Neverwinter

 Xbox One
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5.0

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  1. MrShadowkraven
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    Very Fun. I loved the PC version and the console edition is just as good. It has multiple classes and races. It has a wide open world and its (for the most part) FREE!
  2. GameBoss7
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    The game is very well made . The game play flows well and the story is good . The controls are a bit peculiar but easy to get used to . Not much else to say other than I now what im doing for the next month.
  3. Gott
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    Game is awesome. Love that this came out on a console. I easily put 300 hours into this game on PC and now that I can play in my living room I'll be coming close to that mark again.
  4. atc
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    I love this port to the Xbox One. I've played several MMOs and I'm really impressed how they've managed to map the controls to the console platform. The amount of content is staggering considering it's Free-to-Play, and the customisation options for the character in terms of both skills/powers (i.e. "build") and social aspects are broad and complex. This is a true MMO on the Xbox OneI love this port to the Xbox One. I've played several MMOs and I'm really impressed how they've managed to map the controls to the console platform. The amount of content is staggering considering it's Free-to-Play, and the customisation options for the character in terms of both skills/powers (i.e. "build") and social aspects are broad and complex. This is a true MMO on the Xbox One platform and it deserves attention. Great job!… Expand
  5. xThexEvilxLordx
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    If you like kingdom of Amalur Gamplay you will like Neverwinter and that is not all the lore is very interesting
    classes and races and customization are deep graphic are great for a port Soundtrack is great there is so much to do and to see in NeverWinter and if you have friend more awesome the experience and the i mention is free the game
  6. Jedaii_Knight
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    I really like fact that any items or currency purchased with real money from the game store, can be farmed and acquired by players that choose not to spend money for whatever reason. It's a fun game to pass the time when taking a break from your other main titles.

    The game could use better tutorials for newbies like myself. Just for simple tasks like using the Auction House, Chat, LFG,    I really like fact that any items or currency purchased with real money from the game store, can be farmed and acquired by players that choose not to spend money for whatever reason. It's a fun game to pass the time when taking a break from your other main titles.

    The game could use better tutorials for newbies like myself. Just for simple tasks like using the Auction House, Chat, LFG, Professions, Dailies, ect.

    Not quite as large scale as WoW. Not quite as complex. But enough level customization and gear progression to peak your interest. One small complaint with combat. I wish like WoW and other MMORPG's you could pull or kite individual enemies. You always seem to pull the group.    … Expand
  7. BrinZalazar
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    I can easily say, that I have having a lot of fun with this game. I'm really surprised by how much I really enjoy the game, and the fact that you can download for free is a good opportunity for those looking to check it out. I haven't hit any walls that ask for money which is a good sign, and if I keep enjoying myself, I think I'll end up spending a little money, but we'll see how thatI can easily say, that I have having a lot of fun with this game. I'm really surprised by how much I really enjoy the game, and the fact that you can download for free is a good opportunity for those looking to check it out. I haven't hit any walls that ask for money which is a good sign, and if I keep enjoying myself, I think I'll end up spending a little money, but we'll see how that continues.

