World of Warcraft

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  1. Kyle
    Jul 24, 2009
    0
    This game will ruin your life. It will addict you until all you do is play it. It takes your money, and makes you think its worth it. Seriously, if you play this game, you are probably in denial. I'm not trying to be rude, but if you play this more than an hour a day you should get a life. Honestly, its for your own benefit.
  2. willO
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    I've been playing wow from a month after it released, and i have never left it. this game is posable one of the best MMOs of all time. Id like to first address people who say its buggy, yes it has bugs, but blizzard does a really good job of fixing them. so drop it. People who don't like the PVP, You just got owned by people who have played longer, worked harder, know more about I've been playing wow from a month after it released, and i have never left it. this game is posable one of the best MMOs of all time. Id like to first address people who say its buggy, yes it has bugs, but blizzard does a really good job of fixing them. so drop it. People who don't like the PVP, You just got owned by people who have played longer, worked harder, know more about the system and have better gear than you, QQ more nubs. Originality people, the originality is that the game is brilliant. yes every game has its standard classes, the archer, the mage, the fighter, the monk, the shapeshifter, witch doctor, rogue, thats all part of the fantasy mmo deal. People who don't like the combat, name a rpg that has better combat, final fantasy sure as hell doesn't, guild wars, no its pretty much the same. Point being, its the best MMORPG combat system. Time people. Yes WoW does take A LOT of time, and it goes by a lot faster with friends, its a multi player rpg, find other players and play with them.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    Jun 21, 2009
    2
    WoW is a game lacking in innovation. The only real reason it has survived is because it originates from a great RTS series, whose story line it killed. It's graphics are also a tragedy of modern gaming. The only value of the game is if you are playing on a private server, at least then you don't have to pay the subscription fees. Not to mention the fact that the only way toWoW is a game lacking in innovation. The only real reason it has survived is because it originates from a great RTS series, whose story line it killed. It's graphics are also a tragedy of modern gaming. The only value of the game is if you are playing on a private server, at least then you don't have to pay the subscription fees. Not to mention the fact that the only way to really get far is to become over absorbed, make it your life, and grind like crazy. If your looking for a good entry level RPG look at Guild Wars. Its cheaper, skill based, and there are no subscription fees. The least they could have done was at least preserve the good story line that made the real Warcraft games such classics.… Expand
  4. AnonymousMC
    Jun 20, 2009
    2
    A highly overrated, super expensive game. Also sadly addicting. I have seen people get divorced over this game. Luckily, I have not fallen victim of this game. I have quit playing and regret every second spent playing. If you want to be a normal gamer who is not an addict to some stupid online fad, by all means do NOT break the piggy bank and buy this game!
  5. AnonymousMC
    Jun 16, 2009
    5
    After playing for a year with several friends, I find WoW so-so as far as MMOs go. The more casual players seemed too desperate to fit in while some of the more extreme players seemed elitist. After a while, quests start to meld together, pvp became tedious and biased towards the player that can play 9 hours a day to get the best equipment, and towards the end I found my self justAfter playing for a year with several friends, I find WoW so-so as far as MMOs go. The more casual players seemed too desperate to fit in while some of the more extreme players seemed elitist. After a while, quests start to meld together, pvp became tedious and biased towards the player that can play 9 hours a day to get the best equipment, and towards the end I found my self just wandering around the map looking for stuff that gave the game meaning. Plus, when I left, the player felt disconnected from the world. No matter what happened, Horde land was Horde land, Alliance land was Alliance land. Then when you get to the end, highest level with good gear, then what? When playing I asked my guild the three most popular responses were either raiding, PvP, or start a new character. So after a years work, I was supposed to do what I've been doing, only this time with no end. Some of the few upsides to the game are the back stories to the races and the benefits and downsides to the races go hand and hand nicely. Ping time was alright, and lag wasn't noticeable even after moving to Europe and keeping my character on a US server. Graphics seem cartoonish, but it adds to the games atmosphere. Auction houses are a nice way to form a player economy. Fairly easy to find and form parties for quests/raids. I give this game a 5, mainly because if you do find a group of friends to quest with, it can be tolerable, but if you quest alone it gets repetitive and if you join a random group there is a good chance it won't stick together until the end of the quest.… Expand
  6. AnonymousMC
    May 15, 2009
    5
    Decent entry level MMORPG. Very easy to control and get into. Unfortunately this game also comes with a lot of flaws.

    - Poor class balancing for PvP encounters and in many cases for PvE (though recently corrected with WotLK) - Lacking originality in design, concept, and game environment (most design, game mechanics and ideas were originated in other games and made successful in the    Decent entry level MMORPG. Very easy to control and get into. Unfortunately this game also comes with a lot of flaws.

    - Poor class balancing for PvP encounters and in many cases for PvE (though recently corrected with WotLK)
    - Lacking originality in design, concept, and game environment (most design, game mechanics and ideas were originated in other games and made successful in the implementation in WoW)
    - Adolescent community (while this isn't indigenous to the game itself, it DOES affect the player tremendously)
    - Too easy and full of cheap thrills to keep you in game and paying for development of more cheap thrills
    Repetative questing interaction (kill tasks, gathering tasks, escorts)    … Expand
  7. BizmalBizmal
    May 11, 2009
    5
    World Of Warcraft does it's PvE like no other and in that area it's a great game. However it's PvP is some of the worst I've seen. The game-play makes sense but it's very casual, an every body wins kinda thing. They award you with nothing physical for the kill and since your enemies cannot talk to you they seem more like NPC's then players. They do award you World Of Warcraft does it's PvE like no other and in that area it's a great game. However it's PvP is some of the worst I've seen. The game-play makes sense but it's very casual, an every body wins kinda thing. They award you with nothing physical for the kill and since your enemies cannot talk to you they seem more like NPC's then players. They do award you with points for killing some players. But the PVP system includes to much PvE for my taste. Mosting mindless combat. You could be ranked 100 and still be better then the person ranked number one. Yet it will never show that. It's also based on items and not so much a skill game.… Expand
