World of Warcraft

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  1. Welterweight426
    Jun 10, 2012
    9
    World of Warcraft is the best MMO I have played. Its pvp, dungeons, and classes are all fantastic. However, I feel that character customization should be improved. Also, once you get to the point where you can raid it requires a lot of time and effort to be allowed to raid by other players.
  2. 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
  3. Yashime
    Jun 2, 2012
    6
    Vanilla was great. Simple, without all this **** around. You want to play a dungeon, you have to go to the stone and get in the waiting list. It was all fun, because you had to communicate really. Now it´s a real bull****. The whole Land is empty, you can run and run and you will see nobody. Everyone is in Ironforge or else and go to the Dungeon, Kill the Boss, Farm and getVanilla was great. Simple, without all this **** around. You want to play a dungeon, you have to go to the stone and get in the waiting list. It was all fun, because you had to communicate really. Now it´s a real bull****. The whole Land is empty, you can run and run and you will see nobody. Everyone is in Ironforge or else and go to the Dungeon, Kill the Boss, Farm and get back to the Sell the Items. And they do that the whole **** day. Or better, they buy directly the Armor Set for 20 bucks in real. This all was pathetic and ridicoulous. So i give a 6 because of the beginning.… Expand
  4. pumbaz
    Jun 1, 2012
    3
    The expansion packs did not work with our group - i thought when i finally got past all the troubleshooting that I would enjoy the game but it got very boring very quickly. When i meet face to face with players who love the game - i notice that one common fact is that they all haven't played anything else out there.
  5. medimayhem
    May 20, 2012
    1
    i would love to play but their are so many games like it that are free. It is pointless to play when it has 100s of copies free to play. waisting 15 dollars a month i am suprised it has such a large community. this game is Great fun gameplay but that much for this just go play somethign else like Forsaken world rappelz and many more F2p mmorpgs:(
  6. Trancez
    May 15, 2012
    10
    World of Warcraft will always be known as the best MMO ever created. it was the first MMO that defined an entire genre of gaming and it'll always be known as "THAT MMO THAT DID IT ALL".
  7. Krepost
    May 7, 2012
    6
    The game was great a few years ago. I remember when I knew what all the items in the game looked like, when it mattered to have rare gear, when the people playing could be relied on to have a bit of skill and some manners. Expansion packs have inflated everything in the game so much and dumbed it down so much that everything has lost meaning. Everything is an endless grind, even grindingThe game was great a few years ago. I remember when I knew what all the items in the game looked like, when it mattered to have rare gear, when the people playing could be relied on to have a bit of skill and some manners. Expansion packs have inflated everything in the game so much and dumbed it down so much that everything has lost meaning. Everything is an endless grind, even grinding raids now. If you've never played it, give it a go, but it's just not the same astonishing experience any more.… Expand
  8. VoragoGaming
    Apr 20, 2012
    1
    Simply out of date with times. When WoW first came out it was at the top of it's game with people who cared about what the gamer wanted. Over time Blizzard Entertainment lost focus doing things for the player and started doing things to keep all the subscriptions it could. In short to Blizzard money became king and not the player. WoW history from day one to now reflects this, anyone whoSimply out of date with times. When WoW first came out it was at the top of it's game with people who cared about what the gamer wanted. Over time Blizzard Entertainment lost focus doing things for the player and started doing things to keep all the subscriptions it could. In short to Blizzard money became king and not the player. WoW history from day one to now reflects this, anyone who played during the early days can tell you the game was fun because it was challenging but over time became a dumbed down care bear game in order to keep your 15 USD a month flowing too it. One of the major current problems other then having a random 14 year old rage at you for now being geared right when you just want to run an instance to have fun is that playing this game feels like WORK. Yes...WORK. One example of this is you HAVE to get such and such armor sets and such and such weapons before you can advance to the next "thing" (Really do not know what else to call it.). I am going to stop here before I risk turning this into a rant and not a review.

    But the bottom line is that World Of Warcraft is a dumbed down game by a developer who lost focus on doing things for the player and started doing things for the money. Blizzard Entertainment MIGHT be redeemed some when Diablo 3 comes out but as far as World of Warcarft goes your money would be better spent on one of the younger MMORPGs from a studio who cares.....about the player.    … Expand
  9. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 14, 2012
    7
    good times,this game was the greatest way to kill time,i used to no life it for hours XD but sadly the game died with cataclysm for me,all those new add ons just messed it up.The pvp was a beast but i couldn´t really give a damn bout the quests,if you have never played wow before definatley try it out although personally i dont play it enymore as i prefer swtor with itsgood times,this game was the greatest way to kill time,i used to no life it for hours XD but sadly the game died with cataclysm for me,all those new add ons just messed it up.The pvp was a beast but i couldn´t really give a damn bout the quests,if you have never played wow before definatley try it out although personally i dont play it enymore as i prefer swtor with its updated graphics and a good storyline.… Expand
  10. Aquila
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Classic: 9 TBC: 8 Wotlk: 7 Cata: 4,5. Vanilla WoW was an innovative change to the mmorpg world and for some people mmorpgs started here. Right now Cata is far from fun and they made the game pretty dull with that expansion. I wrote a big review there.
  11. Jotto999
    Feb 25, 2012
    7
    This review considers the fact that WoW was very different in it's early days, relative to itself today, and especially relative to games in general. In it's early days it was outstanding, a very significant game for the industry. But of course nowadays the same cannot be said, from the point of view of other games today, WoW has become so mediocre, so banal and yesterday, and that canThis review considers the fact that WoW was very different in it's early days, relative to itself today, and especially relative to games in general. In it's early days it was outstanding, a very significant game for the industry. But of course nowadays the same cannot be said, from the point of view of other games today, WoW has become so mediocre, so banal and yesterday, and that can only get worse over time. It did deserve Metacritic's 93 when it came out. But if it came out right now, with all expansions and everything, there is no way it would earn a 93, it would score far lower, and that has nothing to do with graphics although the graphics are quite outdated at this point (and they were cartoony to begin with). I played for a couple years, and it did have some great moments. But I can't rate this game very high for one reason: it's lasting impression on me. Games that I truly enjoy, that are truly interesting, they stick with me for a long time after I have stopped playing. The gameplay becomes a memory that I treasure to some degree, that's what a good game does for me. WoW does the opposite; it leaves a nasty taste in your mouth, and for many people, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. The game is designed to be as addictive as possible, as opposed to intriguing or profound, which is why for so many their relationship with WoW just gets worse and worse over time, like all addictions. The gameplay is quite boring, but the game does everything it can to get you to play through that. But for me gameplay that isn't even interesting will ruin the experience quite thoroughly. I don't care if the maps are nice and there are some fun guilds you can hang with, if the gameplay itself sucks, so does the game, and no amount of lovely landscapes and achievements can obscure this fact from me. An evening of playing WoW becomes a disassociated blur, peaks of fleeting highs scattered among oceans of boredom and a trance-like time-wasting stupor. The game was once great, now I don't think it can die soon enough. My rating of a 7 is a compromise between what I would have rated it in it's early days (9) and what it deserves today (5).… Expand
  12. whitespider999
    Feb 21, 2012
    0
    There is a long story that reflects why i score this game so low. However you don't want to hear some guy ranting about how he 'hates wow and all that it stands for'. So let me shorten my reasons to a general feeling. Wow feels, to me - like it was tweaked to perfection. The problem is that it's blizzard's perfection, not ours. What is the one thing that binds you into not leaving a roomThere is a long story that reflects why i score this game so low. However you don't want to hear some guy ranting about how he 'hates wow and all that it stands for'. So let me shorten my reasons to a general feeling. Wow feels, to me - like it was tweaked to perfection. The problem is that it's blizzard's perfection, not ours. What is the one thing that binds you into not leaving a room for 3 hours? Not wanting to be disowned by players who will have their game affected by you leaving. Wow is designed to let the players dictate their own entrapment. Everything, from the farm-like quests to the way people are tied to things - reflects blizzard planning how they can commit you to the game. The thing is, people often don't see these cogs turning. And they believe the feeling of 'place' and 'community' is everything. And it is. In the real world. Don't get me wrong, I am not against games or mmo's. I am against this very specific mmo. Because It's kind of evil.… Expand
  13. Falrinth
    Feb 1, 2012
    4
    It was a good game for its time in past. Now it just turned into reward/hour with daily/weekly caps grindfest, where developer makes a plan of the week for all players and expect players to blindly grind according to his plan of the week or just stay behind the rat race. Add to this old, old graphics and the last cataclysm expansion with ARROGANT voice acting wannabe, made by one ninja devIt was a good game for its time in past. Now it just turned into reward/hour with daily/weekly caps grindfest, where developer makes a plan of the week for all players and expect players to blindly grind according to his plan of the week or just stay behind the rat race. Add to this old, old graphics and the last cataclysm expansion with ARROGANT voice acting wannabe, made by one ninja dev who thinks he is multitalented (ok 2 people - one male and one female). It ended up the way that puts each player in the place of grandson listening to grandpa's fairy tale with grandpa modulating voice for each character in his tale. Its just insulting for monthly subscription and expansion's price. Some says: it doesnt matter how you start - it matters how you finish. WoW's finish is disgusting.… Expand
  14. mctb32
    Feb 1, 2012
    6
    Very nice game, but Blizzard could do better. The game lacks the atmosphere found in Diablo and other games from this company. Also the graphics don't seem as good as they used to when the game launched. The mechanics are also much too repetitive for my taste.
  15. Fugazi
    Jan 28, 2012
    10
    Over 7 years and there is still nothing better in MMO world. This is game that stole more of my life than any other game - and for that I give 10.

