World of Warcraft

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  1. Tomza
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    World of Warcraft is simply an amazing game that features endless innovation and growth. Additional content and ever changing character balance tweaks keep players challenged. Each expansion introduces new character classes and changes. Players that want to "Finish" the game are missing the point. World of Warcraft is a sandbox game there is no end. You are never forced to doWorld of Warcraft is simply an amazing game that features endless innovation and growth. Additional content and ever changing character balance tweaks keep players challenged. Each expansion introduces new character classes and changes. Players that want to "Finish" the game are missing the point. World of Warcraft is a sandbox game there is no end. You are never forced to do anything in the game, you can even level cap and tweak your character at a particular level. Leveling options are expansive to say the least with at least 7 that I am aware of; 1. Follow Quest Chains and do quests. 2. Farm Mobs without regard for quests. 3. Play PVP Battlegrounds. 4. Do Mining or Herbalism to gain experience. 5. Do dungeons and raids. 6. Engage in Pet Battles. 7. Complete seasonal quests.

    The game has a wide range of Professions that can be followed and levelled and features a very active trading community via the Auction House or in-game trade.

    Although deployment of expansions or occasional content updates usually have some bugs or glitches, up until now Blizzard has always fixed or removed content that causes problems.

    Given the choice between paying for World of Warcraft subscription or buying a new game each month the choice is an easy one for Millions of World of Warcraft players.

    For those who claim "Vanilla WOW was the best", they are ignoring the occasional upgrades to the graphic engine, innovation to skill trees, quest assistance which eliminates the need of quest helper add-ons.

    Most regular players play for a few to several hours a week, however there are some players who simply have to be the best and end up sacrificing disproportionate time for rewards gained. This is not a game issue though, it is a player issue.

    World of Warcraft creates an illusion of a living, ever changing environment and has generated a backdrop of Lore entrenched in ageless conflicts and subterfuge and betrayals.

    Trying to level as fast as possible is almost futile and detracts from the enjoyment that can be derived from just exploring everything the game has to offer and enjoying level appropriate content and challenges.

    Because the game is massively multiplayer with a strong interaction focus players may experience both good and bad interactions in the game and each guild will have a different feel based on the Guild master's guild design choices, morals, ethics and of course the general membership in the guild. Some guilds are helpful, while others exploit their members, so players may need to do quite a bit of guild hopping to find a guild that suits their game focus and social requirement.

    Players who respond negatively are most likely experiencing "Resistance to Change", however the one thing this game does expect from players is to constantly respond to continuous change and progression.

    Blizzard also regularly re-balance the game creating subtle imbalances which shift advantages and disadvantages between classes of character or talent specializations within a class. The deck gets shuffled more or less with each expansion or new PVP arena season.

    Players can expect to get many years of top notch interactive enjoyment as Blizzard devotes a lot of resources to keep changing, updating and enhancing the game. How many more expansions there will be is difficult to assess, but it is certain that players have at least one or two more to look forward to after Mists of Pandaria.

    This game has a lot to offer, and Blizzard have done a fine job maintaining a steady growth of new content and challenges. This game is overwhelming in that there is always something new to do and often not enough time to do it all. However for the many years of quality and dedication this game deserves the highest score possible.    … Expand
  2. koyukon
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    Pre expansion WoW was possibly the best game I've ever played. It felt like a living world, so immersive. It may not have been perfect but perhaps those less convenient things only added to the experience. I have only good memories of those days and I still listen to the soundtracks and think back to a time where life was so simple and carefree hanging out in westfall, goldshire,Pre expansion WoW was possibly the best game I've ever played. It felt like a living world, so immersive. It may not have been perfect but perhaps those less convenient things only added to the experience. I have only good memories of those days and I still listen to the soundtracks and think back to a time where life was so simple and carefree hanging out in westfall, goldshire, stormwind, ironforge and the bonding time with my brother and friends. It just had so much to offer and so many different environments. What I really like is that the world was so big that there were places that were just there. Unfortunate that the expansions lost touch somehow and that they are dragging this game out still. But for what it was back then, it deserves a solid 10.… Expand
  3. XBONE
    Jan 29, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, fun classes, great missions, great bosses, a huge variety of spells attacks, melee attacks, and ranged attacks. Fun market, and shops, however there is a crappy community in WOW.
  4. Viper8787
    May 30, 2014
    9
    An amazing game I put many of hours into this game. It got too expensive and I wasn't able to keep playing it for that reason. If only things in life were cheaper I would still be playing it everyday. There was tones of stuff to do and could keep you bust for hours on end.
  5. criticbynature
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    This is the best video game (by far) of the many our family has played and owns. There are so many different ways this game can be played that the possibilities are nearly endless. I have adult and teenage children and we all play together and work to accomplish common goals. We are able to stay in touch and spend time together in 3 different states!
  6. Sivus
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Looking back ten years I would say this game was hands-down one of the best things to every come along. I really cannot find anything to hold against it that isn't petty sounding (to me). I had a core group of 10 real life friends who all played this game at the same time and that really made this game amazing to me. I can't get those gaming years back!
  7. Lashab
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    Simply 10 out of 10. The best game of all time in its genre. This game was a real MMORPG and not an Arcade game like the last few expansions. Shame on Blizzard for changing the genre of its game.
  8. shadowofforms
    Dec 17, 2016
    0
    What a terrible game. This coming from someone who played FFXIV first. Everything about this game is done better in FFXIV, including character design, environment graphics, spell design, game design... pretty much everything.