  8. SamB.
    May 5, 2009
    10
    I don't understand why people are giving this game a 0. World of Warcraft is insanely fun, with practical YEARS of replay value and dozens of realms full of nice and rewarding people. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people, but it is an MMO, after all-you're going to find jerks no matter what game you play. And battlegrounds do actually take skill-if you're doing I don't understand why people are giving this game a 0. World of Warcraft is insanely fun, with practical YEARS of replay value and dozens of realms full of nice and rewarding people. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people, but it is an MMO, after all-you're going to find jerks no matter what game you play. And battlegrounds do actually take skill-if you're doing warrior vs. warrior, you'd better have some tricks up your sleeve.… Expand
  9. joshT
    Apr 27, 2009
    0
    I played this game for three years and started when burning crusade came out and about 3 months after wrath of the lich king came out. This game would have destroyed my life if i didn't quit it. This Game Is Not For Casuals. period. If you are the person that wants to play 1 or 2 hours a day, this game is NOT for you. If you don't play 8 hours a day, you are termed a "noob" or a I played this game for three years and started when burning crusade came out and about 3 months after wrath of the lich king came out. This game would have destroyed my life if i didn't quit it. This Game Is Not For Casuals. period. If you are the person that wants to play 1 or 2 hours a day, this game is NOT for you. If you don't play 8 hours a day, you are termed a "noob" or a "scrub" or others will think that you are some underaged kid that is playing off of his/her parant's permission. If you don't play enough, you will run about with horrible gear and people will 2 shot and laugh at you in pvp. I did everything there was to do in the game for burning crusade. It takes Too much time to get anywhere in the game. Don't be another victim of blizzard!… Expand
  10. ErikM
    Apr 14, 2009
    9
    World of Warcraft has become less of a game and more of a second life. Its a joke, but it is true that it sort of takes over your life. Meta-anylization of the game and it's mechanics would lead one to think that its not even worth their time, and the fact that no one actually reads quest descriptions (other than the goals) leads to an almost non-existant stoyline. However what the World of Warcraft has become less of a game and more of a second life. Its a joke, but it is true that it sort of takes over your life. Meta-anylization of the game and it's mechanics would lead one to think that its not even worth their time, and the fact that no one actually reads quest descriptions (other than the goals) leads to an almost non-existant stoyline. However what the game lacks in conventional terms it makes up for in addictiveness. You will find yourself wondering all day whether that item sold on the auction house, or when you can take on that dungeon thats been rearing it's ugly head at you. Worth buying and worth paying for on a monthly basis. My only beef is that it lacks large servers. You're looking at about 5000 people per server, as opposed to the monstrosity that is EVE online.(which is a single server, with about 30000 some people on it). If anything, I would love to see the creators bring a few servers together to populate it more.… Expand
  11. PlayerIam
    Apr 5, 2009
    3
    Great game. However, I have been playing this game for a few years and when Blizzard adds more levels and more quests, and more things to do and places to go, and on and on, it is getting to be too much and for me the game was getting to be too much new stuff but not enough fixing up the bugs, or touching up the old quests, or areas, or tweaking up what was already in the game. Why add Great game. However, I have been playing this game for a few years and when Blizzard adds more levels and more quests, and more things to do and places to go, and on and on, it is getting to be too much and for me the game was getting to be too much new stuff but not enough fixing up the bugs, or touching up the old quests, or areas, or tweaking up what was already in the game. Why add more stuff when they could have fixed up some old things? So many things they could have done to just make the game better with 'touchups' instead of adding more stuff! Got to be too much, and not worth it!… Expand
  12. MatthewM
    Mar 30, 2009
    9
    it deserves the hype. cynics are allowed thier views. They likely reached level 15 and felt bored. that is one of wows big problems. If you are playing solo it quickly loses its charm. one of the best games to play with friends. One of the best games to play to make friends. One of the worst games to play alone. worth your time, if you can spare it and the money.World of warcraft: dont it deserves the hype. cynics are allowed thier views. They likely reached level 15 and felt bored. that is one of wows big problems. If you are playing solo it quickly loses its charm. one of the best games to play with friends. One of the best games to play to make friends. One of the worst games to play alone. worth your time, if you can spare it and the money.World of warcraft: dont play alone, all night or whille at uni. This will eat time, which you will be feeding it with a spoon. with a little help from your friends: 91/100… Expand
  13. TR
    Feb 5, 2009
    9
    If you don't like the game, don't find it fun, and think it's pointless crap, don't play it. You have a choice you know. As far as paying to play it goes, why don't you just get a job? People who enjoy MMOs and RPGs play it and love it, people who can't appreciate more complexity than "point gun, pull trigger, repeat!" can go play Halo/GOW/Your shooter here. If you don't like the game, don't find it fun, and think it's pointless crap, don't play it. You have a choice you know. As far as paying to play it goes, why don't you just get a job? People who enjoy MMOs and RPGs play it and love it, people who can't appreciate more complexity than "point gun, pull trigger, repeat!" can go play Halo/GOW/Your shooter here. Also please rate it at least a 1. I don't think a game that deserves a 0 could ever get 11million+ people paying $15 a month.… Expand
  14. VireD
    Jan 4, 2009
    0
    As a longtime MMO gamer, I approached this game expecting something unique, given it's popularity. I will admit that at first, it was interesting. I played it for 2 months or so. By that time I had realized however, that WoW really doesn't offer anything new. It is basically... just another MMO. The question is, why is it so popular? The answer comes in two parts; firstly, there As a longtime MMO gamer, I approached this game expecting something unique, given it's popularity. I will admit that at first, it was interesting. I played it for 2 months or so. By that time I had realized however, that WoW really doesn't offer anything new. It is basically... just another MMO. The question is, why is it so popular? The answer comes in two parts; firstly, there is advertising. Lots and lots of it. We've all seen the adds, and so it's pretty well known. This part is encouraged (via word of mouth) by the second part - Addiction - Blizzard are experts at making addictive games. Look at Diablo 2 and Starcraft. They are both old, outdated games and yet both still have huge amounts of players. You could say this is because they are good games, and that is true to an extent. But it's mostly in the way they are designed. They give you a false sense of achievement that keeps you coming back for more. WoW is FULL of this. To an extent, every mmorpg is, but WoW especially. Ultimately, the PVP is poor, the world and characters look like a cartoon and frankly, the quests are downright boring and disjointed most of the time. This game is crap, crap laced with the most addictive drug in the world. If i was being honest, I would give this game a 5. However I'm going to give it a 0 just so my vote counts more - this game doesn't deserve to be on, or anywhere near, the top games list.… Expand
  15. DaveyM
    Dec 30, 2008
    9
    WoW is just simply great fun. Amazingly polished, well balanced, and packed full of stuff to do. It's the most played MMO in the world (by a LONG way) for good reason - it caters for everyone, not just the gamer who plays it 12 hours a day. Although if you do play it that much.. you'll find it's a long time before you run out of entertainment. You can pick up the game for WoW is just simply great fun. Amazingly polished, well balanced, and packed full of stuff to do. It's the most played MMO in the world (by a LONG way) for good reason - it caters for everyone, not just the gamer who plays it 12 hours a day. Although if you do play it that much.. you'll find it's a long time before you run out of entertainment. You can pick up the game for £7 in shops now (with 30 days free play), which is about the monthly subscription. Considering most AAA games cost £35+ these days, and last less than a month, that's an absolute steal.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. BrettH
    Dec 23, 2008
    0
    Why Blizzard, WHY!?! I've played WoW and i can't stand the game. I don't understand how so many people like it. THIS IS THE WORST MMO I HAVE EVER PLAYED. I've played some bad ones. Also, another reason I dislike the game so much it doesn't even deserve hell, Blizzard killed one of their best franchises. I loved WarCraft, AS AN RTS. It's just not good as an MMO.