    I give the game an 8, because there are a few things that hold it back from being a 9 or a 10, but an 8 is a good score in my book. I'd say this, you should play it, and give it a shot, you don't have anything to lose. I would have even paid $30 for this game (I like to buy on a discount), as I'm enjoying it that much. :)    … Expand
  8. mwpenny
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    Really impressed and had a lot of fun with it so far. Special mention should be made of the controls, which I admit I found daunting to begin with, but once you get it is really intuitive. Gets around the lack of a keyboard in such an ingenious way. Kudos to the developers!
  9. Watty9923
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    First mmo for me and I'm quite happy with the game. Currency is confusing and the small inventory is annoying. Graphics are decent and the game is fun. Worth the download.
  10. ManemanFTW
    Apr 19, 2015
    7
    It is a very good MMORPG, and the fact that is in a console is better. the gameplay is very good and fluid. surprisingly the aspect of a free-t-play never got me mad. i felt like i was playing a game that i spent mu $60 on it. The pvp is surprisingly very fun. the only things that sucks about this game is the very unstable frame rate; some times you will have 60fps but in some occationsIt is a very good MMORPG, and the fact that is in a console is better. the gameplay is very good and fluid. surprisingly the aspect of a free-t-play never got me mad. i felt like i was playing a game that i spent mu $60 on it. The pvp is surprisingly very fun. the only things that sucks about this game is the very unstable frame rate; some times you will have 60fps but in some occations the game will freze for 20 seconds. in general is a good game and its free :)… Expand
  11. muppetpilot
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    Very good game, and a very good console port, to boot. I played NW on PC right after it came out and hung around for a while but the control scheme was not my cup of tea, so I kind of walked away from it and was playing other games besides.
    However, this console version is, in my opinion, far superior to its PC counterpart in terms of ease of controls and the general flow of the game.    Very good game, and a very good console port, to boot. I played NW on PC right after it came out and hung around for a while but the control scheme was not my cup of tea, so I kind of walked away from it and was playing other games besides.
    However, this console version is, in my opinion, far superior to its PC counterpart in terms of ease of controls and the general flow of the game. No, this isn't exactly the D&D I spent years playing on tabletops, but the lore is great and the classes are very good in general.
    Published by PWE but this is not pay-to-win. I have spent money on their cash shops in the past and have already bought myself a nice mount and a few other odds and ends in this version. Yes, you really can get what you need in-game. I cannot comment on the economy just yet because the game is too new, but I see legions of other players every single time I log on, so I would think that given time the auction house and other economy features will grow nicely.
    All in all, definitely worth it. And let's face it, this is way more fun on a 50" plasma TV than it ever would be on my 27" monitor, lol.    … Expand
  12. bigJ64
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    If you liked Kingdoms Of Amalur you will love this.It reminds me of a multiplayer Amalur.And is the best MMO on any xbox platform so far.Rating is more like a 8.5 but the douche above gave a zero.Its a console MMO so there will be bugs
  13. SenshudoTV
    May 2, 2015
    9
    Once Cryptic releases new content to catch up with the PC version, Neverwinter will be the go to MMO for consoles. It's combat is fluid and fast paced and perfectly suited to the Xbox One controller design and set up and its stunning visuals make for a true hit. Until then however, it feels like you're playing a half-finished game with no real end game available until new content dropsOnce Cryptic releases new content to catch up with the PC version, Neverwinter will be the go to MMO for consoles. It's combat is fluid and fast paced and perfectly suited to the Xbox One controller design and set up and its stunning visuals make for a true hit. Until then however, it feels like you're playing a half-finished game with no real end game available until new content drops besides PVP and some group missions and dungeons to grind for gear.… Expand
  14. RafaelGidra
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This game is what I was waiting for on the consoles. The fact that you have to aim your target every time you want to attack brings a super fun and challenging gameplay. You can't just click and select the enemy and start casting spells while not aiming it like others MMORPG. There are a lot of profession items to learn how to use them (not my focus in this beginning). It has queue systemThis game is what I was waiting for on the consoles. The fact that you have to aim your target every time you want to attack brings a super fun and challenging gameplay. You can't just click and select the enemy and start casting spells while not aiming it like others MMORPG. There are a lot of profession items to learn how to use them (not my focus in this beginning). It has queue system for dungeons and skirmishes, path on the floor leading to the quests (optional). I did'nt like that you have to change instance map to meet your party friends, it's annoying that you don't have fixed servers that you can be with your friends.… Expand
  15. Baroni88
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Would've been more like an 8.5 but I had to try and offset the damn 0 review on here. This game has a few kinks but definitely not a 0. In fact, I was really impressed it was free to play and was waiting for a catch (like a level cap, limited supplies or just some way to force us to spend money) but it is just a great MMO with everything I like about the Medieval fantasy strategy games.Would've been more like an 8.5 but I had to try and offset the damn 0 review on here. This game has a few kinks but definitely not a 0. In fact, I was really impressed it was free to play and was waiting for a catch (like a level cap, limited supplies or just some way to force us to spend money) but it is just a great MMO with everything I like about the Medieval fantasy strategy games.

    I always go with ranged classes when available (ie archers) and I'm cobtinually impressed with the level of depth. Many attacks to choose from and each is executed without flaw for the most part (besides me getting used to the controls). Love the grouping system and, even though I've only put in a few hours, I know it will only get better and better. Guilds seem awesome even though I just joined mine.

    Overall I'm looking forward to many more hours of gameplay.... when I don't have life to worry about. :)    … Expand
  16. TheAlphaTurtle
    Apr 2, 2015
    7
    Neverwinter doesn't do anything new or crazy in the MMO world but it does a solid job of being an accessible MMO for a console. It is your typical, grinding MMO with dungeons and PvP but does a good job introducing newer players to the game. It could do better in the tutorials of explaining each class but it doesn't hinder you too much since the beginning levels are very easy. ANeverwinter doesn't do anything new or crazy in the MMO world but it does a solid job of being an accessible MMO for a console. It is your typical, grinding MMO with dungeons and PvP but does a good job introducing newer players to the game. It could do better in the tutorials of explaining each class but it doesn't hinder you too much since the beginning levels are very easy. A noticeable trend in the game is that many quests lead you to your own personal instance which takes away some of the MMO aspects but still works for a single player RPG. Dungeons are in here as well as skirmishes which are pretty much just smaller dungeons without worrying about needing the role system (Tank/Healer/DPS). However, even in dungeons, I often feel like the roles aren't even necessary. Healers are nice but I've tanked through the early dungeons as a trickster rogue. It seems like 5 people can just go in and do their own thing and still beat the dungeon pretty easily. This is nice for more casual players on a console but does bring it down compared to some other MMOs out there.

    The game is free to play and some will argue pay to win. For the first 59 levels, it definitely isn't pay to win. Some enchantments are much easier to deal with for people who pay but there isn't anything that a non payer can't get for themselves.

    In summary, if you like MMOs or are interested in trying a good one without paying a hefty price and own an xbox one, download Neverwinter. No cost so it should be a no brainer. Try it out, get to level 20 which shouldn't take more than a few days at most, then decide if it's for you.    … Expand
  17. MacauDragon
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    After playing for hours now I can tell that you it's an awesome game with stunning graphics and effects, it's expensive to buy Zen money but the game is free,
    I really recommend it and I played WOW few years,
    Steel there is no mini map and servers are too busy during weekends
  18. fubercake
    Apr 23, 2015
    6
    I played the PC version on both a system with two GTX 780 graphics cards in SLI with an Intel 3930K and a PC with a GTX 650 graphics card with an i3-2100. I played a character to beyond level 50 on the PC so I have seen quite a bit of the game and have a good point of reference.

