World of Warcraft

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  1. EriS
    Mar 28, 2006
    8
    I partially agree with William L. Yes it is true that they short cahnge people who don't play 24/7. However, I have been consistantly putting in about the same hours with times being upmore or less depending on the day (college life at Ivy leagues are great) but I do love the time when I can squeeze that hour in and just take an energy drink to make up for it. It is overall an I partially agree with William L. Yes it is true that they short cahnge people who don't play 24/7. However, I have been consistantly putting in about the same hours with times being upmore or less depending on the day (college life at Ivy leagues are great) but I do love the time when I can squeeze that hour in and just take an energy drink to make up for it. It is overall an intriguing and enjoyable game no matter who you are or how much time you have on your hands.… Expand
  2. ClaytonB.
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    Ive been playing WoW for about two years. The only thing I cant stand is the leveling. It takes entirely to long to get to the upper levels. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but Blizzard only creates new contents for the higher levels. so re rolling a character can get boring and repetitive. other than that good work!
  3. JakeM.
    Jun 20, 2007
    9
    Yeah...all you people may be hating on WoW..but thats just because half your player base left and came over to WoW...WoW broke MMO records and is the #1 MMO to date...EVER. Now that its popular(8,500,000 players and growing) its now considered "not cool" and "childish" to play WoW...well ill tell you..i dont care that u think grinding for 10 hours just to level from 10-11 is hardcore or Yeah...all you people may be hating on WoW..but thats just because half your player base left and came over to WoW...WoW broke MMO records and is the #1 MMO to date...EVER. Now that its popular(8,500,000 players and growing) its now considered "not cool" and "childish" to play WoW...well ill tell you..i dont care that u think grinding for 10 hours just to level from 10-11 is hardcore or "what a real MMO is"...but i prefer to play fun games..and thats what WoW is. And just fyi...everyone steals ideas from everyone in this industry...its just Blizzard does it the best.… Expand
  4. jaeq
    Nov 1, 2008
    9
    Ricardo has it perfectly right... this game is the best game so far in the world, do I play it right now? no. But I've playe dit on and off since release and no game has ever had that real joy feeling that last for several months at a time.. the fact of the matter is, its an mmorpg (genre with most potential), it has a great backstory and storyline due to its predecessors and its Ricardo has it perfectly right... this game is the best game so far in the world, do I play it right now? no. But I've playe dit on and off since release and no game has ever had that real joy feeling that last for several months at a time.. the fact of the matter is, its an mmorpg (genre with most potential), it has a great backstory and storyline due to its predecessors and its combat, though as an fps gamer i look down on it, is much more engaging than any rpg that came out the same time. The story immersion and reward system is absolute crack for the brain, getting new spells every other level, getting items and gold for every quest.. the story immerison is so great due to the whole warcraft storyline and also the variety of environments.. it also takes a lot of literary aspects from famous stories into it making t even more interesting.. for example the Kurzen Mystery questline, is clearly based off the Heart of Darkness and its inspired movie Apocalypse Now.. Just a great game and I wouldn't be surprised if I started playing again for my 4th or so time when the next expansion is released.… Expand
  5. AnonymousMC
    Feb 19, 2008
    9
    I can't believe how dumb people here are. It's a bloody MMORPG, and I'm sure none of you can find an MMORPG with so intense combat system and with such a huge world. Sure the graphics are mediocre, but do consider this: There are 10 million people playing it, most of them with not-so-good computers. How can they possible make it better quality? It'd lag out 90% ofI can't believe how dumb people here are. It's a bloody MMORPG, and I'm sure none of you can find an MMORPG with so intense combat system and with such a huge world. Sure the graphics are mediocre, but do consider this: There are 10 million people playing it, most of them with not-so-good computers. How can they possible make it better quality? It'd lag out 90% of players.

    And the gameplay; people who say "it's nothing but running in circles and clicking on monsters". Wrong. This is basically what you CHOOSE to do, but I tell you, quests are anough to level you up easily, plus they're entertaining (Atleast more entertaining than grinding. Ironically though, Runescape, probably the most hated MMORPG out there, has the best quests out of all MMO's i've ever played, but they're not as rewarding. Way more entertaining, however.). And if we really do choose the grinding option, it DEFINITELY is not "click a monster and wait it for to die". WoW has so much special abilities to use, and if you even try to kill some monster the same level as you without using abilities, you'd fall down dead before you even notice. And at higher levels, when raids come in, it really does become interesting.

