World of Warcraft

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3527 Ratings

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  1. RobM.
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    Blizzard is one of the best quality game makers out there. Even though the game wasn't completed at launch, it's still amazing. Blizzard is always changing things in there games to adjust balance issues, and to add more fun and challenging aspects. It's harder to judge this game right out of the box, because in the end it'll be the most spectacular mmorpg to date.
  2. SeniorCoconut
    Dec 12, 2004
    9
    This is a shining beacon in the history of video game design. A phenomenal experience right out of the box.
  3. JacquesL.
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    The game has its flaws but its so addictive to play that I can ignore those flaws.
  4. MattH.
    Dec 9, 2004
    10
    I'm a hard core Star Wars Fan, but I got suckered into playing this game by reviews...it's really fun, and really well designed. Looking forward to higher level gameplay and expansions in the future. Kudos to Blizzard.
  5. SpongebobSquarepants
    Dec 7, 2004
    10
    So damned addictive!
  6. AndrewS.
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    In a year that has seen Far Cry, Doom 3, Half Life 2, Halo 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, and more, I'm surprised to find myself saying that this is the game of the year. It has an addictive quality that I have found in no other game. I can't remember when I was so anxious to get to my computer each night to jump into a game. The world is immense and the entire system of gameplay In a year that has seen Far Cry, Doom 3, Half Life 2, Halo 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, and more, I'm surprised to find myself saying that this is the game of the year. It has an addictive quality that I have found in no other game. I can't remember when I was so anxious to get to my computer each night to jump into a game. The world is immense and the entire system of gameplay incredibly deep. I have not yet begun to scratch the surface. It's simply mind-boggling to consider everything that Blizzard had to incorporate to make this game play like it does. Some reviewers have complained about lag, but I started playing on day one and have not experienced a single technical problem. Despite the game's complexity it is so easy to just jump in and play with little or no preparation. The interface is very intuitive and the depth reveals itself to you througout the course of play. Of course, for those who really want to delve into it, there are plenty of resources available online and off. The sound is average at best and the graphics are slightly above average when including the quality of Blizzard's artwork and considering the breadth of the environment that must be displayed all at once. This game was my introduction to MMORPGs and now I'm hooked. If you try it, I'm willing to bet you will be too.… Expand
  7. MelvinK.
    Dec 6, 2004
    6
    Hmmm.. rather quite disappointed. I feel the game is being released too early, hence i have no doubt huge patches are going to be released real soon. I feel the lighting could use a lot more dynamics, and the game should offer higher graphical settings for higher end systems, because currently even with everything set towards best graphics, i gotta say blizzard is really underperformingHmmm.. rather quite disappointed. I feel the game is being released too early, hence i have no doubt huge patches are going to be released real soon. I feel the lighting could use a lot more dynamics, and the game should offer higher graphical settings for higher end systems, because currently even with everything set towards best graphics, i gotta say blizzard is really underperforming here. the world designs are good though, but it could be improved a lot without pasting textures flat onto 3d forms. also, for the first time in blizzard history, the game play is nothing unique or special, but very typical mmorpg, and this is something that really made me feel remorseful for buying the collector's edition. hmmm.. ambience sounds are quite average in quality, the in-game voices and sound effects sounds like compressed sounds for some reason on my audigy2 and klipsh 6.1 system. but i think this is something wc fans would like, to be on a unit level than be a hand pointer cursor. lol... have fun guys, i don't think i'll be paying for another month though. =p oh and yes, there are lots of big trees everywhere!… Expand
  8. RySti
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    Ok... i never played any other mmorps before.. with the exception of Earth and Beyonds 5 day free pass. look this game is just enthralling.. (translation GOD OF GAMES THAT SAP YOUR LIFE AWAY) i have never been so entertained and just sucked into a game so much.. yeah i almost lost my job over this one lol anyways the game is deep i think this is a perfect blend of Diablo 2 exp and theOk... i never played any other mmorps before.. with the exception of Earth and Beyonds 5 day free pass. look this game is just enthralling.. (translation GOD OF GAMES THAT SAP YOUR LIFE AWAY) i have never been so entertained and just sucked into a game so much.. yeah i almost lost my job over this one lol anyways the game is deep i think this is a perfect blend of Diablo 2 exp and the story and (no pun intended) world of warcraft which I also in love with. the graphic are as some say "lacking luster" but they are not terrible i dont care if the rabbits hair moves as it hops... come on really. they are not an eye sore as eq (even with all its exp) well to make it short just an amzing game i dont care about paying every month.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. Qkumba
    Dec 4, 2004
    3