    This is a typical MMORPG. I like it because it's set in the D and D environment. The idea / concept is great    I played the PC version on both a system with two GTX 780 graphics cards in SLI with an Intel 3930K and a PC with a GTX 650 graphics card with an i3-2100. I played a character to beyond level 50 on the PC so I have seen quite a bit of the game and have a good point of reference.

    This is a typical MMORPG. I like it because it's set in the D and D environment. The idea / concept is great and the PC edition really is pretty good (8-ish).

    Though I applaud the attempt to bring an MMORPG like this to the console, the graphics are worse than that of my system with the GTX 650 and the gameplay is so laggy on the console, it becomes unplayable in different spots whereas on the PC I get hardly any lag even in extremely populated areas.

    When you get to any moderately populated area on the Xbox One version, whether there are NPCs or Player Characters, expect lots of lag. They really need to get the lag issue taken care of on the console. This game is really CPU and single-core heavy on the PC version, so it's really going to be an uphill battle for the MMORPG genre in general (unless the game engines are completely rewritten for the task) to run smoothly on an under-powered console CPU.

    I'm glad they are bringing this type of game to the console because it's nice to sit on the couch and grind through the missions, but they have a ways to go to really make it playable. If this is all you know, the lag and weak graphics may not bother you, but based on my previous experience with the PC version (even compared to my lower-end gamer with the GTX 650), it definitely bothers me.

    I would say this is good for a free game simply because of the entertainment value to cost ratio, but when you've played this game on better hardware, you can't rate it very highly.    … Expand
  19. xdlonix13x
    May 15, 2015
    8
    First and foremost....Tarazata....those are absolutely ridiculous reasons to rate a game a zero. Really? That kind of stuff happens to everybody once in awhile. If I went on about things that petty, I'd be here all night. First off: Free game....so, I was very happy to see this. Immediately after I saw friends on so that was pretty cool. Somehow in my life....I've never played D&DFirst and foremost....Tarazata....those are absolutely ridiculous reasons to rate a game a zero. Really? That kind of stuff happens to everybody once in awhile. If I went on about things that petty, I'd be here all night. First off: Free game....so, I was very happy to see this. Immediately after I saw friends on so that was pretty cool. Somehow in my life....I've never played D&D and I am 36. I was very excited to see that this had some sort of relation to that game as it is just one of those weird things I have never done. I've seen a million movies...but not The Godfather. That sort. It looks really good and I was very happy to see the mmo come out for the One as I have tons of experience with anything from rpgs to horror. The multiplayer experiences I have are more with Borderlands and those types of games and not so much the fantasy realm. So double plus on that. I am def excited to put plenty of hours into this game. Btw, Tarazata, I wasnt try to be mean.....but a zero for what went through just seemed extremely harsh for what you experienced. In my opinion, a zero is reserved for basically a game that came broken or is just completely unplayable. Think about the UK. They always get their games like two days after us or something....lol.… Expand
  20. ellimar188
    Jun 29, 2015
    7
    I played Neverwinter on the PC when it was first released. While I had a decent time with the game, I gradually lost interest and stopped playing far before hitting the level cap. While I did not think that I would bother to play the game again, I figured that it would be interesting to see how Neverwinter plays on the X-box One. I like free games and MMORPGs, so why not? After all, II played Neverwinter on the PC when it was first released. While I had a decent time with the game, I gradually lost interest and stopped playing far before hitting the level cap. While I did not think that I would bother to play the game again, I figured that it would be interesting to see how Neverwinter plays on the X-box One. I like free games and MMORPGs, so why not? After all, I thought that the game’s combat system seemed more suited to a controller during my time with it on the PC.

    After playing from levels 1-20, I can confirm my initial impression: I am having a lot more fun with the X-Box One version of Neverwinter. The combat system, which seems like a mix of Dragon Age: Inquisition and Kingdoms of Amalur, feels a lot more at home on the controller. Dispatching enemies as my trickster rogue feels a lot smoother than it did on my keyboard.

    Other than the combat, the game is pretty much the same. Character creation is good, with many different races and classes available. However, the classes may not be what Dungeons and Dragons fans expect (I’ll come back to this). I have only played through one dungeon (The Cloak Tower, the first dungeon available), but I had a lot of fun during my two runs. Furthermore, I think that Neverwinter has a good free to play model. While you can spend money for nice extras available through the in-game store, at no point have I felt like I need to spend real money to advance through the game.

    While I have been enjoying my time with Neverwinter, I have quite a few concerns. First, the areas are very linear and small, especially in comparison to other MMOs. The small areas, combined with the game’s overwhelming emphasis on combat, can make questing feel like a grind (despite the combat being enjoyable overall). Additionally, the writing and voice acting are both hit and miss. Occasionally actors sound bored/unconvincing. Furthermore, while the overarching narrative and individual quests are engaging enough to hold my interest, they are definitely not at the level of something like The Witcher 3 or even Skyrim. Also worth noting is that, unlike on the PC, there does not appear to be user-made quests in the X-Box version of Neverwinter. While this has not bothered me thus far, I imagine that some players will be disappointed by this loss.