    Yes it is not perfect but it is surely one of the best games ever made.
  16. TheSHow29
    Jan 23, 2012
    0
    Used to be fun. Now its just dumbed down and boring. Where it stands now i feel as though you could name 5 or 6 other mmo's better. The thing they did was made a game so easy any moron could play it, and they do. You run into people who rarely speak, but also typically don't even respond when you ask them a question. I often imagine them not even having a keyboard. The dungeon que systemUsed to be fun. Now its just dumbed down and boring. Where it stands now i feel as though you could name 5 or 6 other mmo's better. The thing they did was made a game so easy any moron could play it, and they do. You run into people who rarely speak, but also typically don't even respond when you ask them a question. I often imagine them not even having a keyboard. The dungeon que system seemed great at the beginning, but then you realize now you get linked with more people you don't know and they can be from any server, so why bother making friends. You can level up just by spamming dungeons if you wanted. The biggest problem i had with this game will always be the lack of real skill required, i understand it's a video game and all, but when your job endgame as a DD is the spam the number 1 2 3 4 on your keyboard over and over cuz that produces the best DPS, thats just lame. If you didn't follow that guideline, people got angry with you, cuz the difference between 3000dps and 3050dps is apparently the end of the world. People were so obsessed with max everything, swapping new gear cuz it gave you 2 more str, when the old one was giving 250 and the new was giving 252. At one point wow had it, and then they just let it slip away with patch after patch nerfing the last best class, and then nerfing the new best one, and with expansion after expansion, adding more crap and diminishing the actual good things about the game.… Expand
  17. dandude1
    Jan 17, 2012
    1
    WoW is a beautiful game love dungeons, raids and pvp a superb in general.
    My only problem with WoW is how over priced it is for what you get, as a male gamer i of course use XbL and i get the same amount of fun for half the price of WoW (give or take a few £) over a wide variety of games.
    i recently played wow after receiving a month free and one of the first things i heard    WoW is a beautiful game love dungeons, raids and pvp a superb in general.
    My only problem with WoW is how over priced it is for what you get, as a male gamer i of course use XbL and i get the same amount of fun for half the price of WoW (give or take a few £) over a wide variety of games.
    i recently played wow after receiving a month free and one of the first things i heard was "WoW is on the chopping block and about to be executed by one time payment MMO 's such as rift and guild wars (i think it was these games :S)" and to be honest i agree, if Blizzard doesn't lower those prices or make it a one time payment game (i mean the expansion packs alone are over £30 each) then it is the chopping block for WoW :(    … Expand
  18. sssderek
    Jan 16, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is in my opinion, the best MMORPG ever created, and still is today. People may often say the game is bad because of "unbalance", but in reality, it's the best it can be and the most high quality MMO on the market. I highly recommend this game for anybody who has ever had the slightest interest in RPGs.… Expand
  19. namDa65
    Jan 6, 2012
    10
    Spent countless hours in PVP, one of the most addicting and unbalanced mmos out there. Still fun though. If you want to have fun, be sure to have friends on the same server as well.
  20. Wynner
    Jan 4, 2012
    0
    Fail, Blizzard. Been playing the game on and off since release, and you still dont listen to the fanbase. Further, you go down for maintenance, say that you fixed something, and, hey! its not fixed.... Thank the makers that a real MMO in the form of SW:TOR came out. Hey Blizzard, kiss my money goodbye!
  21. gertpacu
    Jan 3, 2012
    0
    It's just a terrible terrible game now, and the addition of the Pokemon Kung Fu Panda just makes this game that much more comical. There was a time when the game was a decent game, 40 man raids, a community of people working towards the same goals. Now you get at the most a 10 man raid, and everyone in the raid always pissed off because you can't kill a boss. It got to be a chore to raidIt's just a terrible terrible game now, and the addition of the Pokemon Kung Fu Panda just makes this game that much more comical. There was a time when the game was a decent game, 40 man raids, a community of people working towards the same goals. Now you get at the most a 10 man raid, and everyone in the raid always pissed off because you can't kill a boss. It got to be a chore to raid rather than a time to have some fun with 24 or 39 other players. There was no reason to do 25 mans when the idiot devs for this game made 10 and 25 loot the same. For shame WOW! You ruined a good game, and now it gets the lowest rating ever. a ZERO!… Expand
  22. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Like mentioned by a lot of other reviews todays WoW has pretty much nothing in common with the wow released back in Nov 2004. Ill give 10/10 for the game experience that was released back in 2004 and completely agree to the other reviews that mention that wow got worse with pretty much every content patch or addon, but ill judge these addons seperately.

    What blizzard managed to release in    Like mentioned by a lot of other reviews todays WoW has pretty much nothing in common with the wow released back in Nov 2004. Ill give 10/10 for the game experience that was released back in 2004 and completely agree to the other reviews that mention that wow got worse with pretty much every content patch or addon, but ill judge these addons seperately.

    What blizzard managed to release in 2004 was just brilliant. A gigantic world to be explored, full of adventure and challenges and all this in flawless condition pretty much free of any major bugs. It was a completely new gameplay experience, outstandingly good in every single aspect. I still remember the very first time ive met an enemy with a dragon ornament somehow displaying it beeing "special" and how i had to find a group for the very first time in this game to be able to take it down together. It was very satisfying. Leveling a champ to lvl 60 was time consuming, same like getting an epic mount was a serious decision since they were really really expensive. Or epic items... Sure there were few people just beeing lucky to get a krol blade as world drop but that one krol blade was already worth an epic mount and someone actually having 4 or 5 epic items alltogether really meant something. Getting such amount of epic items required to solve serious difficulties. Even beating certain 5 man instances took up to 2-3 hours of concentrated gamplay and taking part at raids for epics was not for everyone. It not only required 40 people but also to do certain preparations.

    Today theres pretty much nothing left of this anymore. There are close to no real difficulties left. items or mounts completely lost their meaning as award. The complete game is only about investing a lot of time and repeatedly doing the same things over and over again every single day until you finally collected enough of whatever you thought you "need" without having real satisfaction about anything at any point in gameplay anymore.    … Expand
  23. Sinan45
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    It's incredible seeing people hate this game so much... I know why... WoW Classic was a monster. I give it 10. But I'm going to rate Chataclysm later... I'm going to give that one a 1 because it ruined everything... changed the whole game from start to scratch!