  18. SainL
    Nov 28, 2008
    2
    Interesting how people who love the game really can't say why the love the game, only that lots of people do in fact love it. It's redundant, repetitive (hehe), and nothing that isn't every other MMORPG except for anyone can play it. It's simplistic lacking strategy or skill, those who play will find themselves mistaking their characters effectiveness at "pwning" as Interesting how people who love the game really can't say why the love the game, only that lots of people do in fact love it. It's redundant, repetitive (hehe), and nothing that isn't every other MMORPG except for anyone can play it. It's simplistic lacking strategy or skill, those who play will find themselves mistaking their characters effectiveness at "pwning" as reaffirmation of their own abilities, unfortunately this is a fallacy. I agree with G W in that people who are addicted are forced into saying they love it because otherwise dissonance would settle due to the conflicting ideas of "this is a bad game" and "I play this game". On the other hand we all have our terrible guilty pleasure of a game (mine is Samurai Warriors) that we love accepting that the game is severely lacking in challenge. Plus, some people need to be validated as human beings and the reaffirmation that they can succeed merely by investing an amount of time sufficient to level up is needed for maintaining their self esteem (no offense to said people). In summary, the game fills or creates a compulsive niche in many peoples psychology such that the true quality of the game becomes obscured and insignificant in comparison to attaining one more fix... one more level. I consider this less a game and more a money grab that abusing a dependence.… Expand
  19. SR
    Nov 17, 2008
    3
    This game is terrible. 3 is the highest score I am even going to give it, and i'm being nice. I played is for about 3 weeks, it was a waste of money and time. I mean $20 a month just to play a game? If you wan't to play a game with millions of people playing at the same time, play Guild Wars or Age of Conan, at least you don't have to pay monthly. The only reason people This game is terrible. 3 is the highest score I am even going to give it, and i'm being nice. I played is for about 3 weeks, it was a waste of money and time. I mean $20 a month just to play a game? If you wan't to play a game with millions of people playing at the same time, play Guild Wars or Age of Conan, at least you don't have to pay monthly. The only reason people give it a high score is because they are addicted to it, take Half Lif:2 or Bioshock, they don't even have a multiplayer, yet they still get the highest Metascore rating ever. To all the people that play WoW. Take a walk outside.… Expand
  20. Bryan(Jugzor)Espinosa
    Nov 8, 2008
    9
    I think this game is great. CM, maybe MMO's aren't just for you, but your statement is a gross oversimplification. And Arenas in WoW actually do take skill... not any random guy can go in with his buddy and get his team to a 2100 rating. And raiding and coordinating 25 or 40 people to do their jobs correctly is no walk in the park either.
  21. 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
  22. DomP.
    Sep 24, 2008
    5
    I can't explain this game. I'm not having fun , running around aimlessly, killing a certain numerical amount of foes to receive a dumb reward, but yet I keep doing it. This game is cocaine.
  23. RicardoR.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    The best game in the history of mankind (at least, so far). And the bad reviews are just from either people that have a accumulated gameplay of 200 days (!) and are bored, or that cant stand that a game played by masses (11 million ppl world wide, according to the last count) is such a good game. If you will play just one game during your life, make sure WoW is the game.
  24. GW
    Sep 6, 2008
    0
    This game is the definition of fail. People like it for the addiction they have for it. Say there is an awful game like this one; you play it all day and play no other games. If you were that person you would say it is amazing but honestly if they ever picked up another game they would play 50% less or more. I am a big fan of Blizzard and have loved all their games, but this game in This game is the definition of fail. People like it for the addiction they have for it. Say there is an awful game like this one; you play it all day and play no other games. If you were that person you would say it is amazing but honestly if they ever picked up another game they would play 50% less or more. I am a big fan of Blizzard and have loved all their games, but this game in particular is awful.… Expand
  25. MatthewB.
    Aug 22, 2008
    10
    This is, quite simply, the best game I've ever played. Read the reviews and you'll see that the people who have given it a score below 8 on here HAVE ALL BEEN PLAYING IT FOR YEARS!!! They are complaining that the game isn't as good as it used to be, or that they've become bored after yeras of playing. Frankly, if you've never tried the game, you're missing This is, quite simply, the best game I've ever played. Read the reviews and you'll see that the people who have given it a score below 8 on here HAVE ALL BEEN PLAYING IT FOR YEARS!!! They are complaining that the game isn't as good as it used to be, or that they've become bored after yeras of playing. Frankly, if you've never tried the game, you're missing out on one of the most thoroughly well crafted and immersive game experiences ever. After 5 years and seven million players, the game is getting a little tired but that's quite a run! This is a must play.… Expand
  26. AaronP.
    Aug 6, 2008
    2
    Ya the game looks good but really you pay about 50.00$ for the game then get all exited and find out you still have to pay 15.00$ a month what crap.
  27. CM
    Jul 24, 2008
    0
    This game sucks in every possible way. It's doing the same thing over and over, go out and kill something, go back claim pointless reward. It's like this for every single aspect of the game, PvP, Raiding, Leveling, Questing, all of it! It is also not based on any skill but time spent. E.g. if i was a very good player at this game but didn't play much, i wouldn't be This game sucks in every possible way. It's doing the same thing over and over, go out and kill something, go back claim pointless reward. It's like this for every single aspect of the game, PvP, Raiding, Leveling, Questing, all of it! It is also not based on any skill but time spent. E.g. if i was a very good player at this game but didn't play much, i wouldn't be able to beat someone the same level but was wearing better armor than me, purely because they spend their life on the game, no matter what their skill level. The graphics are very old and are the worst in this category of game. The whole MMORPG idea is just addictive yet boring, but if you feel you must play them, then at least play a half decent one! Guild Wars is much better than WoW, as it requires skill and you don't have to bore yourself grinding to level 70 to get into any of the good stuff. The graphics rape WoW's as well.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Anonymous
    Jul 12, 2008
    10
    Truly a great game. WoW is unquestionably the best MMORPG out there, and with over 10 million players the evidence is everywhere. Quests are challenging yet fun, grinding is ok but unnecessary and if you have the time (I dont) instances are a blast. The Pvp system is also great, battlegrounds are a lot of fun. One of my favorite aspects of the game is that dying is not the end of the Truly a great game. WoW is unquestionably the best MMORPG out there, and with over 10 million players the evidence is everywhere. Quests are challenging yet fun, grinding is ok but unnecessary and if you have the time (I dont) instances are a blast. The Pvp system is also great, battlegrounds are a lot of fun. One of my favorite aspects of the game is that dying is not the end of the world, as it is in other RPGs such as Neverwinter Nights and Diablo. The graphics, although slightly cartoony, are vivid and beautiful. The world is massive, 3 continents now, and soon to be a fourth (WOTLK). Money is hard to get, but hey, if it was too easy it would be boring. Very few glitches in this game, the patches are only used to balance the classes (pretty much). Glitches are rare, people are, in general, very nice and will help you around. All in all a great game. Well done blizzard.… Expand
  31. KyleM.
    Jun 23, 2008
    3
    Little to almost no support from the Game masters "im sorry we cant do that" is most often their response and the constant under cutting of players who are good at the game. There are to many ways to get welfair gear. As well the world pvp since the games launch has been cut dramatically with the addition of guards who you are helpless to do little more then 1% of damage to. All in all Little to almost no support from the Game masters "im sorry we cant do that" is most often their response and the constant under cutting of players who are good at the game. There are to many ways to get welfair gear. As well the world pvp since the games launch has been cut dramatically with the addition of guards who you are helpless to do little more then 1% of damage to. All in all its not worth it the Epic grind fest to 70 soon to be 80 if you want to give it a try buy a level 70 account for 100 dollars. the 10 day(play time) grind fest will drive u mad. as well the addition of resilience has allowed players with no skill to make their way up the ranks clearly where they shouldn't be.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. RichN.