    As I mentioned before, the classes in Neverwinter might disappoint Dungeons and Dragons fans. While D&D staples like the mage, rogue, fighter, and ranger are all playable, the customization is very limited. If you play as a fighter, for example, you will play as either a Guardian Fighter or a Great Weapon Fighter. You are unable to multi-class or build your class in a specific way like you can in many other D&D games or tabletop D&D (though my experience with the latter is limited). Furthermore, the game is very action oriented, resulting in some of the classes playing different roles than they normally do in D&D. For example, a rogue in D&D is usually in charge of traps, lockpicking, and backstabbing. However, a pure rogue simply cannot go toe-to-toe against a fighter or ranger. However, Neverwinter’s trickster rogue class is a killing machine that can easily slay anything in her way. While this does not bother me too much, I can see how many D&D fans will be frustrated by changes such as this. I have also heard that the PvP is fairly imbalanced (with the aforementioned trickster rogue being overpowered), but I have not tried the PvP myself.

    Overall, I think that the X-Box One version of Neverwinter is much more fun than its PC counterpart, though it definitely is not for everyone. Fans of traditional D&D in particular might be disappointed by Neverwinter’s all-action take on the classic roleplaying game. Despite this, it is definitely worth a try. After all, the game is free!    … Expand
  21. DicStillwagin
    Apr 29, 2015
    8
    Neverwinter has been a surprisingly fun and entertaining game imo. It's been the only game I've played for the last 3-4 weeks now since I downloaded it, and I play a few hours every day. The graphics and frame rate are average at best and there is a pretty big learning curve for those who aren't familiar with MMORPG and the D&D universe.... like myself. But, it's been damn fun learning it.Neverwinter has been a surprisingly fun and entertaining game imo. It's been the only game I've played for the last 3-4 weeks now since I downloaded it, and I play a few hours every day. The graphics and frame rate are average at best and there is a pretty big learning curve for those who aren't familiar with MMORPG and the D&D universe.... like myself. But, it's been damn fun learning it.

    For the most part the servers have been fairly stable more times than not. In the 4 weeks I've been playing I can only recall one night when the servers were horribly unplayable for me personally. The UI takes some getting used to as the tutorial only really seems to teach you the basics. After that, you're kind of on your own at times as far as figuring out what the hell you're looking at on the screen. If you take the time to understand it, it's not so bad and starts to make sense.

    Once you're in the main hub of the game the huge world is teaming with life, both AI and user controlled. There are players running around all over the place seeking vendors or starting and completing quests. There are several different towns to unlock and visit with each one having a ton of different quests and dungeons to complete, some towns even have their very own massive Dragon that you and several other people can fight together against it. Here's where the frame rate can sometimes(not always)become an issue, but it's manageable and the battle are still fun.

    The character building is pretty deep as well, as particular Paragon paths, skills and various abilities and powers require a lot of thought before commitment as to the particular direction you want your character to go. Unless you are already familiar with how everything works, the old adage "Trial by Fire" applies here. Here's where a tutorial would have been much needed imo. Let's just say that I will not be making the same character building mistakes with my second character as I did with my first Control Wizard character.

    This is my first plunge into the MMORPG universe and I have to say that it's been a pretty fun ride so far. The world, city and towns are massive. There's so much going on and so much to do to keep you busy for a while. The game is deceptively deep. You don't understand how deep it really is until you start getting into the guts of it all. If you're not an impatient person and don't mind a learning curve you just might enjoy this game too. It's been the best free to play game I've played so far.    … Expand
  22. Tokedagg
    Apr 1, 2015
    7
    Game has the feel of fable 2, at least in the beginning. You get a quest and follow the glowing path, do some button mashing then run back to get you reward. No thinking required. But then sometimes that is what makes a game fun.no thinking.
  23. TSapper
    Apr 21, 2015
    9
    I'm enjoying Neverwinter again for the first time since NWN2 - as an MMO?!? I now have my two free characters (control mage and sword-and-board) at level 17 and stomping some orc/kobold faces. I've done a few dungeons, lots of quests, found lots of loot (still haven't seen 'blues' outside a dungeon), have companions at my side, and loving it.
    Beyond the tutorial stuff, the    I'm enjoying Neverwinter again for the first time since NWN2 - as an MMO?!? I now have my two free characters (control mage and sword-and-board) at level 17 and stomping some orc/kobold faces. I've done a few dungeons, lots of quests, found lots of loot (still haven't seen 'blues' outside a dungeon), have companions at my side, and loving it.
    Beyond the tutorial stuff, the crafting/enchanting is still on my 'to learn' list. Also, I'd like to get a mount someday. Not sure I'll spend any money on this game but that's a great point: you don't actually have to spend a dime and will still have fun.
    This game loses 2 points due to not having anything really new to give me (8) - however, there's a 0 score by some moron that I need to help offset so I'm giving back a point (9 baby!).
    ----------------------------------------------------
    UPDATE
    I'm 3+ weeks into the game and loving it. I now have an additional bag and a mount for each of my characters. Both are level 35, wandering around killing demons/devils, killing Carthraxis (small-raid dragon), and still haven't spent a dime on the game.
    If I do eventually spend some money on the game it will probably be to unlock a new character slot or two.    … Expand
  24. SIPPIO
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    --I'm STILL waiting for a game/MMO to have the vision,cahonies,talent & financial backing to 'Flip the Script' and give us something new already...Sure this game is fun and I'll get to that,, but I think back to how special and unique EVERQUEST waaaaay back in 1999/2000.
    --15 years later and we're still doing the same ole grind of solo to mid level,,,group for Raids,,then Solo for    --I'm STILL waiting for a game/MMO to have the vision,cahonies,talent & financial backing to 'Flip the Script' and give us something new already...Sure this game is fun and I'll get to that,, but I think back to how special and unique EVERQUEST waaaaay back in 1999/2000.
    --15 years later and we're still doing the same ole grind of solo to mid level,,,group for Raids,,then Solo for tier-1,,then group for endgame lot...
    ---This mold was awesome and it's still what I/we play today but I crave something totally different then hacking away for 15 minutes at a boss..