    But this game is a monster and no one will forget it. Incredible gameplay style and story. I LOVE IT. But now we will never see    It's incredible seeing people hate this game so much... I know why... WoW Classic was a monster. I give it 10. But I'm going to rate Chataclysm later... I'm going to give that one a 1 because it ruined everything... changed the whole game from start to scratch!

    But this game is a monster and no one will forget it. Incredible gameplay style and story. I LOVE IT. But now we will never see the old WoW anymore. So sad. Best game ever. **** Chataclysm.    … Expand
  24. Awesomegamer7
    Dec 24, 2011
    5
    The game has normal missions (like an other MMORPG),sound track its enjoyable,the controls are normal (like an other normal MMORPG)...Battle mode sucks compared to other games like Metin 2 (MMORPG) etc...
    The Game is just over rated by nerds and people that have no life, i played the to LVL 7 or 8 and its just a normal online game, if you want a real good gameplay on a MMORPG play metin 2.
  25. Srsbsns
    Dec 22, 2011
    0
    Dangerously old. Good back in the day but at this point it, it's washed up endless recycled content. A washed up old has been of an MMO that ripped off every MMO before it.
  26. Herpedus
    Dec 19, 2011
    6
    I'll do a short-ish review: At start it was good, after Vanilla it started to go down. Especially after Mists of Pandaria. Blizzard has truly ran out of ideas. If it becomes F2P or they remove monthly fee, I might continue playing it. (Yes I have played it!)
  27. labrook
    Dec 9, 2011
    4


    If you haven't played Wow before, you should definitely try it. Since Cataclysm's release, Wow has become the friendliest it has ever been to new players, and at first, it will be a lot of fun. The developers have a knack for taking the best aspects of other prominent MMOs and incorporating them into Wow.


    Starting in Wrath (possibly in TBC too, though I didn't play


    If you haven't played Wow before, you should definitely try it. Since Cataclysm's release, Wow has become the friendliest it has ever been to new players, and at first, it will be a lot of fun. The developers have a knack for taking the best aspects of other prominent MMOs and incorporating them into Wow.



    Starting in Wrath (possibly in TBC too, though I didn't play for most of it), the game's target audience has gotten younger, leading to streamlined gameplay and dumbed down, repetitive mechanics. Too difficult to talk to other players and find a group? Add an automatic tool that does it for you! Too hard to pick talents? Lets reduce and simplify!



    The main issue with this is when you reach the maximum level (85) and discover that not only have you met no one in game to play with (after all, who needs to befriend that exceptional tank/healer/DPS when you can just queue up and be antisocial?), but your choices are between sitting in the auction house waiting for your queue to pop and doing repetitive daily quests for reputation and gold, Wow gets old pretty quickly.



    To be fair, the devs are aware of the issues. In an effort to balance out the reduced human contact in finding dungeon groups and repetitive game play, Cataclysm implemented guild levels to encourage players to join massive, active guilds. Though I haven't tried any of the smaller, tight-knit raiding guilds, I have tried huge, high-level ones and tiny, brand new ones, and it seems like you must choose between a guild that is as impersonal as Wow itself or a guild that can't get the XP to level up because no one wants to join a guild that is level 1.



    Finally, regarding the player base: there are friendly players who are willing to help you and take the time to explain game and fight mechanics if you ask them, and then there are elitists who will spew venom at you because they see you as an easier target than the tank. It is a mixed bag, and unfortunately you take the good with the bad.



    tl;dr Starting out is fun, but endgame is a grind. Don't stick around.

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  28. scrolfe
    Dec 1, 2011
    7
    Every gamer should try World of Warcraft because it is a major milestone in gaming history. It is a high quality game and provides endless entertainment, thus the high rating. The game can require logic and a strategic mind, skill and creativity, but it will most likely teach you to kill monsters rapidly for virtual gold and experience. In my opinion, most gamers and people will find aEvery gamer should try World of Warcraft because it is a major milestone in gaming history. It is a high quality game and provides endless entertainment, thus the high rating. The game can require logic and a strategic mind, skill and creativity, but it will most likely teach you to kill monsters rapidly for virtual gold and experience. In my opinion, most gamers and people will find a game like this to rapidly occupy more and more of their life, and this can be expected because of its similar dopamine releasing effect of many drugs.… Expand
  29. Kyahstar
    Nov 25, 2011
    6
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  30. Kairo
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    Not bad game, but it gets boring quickly. Level upping is slow and boring when you are low level there's almost nothing funny to do. I also hate how much money does Blizzard want for being able to play on official server. Wasn't the damned game expensive enough.
  31. iAGR
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time, although it's losing it's shine little by little. The game used to be great and may still be for certain types of gamers. I personally have lost my interest in this game completely, but I sure did have fun playing this for at least 5 years.
  32. kolia
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
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  33. Mongoose1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    WoW at it's best, before it was destroyed by catering to bad players, showering them with dumbed down mechanics and free epix. Sadly Blizzard fired most of their passionate designers and we are left with bunch of retards like Kalgan and Ghostcrawler. Bill Roper and Blizzard North are probably enjoying downfall of Actiblizz.
  34. Pomornik
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    This rating (10/10), goes to the classic WoW, as it was, and still is, best game i've ever played. Its nowhere as good today as it used to, but its still the best MMO currently on the market.
  35. JnD
    Oct 2, 2011
    8
    Coming from an old-school through Cata WoW player, I'd say this game is hard to give a flat rating because it's gone through so many changes. If you're new to WoW on the lvl 20 cap, you must understand leveling and the content you see while in trial is not what the games about. The game, for you will change drastically once you hit level cap. Once at level cap the game is aboutComing from an old-school through Cata WoW player, I'd say this game is hard to give a flat rating because it's gone through so many changes. If you're new to WoW on the lvl 20 cap, you must understand leveling and the content you see while in trial is not what the games about. The game, for you will change drastically once you hit level cap. Once at level cap the game is about achievements, gear, mounts, PvE, PvP, and just getting skilled at what you like to do. What can help is doing some 5 man dungeons, and battlegrounds. However your character is still lacking most skills and doesn't feel like it will at cap. Level 40-70 will give you a much better idea on what things are about. Having said that, some of the complaints here are true which is why I gave it an 8 instead of a 10. If we could only relive The Burning Crusade forever...… Expand
  36. Lexicaholic
    Sep 21, 2011
    6
    Finally got around to playing this game when Blizzard began the free level 20 trial. I am frankly amazed that this is the game that supplanted Everquest. I can accept that an older game will not be as clean and polished as a newer game. However, this game seems like it must have been outdated almost as soon as it was released. This game is neither as immersive as contemporaries EverquestFinally got around to playing this game when Blizzard began the free level 20 trial. I am frankly amazed that this is the game that supplanted Everquest. I can accept that an older game will not be as clean and polished as a newer game. However, this game seems like it must have been outdated almost as soon as it was released. This game is neither as immersive as contemporaries Everquest and Ultima Online nor is it as ground-breaking. It offers few real character customization options, redundant gameplay, poor music, sugary cartoony graphics and extremely unimaginative quests. PvP is not a clever interplay of positioning, skills and counter-skills but rather a foregone conclusion based on build and gear. The one thing WoW seems to get right is that it is very giving with experience and loot, allowing you to play relatively hassle free in those regards. I assume it also started the now well established trend of marking quest NPCs. Otherwise I really can not imagine what it is about this game, other than the title, that made it so popular. I am giving it a 6. It is certainly better than nothing at all, but better games are out there now, and they are sometimes even free to play.… Expand
  37. JettoGaming
    Sep 18, 2011
    9
    WoW Vanilla, during it's inception was the best of the best. It was fun, challenging and it really opened up a lot of the story from the originally Warcraft games for PC. It was something truly inspiring to behold and for all intensive purposes still is. For how long may be another story. While I cannot particularly recommend it anymore, you can always try the free-to-play until level 20WoW Vanilla, during it's inception was the best of the best. It was fun, challenging and it really opened up a lot of the story from the originally Warcraft games for PC. It was something truly inspiring to behold and for all intensive purposes still is. For how long may be another story. While I cannot particularly recommend it anymore, you can always try the free-to-play until level 20 version. This will give you a good idea of what you'd be doing until level 85, if you choose to go that far. Now you can get this and the Burning Crusade expansion for $20. So, if you want a 70 twink, it's wonderful. Otherwise you'll have to purchase the other two expansions (around $40.00 each or $80 and 10% off with a current special from the Blizzard Online Store) to get the newer content. It really depends on your person if you should do that. I would recommend trying before you buy. This is not the World of Warcraft we knew years ago. Hopefully they will drop the insane prices on subscriptions and expansions, that might make this more desirable. I think they need to stop treating this as their money horse or they are going to end up losing a lot of business in the future. Just my two cents.… Expand
  38. Kassdhal
    Aug 28, 2011
    9
    Having tried all the MMO that came out over the past few years, there is still nothing that offer even an equal experience to WoW, despite being from 2004. let's see what Guild Wars 2 and TOR will bring but at the moment WoW is still by far the top of the pack. The lone game out there that offer such a deep experience coupled with Blizzard's attention to perfect details.
  39. hornm67
    Aug 24, 2011
    9
    This world of warcraft was one of the best blizzard made, with TBC on second place and WOTLK on 3rd, cataclysm was okay till blizzard (and ghostcrawler specificly) deceided to remove items and staring the chain that eventually will lead to the dethroning of a mastergame.
  40. wazzy
    Aug 18, 2011
    10
    I loved this so much, it's definitely the best game in the universe. It offers MONTHS upon MONTHS of content you will end up with wanting to do nothing but play this game for your entire life. Blizzard are truly geniuses.
  41. Daematune
    Jul 30, 2011
    4
    It was as good as it gets back in the day. However, that time is gone. Most of the content in the World of Warcraft set the standards for every major mmo to come. Speaking from today.. the content is extremely stale, and very unbalanced due to badly designed expansion packs. If you end up playing or are playing this game keep in mind that the content is focused on PvE and waste your lifeIt was as good as it gets back in the day. However, that time is gone. Most of the content in the World of Warcraft set the standards for every major mmo to come. Speaking from today.. the content is extremely stale, and very unbalanced due to badly designed expansion packs. If you end up playing or are playing this game keep in mind that the content is focused on PvE and waste your life away raiding schedules. As for PvP, the game has no real PvP focus, it never has, they just offer it. Regarding the future of this game, it's already undergoing a slow painful death. If your willing to purchase 100+ dollars in expansions and a subscription on top of that by all means go ahead. Just keep in mind it's not as good as it was.… Expand
  42. 2thPic
    Jul 16, 2011
    8
    This game consumed my life for like 5 years, 5 years ill never regain, but then again, its not a video games job to make sure you play it in moderation so i give it a kudos for being so fun and addicting that i literally couldn't stop playing it..if you're looking for a good game to get attatched to for a very long time, this is a extremely good MMORPG to pick up, but beware, you might endThis game consumed my life for like 5 years, 5 years ill never regain, but then again, its not a video games job to make sure you play it in moderation so i give it a kudos for being so fun and addicting that i literally couldn't stop playing it..if you're looking for a good game to get attatched to for a very long time, this is a extremely good MMORPG to pick up, but beware, you might end up playing it alot more than you hoped, sometimes this game can be a trap!… Expand
  43. Watermelon789
    Jul 11, 2011
    9
    Your soul will be trapped in this dimension that you won't be able to escape. The highly addiction, time consuming and hack and slash will never stop my friend. And discovering new areas is more even more spend of hours. I highly recommend you to play this big world, but keep in mind what i said at the beginning of this review.
  44. Hybridiction
    Jun 28, 2011
    9
    If I were to write a full review on this game it would be far past the 50000 character limit. The only thing you should know is not to trust the negative user reviews, they are mostly filled with those kind of people who like to hate on "everything popular" to try and be different from the rest of the crowd and other's who are fanboys of other MMO's and just come on here to write aIf I were to write a full review on this game it would be far past the 50000 character limit. The only thing you should know is not to trust the negative user reviews, they are mostly filled with those kind of people who like to hate on "everything popular" to try and be different from the rest of the crowd and other's who are fanboys of other MMO's and just come on here to write a negative review of the game to promote the game they are playing.

