Neverwinter

 Xbox One
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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161 Ratings

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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. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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!).
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    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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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

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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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