    --I doubt there's a diehard gamer here that doesn't crave something fresh that we haven't seen or done....

    ---Neverwinter---Im not too deep in yet.
    -Story- good..
    --Gameplay mechanics- basic with potential..
    --server activity-HIGH
    --Solo- yes! But I suspect it's like we've all seen and done before. We'll solo as long as we can until a group is mandatory(ugh)...groups are so much fun when it's w/ you're real Life bros, but good luck getting them on at the same schedule...

    ---kingdoms of Alomar--THANK YOU Kurrt Schilling for you're effort!!
    But I found the game overloaded with lore and I never finished it..
    --I DONT Think KOA is too similar..we'll see if the comparisons come to fit..I don't see it yet..

    --NEGATIVES-- none!!
    --except what I said in the intro about " we've seen it all & done it all and it's nothing new""...

    -thanks for reading my review. It's not complete cause in not deep yet, but if you haven't decided then
    GET TO IT. Even if it weren't free it's worth it....... :)    … Expand
  25. majMOJO
    May 6, 2015
    1
    Fun until you hit the pay wall. Game is totally pay to win. Pulls you in with a great combat system and MMOgoodness, then it attacks your wallet with all the fury and tenacity of a rabid honey badger.
  26. Xodus03
    Apr 16, 2015
    3
    Slow start with a poor tutorial system on how basically EVERY feature of how the game works other than basic combat. Everything else is a wall of text that they force you to read to get an understanding... but after you establish a minimal understand of what the hell is going on around you and what you are even capable of doing, the game opens up to have a bit more of a real MMO feel.Slow start with a poor tutorial system on how basically EVERY feature of how the game works other than basic combat. Everything else is a wall of text that they force you to read to get an understanding... but after you establish a minimal understand of what the hell is going on around you and what you are even capable of doing, the game opens up to have a bit more of a real MMO feel. Another downfall would be they give you the bare minimum of what you need to play the game, and because of it, you are left with an insatiable hunger for everything that costs money in the game to benefit you from Bag Space to Companions... and the game is severely less enjoyable with out them.

    The best / funnest part of playing this MMO was playing with friends, unfortunately it is also the slowest way to progress through the level grinding stage of the game due to the limitations set by the pay to play features... eg, You never have enough bag space, so if you play with friends, you will find yourself spending 5-20 minutes between quests clearing items for different people unless you paid for extra bag space... that or turning in quests in different areas of the game and without a high speed mount, its a boring and long walk most of the time.