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    If you don't like this game, its because you cant play.
  34. LasseA.
    Jun 18, 2008
    0
    I ask you: Where lies the fun in a game where the only objectives are: Kill X number of monster Z for random asshole Y? Also, the graphics are pathetic, the story is out of the window and it costs you money and time. A better way to waste your money and life would be to withdraw all of your money and then jump off a highway bridge. This game is utterly pathetic.
  35. Phil
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    Hate this game, too addictive. Should come with a health warning.
  36. Dobiec
    Jun 18, 2008
    2
    This game gets a 2 from me. Graphics: 5 (Lame but yet stylistic). Gameplay: 1 Same old crap that got boring in Ultima Online. Detail 9 The game is very detailed and vast i give it that. -8 For not being immersive at all though you don't feel included in the storyline what so ever - Not like there is one really anyway. Community: 2 Some good people in there but mostly full of hunched This game gets a 2 from me. Graphics: 5 (Lame but yet stylistic). Gameplay: 1 Same old crap that got boring in Ultima Online. Detail 9 The game is very detailed and vast i give it that. -8 For not being immersive at all though you don't feel included in the storyline what so ever - Not like there is one really anyway. Community: 2 Some good people in there but mostly full of hunched teenagers that spend countless hours doing the same chores. It's all gear based. TBC imo ruined it, lots of classes were dumbed down and then buffed needlessly. Addiction, even though i found this game utter sh*te i have many friends who are addicted to this. Beware!… Expand
  37. AnonymousMC
    Jun 8, 2008
    0
    Awful game. This is a game best suited to labotomised chimps; possessing an intelligence above this you will find yourself bashing your head on the keyboard in boredom. Not to mention the fact that the game is populated by the uniquitous sexually frustrated 12 year old whose 'mom' won't their subscription for another month cos they've been a bad boy. As a resultAwful game. This is a game best suited to labotomised chimps; possessing an intelligence above this you will find yourself bashing your head on the keyboard in boredom. Not to mention the fact that the game is populated by the uniquitous sexually frustrated 12 year old whose 'mom' won't their subscription for another month cos they've been a bad boy. As a result everybody has to act like a spoilt rich kid to stop everybody ninjaing everything. 'OMGZ hUntERZ wEPPONZ.'… Expand
  38. ZechH.
    May 29, 2008
    2
    Probably one of the worst MMO's I have ever played. The whole boring journey to get to 70 is the same thing over and over with overused models and skinned items (usually just a difference in color). The quests are dull even at 70 with going out and killing a certain amount of monsters then coming back. Although some of the last quests are quite fun but there are only 2-3 of them that Probably one of the worst MMO's I have ever played. The whole boring journey to get to 70 is the same thing over and over with overused models and skinned items (usually just a difference in color). The quests are dull even at 70 with going out and killing a certain amount of monsters then coming back. Although some of the last quests are quite fun but there are only 2-3 of them that actually are. The only time I had excitement was when I hit 70, which only lasted about 5 minutes. To level you must grind, do horrible quests that will want to make you kill yourself, or instances with either 10 year olds (Alliance) or people that need to get jobs and move out of their parent's houses (Horde). Upon getting to 70 you waste your life doing either raiding or PvP. Raiding first of all is fun the first time but then gets repetitive by the 10th time you do it. PvP requires you to wait 10 minutes to get in a battle ground and just end up losing or Arena which is fun but can be very frustrating and annoying. Getting one piece of gear usually takes a whole 1-2 days of sitting in front of a computer. The point of doing these is to get better gear to do better in PvP or raiding. But the only point to PvP or Raid is to get better gear... Didn't make much sense to me. This gear is fun at first but then you realize you wasted your time when you find out the next expansion is coming out and it will be worthless. If that isn't bad enough you must get 10 more levels with the same quests and poorly skinned models as before. People say omg it's the best game ever!11! but that's just because they don't want to admit they wasted their life and lost everything they had before. Don't waste your time or money, which you must give up a lot of for this game.… Expand
  39. MichalS.
    May 25, 2008
    9
    One of the best games on pc.
  40. 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.
  41. CoreyU.
    May 21, 2008
    0
    Utter boredom. Kill x monsters for no reason. Yay i get exp for a grindfest to 70 where i get equipment for no reason. Oh and i forgot, what happened to world pvp?
  42. nikobellic
    May 6, 2008
    9
    I was hooked inside 5 minutes after installing the game and creating a night elf druid. Several hours later I was still playing and forced myself to quit just so that I could eat and interact with the real world. But, I found that WOW wouldn't release the grip that it had on me and I have never been drawn into a game world so completely as WOW. I only get to play for a few hours a I was hooked inside 5 minutes after installing the game and creating a night elf druid. Several hours later I was still playing and forced myself to quit just so that I could eat and interact with the real world. But, I found that WOW wouldn't release the grip that it had on me and I have never been drawn into a game world so completely as WOW. I only get to play for a few hours a week and that is mostly solo play trying to get the best weapons and amour available without needing to do high level raid dungeons or heroic instances. Even so, I still love to play in this immersive world, even when I know that all I will be doing for the next 2 hours is killing the same creatures over and over in the attempt to gather loot to cash in for reputation points. It's the fact that there is always something else to aim for in the game that keeps me coming back for more.… Expand
  43. DylanS
    May 4, 2008
    4
    I being quite the geek and nerd, believe this game is unbelievably overrated. Sure, I love online MMORPG's - but WOW is just one of those games that leave you annoyed and irritated knowing its one of the top PC games; and yet no one you know actually enjoys it [Except for people you meet online]. I tried it, I could not get into it - They say the graphics are wonderful ; But I think I being quite the geek and nerd, believe this game is unbelievably overrated. Sure, I love online MMORPG's - but WOW is just one of those games that leave you annoyed and irritated knowing its one of the top PC games; and yet no one you know actually enjoys it [Except for people you meet online]. I tried it, I could not get into it - They say the graphics are wonderful ; But I think they had no idea what they were trying to make, seeing all the ridiculous objects and characters in this game. After playing this game, I ended up crying every night for 4 weeks straight, taking therapy after a coma, waking up only to suffer a stroke of people over using the word Noob over and over as poor desperate insults... Paying for this game is like praying for a god you know doesn't exists...… Expand
  44. AlexanderS.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    Best game I ever played. Better than all other (free) MMORPG's. It has good graphics and good quest.
  45. BobG
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    This game is just Outstanding! Is awesome to play in solo mode, but if you get company it just rocks like hell. The best RPG ever.
  46. AdamB.
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    Don't let it's detractors get you down. Superb graphics, Easily the best I've ever seen in a no-loadscreen world of it's size, along with the largest playerbase by far, and a dev team that caters towards accessibility, and you get the best MMO for a new MMO player, and the best MMO for a senior player.