    Do not even try this game. It is really bad.
  9. sikfuk
    Apr 8, 2017
    0
    i used to like the game back in the day but i feel like every expansion after tbc made it worse and the game keeps going further and further downhill.
  10. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    0
    Juego ql gei jajajaja soy muy troll owo si es pregúntele a luuuu es la misma wea que lol pero 3d
  11. marte007
    May 20, 2020
    0
    I see why people liked it back in 2004. From today's perspective, it's like a free-to-play title with an unpolished UI. The starting story (until level 60) consists out of boring text boxes that nobody seems to read. Dungeons are pretty random and linear as dragon age origin campaign maps. Most Quests consist out of killing a number of enemies and collecting their remains. If it would beI see why people liked it back in 2004. From today's perspective, it's like a free-to-play title with an unpolished UI. The starting story (until level 60) consists out of boring text boxes that nobody seems to read. Dungeons are pretty random and linear as dragon age origin campaign maps. Most Quests consist out of killing a number of enemies and collecting their remains. If it would be free-to-play I would rate it around 7/10 but for a monthly fee, it is 0/10 for new players like me. Even with 4 friends, the story was too boring to continue.… Expand
  12. KrisJWB
    May 27, 2020
    4
    WoW is dead. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  13. Sztalke
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    Blizzard left GeForce NOW, well i cant play ;)
    I have nothing more to say, I only collect additional characters
  14. SlanderPander
    Jun 11, 2020
    0
    Dog SH!!!!!t Ass Game. .
  15. Salador2606
    Oct 10, 2021
    0
    Я не понимаю, как такая некогда солидная компания смогла испортить такую легендарную игру. Графика - отстой. Игра превратилась в донатную помойку, в которую не интересно играть.

    I don’t understand how such a once solid company could ruin such a legendary game. Graphics suck. The game has turned into a donated trash heap, which is not interesting to play.    Я не понимаю, как такая некогда солидная компания смогла испортить такую легендарную игру. Графика - отстой. Игра превратилась в донатную помойку, в которую не интересно играть.

    I don’t understand how such a once solid company could ruin such a legendary game. Graphics suck. The game has turned into a donated trash heap, which is not interesting to play.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. blie4
    Apr 3, 2015
    0
    World of Warcraft is a grindy mess of an almost idle game with bad graphics that could easily be played on an N64. The game has literal hundreds of micro-transactions that you need in order to thrive in the game, and if you don't get the overpriced level 90 character boost, then you better be prepared to sacrifice hundreds of hours of your life, probably thousands. The game itself causedWorld of Warcraft is a grindy mess of an almost idle game with bad graphics that could easily be played on an N64. The game has literal hundreds of micro-transactions that you need in order to thrive in the game, and if you don't get the overpriced level 90 character boost, then you better be prepared to sacrifice hundreds of hours of your life, probably thousands. The game itself caused me to moan much too often, at the "go across the entire country to talk to this dude" and "kill 83 of these things for a belt" quests that you need to complete in order to progress.… Expand
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Mike_Morhaime
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    The classic WoW is simply the best MMO of all time, a game never struck me so hard that i was litterly stopping my school just to play this game, simply great MMO!
  28. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    0
    Ugly childish graphics, boring mechanisms, terrible quest design and non existent story background for 99% of the quests. A money maker, where players work and pay for it, hardly a game.
  29. Ultralick
    Dec 5, 2004
    10
    I have no Idea where posts like the one below this come from. I am a sound designer and I must say the sound design in WOW is absolutely Phenomenal ! Beautiful ambiences to go with Beautiful Environments. Psychoacustics (that most people would'nt even notice) are embedded in the ambiences... Just top quality work ! The game design is far above EQ. So many elements make the game fun, I have no Idea where posts like the one below this come from. I am a sound designer and I must say the sound design in WOW is absolutely Phenomenal ! Beautiful ambiences to go with Beautiful Environments. Psychoacustics (that most people would'nt even notice) are embedded in the ambiences... Just top quality work ! The game design is far above EQ. So many elements make the game fun, not tedious. THis is one of the best games to come out in the past 5 years!!!… Expand
  30. AnonymousMC
    May 24, 2007
    0
    it was shizzit and it made me want to murder my family and golfish coz i hizzatecd soooo much
    world of dorkraft sux. and lotza dorks play it and there souls are forever the property o blizzard. the evil empire that makes the nazis look like saints. and ur all a bunch o shite kents!
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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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