    My biggest quarrel with the entire game was its poor Customer Service Policies. I had spent 100$ on the game in the first week being deceptively tricked into thinking the game was alot more than it was, and along the way while playing with friends, I experienced a programming glitch that did not allow me to get quests for an entire instance area (Neverdeath Graveyard). Because of this glitch, I quickly fell WAY behind my group of friends I was playing with and had absolutely no way to keep up because majority of experience in the game comes from quest turn ins... so I reported the problem to customer service, and requested for some sort of compensation in the form of an exp booster so I could try to quickly catch up to my friends, but was replied with a msg letting me know that I was experiencing an unreported bug, and directed me to the forums to go do THEIR JOB for them in the form of explaining the bug, while at the same time apologizing to me because its against policy for them to compensate anyone for any reason. I understand if I was a normal free to play player who "gets what they paid for", but I was obviously an actual paying customer that was told basically, "I am sorry you spent money on my broken game, too bad, have a nice day!"... Terribly pathetic.    … Expand
  27. Tarazata
    Mar 31, 2015
    0
    After looking forward to Neverwinter coming out on 3/31/15 I was highly disappointed. Reading up on the release there were no times posted that I could find for the initial release. Figuring the release would come at midnight, I tried to get on. Only to be let down at the fact I couldn't. I waited 10-15mins thinking it might have been delayed. Next to the launch screen I saw twitchAfter looking forward to Neverwinter coming out on 3/31/15 I was highly disappointed. Reading up on the release there were no times posted that I could find for the initial release. Figuring the release would come at midnight, I tried to get on. Only to be let down at the fact I couldn't. I waited 10-15mins thinking it might have been delayed. Next to the launch screen I saw twitch channels streaming Neverwinter. So like many others I jumped into the stream to see and ask whats up. Come to find out it was not going to be release until 10am pst. That means that the few chosen or paid, however they were selected, got to get a 10hr jump on the rest of us. Ok so that was irritating, but I'll hop on when I can, but clearly already being let down. Got on the game, pushed through the tutorials, finally get out to the Black Lake Disrict,(first questing zone outside the city). start loading and the game crashes. So I relaunch...guess what...let down again. I start to reload and I'm having to go through the beginning settings again, fitting the screen/linking my account. I think ok, hopefully this is just a fluke and I still have my character. NOPE! My character was deleted as well, only being lvl 6 was still disappointing. Stayed up to hop on at release, let down, got on to play, character was deleted. So an hour of play time trying to figure out all the controls and go through the tutorials, staying up for release and not being able to play, and all that time wasted. Along with having to write a review about how let down I am. Another let down at release. Awesome.… Expand
  28. Richie
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Free-to-play IS the future of gaming people. Can't say enough good things about Neverwinter. I have put more hours into this than most any of the games I stupidly dropped $60 on. This game is awesomely addictive and it is FREE-to-play. Neverwinter is one of the best games to hit console in a long, LONG time. Being free-to-play, you can put hundreds of hours into the game without dropping aFree-to-play IS the future of gaming people. Can't say enough good things about Neverwinter. I have put more hours into this than most any of the games I stupidly dropped $60 on. This game is awesomely addictive and it is FREE-to-play. Neverwinter is one of the best games to hit console in a long, LONG time. Being free-to-play, you can put hundreds of hours into the game without dropping a penny, but most will feel the need or urge to upgrade their mount, companion, or to buy an additional bag to carry more items. Bottom line the game is a fantastic MMO with excellent combat, great co-operative online play, an addictive leveling system, plenty of depth, and a really nice colorful art style with a lot of variety to the enemies and environments. I want to give this game a 9.5 because the only thing holding it back from absolute greatness is the frame rate in some crowded areas and the main city (Protector's Enclave). The main city or main hub does have a lot of players running around, and you notice the frame rate drop right away. Although, once you venture out of the city the frame rate improves dramatically, and once you hit the dungeons it almost looks like it hits 50-60fps at times (probably between 30 and 40 realistically). Dungeons with max players runs pretty good actually.

    To any developers reading this. If you can up the frame rate and make it more consistent you have an absolute hit on your hands. Great job and thanks a ton for making a fantastic free-to-play MMO.    … Expand
  29. MrTusks
    Jul 24, 2018
    6
    As a recovering World of Warcraft addict, I'm always looking for something else that will scratch the itch. So far, even the best substitutes have done nothing but make me want to resub more. Neverwinter is no exception. It's pretty good, but I still know WoW is better.
  30. THExBLINDxMIMEx
    May 20, 2015
    7
    If played alone, this game can quickly become a 3, but when I play it with my friends, it can easily become a good game. I keep coming back to it about once a week with my friends, and it is always a good time.
  31. FootCreem9
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    okay so it's a free mmorpg that you can play on your xbox one. I feel like thats really the only reson I need to give it a 10. And yes it has some really frustrating lag issues (can't tell you how many times Ive died to a dragon because of lag) and the market they have sucks, and everything on the zen market is overpriced, and the epic dungeons are impossible without a healer or tank,okay so it's a free mmorpg that you can play on your xbox one. I feel like thats really the only reson I need to give it a 10. And yes it has some really frustrating lag issues (can't tell you how many times Ive died to a dragon because of lag) and the market they have sucks, and everything on the zen market is overpriced, and the epic dungeons are impossible without a healer or tank, but this game is FUN! Ive spent many a hour playing this with my friends, and it's great! especially doing dungeons and trying to beat all your friends in damage. PLUS they have a new event every couple of days it seems, where you can get awsome weapon skins or an uncommon companion, or even a mount. I have alot of games on my one that just sit there because Ive beat them or iv ejust grown tired of them, but I would say I get on never winter just about every day, and not just to do my dailys.… Expand
  32. Tjc
    Jun 14, 2015
    0
    This is a terrible game. No matter what, DO NOT GET THIS GAME.First off just for a new race a bag and a couple other unimportant things that you will most likely never use it costs 75 dollars. Rip off much? Not to mention if you want a half decent mount the lowest you will pay is 20-25 dollars. Second,The class "Trickster rogue" is the most overpowered class to from level 1-59 (60 levelThis is a terrible game. No matter what, DO NOT GET THIS GAME.First off just for a new race a bag and a couple other unimportant things that you will most likely never use it costs 75 dollars. Rip off much? Not to mention if you want a half decent mount the lowest you will pay is 20-25 dollars. Second,The class "Trickster rogue" is the most overpowered class to from level 1-59 (60 level cap). Not only does it have a 5 second stun (Which cannot be broken out of) it has a move which when used with the classes special feature has hit my tank class for 6k at level 49. Rediculous. Also, the class has the chance to get a special weapon which levels with you, making it the most overpowered weapon in the game until you hit 60.

    Basically if you like PvP and want a fair and balanced game do not get neverwinter.    … Expand
  33. AsymetricForce
    Dec 13, 2016
    8
    I've racked up more hours on this game than any other game in my 35 years of gaming (over 300) and can say that through the past year and a half I have continued returning to this game because it is simply fun.