  47. NachM.
    Mar 16, 2008
    6
    Don' tell me Wow is a good game... is a cliched RPG like many outhere. Most of u the doungeons,monsters etc .. are super creative. Do you know a game called runescape? Worst graphics ever, but this game in my opinion is the most creative rpg that i have ever seen. hmm anyways WoW is fine.
  48. AnonymousMC
    Mar 9, 2008
    3
    10 million subscribers can't be wrong, can they? Well, what's better, McDonalds or that neat restaurant in your neighborhood? Of course, the restaurant is better, yet McDonalds net is spread all over the world. Now, ask yourself another question - what's better, the mediocre, gray, boring and outdated grindfest like WoW with main concept that got old by the time Ultima10 million subscribers can't be wrong, can they? Well, what's better, McDonalds or that neat restaurant in your neighborhood? Of course, the restaurant is better, yet McDonalds net is spread all over the world. Now, ask yourself another question - what's better, the mediocre, gray, boring and outdated grindfest like WoW with main concept that got old by the time Ultima Online came out - or a real, innovative MMORPG like Guild Wars or EVE-Online, neither of which dream of stripping you of another 50 bucks for an "expansion"? It's up to you, but my personal rating for this joke of a game is FAIL. 7 pre-TBC, 3 after.… Expand
  49. BladeU.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    The world's morst addictive game, every quest is more entertaining then the last. friendly to solo players and those who need a bit of group help. The lack of graphical brilliance is made up with the customability of your characers and story lines you create. Addicting and entertaining for those who find homes for their blades within the skull of gnomes or trolls. Bravo Blizzard! The world's morst addictive game, every quest is more entertaining then the last. friendly to solo players and those who need a bit of group help. The lack of graphical brilliance is made up with the customability of your characers and story lines you create. Addicting and entertaining for those who find homes for their blades within the skull of gnomes or trolls. Bravo Blizzard! 11/10 stars!… Expand
  50. PatrickT.
    Mar 6, 2008
    9
    If you think your graphics suck, then obviously you need to fix your screen resolution. Amazing depth and gameplay. There are simply hundreds of different ways you can play this game.
  51. MikeF.
    Mar 5, 2008
    0
    BORING.. levelling up is very time consuming, beginning quests can be overwhelming.. no payoff for team building.. cost$ is not worth the effort and replayablilty is dull...no mission markers or real assistance that could be helpful. Play Guild Wars. It's free and wants you to succeed/fail at times... but never overwhelms you but challenges you... WOW does not challenge.. it BORING.. levelling up is very time consuming, beginning quests can be overwhelming.. no payoff for team building.. cost$ is not worth the effort and replayablilty is dull...no mission markers or real assistance that could be helpful. Play Guild Wars. It's free and wants you to succeed/fail at times... but never overwhelms you but challenges you... WOW does not challenge.. it frustrates and leaves you feeling empty in gaming and wallet. AVOID THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  52. AnonymousMC
    Mar 3, 2008
    4
    At first it is fun. But then it gets repetitive (kill this,kill this to get these kill these so you can get this). In the end the only enjoyable part was pvp. In my humble opinnion if they put in a system thats lets you go strait to pvp (like guildwars has). I think it would be much more enjoyable
  53. SlyEnemy
    Feb 24, 2008
    7
    It's difficult to break a habit, but after a solid year of playing, it's finally happened. It's not that the game is wonderful, it's extremely generic, it's not that the game draws you back with high end graphics - it's looking rough round the edges, though it's filled with chunky character. The game is a tutorial for 69 levels, and level 70 is simply a It's difficult to break a habit, but after a solid year of playing, it's finally happened. It's not that the game is wonderful, it's extremely generic, it's not that the game draws you back with high end graphics - it's looking rough round the edges, though it's filled with chunky character. The game is a tutorial for 69 levels, and level 70 is simply a mass of clickables that amount to 10 hour dungeon dives for armour griding, so it's not that the gameplay is particularly drawing. I really don't know what it is, but some people just seem to be infected by it, it drags you in and keeps a hold until you simply decide that you've had enough. I wouldn't even recommend trying it to be honest. As much fun as I had with it, I've paid over £150 for the privilege.… Expand
  54. JS
    Feb 23, 2008
    5
    Played this game since release, yet still cannot say many positive things about it in its current state. For starters, the leveling process is magnificent, probably the only really good thing about the game these days. It has been recently changed to minimize the time needed to achieve max level (from level 1), though the game starts to get old once you get there, as the only options you Played this game since release, yet still cannot say many positive things about it in its current state. For starters, the leveling process is magnificent, probably the only really good thing about the game these days. It has been recently changed to minimize the time needed to achieve max level (from level 1), though the game starts to get old once you get there, as the only options you have for game play are to either grind honor points or arena points (which is a currency used to buy weapons and armor) in a PvP environment, grind the (quite literally) same quests each day, or find a guild willing to accommodate you in their raiding endeavors. It wasn't always this lackluster, though. Previously, WoW focused largely on end-game PvE encounters (raids), and thus gave a wealth of development time to these areas of the game. However, the focus has since shifted to a very PvP oriented world, namely the addition of the arena system, and has left the glory days of World of Warcraft in the dust. The community is not at all receptive to new members, nor will it look kindly upon any form of role playing (even on specially tagged RP realms). All in all, don't come to World of Warcraft in search of a good, friendly group of dungeon crawlers - those days are, sadly, long gone.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. AnthonyO.
    Feb 17, 2008
    4
    I have to say that of all RPGs out there, this may possibly be the one I hate the most. It seems to me that it takes the mindless droning of a sub-teenager to be able to sit glued to your computer screen repetitively killing the same monster over and over for hours on end to level up.... once. Also, the game's lack of depth in terms of difficulty and what I call 'intelligence I have to say that of all RPGs out there, this may possibly be the one I hate the most. It seems to me that it takes the mindless droning of a sub-teenager to be able to sit glued to your computer screen repetitively killing the same monster over and over for hours on end to level up.... once. Also, the game's lack of depth in terms of difficulty and what I call 'intelligence requirements' are rather low, resulting in an experience that feels degrading. I must admit however, that the game has a somewhat decent look to it, and the graphics have a nice touch to them, but are still sub-par in the current world of gaming. Overall, I did not enjoy my experience with this game.… Expand
  57. Jeff
    Feb 17, 2008
    7
    looks this is the type of game you're either going to: A: Love to the point of addiction B: Like it then get bored C: Hate It I'm a B. It's pretty fun, but the grind gets to be annoying. The Community on the Alliance side really is shit, so unless you have some buds to hook up with you're going to be soloing a lot. End game becomes repetitive. Like I said you'll looks this is the type of game you're either going to: A: Love to the point of addiction B: Like it then get bored C: Hate It I'm a B. It's pretty fun, but the grind gets to be annoying. The Community on the Alliance side really is shit, so unless you have some buds to hook up with you're going to be soloing a lot. End game becomes repetitive. Like I said you'll fall into a variation of the above categories.… Expand
  58. 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!