    Or veteran WoW players who got butthurt of the changes the developers have made since the games release. World of warcraft has over 11 million subscribers and IS the best MMO currently to ever be released of the date of this review. It set the bar for other MMO's that have went out of their way to copy a lot of the things that this game did well. I''ve been playing on and off for about 4 years now and haven't found a MMO that's on the same level as this game.    … Expand
  45. PukPuk
    Jun 27, 2011
    6
    WoW has had a great run these past few years. Although the game is getting stale now, along with games such as Guild Wars 2 and The Old Republic on the horizon, it is still an addicting and fun game, though it is still tedious. It's hard not to acknowledge how it has perfected the MMORPG genre, it's now just another MMORPG that is only fun after spending hours on end getting to level 85 toWoW has had a great run these past few years. Although the game is getting stale now, along with games such as Guild Wars 2 and The Old Republic on the horizon, it is still an addicting and fun game, though it is still tedious. It's hard not to acknowledge how it has perfected the MMORPG genre, it's now just another MMORPG that is only fun after spending hours on end getting to level 85 to experience the end-game content.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. doodlerman
    Jun 11, 2011
    5
    I personally hate online games like this, but I suppose this is better than the rest - though with the monthly price I could probably buy a lot of things more worth while. It's clear that a lot of work went into creating this and making it very accessible, but after a while it becomes repetitious and you'd think they would cheapen up the monthly price now that they're pretty muchI personally hate online games like this, but I suppose this is better than the rest - though with the monthly price I could probably buy a lot of things more worth while. It's clear that a lot of work went into creating this and making it very accessible, but after a while it becomes repetitious and you'd think they would cheapen up the monthly price now that they're pretty much billionaires. Then again, it really depends on who plays it. I tried it out for about a year and got a lot of pretty awesome things that you can do, but traveling is very tedious to get those things, and you have to have a lot of time on your hands (or you'd have to be extremely bored or have no life - as South Park suggests) to even consider doing half of what is available to do in the game. And they keep adding on, which is great for frequent users, but for everyone else it's only so-so. I guess it really depends on what kind of person you are, and what you enjoy - for me it's just okay. Sadly 'okay' isn't worth $15 a month.… Expand
  48. BlogDog123
    May 25, 2011
    3
    This game is SEVERELY overrated. The same premise (kill this, obtain this, etc.) gets very old. I have no idea why this game sells so much. Even as an MMO, Minecraft TROUNCES this game.
  49. 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
  50. Xata
    Apr 27, 2011
    7
    World of Warcraft is indeed an awesome title, but there are some things that make this game not worth the time. Let me start with the pros: This is a great continuation of the Warcraft universe, the areas are awesome and there are a few recognizable characters. The game is very easy to learn with some really simple controls. The graphics are nice adds a little of the cartoony feel you gotWorld of Warcraft is indeed an awesome title, but there are some things that make this game not worth the time. Let me start with the pros: This is a great continuation of the Warcraft universe, the areas are awesome and there are a few recognizable characters. The game is very easy to learn with some really simple controls. The graphics are nice adds a little of the cartoony feel you got in the original strategy games. Now the cons: Game play is a little repetitive until you start hitting the higher levels (50+) which would take about a month or so to get to. The community is really rude sometimes, only caring about themselves and shunning upon the lower levels. Sometimes it feels like there is no mature people online ever. Usually the two factions are highly unbalanced and theres always different kinds of people that play on them on each server. All in all this is a good game that has some minor set backs. But if you are looking for a mature game then this isn't for you.… Expand
  51. mtpatterson
    Apr 20, 2011
    7
    I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since it was released. Initially, I found it incredibly boring after getting to level 20. It's slowly grown on me through the years, and I suspect it has to do with my patience and the Blizzard developers getting better at making MMOs more accessible. Normally, I'm against "accessibilty" for a larger audience, but this is one of the few timesI've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since it was released. Initially, I found it incredibly boring after getting to level 20. It's slowly grown on me through the years, and I suspect it has to do with my patience and the Blizzard developers getting better at making MMOs more accessible. Normally, I'm against "accessibilty" for a larger audience, but this is one of the few times I think accessibility actually makes the game better.