    Perfect World has done fan-service right by updating the game through new modules or events that keep the player interested in playing. The main downside for me is that it is    I've racked up more hours on this game than any other game in my 35 years of gaming (over 300) and can say that through the past year and a half I have continued returning to this game because it is simply fun.

    Perfect World has done fan-service right by updating the game through new modules or events that keep the player interested in playing.

    The main downside for me is that it is a bit too Diablo-esque in terms of hack and slash, although you can choose to avoid most of this if you wish to follow the story line only.

    The menus have improved since I came on 18 months ago and are easy enough to navigate on the XBONE. Matchmaking is easy enough to do, although the head-to-head usually suffers from very high-level (or modded) players killing everyone on your team. PW is trying to balance this out but I prefer to do co-op play through the levels which gives you a sense of group play but without all the dying associated with PK.

    So must you pay-to-play? No, but it will get you off to a great start. If you download this for free and intend to "try it out" and that becomes 12+ hours pretty quickly, then I would say you might consider spending some money. You will definitely need more, and larger, bags to store your stuff, and there is an option to buy a "monthly pass" which offers some great benefits in terms of opening boxes filled with stuff you need to have in order to have a full Neverwinter experience (this also gives you access to special other benefits based on how many months you buy). PW has sales on Zen, their in-game currency, and that is when to buy.

    18 months on this an it remains a fun game to return to! There is the added benefit of it being "small children friendly" as you are often killing monsters (and not men), there is little gore to see on-screen, and swearing by PCs is pretty much non-existent (like anything multiplayer is filled with whatever swearing the human mind can create).

    Have Fun!    … Expand
  34. Melychath
    Jun 12, 2015
    3
    Perfect World Entertainment will steal from you, let's just address that first. Bugs and glitches in their game, Neverwinter, may well cause you to lose Zen, and/or Astral Diamonds. This happened to me. When I sent in a ticket to "Customer Support" I was told that they had no record of the error, and would therefore not refund me. I have proof of the money I spent on the game, but it makesPerfect World Entertainment will steal from you, let's just address that first. Bugs and glitches in their game, Neverwinter, may well cause you to lose Zen, and/or Astral Diamonds. This happened to me. When I sent in a ticket to "Customer Support" I was told that they had no record of the error, and would therefore not refund me. I have proof of the money I spent on the game, but it makes no difference. Put money into this game at your own risk.
    I reviewed the game previous to this and gave it a more favorable review. Considering that the company finds it acceptable to steal from its player base, I can't help but find the game difficult to enjoy, which is why I've now rated it much lower.    … Expand
  35. Troublewalking
    Jun 13, 2015
    6
    I tried this game in beta. I was excited to try it out because I loved Neverwinter 1 & 2 for PC. Sadly this game wasn't even close to that experience.

    This Neverwinter is an MMO, it does try to give that D&D feel and it seems to be missing every enjoyable aspect of the original Neverwinter games. It does start with some D&D flavor. Especially in the early dungeons. But as you get to    I tried this game in beta. I was excited to try it out because I loved Neverwinter 1 & 2 for PC. Sadly this game wasn't even close to that experience.

    This Neverwinter is an MMO, it does try to give that D&D feel and it seems to be missing every enjoyable aspect of the original Neverwinter games.

    It does start with some D&D flavor. Especially in the early dungeons. But as you get to higher level dungeons all that flavor seems to disappear.

    Sadly it seems to suffer from that pay to win atmosphere so many F2P games suffer from these days.

    So you can pay to win. Or you can get a group of friends and farm the very small instances over and over and over again. It's a typical F2P MMO, nothing to write home about.    … Expand
  36. Bouckaert
    May 18, 2015
    6
    Gostei do jogo no início. Depois achei o jogo muito fácil, e isso me fez desistir dele. Virou meio que um nine night nights, aquele que você não se preocupa muito durante os combates, somente espanca os botões e pronto. Tirando isso tava legal.
  37. ravenclaw77
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    I'm shocked at the negative reviews that say nothing negative about the actual game, just the price of micro-transactions.

    This is what I've personally been waiting for: an everquest style MMO on console with simple and logical controls, a quick and easy leveling experience, and plenty to do at level cap. The story, the graphics, the controls are all awesome (I strongly prefer it to PC)    I'm shocked at the negative reviews that say nothing negative about the actual game, just the price of micro-transactions.

    This is what I've personally been waiting for: an everquest style MMO on console with simple and logical controls, a quick and easy leveling experience, and plenty to do at level cap. The story, the graphics, the controls are all awesome (I strongly prefer it to PC) and the amount of content you can experience for free is staggering.

    The microtransactions ARE pricey, and most players should steer clear of them. It's perfectly playable entirely for free, and I can only recommend spending money if you're a hard-core, daily, 50+ hours a month player. If you are, the subscription option is half the price of most games, and is highly recommended.

    Missing from the XB1 version of the game are the awesome (but pricey) bundles offered in the PC version, which are a great value IF you are going to play the game long-term.

    Innovations I really enjoy are the dungeoneering skill / kits -- different classes have different gathering nodes (clerics can gather religious artifacts, while other characters need 'kits' to gather), and each class has different skills that are useful in instances. The crafting in the game is far above average, and they're adding a new mastery system in the next patch (on PC, may be down the pipeline for XB1). The Campaign system is great, and a nice Alternate Advancement system.