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. Mr.Awesome
    Feb 8, 2008
    9
    This is a VERY entertaining game! The grahpics aren't that good but it is an MMO so Blizzard did have quite a bit more to worry about than graphics. The game is gigantic yet there is always somebody playing near you. You can make the game whatever you want to make it, too. Just because it's an MMO doesn't mean that you can't play by yourself. I would certainly This is a VERY entertaining game! The grahpics aren't that good but it is an MMO so Blizzard did have quite a bit more to worry about than graphics. The game is gigantic yet there is always somebody playing near you. You can make the game whatever you want to make it, too. Just because it's an MMO doesn't mean that you can't play by yourself. I would certainly recommend this to anyone. Also, if you aren't sure about buying it you can just go to the site and download the free 10 day trial.… Expand
  62. MichaelU.
    Feb 7, 2008
    1
    I don't see how this is a game, its more of a software program that wastes your time and has nothing to keep you interested. Lets see some of the flaws: 1. It takes forever to do anything, including traveling and leveling up. 2. There is almost no exploring. You find one area with monsters and level there for days or weeks until the monsters don't give you experience and you I don't see how this is a game, its more of a software program that wastes your time and has nothing to keep you interested. Lets see some of the flaws: 1. It takes forever to do anything, including traveling and leveling up. 2. There is almost no exploring. You find one area with monsters and level there for days or weeks until the monsters don't give you experience and you move on to the next area. 3. 75 % of the armor and items look horrible, making your character look like a hobbo. 4. The graphics look cartoonish, and the characters strangley shaped. 5. Most of the quests are boring and involve killing some monsters, talking to someone, or gathering some ingredients. 6. Classes are completely unbalanced: Paladins take a long time to level up and they suck, while hunters level up twice as fast and dominate every other class. I could talk forever on how bad this game is. Its expensive too. If you were to play for 3 years you would spend $540. Trust me, by the time you reach level 15, you will be bored to death. Get Oblivion or Morrowind instead.… Expand
  63. TylerA.
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Really I think this game deserves a 9, but because of all the retards that use excuses instead of reasons or advertising another game instead of giving an unbiased review therefore I put 10.
  64. WilliamT.
    Jan 28, 2008
    5
    Fun, boring, varied, repetitive, vast, cramped, social, lonesome, cool, stupid, short and long. Pick whichever you want and there'll be people there to back you up.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. AlexS.
    Jan 14, 2008
    2
    Graphics: 2 (lame graphics, seriously) Gameplay: 2 (very boring and repetitive, no skill) Installation: 1 (download updates? 800mb?) Storyline: 1 (there basically isnt one) Variation: 2 (a few types of missions, for 70 levels) Detail: 10 (so many weapons,armour,vendors,places to go etc.) Overall: 4 (Worth seeing, but its a game for those with little talent who like to play mindlessly with Graphics: 2 (lame graphics, seriously) Gameplay: 2 (very boring and repetitive, no skill) Installation: 1 (download updates? 800mb?) Storyline: 1 (there basically isnt one) Variation: 2 (a few types of missions, for 70 levels) Detail: 10 (so many weapons,armour,vendors,places to go etc.) Overall: 4 (Worth seeing, but its a game for those with little talent who like to play mindlessly with the ability to look really good. Good depth but little gameplay value)… Expand
  68. WillS.
    Jan 13, 2008
    3
    I couldnt get addicted. Wasnt too inspiring, the contols are wierded out, the graphics arent great and by all means if you are playing Final Fantasy XI just stick to it, because this game offers nothing jaw dropping. Im nice enough to give it a 3. Sorry Blizzard but this is your worst game yet.
  69. SteveS.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    This game is one of the most addictive games ive played, hours and hours of fun to be had, and thats just each day. =)
  70. AnonymousMC
    Jan 12, 2008
    2
    I will give this game a 2 because when I first played it I was in awe of the vastness of the game. But as I leveled up I began to realize how repetitive it was. I began to grow bored of it and eventually canceled my account. Wow was fun but the monthly fee takes my vote from a 7 to a 1. I now play guild wars which is a much more satisfying game. because of the no monthly fee you canI will give this game a 2 because when I first played it I was in awe of the vastness of the game. But as I leveled up I began to realize how repetitive it was. I began to grow bored of it and eventually canceled my account. Wow was fun but the monthly fee takes my vote from a 7 to a 1. I now play guild wars which is a much more satisfying game. because of the no monthly fee you can play it whenever you want with ought feeling like your wasting your money when you're not. I hope many wow players will switch to guild wars and support it for guild wars 2 which should be amazing.… Expand
  71. AnonymousMC
    Jan 4, 2008
    9
    Best MMORPG ever...which isnt saying much, as basically all of those games are bad, bt still, to make one game ithat is enjoyable for more than phat lewts and that lvl up ding is an accomplishment worthy of being reconized. now can i have back thos 5 months i spent on you?
  72. AnonymousMC
    Jan 1, 2008
    0
    this game... well...i hate it everything about it...its taking over real peoples lives and replacing them with online lives.....come on this game is actually going to kill someone one day......like you can actually get married on it??? get real.. to be fair, i dont care what anyone says.... praticaly the worst game ever. you have to pay to play online??? im sorry its just really utterthis game... well...i hate it everything about it...its taking over real peoples lives and replacing them with online lives.....come on this game is actually going to kill someone one day......like you can actually get married on it??? get real.. to be fair, i dont care what anyone says.... praticaly the worst game ever. you have to pay to play online??? im sorry its just really utter garbage. support me people hate this game with me. that is all… Expand
  73. AnonymousMC
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    ahh, i hate people who give this game a one. they are all just Halo fanboys who dont believe in paying 15 dollars a month to play WoW. But, it is worth it. Blizzard puts so much content in to this game all the time, and this game never gets old. Sure, you grind, but have you ever heard of quests or grouping? Oh, and stop complaining about the graphics. They are simple, have a great artahh, i hate people who give this game a one. they are all just Halo fanboys who dont believe in paying 15 dollars a month to play WoW. But, it is worth it. Blizzard puts so much content in to this game all the time, and this game never gets old. Sure, you grind, but have you ever heard of quests or grouping? Oh, and stop complaining about the graphics. They are simple, have a great art style, and can be played on even the lowest of computers. Exellent game, good work Blizzard. Highly recommended to anyone who likes video games.… Expand
  74. JoshM.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    World of WarCraft has taken massively multiplayer online games to a new plateau. Sure, there are growing pains. At times you
  75. Zenjamin
    Dec 26, 2007
    3
    "This isnt a game, Its a drug" i half agree with this statment, this is either a drug or a social medium. the excuses you tell yourself are either. "just one more run and I can get that epic purple" or "what would my online friends do without me to tank" but eventually you realize you are just wasting time and money for a 15$ a month excuse.