    Quests, especially those released with Cataclysm are less focused on gathering this or killing ten of that, but doing actual interesting things. Another aspect that has made the game better by far is friends. When I first started I didn't talk to anyone or try to join any guilds, but when I started again a year ago I did with my girlfriend who has friend that play WoW. I have to say playing with other people increases the entertainment value by a lot. All in all I can say that World of Warcraft is a very solid game and while not my favorite, I will eventually pick it up again when I have the time and I will enjoy it.    … Expand
  52. Tata
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    The time when World of Warcraft was THE MMO. It wasn't the down-booted bantha crap that is now. This was the time when the game made you actually think about tactics, professions and others. Hell, if you compare the mounts' level and prices, you should know what I mean: Vanilla: Lvl40: around 100g,normal mount. Cataclysm/WOTLK: Lvl40: less than 100g and EPIC mount. Getting Items wasThe time when World of Warcraft was THE MMO. It wasn't the down-booted bantha crap that is now. This was the time when the game made you actually think about tactics, professions and others. Hell, if you compare the mounts' level and prices, you should know what I mean: Vanilla: Lvl40: around 100g,normal mount. Cataclysm/WOTLK: Lvl40: less than 100g and EPIC mount. Getting Items was another thing. When I got my first epic item, I was incredibly happy (I still remember which item it was). In newer expansions: Completely unexperienced kids running around in Full Epic because they did a heroic with some other kid who MIGHT had some XP in the game. I even had a full-epic off set from the stupid Triumph badges that dropped from heroics. To sum up, If you feel yourself as a beginner in MMOs, you might wanna try the newer Expansions first, but when you're tired of the no-challanges, you'll defineatly wanna try one of the Vanilla Private servers.… Expand
  53. DantheMan
    Mar 18, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest: WoW is the best MMORPG ever made. Some people will get jealous of that fact but 11 /million/ players are not wrong. Most of the people who complain about this game either should not be playing an MMO to begin with or they just don't like RPGs.

    I almost didn't write a review because the idea that WoW cares about reviews is laughable. They are beyond review. That's what    Let's be honest: WoW is the best MMORPG ever made. Some people will get jealous of that fact but 11 /million/ players are not wrong. Most of the people who complain about this game either should not be playing an MMO to begin with or they just don't like RPGs.

    I almost didn't write a review because the idea that WoW cares about reviews is laughable. They are beyond review. That's what being the most commercially successful game ever made does for you. Besides, if you really want to get an idea of what the game is like there is a 10 day free trial. Or play your bother/sisters/friend/neighbors account. Someone you know within two degrees of separation plays this game.    … Expand
  54. 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!
  55. 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
  56. deusexmakina
    Nov 5, 2010
    10
    The best MMO i have ever played, the only one that kept me playing, and playing, and playing...
    I would put 6 because no one should ever play such good MMO, you end up in no life! i had to stop play has i was caring much the game than my own business. But Seriously, the atmosphere is wonderful, i could just spend hours fishing in some oasis at night, under a full moon and shiny stars, in    The best MMO i have ever played, the only one that kept me playing, and playing, and playing...
    I would put 6 because no one should ever play such good MMO, you end up in no life! i had to stop play has i was caring much the game than my own business. But Seriously, the atmosphere is wonderful, i could just spend hours fishing in some oasis at night, under a full moon and shiny stars, in the desolated barrens... until some sneaky skinny elf hunter unleash his tiger on my back... what are you going to do now little elf? your tiger looks like an ice cube and... you're a sheep! hum where did i set my pyroblast? ha! here we go... KEBAB!!! you have messed with the wrong undead... ho you come again? you think i got lucky? look, i do exactly the same, boum... silence of the lamb... ... ... what was that? i... ho... hum... greyish screen, blurry avatar... hum, i am dead... look like at least... yes yes... now i remember... that guy behind me that just appeared from nowhere, 2 daggers, huge dps... a rouge. i don t like rouge, i am more into the green... and you what's your game?    … Expand
  57. Lucid
    Oct 26, 2010
    7
    Do not build an idea about WoW from a review : the game is simply too vast and it's unlikely any review will perfectly align with the way you play an MMORPG. How you play the game greatly affects how you enjoy the game. Most every facet of this game is double sided based purely on your personal desired intent with a MMORPG. The graphics are somewhat dated, but very reasonable on slowDo not build an idea about WoW from a review : the game is simply too vast and it's unlikely any review will perfectly align with the way you play an MMORPG. How you play the game greatly affects how you enjoy the game. Most every facet of this game is double sided based purely on your personal desired intent with a MMORPG. The graphics are somewhat dated, but very reasonable on slow computers. The game is vast, offering nearly countless hours of things to do, but can be an enormous timesink. Over time, much of the content becomes accessible, but devalues the achievements of the hardcore gaming crowd. One thing that they certainly did get right is that the game itself is incredibly intuitive, not requiring you to read the manual; It's easy to pick up and play for any skill level of gamer. One downside to WoW is that it is now the established standard of MMORPGs causing the Walmart effect on the market but it's gained its place for a reason.… Expand
  58. scwmortise
    Oct 13, 2010
    10
    Simply the best MMO ever released, and unfortunateley, it still is.

    I have played wow untill about 8months ago and have tried numerous other MMO's, with a group of friends, since. Sadly there have only been 2 games that even come close to knocking this giant from its throne. The simple fact of the matter is that the game evolved with the player basis, they asked people what they wanted,    Simply the best MMO ever released, and unfortunateley, it still is.