    I'm not too much into MMORPG, but out of all MMO's this is the best one yet. I give it a 9/10.    … Expand
  6. ErikG.
    Feb 9, 2008
    9
    I have to give this game a nine, even though I quit, and don't really wish to go back. (Though, sometimes I think about it). The game is absolutely addicting. If you have any sort of interest in this sort of game, or even if you don't, it's likely that it'll wrench you into it's world and make you a regular. I know it's the cool thing to hate on WoW, and I I have to give this game a nine, even though I quit, and don't really wish to go back. (Though, sometimes I think about it). The game is absolutely addicting. If you have any sort of interest in this sort of game, or even if you don't, it's likely that it'll wrench you into it's world and make you a regular. I know it's the cool thing to hate on WoW, and I know I've done it before, but it's a groundbreaking game. It is the best MMO to date, without a doubt, is clearly the most successful, and offers the most substance. The game feels solid, and it feels like you're in it. I rarely get addicted to MMOs on a large scale, because I feel too detached from the game itself, and they all feel a bit shallow. However, WoW managed to pull me in, and keep me playing for a little over two and a half years. The graphics, while very dated now, are still colorful, and full of personality. There's just something about Blizzard's art and atmosphere that manages to draw me, and make me disappointed with every other game of its type, a lot because of this. I won't say it does everything right, but it offers so much that it's really hard to be disappointed. There's something for everyone, and it's a very good game in its respect. I suppose I'm disappointed with Blizzard for some of the choices they've made, and how they seem to have become more focused on money, rather than their player-base, but I will continue to support Blizzard, and WoW, despite.… Expand
  7. JoeS.
    May 22, 2008
    8
    A fun game, but not a great game. Its horribly repetitive, but for some reason horribly addictive. Whether you love this game or hate it, you will end up spending a week's worth of time exploring it. The world is massive, the spell effects are somewhat pleasing, but the interaction with real players at any moment is what makes this game shine.
  8. TJW.
    Jun 22, 2008
    9
    Ok after reading every single bad review about this game I figured I might as well post my thoughts on all of them. I see where your complaints are, yes, but most of them are just simply because you guys don't know how to play the game correctly. WoW is the most impressive, polished MMO out there. I have been an MMO addict for a while, but never found an MMO that really got my Ok after reading every single bad review about this game I figured I might as well post my thoughts on all of them. I see where your complaints are, yes, but most of them are just simply because you guys don't know how to play the game correctly. WoW is the most impressive, polished MMO out there. I have been an MMO addict for a while, but never found an MMO that really got my interest. Graphics wise the game actually has the best graphics of virtually any MMO. Why? The textures are crisp and the best thing is that this MMO runs on every system! My friend that has a 5 year old cheap budget laptop can run this game fine. That's one of the major reasons WoW has sold so much. Many other MMOs that I have tried to play run like sh*t even with my powerful desktops. On my current computer, I get a solid 60 FPS all the time. The gameplay is really not that repetitive. It is repetitive if you grind to 60/70. If you wrote a review here and gave it a bad score and said that the game was repetitive, then you were grinding. Grinding is not how they intended you to play the game. The game is meant to be played with doing the many quests that they put into the game. Yes the quests make you grind, but you get rewarded for them in the end. If you level correctly (solo), then you should be questing 97% of the time, the other 3% is in an instance or something. Or you also have the option to level with friends. Blizzard has given us tons of instances to 70. After you quest to about 20, you can instance all the way to 70. Just get a bunch of your friends to play with you. If you play this game right, you should be able to hit 70 within a month of making your character. Now people complaining about the cost of WoW... I don't see how you can claim this expensive, WoW is the same cost of every other MMO except for free MMOs, which don't have the "polish" as a paid one, and the rare MMOs like Guild Wars which don't require a monthly subscription. I have played Guild Wars (before I started playing WoW) and had fun leveling to 20, but it didn't have the same fun that WoW has always had for me. Once you finally level to 70 the world opens up for you. You can finally start the end game content and there is A LOT of end game things to do. First thing to do is to find an end game raiding guild. There are tons of them out there recruiting members so just ask politely on trade if you can join one. Once you get into a guild you can start raiding Karazhan, which is a massive instance and can be challenging for some guilds and people and will keep you coming back to see if you can clear it faster and more efficiently. Once your guild has become big enough you can start doing the 25 man content, which is fun too. Another thing you can start doing at 70 is PvPing. World PvP is lacking, yes, but you can get a lot of good things from Battlegrounds. The Battlegrounds are all fun and each one is different in what the goal of it is. It ranges from capture the flag, to control the bases, to capture the flag and control the bases. If big end game PvP isn't your style, you can do smaller 2v2, 3v3, 5v5 matches in the Arena System. The Arena requires you to play much more skillfully and find a good partner and actually really work out tactics. You need a plan and you need to know you class. All these things support to an end game that almost never gets boring. For all of you that say that WoW will make you lose all your friends, I don't know what you mean by that. One of my real life friends got me into WoW and I got another real life friend into WoW so I've got a wealth of friends that play with me. All of my friends are addicted to this game so clearly it didn't steal my friends from me! And just because you are addicted to this game doesn't mean you can't play another game. If you are getting a little bored, then go play some TF2. Play TF2 for a week or so then go back to WoW. That's what I do if I find myself not able to get into the end game content that week. This game requires skill to play, most people think that you can just glide by using auto-attack, but that it just not true. In PvP, as I said, you are fighting a real living human and you really need to work out tactics. Every class can beat every one else, it just depends on if you are good at your class. In PvE, the bosses require you to coordinate your attacks together and can get really challenging until you master it and get the routine down. So in the end, WoW is the best MMO out on the market currently. Yes, there are other good MMOs out there worth playing but none have the polish that Blizzard has put into this fine game. I'm not the type of person to say that a game is "perfect", no game really deserves a perfect score because no game is perfect. WoW comes really close to being perfect though, I've never experienced a bug that made my want to quit the game right then and there, as I have in every other MMO. Anyway this game gets a 9/10, anyone giving this game a 0 has not leveled to 70, and grinded to 35 without doing an instance or finding any friends to quest with.… Expand
  9. JordanI.
    Jul 20, 2008
    9
    I absolutely love this game. for the people who complain about "bad graphics" or lag problems, get better hardware. Your computer needs to be GOOD to run this at an enjoyable rate. Now, the reason I give this a 9, even though i love it, is because giving it a 10 would basically say "This game is perfect, has no flaws, graphics are perfect, and this game could not be better if it was I absolutely love this game. for the people who complain about "bad graphics" or lag problems, get better hardware. Your computer needs to be GOOD to run this at an enjoyable rate. Now, the reason I give this a 9, even though i love it, is because giving it a 10 would basically say "This game is perfect, has no flaws, graphics are perfect, and this game could not be better if it was motion sensitive.". Because, people, NOBODY makes perfect games. ABSOLUTELY no game company is flawless. This game does have it's flaws, but The gameplay makes up for those MINOR flaws. P.S.: For people who say this game is the worst ever, try playing E.T. the Game, for the original NES.… Expand
  10. BryanM
    Oct 29, 2009
    9
    World of Warcraft has quite a few highpoints, but it also has a few lows. So i give this game a 9-10 it follows the games storylin quite well aswell as going back to its roots such as Thrall's capture right to the Culling and the Battle for Mount Hyjal
  11. M.Ching
    May 31, 2005
    9
    I totally rulez at this game! My avatar is da bomb, and I pwn you. Fear me, young men!
  12. LuisS.
    Aug 18, 2006
    9
    Would have been a perfect 10 if not for too many down times. For $50.00 + $15.00 a month, there should be little to none. I have free Massively played online games which I purchased for much less and experience very little if any down times.
  13. PeterB.
    Jul 17, 2007
    9
    This is THE MMORPG. It's got everything you could want, including a player base now numbering about 7 million. So the haters are welcome to play something else, you won't be missed.
  14. NickB.
    Jul 24, 2007
    8
    I've been playing since February 2005, and only recently have quit for the good and final time....the fact that the game mysteriously started bugging out on my system and then failed to reinstall after following Blizzard's tech support didn't help, but I decided that was a sign I needed to move on to other things. Needless to say, this is a fine game, well worth getting a I've been playing since February 2005, and only recently have quit for the good and final time....the fact that the game mysteriously started bugging out on my system and then failed to reinstall after following Blizzard's tech support didn't help, but I decided that was a sign I needed to move on to other things. Needless to say, this is a fine game, well worth getting a character to level 70 if you like MMOs, but the end game is only for the hardcore, people who choose playing WoW over bathing, feeding the kids, and taking out the trash...you know what I mean, the OCD/addicts out there. But if you are NOT one of those and you are content with the satisfaction of hitting level 70 and calling it good, then this game is great.… Expand
  15. ChrisS.
    Aug 21, 2007
    9
    Yes the graphics could be better, but after reading some of the reviews i wonder if they are true gamers? The ammount of skill involved in playing this game on RAIDs is insane. you have to get 25 to 40 people to listen and work together. Most of the lag issues are because of low end graphics and computers systems. If you machine says HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, or Sony please throw it Yes the graphics could be better, but after reading some of the reviews i wonder if they are true gamers? The ammount of skill involved in playing this game on RAIDs is insane. you have to get 25 to 40 people to listen and work together. Most of the lag issues are because of low end graphics and computers systems. If you machine says HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, or Sony please throw it away. A true gamer builds his machine with the best not the OEM Junk those companies use. I have had no problems with the game no dc's in 2 1/2 years and i read all sorts of issues. My friend had Issues also until he built a custom machine and no issues from the that point forward. Please make sure your not trying to play a game on max settings when you machine cant do it then you will see the true power of the game.… Expand
  16. AnonymousMC
    Jan 16, 2008
    8
    great for just anyvalue, bad if ur a graphic guy. But just killin' stuff w/ friends & PvP is just-great. It's not a perfect game -- but its a must try.
    P.S.--people who complain about $15 a month - - BIG retards. If you check out payment options, you can get it for $72 dollas a year, a cool
    $6 bucks a month,
    just $1 more than a runescape
    member account.
  17. B.
    Jan 23, 2008
    9
    Most people just don't get how to rate, you're rating the game not how many minutes or hours people spend on it, or how many lifeless losers play. But, the quality of the game. I have seen better graphics, but the ideas and quest dungeons and items make a great game.
  18. JohnM.
    Feb 11, 2008
    9