  76. AnonymousMC
    Dec 21, 2007
    1
    Posting reviews for this game are pointless - you're going to buy this based on what you're friends say, not what I say. But I'm reviewing this briefly none the less. WoW is the biggest MMO out there today, but in my opinion it is a very poor game. I played up to level 54 and 56 on a rogue and paladin respectively, tried out a Warlock to 43 - so I'm more than wellPosting reviews for this game are pointless - you're going to buy this based on what you're friends say, not what I say. But I'm reviewing this briefly none the less. WoW is the biggest MMO out there today, but in my opinion it is a very poor game. I played up to level 54 and 56 on a rogue and paladin respectively, tried out a Warlock to 43 - so I'm more than well versed in the gameplay. But the fact remains, this game is entirely grinding until you hit the max level. There is no real storyline and almost no real interaction between players unless you play with friends or actually roleplay on one of the roleplaying servers (although nobody roleplays there, really). If you want to spend countless hours killing 10 Thistlebark Geomancers, 10 Thistlebark Hunters, and 10 Thistlebark Waterweavers, and countless hours collecting 60 Boar Tusks, turning it in for a quarter of your XP bar, and then doing it all again over and over, go ahead. If you want to go spend countless hours doing the same Capture-the-Flag or King of the Hill PvP battlegrounds just to fight against players that have better gear but are less skilled than you (But kill you anyway), be my guest. This game is a waste of money, and a waste of life. Go out and find a boyfriend or girlfriend instead.… Expand
  77. BobbyG.
    Dec 18, 2007
    4
    This game will absorb your life and make you completely severed from the outside world. If you are prepared to give up everything in your life from the moment you get this game, then its OK at best. I suggest not even trying it.
  78. PhilipBS
    Dec 15, 2007
    4
    Overrated. The graphics are not very good, it fells a bit unserious and way to cartoonish. The sounds and music is decent, but there is nothing really special or cool about it, medicore. But the worst about this game is the gameplay. The quests are extremely repeative and dull, it fells like they just putted them into some random generator and then something popped out. Most of them are Overrated. The graphics are not very good, it fells a bit unserious and way to cartoonish. The sounds and music is decent, but there is nothing really special or cool about it, medicore. But the worst about this game is the gameplay. The quests are extremely repeative and dull, it fells like they just putted them into some random generator and then something popped out. Most of them are pretty much : Go kill X of that and get Y of that. Get the treasure in the cave Explore the X place Escort the X person And it's just on and on and on, it's so incredibly repeative and boring, i cannot belive that alot of people are addicted to this, there is absolutely nothing in it, at all. A very medicore game, nothing really stunishing about it, just flat medicore. Fine for new people for a little while, but not good enough in the length.… Expand
  79. gggw
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    WoW is a great MMORPG with an awesome art style and easy pick-up and play gameplay, which is one of the reasons why 9 million people play it daily!
  80. NickG.
    Dec 1, 2007
    1
    Give me the hate mail, i played this game a few times but i did play eq2 first, thats probably what murdered it. The game is great till you hit level 10 where your practically running in circles killing things till level 60....it takes forever to get places because you have to wait till 40 for a mount, and the visuals are cartoony and childish. The game is overhyped because WC3 was the Give me the hate mail, i played this game a few times but i did play eq2 first, thats probably what murdered it. The game is great till you hit level 10 where your practically running in circles killing things till level 60....it takes forever to get places because you have to wait till 40 for a mount, and the visuals are cartoony and childish. The game is overhyped because WC3 was the bomb an RPG based upon the story sounded great, i was totally let down. Not enough detail in character creation, to little races and class's, sooo many people look the same. This game is a waste of money and time...if you've hit level cap, i'm sure you dont have much of an outside life. It looks as if all the people who rated 8-10 probably played runescape or WoW as their first mmorpg.… Expand
  81. LewisW.
    Nov 23, 2007
    2
    To be honest this isnt really a game, ITS A DRUG! I got hooked on it for 4 months and the whole time I was complaining to myself and my friends about all of the flaws and yet I still played it non-stop. The Flaws: 1. Completly rubbish and unbalanced starting areas. 2. Completly rubbish and unbalanced classes. (Warrior sucks, Warlock is a demon) 3. Terrible graphics and the geography dosnt To be honest this isnt really a game, ITS A DRUG! I got hooked on it for 4 months and the whole time I was complaining to myself and my friends about all of the flaws and yet I still played it non-stop. The Flaws: 1. Completly rubbish and unbalanced starting areas. 2. Completly rubbish and unbalanced classes. (Warrior sucks, Warlock is a demon) 3. Terrible graphics and the geography dosnt make sense. (Snowy Mountain Ranges next to Tropical Jungles) 4. 60 out of 70 levels are there to make you pay more. All the GOOD features are reserved for the high levels, ok there are a few quests early on, but after level 10 its just a grind fest that slowly gets more and more tedious until you get to level 30 when you will either: A. Realise your wasting your life, uninstall the game, cancel your account and warn everyone about this game. OR B. Keep playing until your skin turns green from sunlight depravation, then realise that your dog has died and you should have probably fed it instead of playing the game. But seriously this game is waste of your money and your life, dont try it youll get hooked but after seeing the light you will look back and ask: "How did i find a reason to pay for that piece of poo?"… Expand
  82. JustinE.
    Nov 18, 2007
    6
    I had an account for about 4 months altogether, and at first I liked it. After playing for a while using multiple characters, I got more familiar with the game. Then I realized to do anything worthwhile in the game, you have to be high level, wasting many hours of your life. This game got boring, and quick. If I could choose to have it again for half of the subscription fee for life, I I had an account for about 4 months altogether, and at first I liked it. After playing for a while using multiple characters, I got more familiar with the game. Then I realized to do anything worthwhile in the game, you have to be high level, wasting many hours of your life. This game got boring, and quick. If I could choose to have it again for half of the subscription fee for life, I still would probably refuse. The game's overrated, and either too complicated or not complicated enough. It feels in-depth, but lacking. That may not make sense, but it feels like that. My friends made fun of me for playing it, it got boring, and I had to pay money. Not worth it!… Expand
  83. DylanP.
    Nov 8, 2007
    0
    Totally overrated. Blizzard is one of my favourite companies, however this monstrosity of an MMO will leave you disappointed dispite all the hype. At first glance, you will be in awe of the vast and creative world set before you. The huge world that requires very little loading between zones presents to you a huge task of WALKING everywhere until you hit level 40. At first you will hit Totally overrated. Blizzard is one of my favourite companies, however this monstrosity of an MMO will leave you disappointed dispite all the hype. At first glance, you will be in awe of the vast and creative world set before you. The huge world that requires very little loading between zones presents to you a huge task of WALKING everywhere until you hit level 40. At first you will hit level 5 and go this is great, and then you will hit level 10 and will soon realize that you are running in circles. This repetitive gameplay will annoy and frustrate you and you will soon discover that its like this the whole game all the way up until you hit level 60. And the expansion, they follow the same format, AWE and then disgust/boredom up until level 70. Anyone who says this game deserves a 10 has absolutely no idea what they are talking about, or has chosen this game to be their first MMORPG.… Expand
  84. kylehorack
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    Love this game. So addicting and fun. Love to sit there and grind forever. So much to do, quests to beat
  85. DylanP.
    Oct 27, 2007
    2
    Totally overrated. Blizzard is one of my favourite companies, however this monstrosity of an MMO will leave you disappointed dispite all the hype. At first glance, you will be in awe of the vast and creative world set before you. The huge world that requires very little loading between zones presents to you a huge task of WALKING everywhere until you hit level 40. At first you will hit Totally overrated. Blizzard is one of my favourite companies, however this monstrosity of an MMO will leave you disappointed dispite all the hype. At first glance, you will be in awe of the vast and creative world set before you. The huge world that requires very little loading between zones presents to you a huge task of WALKING everywhere until you hit level 40. At first you will hit level 5 and go this is great, and then you will hit level 10 and will soon realize that you are running in circles. This repetitive gameplay will annoy and frustrate you and you will soon discover that its like this the whole game all the way up until you hit level 60. And the expansion, they follow the same format, AWE and then disgust/boredom up until level 70. Anyone who says this game deserves a 10 has absolutely no idea what they are talking about, or has chosen this game to be their first MMORPG.… Expand
  86. JorgeP.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    Most polished and addictive MMO to have ever come out. If you don't believe it, the fact that it's the most popular game ever, at over 9million subscribers, should be a sign.