    I have played wow untill about 8months ago and have tried numerous other MMO's, with a group of friends, since. Sadly there have only been 2 games that even come close to knocking this giant from its throne. The simple fact of the matter is that the game evolved with the player basis, they asked people what they wanted, and gave it to them. No other company seems able to do that. Just look at the drivel the asian MMO market has given us in the last few years. Anyway the game still has fault as Blizzard now seem to be reaching out to the more casual audience handing out none heroic loot and making encounters easier and easier. At the same time this does allow even the lowest denominator of players to experience the content before the new expansion hits stores at the end of the year.    … Expand
  59. dnfstorm
    Oct 13, 2010
    10
    This game is easily the greatest MMO ever made and firmly deserves a 10/10, engaging, value for money and a must for any gamer. Simply put - The best computer game I have ever played in my life.
  60. 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
  61. Journic
    Sep 12, 2010
    10
    Very few games give me such pleasure and memories. I have made permanent friends on this game from when I started 3 years ago until I finished in spring of 2009. This game may addict you, but if you have the willpower to know when to stop, you will be perfectly fine. World of warcraft is a revolution and it gets alot of bad publicity. Basically the way I see it is, if your addicted, itsVery few games give me such pleasure and memories. I have made permanent friends on this game from when I started 3 years ago until I finished in spring of 2009. This game may addict you, but if you have the willpower to know when to stop, you will be perfectly fine. World of warcraft is a revolution and it gets alot of bad publicity. Basically the way I see it is, if your addicted, its your own fault for not having the mental power to just end your subscription. All in all a great rpg, unlike anything I had ever played before and I havent quite played anything like it since. If I was being accurate I would probably give this game between a 9.5-9.7… Expand
  62. Nau
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    I've played this game for around 3 years during the vanilla and TBC period. It's unbelievable fun. It's was quite competitive for my guild at the time. The best thing about it is guild life. If you find a nice guild, you can spend few years with them, having loads of fun.
    I always loved the Warcraft lore, so the story for me it fairly good also. Besides many people saying PvP sucks - it    I've played this game for around 3 years during the vanilla and TBC period. It's unbelievable fun. It's was quite competitive for my guild at the time. The best thing about it is guild life. If you find a nice guild, you can spend few years with them, having loads of fun.
    I always loved the Warcraft lore, so the story for me it fairly good also. Besides many people saying PvP sucks - it doesn't. Maybe the mechanics aren't the best, but battlegrounds, attacking cities is very enjoyable. This game has a lot of haters, for sure, but nonetheless it's still the best MMO on the market, and I played a lot of them and none beats WoW on flexibility, fun factor. The only thing with it - it's outdated. Still doesn't hurt my eyes, like the games from this period, thanks to unique Blizzard style graphics.    … Expand
  63. Painkiller300
    Aug 23, 2010
    7
    I have played since the game came out. It still is good in its own way. There are still a diverse amount of quest you can do but will soon become repetitive and not much level grind if you quest and do instances. The endgame is debatable. On one hand the PVE is fun but with a lack of content. While the PVP is all gear based and favors those who play non-stop and spit in the face of the newI have played since the game came out. It still is good in its own way. There are still a diverse amount of quest you can do but will soon become repetitive and not much level grind if you quest and do instances. The endgame is debatable. On one hand the PVE is fun but with a lack of content. While the PVP is all gear based and favors those who play non-stop and spit in the face of the new people. If your expecting something of Blizzard like more content be ready to be disappointed with there new obsession of making money from micro-transactions. There company has become a good personification of greed. With the new expansion coming out hopefully we will see more dedication to the fun game they have created.… Expand
  64. SuperRater
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    This game is by far my favorite computer game of all time. With amazing graphics and even better gameplay this game has it all. With a multitude of quests and PVP arenas this game is by far one of the best online games to date, and I know what im talking about. As for the people that say that you will get addicted to it, well I have two words for you. Will Power!!!!!! You don't have This game is by far my favorite computer game of all time. With amazing graphics and even better gameplay this game has it all. With a multitude of quests and PVP arenas this game is by far one of the best online games to date, and I know what im talking about. As for the people that say that you will get addicted to it, well I have two words for you. Will Power!!!!!! You don't have to play it all the time and if your worried your playing it to much, then get off. It is that simple. Go do stuff outside or with your friends for a while, the game will always be there when you get back. As for the people who say the game is just full of morons who want to know if your good at the game or not, well of course it is. But it is not completely full of them. Just ignore the stupid people and add people as your friends who actually know what their doing and you should be fine. Besides the game isn't completely based on playing with other people. In fact majority of the quests you can do by yourself. This is truely a great game and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good computer game. Go WOW!!!!!… Expand
  65. Euan
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    I started playing this game in August 2005 and played constantly until October 2008 then on and off spells in 2009. The second I started playing it I loved it more than any game I had ever played before. I played with two friends from school and two friends I met from playing other online games. We levelled up together and experienced great success in end-game PvE and PvP. I can't I started playing this game in August 2005 and played constantly until October 2008 then on and off spells in 2009. The second I started playing it I loved it more than any game I had ever played before. I played with two friends from school and two friends I met from playing other online games. We levelled up together and experienced great success in end-game PvE and PvP. I can't really think of a way to describe how highly I thought of this game when I was playing it. Even thinking back to it now it gives me a really warm nostalgic feeling in my heart and brings back great memories of truly fantastic epic adventures. Whether it was my first ever expedition to a dungeon or fighting tooth and nail in 2 day long 40 versus 40 battlegrounds.. Or even helping a friend with a grinding quest and having casual banter at the same time. It doesn't matter what it was, it was all fun and the good memories severely outweigh the bad. The game was truly epic and was by far the most fun game I ever played. If you never got to experience classic World of Warcraft and started in one of the two expansion packs in a way I feel sorry for you because you missed out on something very very special. 10 / 10… Expand
  66. ebrahema
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    Finest and the best of the game a person can spend his time with hedonic and excitement does not end
  67. LeahR
    Dec 28, 2009
    2
    WoW has been many things over the years. Its highest measure of success--its popularity--is ultimately its downfall. The community, which was barely tolerable to begin with, is absolute garbage now, 5 years post-launch. Once the crown jewel of the MMO world, a brilliant synthesis of the best ideas of previous MMOs, WoW is now the red-headed stepchild that everyone loves to bash, even WoW has been many things over the years. Its highest measure of success--its popularity--is ultimately its downfall. The community, which was barely tolerable to begin with, is absolute garbage now, 5 years post-launch. Once the crown jewel of the MMO world, a brilliant synthesis of the best ideas of previous MMOs, WoW is now the red-headed stepchild that everyone loves to bash, even while they admit to being addicted to it. To reiterate: worst community ever.… Expand
  68. GradC.
    Dec 22, 2009
    6
    What started off as an excellent game has in recent months gone down-hill. End goals are easily obtained through soloable means, and less emphasis is placed on group effort. New end game boss fights have abilities and set-up that seem recycled. I have enjoyed the game and hope it will be worth giving a 9 in the future.
  69. KostasI.
    Dec 20, 2009
    3
    A game such as this is made or broken by its community and in this respect WoW suffers greatly. Mind you its not the players fault since they are "welcomed" in the games habitat. Such players in the old (and good) days of WoW were cast out, never really being able to fit in for a multitude of reasons. Today the game is designed to be played by 8 year olds and this is what you will mostly A game such as this is made or broken by its community and in this respect WoW suffers greatly. Mind you its not the players fault since they are "welcomed" in the games habitat. Such players in the old (and good) days of WoW were cast out, never really being able to fit in for a multitude of reasons. Today the game is designed to be played by 8 year olds and this is what you will mostly find in your "adventures" in the game. Unfortunately the days of vanilla WoW and mid-TBC are over and things show that its not coming back. Have fun now spending half your "gaming" hours displaying achievements to morons and idiots who want some proof that you are a "good" player... Just steer well clear if you are a serious and thoughtful player.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. WilliamW
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    I've played it from the first month of release. It's not the same game anymore, it's better. Blizzard keeps improving this game. The dungeon finder they added in 3.3 has revolutionized the game, in my opinion. WoW is awesome. Read the quests, suspend disbelief, enjoy the stories that are told, and play with friends, and WoW will treat you just fine.