    This game is a true classic. How can 10 million people be wrong? I still log on every now and then, but I'm done with WoW for the most part til expansion time, but for a while, I was a serious addict.
  19. NickL.
    Feb 13, 2008
    9
    Best game i ever played, i got addicted but i ran out of money, bad graphics good gameplay, graphics aint all and this game is very well done. Always new updates always everything, Blizzard please, make world of starcraft!
  20. JonathanL.
    Jul 12, 2008
    8
    Decided you are tired of real life? Want to spend hours upon hours in front of your computer and slowly become socially inept? This is the game for you. World of Warcraft is a shallow albeit addicting game set place in the Warcraft universe. The problem is, while lots of content is added to the game regularly, the game lacks purpose. Everything you do in the game is about getting gear and Decided you are tired of real life? Want to spend hours upon hours in front of your computer and slowly become socially inept? This is the game for you. World of Warcraft is a shallow albeit addicting game set place in the Warcraft universe. The problem is, while lots of content is added to the game regularly, the game lacks purpose. Everything you do in the game is about getting gear and weapons. World of Warcraft is a game to stray away from unless you are really unsatisfied with real life.… Expand
  21. JohnP.
    Nov 25, 2004
    9
    Very addictive. The quest system is great - always lots to do. However, the lag issues are EXTREMELY bad. I would say that about half the time I have spent on this game has been wasted due to lag - dying to monsters that don't lag, etc,etc....but still a lot of potential for this game. I think the character classes aren't quite interesting enough as well...still, good game if Very addictive. The quest system is great - always lots to do. However, the lag issues are EXTREMELY bad. I would say that about half the time I have spent on this game has been wasted due to lag - dying to monsters that don't lag, etc,etc....but still a lot of potential for this game. I think the character classes aren't quite interesting enough as well...still, good game if lag issues are fixed. I'd recommend waiting to buy it. I regret spending money on it at launch, wish I'd waited 3 months.… Expand
  22. MatthewS
    Dec 28, 2008
    9
    I give this a 9 because of the fun that I have playing it. In my opinion, the people who gave it such low scores, have either barely played the game or are not very good at playing it.
  23. JakeA
    Nov 28, 2009
    10
    Best game ever with amazing graphics.You get addicted to it since its so good.I recommend this game to anyone.
  24. WilliamR
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    Over the years this game has beat all the rest, everquest, guild wars, hell gate, you name it and WoW beats it. Its going a little downhill latly by making the game a little to easy but thats what the majority of new players want now days and they are paying blizzard the most so thats what we will get. Yes everyone there is the 15$ a month fee and you all can say if it wasent there then Over the years this game has beat all the rest, everquest, guild wars, hell gate, you name it and WoW beats it. Its going a little downhill latly by making the game a little to easy but thats what the majority of new players want now days and they are paying blizzard the most so thats what we will get. Yes everyone there is the 15$ a month fee and you all can say if it wasent there then you would play but honestly if you cant afford 15$ a month then you probably don't have a decent enough computer to play it on anyways. or if the 15$ a month charge is just one thing that will bug you then i guess your SOL and to picky. This game is really good is every aspect, every graphics are going up now. For everyone saying that it will ruin your life... WoW didn't ruin your life, you just need to work on self control and find other things to do. I personally have a few 80s well geared, a job, a girlfriend, a car(+ payment/insurance), i have all A's in AP classes and im even playing tennis, while have a great social life, don't say this game ruins your life. You not having self control and balance ruins your life. I can honestly say that there either won't ever be a better MMORPG or there isn't going to be one that will be WoW for a very very very very long time, with the main reason being its online community of course. In my person opinion the game has a few things that i get annoyed by but im not paying blizzard 10 million a month+ so i don't decide what they have to do. My final opinion is that this game is great for anyone who only has around an hour or so every few days or weekends to play or someone that can play for 12+ hours a day, either solo or with a group, it won't cost you a great computer and i still feel you'll enjoy more aspects of the game then you will dislike them. 10… Expand
  25. Bill
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    This game is very near and dear to me. I haven't played it in a long time but my experiences with it have always been enjoyable ones, wether I was running naked through enemy cities or killing raid bosses with the help of 14 other friends, I was always having fun on this game. It is truely the most involving, unique, and astonishingly well made game I have ever played. (However, the This game is very near and dear to me. I haven't played it in a long time but my experiences with it have always been enjoyable ones, wether I was running naked through enemy cities or killing raid bosses with the help of 14 other friends, I was always having fun on this game. It is truely the most involving, unique, and astonishingly well made game I have ever played. (However, the armor and weapons added during The Burning Crusade expansion looked like drag queen clothes, I'm glad Wrath of the Lich King brought in some heavy metal undead viking armor and gear to overwhelm the purple robes and bright orange armor)… Expand
  26. Zeph
    Nov 25, 2010
    8
    Ok, face it, World of Warcraft as a whole is a TON of grinding, boss battles, or PvP. The entire game focuses around Combat, and combat only. There are no diversions from it unless you want to level your professions. Blizzard makes this work. Back in 2004, this style of game was amazing, however, with our advances in game design, World of Warcraft is not the same perfect game it usedOk, face it, World of Warcraft as a whole is a TON of grinding, boss battles, or PvP. The entire game focuses around Combat, and combat only. There are no diversions from it unless you want to level your professions. Blizzard makes this work. Back in 2004, this style of game was amazing, however, with our advances in game design, World of Warcraft is not the same perfect game it used to be. Complete newbies to this game will experience a bit of a difficulty getting on their feet, but after that first hurdle, its the same gameplay throughout the entire game. At the time of this writing, Cataclysm is only a couple weeks away, which should effectively rid the game of overwhelming monotony.… Expand
  27. SchroederRock
    Feb 11, 2014
    10
    This is the gold standard of MMORPGs and is the foundation to which all other MMORPG games will be built upon in the years to follow. World of Warcraft is a vast yet tight game experience that only gets better with friends and perfect strangers playing together. The amount of content to play through and all of the things you can do, competitively and cooperatively, is unparalleled. AddThis is the gold standard of MMORPGs and is the foundation to which all other MMORPG games will be built upon in the years to follow. World of Warcraft is a vast yet tight game experience that only gets better with friends and perfect strangers playing together. The amount of content to play through and all of the things you can do, competitively and cooperatively, is unparalleled. Add in the fact that you can play this game through several times as different classes and get a very unique experience every time and you have a game that can steal all of your free hours without remorse or regret. Though it has now been a while since the game launched, there's still a slight allure to World of Warcraft. Should Blizzard ever follow up on it with a new iteration of it, say a World of StarCraft entry, there's sure to be a repeat of history.… Expand
  28. Tubie
    Oct 2, 2010
    9
    When the original WoW came out it revolutionized the genre and brought it to mainstream gaming. Like it or not modern MMOs owe it to Blizzard for many of the innovations and improvements on the genre. The one downside to this is for the people still clinging to the old ways of MMOing where players are punished, this kind of player is really left behind with no new options duo to 95% newWhen the original WoW came out it revolutionized the genre and brought it to mainstream gaming. Like it or not modern MMOs owe it to Blizzard for many of the innovations and improvements on the genre. The one downside to this is for the people still clinging to the old ways of MMOing where players are punished, this kind of player is really left behind with no new options duo to 95% new MMOs coming out follow the WoW model.… Expand
  29. Repton138
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    Everything in the trailer of this game you can do and more! This game is so addictive and fun. If your a mmorpg fan then play it! If your a newbie at mmorpg's i'd suggest taking this out for a spin first. It has a few bugs but it doesn't get in the way of how fun it is!
  30. Braccheus
    May 24, 2011
    8
    World of Warcraft gives most of what can be asked for in a Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). It's customizable, provides game play that can be taken to different levels, a quick learning curve, stunning graphics, various types of gameplay, and a dynamic community. It is also one of the very few MMORPG's I've played that is able to preserve the feeling of being a vastWorld of Warcraft gives most of what can be asked for in a Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). It's customizable, provides game play that can be taken to different levels, a quick learning curve, stunning graphics, various types of gameplay, and a dynamic community. It is also one of the very few MMORPG's I've played that is able to preserve the feeling of being a vast world without going too far. Leveling in the game is also quite quick and quite fun which is also appreciable. The game does sport a few problems. The quest system in the game does not have much of a plot line unlike other games. Quite a few of the quests are repetitive kill x number of y's. While the quests are quite easy and completable, this repetitiveness is quite a drawback. At the moment, there is also an annoying glitch still to be resolved at the moment which causes the game to crash when entering highly populated areas. While Blizzard has promised to fix this glitch quite soon, it is still a shame to pay such a high subscription fee to still have to deal with this problem. In my opinion, the game is worth the subscription rate if you have the time to play it and are willing to pay.… Expand
  31. JudgmentJay
    Jun 14, 2011
    8
    It's difficult to review a behemoth of a game like World of Warcraft. The game has something for everyone and your experience will vary greatly depending on what you choose to do in the end-game and the amount of effort you put into it. The developers have gone out of their way over the years to provide a ridiculous amount of polished content to every type of player. PvP is fast-paced,It's difficult to review a behemoth of a game like World of Warcraft. The game has something for everyone and your experience will vary greatly depending on what you choose to do in the end-game and the amount of effort you put into it. The developers have gone out of their way over the years to provide a ridiculous amount of polished content to every type of player. PvP is fast-paced, exciting, and competitive. Raiding can be casual or hardcore depending on how you approach it. The random casual players can hop into a quick dungeon or battleground, level tradeskills, participate in the holiday-based world events, or just level another character. Combat can be simple or complex depending on how deeply you choose to delve into the math behind the numbers. The graphics are dated but have aged well thanks to its cartoon-like aesthetic. The music is top-notch. UI modification is excellent. I don't have many bad things to say about World of Warcraft, but I gave it an 8 because I preferred the game when it was more difficult and catered to a more hardcore audience.… Expand
  32. Infrnlmajsty
    Aug 27, 2012
    10
    This is by far the greatest game of all time, yes it is addicting, and yes there are elitist jerks on it, but as far as MMORPG's go this game is the King to never be dethroned. The only people saying it sucks are baddies, who could not defeat any raid bosses.
  33. hollowfication
    Jun 3, 2012
    9
    this game is so great i mean hours on hours of game play meeting many people online doing a lot of quest


