от нее удовольствие ,ведь в этой игре кроме гринда уровней, шмота,рейдов, и достижений больше нет ничего
  50. sandreid
    Sep 11, 2023
    4
    WotLK butchered WoW.
    All the philosophies implemented in this expansion, is ultimately what lead WoW on it's slow but steady decline:
    - Bring the Player, Not the Class: A train of thought that ultimately just made the Enhancement Shaman completely obsolete, being replaced entirely by the Death Knight (Which was just better in every way, except for Bloodlust/Heroism). Giving BL/Heroism to    WotLK butchered WoW.
    All the philosophies implemented in this expansion, is ultimately what lead WoW on it's slow but steady decline:
    - Bring the Player, Not the Class: A train of thought that ultimately just made the Enhancement Shaman completely obsolete, being replaced entirely by the Death Knight (Which was just better in every way, except for Bloodlust/Heroism). Giving BL/Heroism to Mages, and later Hunters, making Shamans more or less obsolete, in general.
    - Looking for Group, which lead to Looking for Raid - Making traveling around the world at max level obsolete, and forever forcing you in groups with bad players, that you can't kick for the first 30 mins... Which is the entire dungeon.
    - Hero Classes, which by their very design core, is supposed to be overpowered.
    - Retconning of the lore in many, many major ways (No, Arthas, your power doesn't come from Frostmourne... It was only a tool, used to tempt you, and corruption you....)
    - "Additional Instances Cannot Be Launched. Please Try Again Later."
    - Downright broken balance between all the classes in PvP, until 6-12 months into the expansion (Patch 3.2+).
    - Far from optimal PvE balance, between the classes.
    - I hope you like grey and turquise, A LOT.
    - Phasing: A mechanic isolating players from each other completely in zones, in a multiplayer game.
    - Laughable easy PvE-content the first year of the game. When Ulduar finally hit, it was a challenging - Then it got nerfed 14 days after it got launched, becoming moderately easy, as well.
    - Ugliest uncommon and rare gear in the game's entire 20+ year history.
    - Combined Spell Damage and Spell Healing, into Spell Power, making Healers overpowered in PvP.
    - Gave Tanks a ridiculous amount of damage, making them top-damage in dungeons while leveling, and overpowered in PvP, at level 80.
    - Copy/paste of pre-existing things: Trolls -> Undead Trolls, Tauren -> Taunka, Naxx (40) -> Naxx (10/25), Murlok -> Gorloc (I could keep going).
    - Copy/paste of Norse Mythology, pretending to be original, by slightly modifying the God's names.

    Imbalanced gameplay, build around just rushing, brain-dead mechanics, and an awful story that has NOTHING to do with WC3, nor The Frozen Throne. This expansion scared away the vast majority of the original player base, and brought in a whole new generation of younger players (That, for the most parts, hadn't played WC3). These are mainly the players, who like this expansion - The ones who hadn't seen WoW, before this point.