  72. JDD
    Dec 8, 2009
    8
    Why do all of the bad user reviews say that it will take up your life, while also being the worst game that you've ever played? anyways, Wow is a really good game. try to play with friends, or even strangers that you find online, because soloing is kinda depressing. As you've probably heard, there's a huge time commitment. talking to some of my friends about it, getting to Why do all of the bad user reviews say that it will take up your life, while also being the worst game that you've ever played? anyways, Wow is a really good game. try to play with friends, or even strangers that you find online, because soloing is kinda depressing. As you've probably heard, there's a huge time commitment. talking to some of my friends about it, getting to the maximum level is somewhat of a tutorial for some of the Pvp and arenas. if you have nothing better to do, and some friends to help you with the ride, you can't go wrong with Wow. $15 is a great deal too.… Expand
  73. JamesM
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    World of Warcraft is Blizzard Entertainment's entry into the MMORPG market. It has dominated Western, and European markets and holds a very high market share, even with the addition of several new next generation MMORPGs. It currently has two expansions to it which increase the maximum level, and provide new continents to explore. As with any MMORPG there is periods of grinding, and World of Warcraft is Blizzard Entertainment's entry into the MMORPG market. It has dominated Western, and European markets and holds a very high market share, even with the addition of several new next generation MMORPGs. It currently has two expansions to it which increase the maximum level, and provide new continents to explore. As with any MMORPG there is periods of grinding, and every class in this game can solo, group, or join a 25-man raid, some classes are a little easier for soloing, and some are more desired in group settings, but it is all relative. I really enjoy this game and play several hours a week. (mostly to play with the server economics, and play with the auction hall as I control around 10% of my server market).… Expand
  74. anonymous
    Nov 30, 2009
    0
    it's all about kill 30 pigs and collect 100 livers which will take you about 2 hours to do it, and then you'll find yourself doin the same thing over and over again and pay for it, while dealing with the 10 year olds, and it'll be all about who's got better gear in the end, waste of time and money!!
  75. WilliamR
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    Over the years this game has beat all the rest, everquest, guild wars, hell gate, you name it and WoW beats it. Its going a little downhill latly by making the game a little to easy but thats what the majority of new players want now days and they are paying blizzard the most so thats what we will get. Yes everyone there is the 15$ 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
  76. 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.
  77. PeterF
    Nov 28, 2009
    0
    This game IS addictive, because you'll want to look good (epic gear), and the only way to obtain it is to play several hours a day every day of the week, as simple as that. The quests and raids are repetitive, and the PvP is unbalanced, the only A+ thing is the environment. I played this game for a year and a half and quit playing 4 months ago and my social life's still hurting. This game IS addictive, because you'll want to look good (epic gear), and the only way to obtain it is to play several hours a day every day of the week, as simple as that. The quests and raids are repetitive, and the PvP is unbalanced, the only A+ thing is the environment. I played this game for a year and a half and quit playing 4 months ago and my social life's still hurting. Do yourself a favor, don't play this game.… Expand
  78. JeffD
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    Believe the red posts here: WoW is a drug, not a game. Like all drugs, some people get some enjoyment out of it, some don't. Some get addicted easily, some don't. But it is a drug, and every bit as dangerous as other drugs that have substantial addictive potential. If you are in any way compulsive or have addictive tendencies, please please do yourself a favor and stay away from Believe the red posts here: WoW is a drug, not a game. Like all drugs, some people get some enjoyment out of it, some don't. Some get addicted easily, some don't. But it is a drug, and every bit as dangerous as other drugs that have substantial addictive potential. If you are in any way compulsive or have addictive tendencies, please please do yourself a favor and stay away from this game: you may get lucky and escape getting addicted, but it's not worth the risk, and for my money it's not that much fun anyway.… Expand
  79. GabrielU
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    This game was a total masterpiece of fun, lore and story. It was only MMO, which lore really spoke to me, I had really enjoyable time with this game. WAS, HAD. Yes. WotLK is not a WoW I wanted.
  80. StyleXerk
    Nov 12, 2009
    4
    Well, I've played this game on a regular base, not fanatic, but frequently. While leveling it's an OK game, although after setting the same DOT series for the thousanth time, it get's a bit 'worn out'. Nevertheless the goal is clear: level-up! Then when you reach that top level, it seems you just reached the beginning! Gear, Gear,GEAR!! And now the trouble starts: Well, I've played this game on a regular base, not fanatic, but frequently. While leveling it's an OK game, although after setting the same DOT series for the thousanth time, it get's a bit 'worn out'. Nevertheless the goal is clear: level-up! Then when you reach that top level, it seems you just reached the beginning! Gear, Gear,GEAR!! And now the trouble starts: if you don't play like A LOT you can't do that or this instance in group, which you need to do for that epic item... Lateron while all the fanatics have tier whatever gear you can't join them either because you're 'under-geared'... Chicken and eggs kinda stuff. So I only give it a 4, to bad for the people who actually LIVE in that World (and don't live in real life), but that's the score. Oh and to all those I know that lost their job, girlfriend, friends, hobbies or whatever by playing to much: do yourself a favour and quit or play less, by playing less you'll get bored.… Expand
  81. wouterS
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    best MMORPG at the moment, with thousands of fun quests,dungeons, millions of items and so on,
  82. SeanQvens
    Nov 6, 2009
    2
    Although it does have some replay value, this game just sucks. MMORPGS aren't at all that great in my opinion, and WoW is quite an overated game situated in this category. If the harsh graphics, ear piercing sound, and mindless gameplay don't turn you off of this game, the community should. My advise, don't waste your time.
  83. ChrisN
    Nov 6, 2009
    10
    Obviously the people who are rating this game o don't know what an MMORPG is, this game is the biggest and most expansive an MMORPG will get. Overall this game is definitely a 10. It's not going to ruin your life, it will only do that if you believe it will, and to the flamers of this game who just don't like it for petty reasons they don't even mean, this is the Obviously the people who are rating this game o don't know what an MMORPG is, this game is the biggest and most expansive an MMORPG will get. Overall this game is definitely a 10. It's not going to ruin your life, it will only do that if you believe it will, and to the flamers of this game who just don't like it for petty reasons they don't even mean, this is the biggest and best MMORPG out there, really nothing can top this.… Expand
  84. MarcelB
    Nov 5, 2009
    0
    I loved it but now i lost all of my money on this shit and looked what happend to my life. THIS GAME IS LIFE DESTROYING DONT EVER PLAY THE GAME ANYTHING BUT THIS
  85. RyanO
    Nov 4, 2009
    10
    All of the people who gave this a 0 should have their comments and votes deleted from the system. People who actually played the game should vote. This is the most popular online game in the world right now. Whether you like it or not. It's a great social environment, and if you let it take over your life that's YOUR fault. Not the game's fault. If you're not mature All of the people who gave this a 0 should have their comments and votes deleted from the system. People who actually played the game should vote. This is the most popular online game in the world right now. Whether you like it or not. It's a great social environment, and if you let it take over your life that's YOUR fault. Not the game's fault. If you're not mature enough to handle a video game, then don't play them. Easy as that.… Expand
  86. JohnB
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    Wow with it's additions "Burning Crusade" an "Wrath Of The Lich King" is simply one of the best games ever made and without a doubt the best MMORPG of all time. World in which you travel is absolutely huge- you can spend hours when travelling foot from point a to b. Enviroments have a great deal of variety, so you won't get bored when travelling, and the cartoonish art desing Wow with it's additions "Burning Crusade" an "Wrath Of The Lich King" is simply one of the best games ever made and without a doubt the best MMORPG of all time. World in which you travel is absolutely huge- you can spend hours when travelling foot from point a to b. Enviroments have a great deal of variety, so you won't get bored when travelling, and the cartoonish art desing just beats out the competition. The lore of the game is in league in it's own too, it fills actual books, and the backround story and events are genuinely interesting. Music is epic. The gameplay is quite repetitive, that i must confess, but it's more hooking than anything i've ever played. You WILL get hooked to this game, and propably waste couple of your years because of it. This is not the best game ever made, but it's damn near close. Don't buy it. Don't waste your precious life.… Expand
  87. 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
  88. RyanS
    Oct 27, 2009
    8
    Certainly worth a try I've been playing WoW for 4 months now, the game play improves a lot if you have a friend to help or play with (Recruit a Friend Google it). If you start off by yourself you may find some components of the game difficult to grasp unless you have played other MMO's, I found support on the forums and other fan based websites. The PvP system is effective and Certainly worth a try I've been playing WoW for 4 months now, the game play improves a lot if you have a friend to help or play with (Recruit a Friend Google it). If you start off by yourself you may find some components of the game difficult to grasp unless you have played other MMO's, I found support on the forums and other fan based websites. The PvP system is effective and fun, there are hardly any bugs, if a bug does occur GM response is average and new content is constantly being rolled out. World of Warcraft, give it a try. 8/10.… Expand