    down low rating why it never got 10 is because this is not free to play and 60gb worth of download update i rather use my gb on something more important
  34. Tubey
    Jun 27, 2012
    9
    The Burning Crusade was good, Wrath of the Lich King was OK, Cataclysm ditto. But the original game was an absolute revelation when it came out and when taken as a whole, and considering what existed before WoW came along (and even to this day it has very few serious competitors almost a decade later) then you can only conclude that the World of Warcraft experience is about as perfect as it gets.
  35. JapJappert
    Jul 8, 2012
    9
    Quite a lot mixed feelings over here. The game is awesome. It brought MMO to a higher level, in my opinion. Have played it not much long before the 'Burning Crusade' expansion. I got in the World of Azeroth, thanks to a couple of my friends. They tought me the basics. Graphics are awesome and your PC doesn't need the specifications of a space shuttle to run it on 'Ultra' settings. TheQuite a lot mixed feelings over here. The game is awesome. It brought MMO to a higher level, in my opinion. Have played it not much long before the 'Burning Crusade' expansion. I got in the World of Azeroth, thanks to a couple of my friends. They tought me the basics. Graphics are awesome and your PC doesn't need the specifications of a space shuttle to run it on 'Ultra' settings. The music is one thing that will always stick with me, and every time I will hear the soundtrack, it will take me back to those good times. If you played this game a bit longer than your average game, you'll notice that this is one hell of a masterpiece. Creating a game this complex, and therefor, needs a huge team with a lot of experts. Not that surprising they have of course.