  87. 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!
  88. DaoS.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    World of Warcraft will continue to be the gold standard for the MMO genre for years to come. Folks that do not enjoy the social and open ended aspects of MMO's may not enjoy this game however. Perhaps there should be a question up front that requests people who do not enjoy a certain genre do not vote on it.
  89. ClintE.
    Oct 5, 2007
    1
    Fun for about 15 minutes. thats when you really start to realize, youve been grinding for the last 5 levels, and youll be grinding for 55 more.
  90. JohannesH.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    I remember how extreamly eager i was to be able to play this game when it was about to be released. I played the game from may 2005 and for about two years it was the only game i played. It was almost the only game I had installed on my computer for 2 years! Now I'm broken, I compare all new games to what WoW felt when I enjoyed it the most. Nothing will ever make me feel that way I remember how extreamly eager i was to be able to play this game when it was about to be released. I played the game from may 2005 and for about two years it was the only game i played. It was almost the only game I had installed on my computer for 2 years! Now I'm broken, I compare all new games to what WoW felt when I enjoyed it the most. Nothing will ever make me feel that way about a game anymore.… Expand
  91. AlexR.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    The game is a good wide range game it has PvP normal and RP realms the graphics are worth the monthly pay also to alex s get a better computer also this game has female and male players so dont just use the male players as an example becuse i know many couples who have 1 or both partners play WoW and to paul G clicking on monsters? its also a community you talk to people make friends make The game is a good wide range game it has PvP normal and RP realms the graphics are worth the monthly pay also to alex s get a better computer also this game has female and male players so dont just use the male players as an example becuse i know many couples who have 1 or both partners play WoW and to paul G clicking on monsters? its also a community you talk to people make friends make guild on RP realms you act do drama and as for combat you have to think tactics and survive it tests your mental and reaction speeds also only people who dont play the game in modaration waste there life i play 4 times a aweek for 2 hours aday then i am outside the rest of the time its a good game simple and easy to use interface.… Expand
  92. Chester
    Sep 12, 2007
    4
    This game gets about a 9 right up until you hit max level. At that point, everything becomes repeated runs of dungeons you've already been to, helping lowbies, showing up for raids like it's a second job, and guild drama. Even in the ultimate dungeon, the Black Temple, you fight monsters that are just slightly different colored versions of the same things you were fighting at This game gets about a 9 right up until you hit max level. At that point, everything becomes repeated runs of dungeons you've already been to, helping lowbies, showing up for raids like it's a second job, and guild drama. Even in the ultimate dungeon, the Black Temple, you fight monsters that are just slightly different colored versions of the same things you were fighting at level 5 (NOT exaggerating; see for yourself).… Expand
  93. AnonymousMC
    Sep 12, 2007
    6
    As much as it is thrilling and fun at starting levels (where majority of reviewers will stay) it's so boring and repetitive at top level, where it tries to keep players busy (and paying) with the same content again and again and again... Even in expansion a lot of ideas, monsters and items is reused.
    The PvP element cant really stand on its own, because the classes are not balanced    As much as it is thrilling and fun at starting levels (where majority of reviewers will stay) it's so boring and repetitive at top level, where it tries to keep players busy (and paying) with the same content again and again and again... Even in expansion a lot of ideas, monsters and items is reused.
    The PvP element cant really stand on its own, because the classes are not balanced well and raiding players will get advantages with PvE gear.    … Expand
  94. PaulG.
    Sep 7, 2007
    2
    This game will destroy your life. 15 dollars a month to click on monsters? The combat is about as deep as a puddle. Avoid.
  95. pippop
    Sep 2, 2007
    4
    Mixed feelings on this one. One the one hand this is an alright game with lots of content and reasonable graphics, on the other hand it is repetitive yet addictive and will slowly drain your bank account along with your popularity down to nothing. Another note to players looking to play the demo, when you register for the demo it will ask for your credit card details even though you will Mixed feelings on this one. One the one hand this is an alright game with lots of content and reasonable graphics, on the other hand it is repetitive yet addictive and will slowly drain your bank account along with your popularity down to nothing. Another note to players looking to play the demo, when you register for the demo it will ask for your credit card details even though you will not be charged for the game. This seems to me not very safe and should be avoided for your identities sake.… Expand
  96. 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
  97. AlexS
    Aug 17, 2007
    0
    This game fails it in every way possible. From it's Nintendo 64 graphics to it's simplistic and dull GUI interface, World of Warcraft deals a critical hit to the series. You are required to pay for each month you waste away your life, the gamepla is flat out repeditive, and there is just no fun factor in it. The people who play it scare me the most. I saw someone who does to my This game fails it in every way possible. From it's Nintendo 64 graphics to it's simplistic and dull GUI interface, World of Warcraft deals a critical hit to the series. You are required to pay for each month you waste away your life, the gamepla is flat out repeditive, and there is just no fun factor in it. The people who play it scare me the most. I saw someone who does to my school constantly talking about the game. This is what happens when you get hooked to it like the game is your girlfriend. Speaking of girlfriends, this is a real statistic: 75 percent of all people who play WoW non stop lose their girlfriends. No joke. The other 25% I don't even want to think about. Plain and simple, the game is terrible, don't waste your money, life, and lucky lady.… Expand
  98. 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
  99. BradB.
    Jul 23, 2007
    0
    Blizzard should stick to what it knows best, RTSs and Pointless Hack and Slash games. This has to be one of the biggest jokes of an MMORPG on the market. There is no learning curve at all to keep hords of idiotic players from joining and using up server bandwidth. The interface is equivalant to one of a FPS, point and click GUI that is so simplistic a 3yr old can play this game with its Blizzard should stick to what it knows best, RTSs and Pointless Hack and Slash games. This has to be one of the biggest jokes of an MMORPG on the market. There is no learning curve at all to keep hords of idiotic players from joining and using up server bandwidth. The interface is equivalant to one of a FPS, point and click GUI that is so simplistic a 3yr old can play this game with its adult violence and situations. Only source of community is blinding number of raids to get items to compete for the title of PENULTIMATE DORK. Graphics are interesting but the color scheme is far too bright. Its a terrible title.… Expand
  100. Jon
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    I've played WoW since beta to the burning crusade. Its so freaking fun. when you are leveling its boring, but when you reach Top lvl its Verry funny! You can Duel, you can get gold, and buy better equipment. You can do allmost everything in this game, Even fly! I love this game.
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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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