    As a MMORPG, it is definitely top of its line, with comparatively better graphics against others of its kind. Honestly, as a software game, WoW is repetitive and slow paced. the combat system, not matter how powerful you are, is inflexible, and unexciting. the graphic despite receving compliments everywhere, is not really impressive to say the least, in fact it looks like some thing 4 As a MMORPG, it is definitely top of its line, with comparatively better graphics against others of its kind. Honestly, as a software game, WoW is repetitive and slow paced. the combat system, not matter how powerful you are, is inflexible, and unexciting. the graphic despite receving compliments everywhere, is not really impressive to say the least, in fact it looks like some thing 4 years ago. all the sounds including music, are all very low quality. the sounds in-game from npcs and such are really not what Blizzard games are known for. I'm not really sure how to convince you about the quality of this game in the presence of so many good reviews (i'm not sure if i'm gonna trust reviews as much now). If you honestly find it a over 90 score game without being affected by other's opinions and the hype about it, then you truly deserve to be cheated by this game. Very simply explained, the game is MMORPG, where producers aim to accomodate as many customers as they can to get as much cash as possible. to do that, they must lower the quality for lousier computers. And the design of the game would be to be played for a long time, but not necessary good, they could just put in many tedious quests. in saying so, you're actually paying for a sub quality game. =]… Expand
  11. AnonymousMC
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    hey everybody! I actually havnt played WoW yet and the reason i gave it a ten is because blizzard just doesnt dissapoint anybody with there games.I am going to get the game real soon and want to since the other 3 Warcrafts were so great,especially reign of chaos and frozen throne.Alot of these reviews on this site for WoW are good and little are bad so iam pretty sure that i wont regrethey everybody! I actually havnt played WoW yet and the reason i gave it a ten is because blizzard just doesnt dissapoint anybody with there games.I am going to get the game real soon and want to since the other 3 Warcrafts were so great,especially reign of chaos and frozen throne.Alot of these reviews on this site for WoW are good and little are bad so iam pretty sure that i wont regret getting it.But with all the trailers,reviews,screenshots,ratings,and things ive heard about WoW just makes me more convinced that it is the best RPG/online multiplayer game out there.Well when i actually get the game ill do another review to tell you what its really like!… Expand
  12. BlakeT.
    Dec 2, 2004
    9
    A near-perfect game with mass appeal and amazing potential for growth. First, let me say I played EQ2 for a full month. Although it is also a fun game, it won't run smoothy on most modern machines and sticks to heavily to the MMO status quo. I choose WoW over EQ2 and I've never looked back. One of the best things about WoW is the philosophy behind the design of the game. The A near-perfect game with mass appeal and amazing potential for growth. First, let me say I played EQ2 for a full month. Although it is also a fun game, it won't run smoothy on most modern machines and sticks to heavily to the MMO status quo. I choose WoW over EQ2 and I've never looked back. One of the best things about WoW is the philosophy behind the design of the game. The game believes more in rewards than punishment - something 99% of MMOs haven't learned yet. When you die, you don't lose experience in WoW. When you go on quests (and there are tons for every character level), you usually get a large experience reward and something extra like special armor, rings, potions, etc. I'm much less frustrated playing this MMO than I was in SWG, EQ2, or even CoH. Because it is so rewarding, it is incredibly fun. And, it doesn't take a year to get your character to its highest level. But, don't be misled, just because it is run, has few punishments, and is easy to level doesn't mean it isn't challenging and difficult in all the right areas. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  13. RobertB.
    Dec 1, 2004
    8
    This is an excellent game. The graphics, though not the most technically impressive you'll see, are very well styled and just look great. Finding and forming groups is less necessary, but also more casually and easily done in tihs game than other MMOs I've played (EQ1 and FF11). Quests are well designed and worthwhile. Though the race/class choices are somewhat more limited than This is an excellent game. The graphics, though not the most technically impressive you'll see, are very well styled and just look great. Finding and forming groups is less necessary, but also more casually and easily done in tihs game than other MMOs I've played (EQ1 and FF11). Quests are well designed and worthwhile. Though the race/class choices are somewhat more limited than many other MMOs, meaningful differences between races (including abilities that are specific to certain race/class combos) and the talent system means that you can customize and differentiate your character in interesting ways. Death is handled well, also ... instead of wiping out potentially hours worth of progress, it usually works out to be an inconvenience and minor setback. What keeps me from giving this game a higher score is the fact that, in its CURRENT state, it is a little rough around the edges. Server downtime is relatively high, lag (on their end) occasionally rears its ugly head. The in game mail system, for myself and many others, is broken in such a way that you can't write messages to other players. Overall, it seems like a great game that can be casually enjoyed, but also enjoyed in great depth by a more intense "powergamer" as well.… Expand