    Yet on the other hand, the expansions are sweet, but don't they bring the game only to a lower level? Honestly, most people (of which I am one) find this set back since the beginning, because once a Raid where die hard players with skill. Now they have brought all these features that help the beginning player (which is nice for them), yet easily letting them gain entry with these die hard players. which makes it all the more quite a waste of time. But let's not forget this game is fantastic. Stopped playing it for a while, but from time to time... I really wonder getting started, and getting addicted again.    … Expand
  36. Greg_Heavy
    Aug 2, 2012
    9
    Somewhere around patch 1.7, during the vanilla wow period, this game was near perfect. A lot of you don't even remember those times. It's just sad how bad things have gone since then.
  37. wardenwells
    Sep 6, 2012
    8
    The overall best MMO I\'ve ever played, I don\'t play anymore because I thought Cataclysm was pretty lame and MoP does not interest me, but the game is 8 years old and is packed with content. You could do a lot worse.
  38. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Was an amazing MMO for it's time, and still is quite good. Wrath of the Lich King and Dragonflight are the two best expansions. There have been some terrible ones. Beware this game is all consuming and will destroy your life if you want to be competitive.
  39. Marmalade
    Sep 29, 2012
    9
    I began playing World of Warcraft in mid-2006, and in its original form, it was a work of brilliance. Never before in my life have I been gripped with addiction so completely by a game's lore, gameplay, social life, crafting and leveling system. I'd played all three games in the original Warcraft series and was well aware how captivating Blizzard games were, but WoW was their crowningI began playing World of Warcraft in mid-2006, and in its original form, it was a work of brilliance. Never before in my life have I been gripped with addiction so completely by a game's lore, gameplay, social life, crafting and leveling system. I'd played all three games in the original Warcraft series and was well aware how captivating Blizzard games were, but WoW was their crowning jewel, in my mind. It had everything - socializing, cooperation, solitary playing, lore, and a difficulty level that made me feel that I'd actually accomplished something when I finally got it right because you had to WORK for what you got - gold, levels, raid progression, rare drops, gear - so when you actually accomplished it, it really felt amazing. "Vanilla WoW," as it's now called, will always remain one of the top games in my mind, and my time spend during the original incarnation of this game will always be remembered fondly.… Expand
  40. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    9
    Surely one of the best games of all time, especially its first, vanilla version, before they got acquired by Activision and dumbed everything down. At least you can still play it in its original 1.12 state on some private servers..
  41. Klewer
    Dec 10, 2012
    9
    The original World Of Warcraft was everything players who loved the universe wanted it to be, sticking to the lore and feeling of the massively popular Warcraft III. A true test of skill and patience for all those who played. Sadly each expansion has "Casualized" this now to its current product.