  89. MR
    Oct 24, 2009
    1
    I can only feel pity for anyone who has actually played world of warcraft. Game is designed to be an endless grind of your time, and not actually have substance or interest. Add that blizzard is a sellout since activision and you have a game designed to sink in way more money than you intend.
  90. SusanL
    Oct 9, 2009
    2
    I've played it for almost 2 years now, and just quit. I've done it all: PVP, Arena, raiding, grinding, achievements, topping DPS charts... and I'm quitting because I just can't stand the community anymore. If you're a normal, balanced adult, you'll find that, no matter how hard you try to shield yourself from it, the sheer amount of HORRIBLE PEOPLE who play I've played it for almost 2 years now, and just quit. I've done it all: PVP, Arena, raiding, grinding, achievements, topping DPS charts... and I'm quitting because I just can't stand the community anymore. If you're a normal, balanced adult, you'll find that, no matter how hard you try to shield yourself from it, the sheer amount of HORRIBLE PEOPLE who play this game will drive you away. I like WoW. But it's just not feasible to play a game made for dishonest sociopaths. You can't truly enjoy PVP battlegrounds because almost everyone on your side is busy AFK'ing and complaining about people wanting to actually win the damn thing. Can't enjoy Arena either, because you either lose to drooling sociopaths, or team up with them and have to do as you're told. Can't enjoy raiding either, because, in a PuG, you're either going to be cheated out of loot, or are going to spend 6 hours racking up repair bills, and never finish the damn thing. In a guild run, you're going to face the same thing, plus being harassed by the RL's pals, GF or family members, who think they deserve more than anyone for half the effort, and who usually get away with it. If you decide to make your own guild, everyone in it will fight amongst themselves, making your life miserable. All that nastiness is fed by Blizzard with a silver spoon: Blizzard knows that the best addicts are the mean ones, the ones who'll kill people for drug money, so they'll bend what little "story" the game has to feed into that mentality (Trial of the Crusader is a fine example), along with jerk-rewarding loot rules that make ninja'ing not only accepted, but expected. Blizzard has already announced Cataclysm to invest even MORE in that hate factor, with heightened competitiveness inside guilds. Now you won't just have to grind for repair gold, buff foods, reputation, mounts, flasks, gear, get all the addons you can and scan Elitist Jerks every week for the latest changes to DPS rotations in your class to get a raiding spot, you'll ALSO have to grind guild rep by doing quests and PVP so your Guild Leader can grab some nice stuff and give it to his brown nosing pals. No thanks.… Expand
  91. MichaelA
    Oct 4, 2009
    0
    Blizzard has ruined WoW - don't even give it a chance. There is much better and newer MMOs to spend your money on. WoW isn't good for you, don't try it...
  92. ChristianS
    Sep 28, 2009
    9
    A game that has sparked board games, trading cards, books, and graphic novels. This game has been praised and mocked, but all in all nobody can say this is a bad game, even if it ruined your life. Be warned, don't live your life in the game, it's gonna kill you in real life.
  93. SH
    Sep 27, 2009
    1
    The people who play this game are absolutely horrible to new players. I tend to blame the software, since there's so little to do late game that high level players feel they have nothing to do but gank low levels, and treat their customer base poorly. Do not buy this game if you're a new player.
  94. HåkonH
    Sep 26, 2009
    1
    Badest MMO ever made, it was good from 2004-2007 , now the graps are outdated and the game is no longer the "ultimate" quest game, only grinding.
  95. KyleL
    Sep 19, 2009
    9
    This is 1 of the best games that I have ever played. This mmo is a fun and engaging experience and the only MMO that I could get hooked on EVER! Sure it is addicting, it is hard to level and there is a limit of two proffessions, it is still a good game.
  96. ViroonY
    Sep 9, 2009
    0
    WARNING! This game is sort of like, "what's the buzz?" when you first hear about it, and then there's the DEMO. So, after playing for 10 minutes, you get hooked, then you play for hours, then days, months, years, and finally, you devote your life to this game. I'm telling you, DON'T PLAY THIS GAME! IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE! But overall, the game play is awful repetitive, WARNING! This game is sort of like, "what's the buzz?" when you first hear about it, and then there's the DEMO. So, after playing for 10 minutes, you get hooked, then you play for hours, then days, months, years, and finally, you devote your life to this game. I'm telling you, DON'T PLAY THIS GAME! IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE! But overall, the game play is awful repetitive, and you will find yourself doing the same quests again and again, but with new monsters. Raids into dungeons aren't anything much, just another RPG dungeon. But, that's not all. Blizzard makes you buy the game AND the game CARDS, and it's $30[?] for 2 months. At first, that doesn't seem like much, but it adds up. For a great RPG with lots of playability, I recommend The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.… Expand
  97. StevenH
    Sep 7, 2009
    0
    The game will not ruin your life unless your life is already susceptible to being ruined. I bought and subscribed to this game about a month after it came out. I only played it for about 2 days before I realized it was basically the worst MMORPG I've ever played. The graphics are abysmal. The sound has a low sample rate. The gameplay rips off basic elements of Korean MMORPGs (such as The game will not ruin your life unless your life is already susceptible to being ruined. I bought and subscribed to this game about a month after it came out. I only played it for about 2 days before I realized it was basically the worst MMORPG I've ever played. The graphics are abysmal. The sound has a low sample rate. The gameplay rips off basic elements of Korean MMORPGs (such as Lineage, for example). The setting is like a parody of Warhammer, but takes itself seriously. Overall the game is another cookie cutter product pushed out by Blizzard with clever marketing and timing, resulting in its tasteless fanbase of hundreds of millions of people eating it up instantly. This means that if you work with other players in game (and you don't necessarily have to, but would be a fool not to if you're subscribing for a paltry single player experience) then you will be playing with 11 year olds that don't know the difference between "your" and "you're" and think everything is "gay". If you become addicted to this game then there is truly something wrong with your life.… Expand
  98. AnonymousMC
    Aug 22, 2009
    1
    Blizzard makes good games...
    by which i meant Blizzard North.
    I've Played WoW for a few months and it isnt very enjoable. 1. Grinding to lvl 60-70-80 is TORTURE!! I can't bear by Warlock and his pet (Even the succubus wont distract me any more) Killing more freakin undead in Plaguelands... 2. YOU ARE SHIT UNLESS YOU SPEND YOUR ENTIRE LIFE IN INSTANCES THAT TAKE HOURS A RUN.    Blizzard makes good games...
    by which i meant Blizzard North.
    I've Played WoW for a few months and it isnt very enjoable.
    1. Grinding to lvl 60-70-80 is TORTURE!! I can't bear by Warlock and his pet (Even the succubus wont distract me any more) Killing more freakin undead in Plaguelands...
    2. YOU ARE SHIT UNLESS YOU SPEND YOUR ENTIRE LIFE IN INSTANCES THAT TAKE HOURS A RUN. GOOD ITEMS ARE NOT TRADEBAL SO YOU CAN SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR REAL LIFE - ITS A TRADE OFF, LITTLE GLOWING SWORDS FOR YOUR CHARACTER IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR SOCIAL LIFE
    3. Bad design - In the Stranglethorn challenge thingy - i somehow was climbing cliffs and fell into the end... and got raped by the boss.
    4. 20 bucks is too much
    5. 1 point for the stripper blood elves dancing in the Auction houses    … Expand
  99. PhilipD.
    Aug 21, 2009
    7
    This is a very good MMORPG, but i'm afraid the gameplay has stopped being "new". I myself have enjoyed many hours on this, but i just can't stand playing more then a few hours straight. I don't really get what people are getting addicted tot - it's a fun game, but in the end it is just as much as an MMORPG as others. WOW has nothing too special, except the big This is a very good MMORPG, but i'm afraid the gameplay has stopped being "new". I myself have enjoyed many hours on this, but i just can't stand playing more then a few hours straight. I don't really get what people are getting addicted tot - it's a fun game, but in the end it is just as much as an MMORPG as others. WOW has nothing too special, except the big userbase, but all-in it's a fun game.… Expand
  100. Daniel
    Aug 12, 2009
    6
    GUYS WATCH OUT, this game will totally ruin your life!! No matter what you do you will be unable to stop playing! Don't have a life? IT WILL RUIN THE ONE YOU DON'T HAVE, this game is like some sort of black hole that just sucks up lives and I definately don't know what I'm talking about! Seriously if you let this game take away whatever you do else with your free time GUYS WATCH OUT, this game will totally ruin your life!! No matter what you do you will be unable to stop playing! Don't have a life? IT WILL RUIN THE ONE YOU DON'T HAVE, this game is like some sort of black hole that just sucks up lives and I definately don't know what I'm talking about! Seriously if you let this game take away whatever you do else with your free time then you have serious issues, and it's not just the game's fault. Also, gameplay is pretty shallow. Not a lot of variety in what you do, even after the level cap. Get a bunch of buds together and you can do raids, but most of the fights follow the same cookie-cutter style. PvP is more like an RTS than anything else, stack your team in your favor and hope the other guys don't have better items.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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Metascore
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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