Warframe

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 3, 2014
    70
    Warframe is an enjoyable free-to-play co-op shooter that's held back by confusing interface. [January 2014, p81]
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 10, 2014
    70
    Warframe is worth your time, especially on PS4 with its limited array of games. [02/2014, p.56]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 20, 2014
    70
    If you can live with the pervading sense of confusion, there’s a lot of game here for no money. Whether it convinces you to part with some cash or not, you’ll still keep coming back.
  5. Games Master UK
    Jan 14, 2014
    70
    Problems persist, but let yourself get sucked in and this could keep you for the long haul. [Feb 2014, p.72]
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  6. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 2, 2013
    70
    A good start to free-to-play games on the PlayStation 4, with a fun co-op shooter that doesn’t feel like it’s solely out to gouge its player’s wallets.
  7. Everyeye.it
    Nov 27, 2013
    70
    Being a Free-to-Play that does not even require a subscription to PsPlus, and since the Ps4 releases will stand still for a little, Warframe is absolutely worth the try.
  8. Game Revolution
    Nov 19, 2013
    70
    Warframe, which has been out for PC since March, is free-to-play on the PS4, and in spite of its bugs, is worth the no-cost price.
  9. SpazioGames
    Nov 27, 2013
    65
    A decent free to play game, with a lot of style and an interesting development system. The microtransaction system isn't that awesome, and the structure is a bit too repetitive to be truly great, but right now there's not much better on PS4.
  10. Gamereactor Sweden
    May 15, 2014
    60
    One year from now, Warframe will be a distant memory, almost completely forgotten. It's one of those games that just doesn't leave a clear mark. Then again, it does offer violence with swords, and it does it for free. What's the worst that could happen?
  11. Gameblog.fr
    May 2, 2014
    60
    Warframe is a good free-to-play TPS, but the action is too repetitive to make it an essential.
  12. Gamer.nl
    Dec 17, 2013
    60
    The freedom of movement and cooperative combos make Warframe an entertaining coop game. Unfortunately, that only really counts if you're willing to spend money on it. Warframe is not only very misleading, but would improve from the extra content. The restrictive free-to-play model isn't working in Warframe's favor.
  13. GamesRadar+
    Dec 17, 2013
    60
    Warframe brings solid gunplay and a rich infrastructure to the PlayStation 4 in a rare free-to-play model. It's a missed opportunity on some levels, but if you're itching to get more use out of your new console, give it a whirl.
  14. GameTrailers
    Dec 13, 2013
    60
    With an asking price of nothing, it’s not unreasonable that Warframe charges for things, but when the game’s main hook is getting more loot, it slowly becomes frustrating running into so many roadblocks. Even with your warframe’s athletic prowess, the nondescript missions don’t offer enough to put up with the waiting, and there certainly isn’t a strong reason to part with a credit card.
  15. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 10, 2013
    60
    It’s not necessarily good because it’s free: Warframe is a so-so action game with many problems and a pretty scarce lasting appeal.
  16. games(TM)
    Jan 23, 2014
    50
    It's free, it's fine, and it's instantly forgettable. [Issue#143, p.104]
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  17. Edge Magazine
    Jan 10, 2014
    50
    Strip out the poor parkour and clunky melee and all you’re left with is a shooter, and a workmanlike one at that.
  18. Polygon
    Jan 9, 2014
    50
    You could play literally any other competent third person shooter from this or the last generation, and have a comparable — and very likely better — experience.
  19. Push Square
    Dec 4, 2013
    50
    When you're dashing and slashing with capable allies, Warframe is decent game – but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done before it can be considered a good one. The user interface isn't controller friendly, you're given little to no direction, and the title's free-to-play model hinders its overall design. Until these issues are rectified, we suggest waiting in the shadows for the release to finally emerge from its beta state.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 521 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 291 out of 521
  2. Mixed: 135 out of 521
  3. Negative: 95 out of 521
  1. nufrequency
    Feb 16, 2014
    0
    The only thing that DE managed to work properly on PS4 port is micro-transactions. The rest of the game is a giant mess with unplayableThe only thing that DE managed to work properly on PS4 port is micro-transactions. The rest of the game is a giant mess with unplayable framerate that dips below 25fps A LOT and it looks like a slideshow.… Full Review »
  2. jtesorie
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    I made it to Ch 4 in Killzone. I was kind of bored, so I tried Warframe. I haven't booted up Killzone since that. Warframe just scratchesI made it to Ch 4 in Killzone. I was kind of bored, so I tried Warframe. I haven't booted up Killzone since that. Warframe just scratches that itch for me. It's fun. The co-op matches are varied. Sometimes you have to defend an object, sometimes just survive, sometimes capture, or sometimes kill a target.

    A big part of the fun is leveling up your gear and swapping out mods to suit your playstyle. It might feel like farming/grinding to some, but the maps are different every time. The set pieces are numerous enough that it hasn't felt overly repetitive for me. I'm many hours in and still having fun.    … Full Review »
  3. True_Reclaimer
    Mar 17, 2016
    0
    RIP Warframe. Been playing since PS4 launch day, at the time of writing Mastery Rank 21.7 and all frames. Ive watched as its only gotten worseRIP Warframe. Been playing since PS4 launch day, at the time of writing Mastery Rank 21.7 and all frames. Ive watched as its only gotten worse every month. Or every 3-4 months, since consoles are not even top 10 list of priorities for Digital "PC Masterrace" Extremes. Almost 3 years now and still no "wars" are being fought, no clan based pvp, no working Dark Sectors, no auction/market system for trades, and the same old boring hallway missions and void key grinds. All DE does is add more cosmetics and p2w systems. The raids are actually worse than Destiny and Conclave is a joke - completely disjointed from the main game with separate rules and stats. Archwing could have been a redeeming factor if the Arches played more like Gundams and the enemies were more like Mobile Suits, however you are just a monkey with a rocket pack fighting miners on hovercrafts. DE should have never ported to PS4 (and even worse to xbox) if they had no intentions of running Crossplay. Oh well, Paragon will be the game you wish Warframe could be. Crossplay, PVP focus, AND all frames free? Take notes DE.… Full Review »
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