    This rating is based on the original vanilla version.
  42. Miss_Foxy
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    World of Warcraft is hands down one of the best, if not the best RPG out there.
    Blizzard has definitely done a lot to this game and it has a gameplay to account for it.
    I and my friends will continue playing this game for a long, long time.
  43. Ellmaru
    May 8, 2013
    9
    When you look at a game like World of Warcraft it is hard to explain in words. Pretty much everything is perfect. Unfortunately, every expansion, the fan base is left hanging for years. Another thing is getting to the level cap, a long, tiring and sometimes boring journey and the price is quite honestly, a bit overly expensive. All in all, however, World of warcraft is an excellent gameWhen you look at a game like World of Warcraft it is hard to explain in words. Pretty much everything is perfect. Unfortunately, every expansion, the fan base is left hanging for years. Another thing is getting to the level cap, a long, tiring and sometimes boring journey and the price is quite honestly, a bit overly expensive. All in all, however, World of warcraft is an excellent game and hopefully will last for sometime. I did not include the good things because they would be overflowing and reading about them may be somewhat useless as one once you play the free demo you find them.… Expand
  44. Arberian021
    Jun 8, 2013
    10
    Judging from the variety i would say 10/10 because has big content inside it. Judging from the storyline, (yes this game has a storyline) i would say 10/10. Judging from the graphics( most MMO's dont need perfect graphics) i would say 8/10 Juding this game as a social game a game that u can play with friends) i would say 9/10 About the subscription price i think is 9/10 good becauseJudging from the variety i would say 10/10 because has big content inside it. Judging from the storyline, (yes this game has a storyline) i would say 10/10. Judging from the graphics( most MMO's dont need perfect graphics) i would say 8/10 Juding this game as a social game a game that u can play with friends) i would say 9/10 About the subscription price i think is 9/10 good because this is a big game and has a lot of content and you can play with your friends have fun on PvP or PvE.