    Only positive things I can say about this iteration of WoW, is that inscription is a cool profession, that Glyphs add a cool mechanic to the game. And that, abilities like Thunderstorm, are pretty fun and satisfying to use.    … Expand
  51. Crazygame
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Wotlk is my favorite expansion with legion. Northernland atmosphere, death knight class, perfect raids and dungeons...Only with one word it was legend...
  52. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  53. Barmarjera
    Feb 5, 2023
    1
    I should point out that I play most of the time in PVP.
    Immediately it is clear that the developers absolutely do not give a **** about the balance of 2x2. Play all the classes in the arena at the expense of high skill will not work - because it's a patch for melee heroes... Constant food abuzz in the arena, skills that are cast through the wall, the effect of "fear" disappears with a    I should point out that I play most of the time in PVP.
    Immediately it is clear that the developers absolutely do not give a **** about the balance of 2x2. Play all the classes in the arena at the expense of high skill will not work - because it's a patch for melee heroes... Constant food abuzz in the arena, skills that are cast through the wall, the effect of "fear" disappears with a delay of 2-3 seconds that is extremely critical in 2x2, the constant bugs with summons and a lot of other things that do not give a good game
    I played LIch King as a kid and was really looking forward to this patch, after 3 months of playing I realized how much of a piece of crap it is. Pvp in the game is almost killed. There is no interest or incentive to play the field of battle with the idiots that go in and stand afk (and there are so many), 2x2 - too much imbalance of some classes and fight sometimes simply does not make sense. About pvp in the open world... It's just not there, the server starts lagging if there are more than 10 enemy characters in the open world.
    In short In 2022 Blizza did as they always did and didn't surprise anyone. I was hoping that after more than 10+ years the game would be better or left as it was. But unfortunately no, it just got worse.
    PVE content in Lich King is designed for kids 8-10 years old, maybe even easier.
    Blizzar should realize that the kids $ 15 a month subscription will not pay and I wish they at least sometimes listened to the older players.    … Expand
  54. ReTcHeT
    Mar 1, 2023
    4
    Нет онлайна на самом заселенном сервере. Казалось бы да).
    В городах то люди сидят и может рейдят но условно собрать пати до 80 лвл не делая из хила друида танка или не делая из дд паладина хила не получиться. В условном мао не плохой опыт для 30+ людей а пати не 1 туда нет. Я хоть и не застал ЛК в свое время но думаю что хотя бы пати собрать там можно было. Помимо проблем с поиском пати    Нет онлайна на самом заселенном сервере. Казалось бы да).
    В городах то люди сидят и может рейдят но условно собрать пати до 80 лвл не делая из хила друида танка или не делая из дд паладина хила не получиться. В условном мао не плохой опыт для 30+ людей а пати не 1 туда нет. Я хоть и не застал ЛК в свое время но думаю что хотя бы пати собрать там можно было. Помимо проблем с поиском пати еще долгий нудный кач до 80. Совершенно лишнее то что с 70-80 так долго ап лвла идет. Ведь основной контент на 80 уровне. Нет смысл обсуждать + игры ведь это будет + такие же как в драгонфлайте. НО в драгонфлайте этих + куда больше к примеру быстрой прокачки. Вообщем вотлк это драгонфлайт на минималках смысл в это играть нет.    … Expand
  55. Disvolti0d
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Only WoW expansion I've ever played, reached level 80 and enjoyed everything from Icecrown. Great expansion.
  56. jdd96
    Jun 10, 2023
    0
    This game sucks, you die 50 times before ever reaching level 20, its too difficult, pvp is unbalanced, terrible combat, mechanics, everything is so bad about World of Warcraft it should stop existing from earth. Honestly the first time i played it i was 12 years old, i cried in front of the boar, it made me have breakdowns, i had a terrible childhood, this game didn't make it better, todayThis game sucks, you die 50 times before ever reaching level 20, its too difficult, pvp is unbalanced, terrible combat, mechanics, everything is so bad about World of Warcraft it should stop existing from earth. Honestly the first time i played it i was 12 years old, i cried in front of the boar, it made me have breakdowns, i had a terrible childhood, this game didn't make it better, today im 27 i still cry while playing it, its so bad, it makes you want to end your life.… Expand
  57. Bimmy_Time
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    By far my favorite World of Warcraft expansion, blew vanilla and bc out of the water imo. Had a very strong story and was a great conclusion to Warcraft 3.
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 47 Critic Reviews

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  1. Gameplayer
    95
    It’s brilliant, inspired and will easily secure their supremacy as the leader in the MMOPRG market.
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  2. Yahoo!
    90
    Seeing the innumerable changes and tune-ups to the game engine and the rules, you get the sense that World of Warcraft is a finely-tuned machine that its makers just can't stop tinkering with in an obsessive effort to keep it fresh, relevant, and above all, fun. For now, mission accomplished.
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  3. Eurogamer
    100
    Wrath of the Lich King takes the best-of-breed MMO and improves everything about it. It's a work of supreme confidence and quality that is twice as fun and ten times as beautiful as classic WOW, not to mention anything else in the genre. But above all else - in the breathtaking sweep of Northrend, in the assured, epic storytelling, in the constellation of brilliant quests - it is a grand adventure. Perhaps the grandest adventure in all gaming.
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