  14. ChristienL.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    Very Addictive, too fun.
  15. StephenM.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    Despite a few problems with the launch, this is the best game I have ever played. I enjoyed many hours already, and I have only seen a very small part of this massive world. The graphics are beautiful, and the attention to detail is exceptional. One has to experience the game firsthand to realize the sheer magnitude of what has been accomplished here. Bravo Blizzard...keep up the good Despite a few problems with the launch, this is the best game I have ever played. I enjoyed many hours already, and I have only seen a very small part of this massive world. The graphics are beautiful, and the attention to detail is exceptional. One has to experience the game firsthand to realize the sheer magnitude of what has been accomplished here. Bravo Blizzard...keep up the good work - and keep adding excellent content! … Expand
  16. DougD.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    There is something hardly ever mentioned in game reviews and nearly never given the credit it desereves--playability. There is something about the style of this game: the art, the combat, the quests, the community--something, that makes you want to keep playing it. Something that makes you never bored while playing it. Something that tells you 6 months from now, you'll know There is something hardly ever mentioned in game reviews and nearly never given the credit it desereves--playability. There is something about the style of this game: the art, the combat, the quests, the community--something, that makes you want to keep playing it. Something that makes you never bored while playing it. Something that tells you 6 months from now, you'll know you'll still be playing it. That is what makes great games, and in a genre where they rarely appear, it is wonderful to finally have one.… Expand
  17. KyleA.
    Nov 28, 2004
    7
    The Game would rock if the LAG didnt suck so much. Former Everquest player and current Final Fantasy 11 player and the graphics arent as good as ffxi but it is a lot more colorful FFXI lag oh wait what lag it doesnt have any. I am a huge fan of blizzard and hope they come up with a solution or else i am wont be playing the game but other then that the game ROCKS!!!
  18. C.S.
    Nov 27, 2004
    6
    I played the beta for awhile... The game is a serious level treadmill. You attack a creature by clicking on it, and you just let your character auto-attack, occasionally using a special attack or spell by pressing a number. This boring form of gameplay may have cut it when EQ and DAoC came out, but its starting to really decrease the quality of MMORPGs. The lag, and lack of PVP is also I played the beta for awhile... The game is a serious level treadmill. You attack a creature by clicking on it, and you just let your character auto-attack, occasionally using a special attack or spell by pressing a number. This boring form of gameplay may have cut it when EQ and DAoC came out, but its starting to really decrease the quality of MMORPGs. The lag, and lack of PVP is also disappointing. The PVP is there, but there are no real rewards for it, and the system is really quite stupid. When you're in enemy territory, you have to wait for them to attack you, and vice versa. This takes out any chance of ambush or surprise in battle. Not to mention there is no reward for actually defeating an enemy in PVP. It would be nice if you could maybe take their items, ALA Ultima Online. … Expand
  19. JohnP.
    Nov 25, 2004
    9
    Very addictive. The quest system is great - always lots to do. However, the lag issues are EXTREMELY bad. I would say that about half the time I have spent on this game has been wasted due to lag - dying to monsters that don't lag, etc,etc....but still a lot of potential for this game. I think the character classes aren't quite interesting enough as well...still, good game if Very addictive. The quest system is great - always lots to do. However, the lag issues are EXTREMELY bad. I would say that about half the time I have spent on this game has been wasted due to lag - dying to monsters that don't lag, etc,etc....but still a lot of potential for this game. I think the character classes aren't quite interesting enough as well...still, good game if lag issues are fixed. I'd recommend waiting to buy it. I regret spending money on it at launch, wish I'd waited 3 months.… Expand
  20. J.D.
    Nov 24, 2004
    9
    Extremely bumpy launch -- the only reason I have time to write this quick review is because of the extreme and unplayable server lag due to an unanticipatedly (Really, Blizzard? You really had no idea?) large following who desperately want to play. As usual there are promises that they will work these issues out and I have every confidence in a company like Blizzard to hold true to these Extremely bumpy launch -- the only reason I have time to write this quick review is because of the extreme and unplayable server lag due to an unanticipatedly (Really, Blizzard? You really had no idea?) large following who desperately want to play. As usual there are promises that they will work these issues out and I have every confidence in a company like Blizzard to hold true to these promises. Wonderfully immersive world and storyline + solid gameplay mechanics and enlightening quest system = best current MMORPG on the market.… Expand
  21. lemonator
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    The best game ever.
  22. GregA.
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Too busy playing the game to write a good review...its just awesome!
  23. TandibarIc
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Best game for PC.
  24. NightElf
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Best PC game what I have ever played.
  25. Nuubahbuubah
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Mmm...candy...I played the beta version and it was so yammy.
  26. BradleyW.
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Massive world. Some games out there might have a larger world, but not while retaining the fun-factor and feel that this one does. Best game I've played in a long while. PVP (player versus player)is awsome, and is supposedly in store for huge improvemnets down the line. Looking forward to the many things Blizzard has in store for this one. But even without them this one rocks!
  27. DavidL.
    Nov 22, 2004
    9
    An addictive game in an addictive world of magic and myth. World of Warcraft is one of the few games that bridges the gap between the power and casual gamer with it's unique 'rested experience'. All in all, I am going to be losing a lot of sleep on this one.
  28. ColI.
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    When playing beta, one can see that this game is a real winner...its legendary.
  29. Trajanusl
    Nov 20, 2004
    9
    Good stuff!!
  30. Stevel
    Nov 19, 2004
    9
    I played in beta for about 3 weeks and fell in love with the game. Just so much fun.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PC Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

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