    This game got 2 planets, very good story lore .It allows the players to play with friends and the most important are challenges and competition.

    As most games, this games got its problems. PvP is not 100% balanced and its based on burst .
    Not everygame is perfect.    … Expand
  45. cheRRymonk
    Nov 1, 2013
    8
    Well, writing a review about World of Warcraft is like stand at crossroads and think where to go. This game for sure took a big part in my life as well as in my heart. You may say that such games are waste of time, but actually whole our life is a time killer...

    Anyway, the game is amazing in many aspects! Blizzard tried to do so the player is fully immersed in the world of Warcraft.    Well, writing a review about World of Warcraft is like stand at crossroads and think where to go. This game for sure took a big part in my life as well as in my heart. You may say that such games are waste of time, but actually whole our life is a time killer...

    Anyway, the game is amazing in many aspects! Blizzard tried to do so the player is fully immersed in the world of Warcraft. The soundtrack is beautiful piece of art that makes you feel every piece of this virtual world as if it was real. The visuals... it's a mind-blowing. The graphic artists done a lot of great work. You will be surprised many times during your travel how talented are the people who made this. Every location has it's own story and you starting to believe in it. The storyline also great. For all those priceless moments I got in this game I give 8 score. I can't give it 10 points because of it's gameplay. Many hours will be wasted on grinding, especially on high levels. I don't like the concept of instances that ruins the integrity of the world. I don't like the casual PVP, you can't lose your items so you don't feel much adrenaline in combats. The character inventory is boring. The world could be more interactive.    … Expand
  46. Dulkan
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    Almost 10 years on the market and still is the best MMORPG that you can find. The major problem about the bad reviews is that people still wants the game to be like Vanilla or complain about the graphics....
  47. 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: 10 out of 10, Re-play: 9 out of 10, Value: 9 out of 10

    Regardless of the wide variety of ratings, this is a game most everyone should try (which can be played for free for the beginning stages of the game) and that many that try it will find they really actually enjoy it!
  48. isisariey
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    I made an account just so i could summarise something here:

    1) The game does not require grinding to level up,I agree the system for leveling could be improved but there is no grinding i assure you 2)People who say minecraft graphics are better have clearly not played world of warcraft 3)The sound-track is not brilliant sadly =( 4)The game has an immersive story which at first    I made an account just so i could summarise something here:

    1) The game does not require grinding to level up,I agree the system for leveling could be improved but there is no grinding i assure you

    2)People who say minecraft graphics are better have clearly not played world of warcraft

    3)The sound-track is not brilliant sadly =(

    4)The game has an immersive story which at first may be difficult to understand however by reading the quest logs you may begin to understand the story

    5) The game does have a subscription fee but i believe the price is adequate

    6) Sadly but recently all servers have been having lag (Probably because of the sheer amount of players)

    Overall: I would reccomend the game to somebody who is not new to the mmo genre as it can be complicated to play at higher levels requiring exact keystrokes or failure awaits :p    … Expand
  49. Lewa
    Jan 12, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun game! It's worth the monthly fee, though I do have my doubts from time to time. It's a little hard to catch on to at first, but it's really fun once you do. There's so much to do, such as questing, dungeons, and PVP. The different classes are very well-made. It's not for everyone, though. I recommend you try the starter version before committing to the monthly fee.This is a very fun game! It's worth the monthly fee, though I do have my doubts from time to time. It's a little hard to catch on to at first, but it's really fun once you do. There's so much to do, such as questing, dungeons, and PVP. The different classes are very well-made. It's not for everyone, though. I recommend you try the starter version before committing to the monthly fee. Overall, a well-made, fun to play game.… Expand
  50. Froxty
    Dec 25, 2013
    10
    World of Warcraft been playing off/on since somewhat of its early release. I believe this game set the standards for MMO's. Competitive play PvE/PvP if anyone tells you different the haven't played the game to its fullest. To people complaining that the game is too easy I can tell they haven't tried end game content. This game is being tuned constantly to please its player base and they doWorld of Warcraft been playing off/on since somewhat of its early release. I believe this game set the standards for MMO's. Competitive play PvE/PvP if anyone tells you different the haven't played the game to its fullest. To people complaining that the game is too easy I can tell they haven't tried end game content. This game is being tuned constantly to please its player base and they do listen to their players and hire out of their player base in some cases. The problem with WoW is its extremely time consuming So Blizzard has made it easier to acquire sub par gear such as LFR. I think with the time this game has been out Blizzard has been trying to keep up with new ideas buts it hard putting out and balancing the game in time for players won't get bored. Its a great game has its ups and downs. If your looking for a great PvP game WoW is prob the best if not top 3 the MMO world(In my opinion). If you wanna give the game a try go for it but if your planning on being just a casual I wouldn't say this is the game for you. I think its about time for WoW to upgrade its graphics which I believe would be hard(due to having a crap load of servers already) but its worth it imo.… Expand
  51. Aandgrym
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    After all these years, still a consistently amazing, fascinating game. Excellent programming, great tech support and literally and endless amount to do. Highly recommended
  52. Hall7718
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    My favorite game of all time. This beast was ahead of its time back in 2004, and still lives on 9 years later. The art style and game engine have scaled extremely well. Blizzard has continually made updates to their engine. They learn lessons every expansion and apply them to the next. I've make sure to play every other MMO that comes out (Guild Wars 2, Rift, Star Wars: The OldMy favorite game of all time. This beast was ahead of its time back in 2004, and still lives on 9 years later. The art style and game engine have scaled extremely well. Blizzard has continually made updates to their engine. They learn lessons every expansion and apply them to the next. I've make sure to play every other MMO that comes out (Guild Wars 2, Rift, Star Wars: The Old Republic, ... the list goes on), but WoW is the golden standard they all have to compete with. Other games are just minor distractions to this ever dominate KING.… Expand
  53. Betrezahn
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    My opinion is an opinion of player who played WoW for almost 4 years (2007-2011), spending over 2500 hours for it (and still never reaching the top tier armor or entering top guild).