    Bottom line, this game is definitely worth a look for players interested in a console MMO. For me, it's the best available and I choose to support this game financially. Casual players may find the prices of the shop a turn-off, or may find the leveling too quick or the end-game too grindy. For me, I enjoy this blend and plan to for years to come.    … Expand
  38. johncharles53
    May 16, 2015
    6
    Same old stuff. Seems like WoW but the setting is cool because of Dungeons & Dragons that is always great. It's free but you have to pay to enjoy. That's the truth
  39. poorgamer1
    May 22, 2015
    5
    This is my first MMO I mainly play first person shooters and I have to say I mostly enjoy the game. I even felt compelled to spend a few dollars to enhance my character! It has some connecting problems and at times is unplayable do to latency issues. The vote kick system is a bit "hokey"! For example I been vote kicked after we downed the boss several times and to go through a map fromThis is my first MMO I mainly play first person shooters and I have to say I mostly enjoy the game. I even felt compelled to spend a few dollars to enhance my character! It has some connecting problems and at times is unplayable do to latency issues. The vote kick system is a bit "hokey"! For example I been vote kicked after we downed the boss several times and to go through a map from start to finish,which can take close to a half hour or more, is infuriating! I think if they turned the vote kick off after the boss is dead I would probably be willing to open my pocket book back up until then I think I'll give Witcher 3 a try!… Expand
  40. mrwarlock
    Jul 24, 2015
    3
    This is a paid to win game and if you want to reach a high-end player level, you better get that wallet ready or you will be forced to grind at least 8 hours per day. PvP is impossible, you will get matched with people who have gear 2 times better than yours - impossible to win, you will just die each time you try to do something. Would not recommend.
  41. Traxx1969
    Mar 20, 2016
    2
    Ok so made it to lvl 20 now and have to admit it is a good attempt at a mmo unfortunately the play so far has bee ridiculously easy with ABSOLUTELY NO CHALLENGE. The constant running back to sell because there is no real storage space you can get bags but either pay for them with real cash or take a couple weeks and buy through the AH but then the price is outrageous either way. So hearsOk so made it to lvl 20 now and have to admit it is a good attempt at a mmo unfortunately the play so far has bee ridiculously easy with ABSOLUTELY NO CHALLENGE. The constant running back to sell because there is no real storage space you can get bags but either pay for them with real cash or take a couple weeks and buy through the AH but then the price is outrageous either way. So hears my advice if you have nothing better to do have no competitive side to you at all and just want to sit and mash buttons this is the game for you. If you actually want a challenge then this is not. It is free to play unfortunately that is only true if you have no will to advance your character. Just getting your character mobile and able to quest/rId for any length of time you will be spending well over $150 so save some time and money and just find a mmo that is prescription based that you enjoy and enjoy a much fuller and rewarding game. Hurry up EQ Next I need my MMO fix.… Expand
  42. IronBuffalo
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    A free MMORPG that borders along P2W but still managing to keep the casual not so heavy in the wallet gamer coming back. Enough classes to play but again, are hidden behind a paywall. I don’t mind throwing developers some money for their time and services but at some point there has to be a line. I spent my fair share to unlock the slots and gear myself some but in the end what you willA free MMORPG that borders along P2W but still managing to keep the casual not so heavy in the wallet gamer coming back. Enough classes to play but again, are hidden behind a paywall. I don’t mind throwing developers some money for their time and services but at some point there has to be a line. I spent my fair share to unlock the slots and gear myself some but in the end what you will find about this game is that it’s fun starting out but will quickly run you ragged end game.

    Good classes, easy to pick up and figure out, mostly enjoyable community and hours to spend grinding which is the point of most of these games.

    As always though, I would rather pay a flat fee and have the slope be the same for all. Spending 100+ hours to get to a point some with $20 seems to scare away the masses but with such a saturated market of MMORPG’s these days and most of them wanting a subscription, this is simply another mannequin along the window.    … Expand
  43. Reus147
    Aug 12, 2019
    6
    Not my kind of game (or genre) so i cant say much except that it looks to be a quality game with good online play and many hours of gameplay.
  44. detourdude
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    I used to play this game and it was good, but it seems like every update is made for the game to be unbearable. I stopped playing when they changed how the companions worked and all the hours I put into getting my companion's gear was made useless. That's the issue, it seems like every update isn't for the player's benefit/enjoyment. It was decent before, but it seems like they just keepI used to play this game and it was good, but it seems like every update is made for the game to be unbearable. I stopped playing when they changed how the companions worked and all the hours I put into getting my companion's gear was made useless. That's the issue, it seems like every update isn't for the player's benefit/enjoyment. It was decent before, but it seems like they just keep trying to make money. Everyone I know who played has said it's not worth going back to.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    72
    Neverwinter is quite a mixed bag: there's plenty of fun in all its quests and controls are adapted very well for the controller, but it's also pretty repetitive, technically lacking and with a microtransaction system that tends to be a little perverse.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Jul 30, 2015
    70
    The Xbox One version is pretty much identical to the PC one, if you don't consider some nasty framerate drops that really shouldn't be there.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 1, 2015
    50
    Neverwinter might be competent, but it's rarely fun or interesting. [Issue#161, p.96]
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