    First of all, WoW is always FUN! No matter how many time you spend and which sides of game you prefer. Second, from the very beggining, unlike most Korean MMOs, developers tend to limit your timespending    My opinion is an opinion of player who played WoW for almost 4 years (2007-2011), spending over 2500 hours for it (and still never reaching the top tier armor or entering top guild).

    First of all, WoW is always FUN! No matter how many time you spend and which sides of game you prefer.

    Second, from the very beggining, unlike most Korean MMOs, developers tend to limit your timespending by limiting maximum quantity of top tier dungeons and raids you can visit per day or per week, respectively, and doing about the same in PvP (limiting the number of top tier badges you can acquire per week). Ofcourse people who strive to play more go into grinding, gathering, crafting, trading or runmultiple characters. Please, don't spend your life playing videogames!
    Third, Blizzard is constanly adding something new to the game. While back then in 2000's it required to reach max level, indeed, to have really enjoy the game, now some many possibilities are added that you may enjoy the game from level 10, literally. While leveling also became much faster. It became possible to reach level 40 in one day without a severe grinding. Even faster if your acdcount is reffered to friend, and you get leveling boost.

    Fourth, it becomes really repetitive only in two occasions: 1) you agree for it yourself, usually it refers to cases when you are grinding reputation for some exotic mounts, usually takes between two weeks and one month and is never obligatory; 2) you are striving to be top tier in PvE, but when you reach such ambitions you are most likely to integrate into community that much, that repeatedness won't be a severe burden.
    Of course, game will require time, but there is no MMO, which fits those who want to spend couple of hours once per week.

    Fifth, you will be astounded, how reach the RP and LORE part is, now rich the story of Azeroth and neighbouring world is and outdated, little grotesque, graphics doesn't prevent enjoying the atmosphere. When you feel yourself a true hero of Azeroth, which is imposied by long questlines, it is difficult to compare with anything. You'll be wishing to come back again and again, and then you will have a feeling of nostalgy about the game.

    And the last but not the least, what really happened to the game over almost a decade? It became much easier, what many old-school WoWers (incl. myself) found frustrating, but for new players that must be good news!

    Thank you for spending your time reading my review, I hope I have helped you to form your own opinion concerning the game.

    P.S.: I quit WoW in the late 2011, due to some circumstances, but I really miss the game and often think of returning back to it.    … Expand
  54. flocky
    Apr 21, 2014
    10
    It's an old game yes. The graphics are not top notch yes. But the huge world the millions of people and the rich lore gameplay and quests are all a 10 worth plus with the new expansion coming out soon.
  55. Ciocolici
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    World of Warcraft has truly been, is, and will continue to be an absolute phenomenon. Its captivating narrative, immersive universe, and stellar gameplay have stood the test of time. The game itself redefined what an MMO could be, leaving an indelible mark on the gaming industry. Presently, much of the content has undergone transformation in the cataclysmic expansion. While the core game'sWorld of Warcraft has truly been, is, and will continue to be an absolute phenomenon. Its captivating narrative, immersive universe, and stellar gameplay have stood the test of time. The game itself redefined what an MMO could be, leaving an indelible mark on the gaming industry. Presently, much of the content has undergone transformation in the cataclysmic expansion. While the core game's untouched areas have dwindled to around two zones, it's worth noting that many of its raids and dungeons have also undergone changes.… Expand
  56. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The original version of World of Warcraft was an absolute masterpiece. While there are certainly things that the expansions did to improve on (and sometimes hurt) the game, World of Warcraft is the face of the MMORPG genre. No other MMORPG has truly captured my first experience in Azeroth. You can play "Classic" WoW right now and even though it doesn't have a lot of the convenient featuresThe original version of World of Warcraft was an absolute masterpiece. While there are certainly things that the expansions did to improve on (and sometimes hurt) the game, World of Warcraft is the face of the MMORPG genre. No other MMORPG has truly captured my first experience in Azeroth. You can play "Classic" WoW right now and even though it doesn't have a lot of the convenient features of "Current WoW" it still is a great time to casually play with friends and explore the vast World of Warcraft.… Expand
  57. LeKargo
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best Game ever. You have PvP with Raids, where you can fight bosses and progress, and Dungeons (M+). You have limited Time, your enemis will have more health and deal more damage with every level and alot events. And PvP with Battelgrounds and Arenas. Its much fun!!!
  58. Bloodworks3
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Extremely addictive.
    Can't wait for PS5 version.
    I'd even buy an X-Box to play.
  59. Xho
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Vanilla wow still the best game ever made. None of the expansions come close to the brilliance of the Vanilla and original version.
  60. Bimmy_Time
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Vanilla WoW was my childhood, it may or may not have ruined it and turned me into a hopeless gaming addict.
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#3 Best PC Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. GamerFeed
    90
    Combines not only technical prowess and fine-tuned gameplay, but pleasure as well, making this the new standard for the competition. Word to the other companies: this is the reason your registered users are dwindling.
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  2. GamePro
    90
    The game isn't flawless, nor is it technically finished - a good many quests fall into a "kill 20 of enemy X and collect 9 of item Y" pattern, a lot of promised end-game content still isn't in, and there are still bugs being squashed - but it's easily the closest MMORPGs have yet come to perfection. If this one doesn't hook you, nothing will.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    Although it's not as technologically proficient as "EverQuest II," World of Warcraft has a more pronounced sense of style...If you're looking for a new MMORPG, then the World of Warcraft is the very first place you should visit.
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