Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos PC
Metascore
92 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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  1. Pregaming
    100
    This game is so much fun to play, and does everything so well that it is totally almost impossible to put it down... WarCraft III is the pinnacle of the recent Real Time Strategy Genre and sets the bar for how all RTS games should be developed.
  2. GamesRadar
    100
    Regardless of whether or not you're a hardcore fan of strategy games, WarCraft III's compelling story and excellent balance makes it a must-own.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    100
    The finest RTS game I have ever played.
  4. CPUGamer
    100
    This makes for a massively exciting single player campaign not to mention some of the funnest multiplayer I have ever played on an RTS game in ages!
  5. GamePro
    100
    WarCraft III doesn’t revolutionize the RTS genre, but a well-executed story, drum-tight gameplay and a long shelf life as a multi-player title make WarCraft III a must for and PC owning strategy fans.
  6. Maxim Online
    100
    Completely reinvented in glorious 3-D, WCIII spruces up the age-old premise—organize armies and send them into battle against opposing forces—with much-improved graphics and a new pyrotechnic spell-casting system.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    Astounding pre-rendered cinematics and a tightly woven storyline are backed by a substantial and varied single-player campaign.
  8. Cinescape
    100
    The best Warcraft game, possibly the best strategy game, released yet.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    With Hollywood-level grandeur and an epic story line involving four races, the single-player game alone would earn a high grade. [2 Aug 2002, p.77]
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  10. GameZone
    97
    The Collectors Edition is the best buy. For several dollars more you will be able to get a soundtrack to the game, DVD of all the cinemas plus an inside look at the game, artwork of the game, four posters, and a really nice case to store all the extra items in.
  11. Gamezilla!
    96
    The robust gameplay and detailed graphics of their latest creation make playing this game over and over again a sheer delight.
  12. Gamers' Temple
    96
    The yardstick that will be used to measure strategy games for some time to come.
  13. ActionTrip
    95
    I myself would be prepared to kill a reasonably large number of people to get my hands on it, so if you do happen to own the collectors edition, do pop by with it...alone... and unarmed...
  14. Electric Playground
    95
    One of those games that is so good, even the credits rock.
  15. Game Informer
    95
    The multiplayer is amazing (of course), and the world editor is impressive, but the single-player experience is a masterstroke. [Sept 2002, p.92]
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  16. Playboy
    95
    Role player, ex-Dungeons and Dragons addict, chainmail-wearing closet weirdo or not, you won't find a finer excuse to blow the week's wages this side of Amsterdam's red light district. [7 Aug 2002, p.1]
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  17. Armchair Empire
    95
    With the engrossing single-player missions, stellar multiplayer, and the incredibly detailed world editor, WC3 is my early choice for PC Game of the Year.
  18. GamerWeb PC
    95
    The game speaks for itself, in a loud, scary voice. It says, "I'm one of the greatest games ever. Add me to your collection and let me take over your pitiful life." I'd listen, if I were you.
  19. PC Gamer
    94
    A brilliant game in every facet of its design and execution, with not a single dull moment in the lot. [August 2002, p.62]
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  20. IGN
    93
    Everything in the box, from the game itself to the terrific manual that has tons of info plus loads of extra background story for each of the races, is top notch and adds to the overall luster of the game.
  21. GameSpot
    93
    As good of an offering in the genre as there's ever been, featuring a superb story, carefully refined gameplay, plenty of depth, the best online multiplayer mode in any real-time strategy game to date, and the excellent production values you'd expect from a Blizzard product.
  22. GameSpy
    92
    The real coup for diehard Warcraft players is a true map and mission editor that can be used to create scripted maps, custom heroes, voice and sound files, unit variations, as well as a completely new story.
  23. AtomicGamer
    92
    People who were expecting a revolution in strategy games should realize that Blizzard wasn't aiming at this. They simply made another solid game with their tried and true style of gameplay and some great visuals at the same time. They've delivered on that.
  24. Media and Games Online Network
    91
    Warcraft III has lived up to all its expectations, and has succeeded in restoring some of the life and charm that RTS games have lacked with its RPG elements.
  25. FiringSquad
    91
    [The single player game is c]ertainly not comparable to the evolutionary changes we expected Blizzard to put it through.
  26. PC Gameworld
    91
    Prepare for many a sleepless night. Most importantly, it also has that most elusive quality, the fun factor, in spades.
  27. Game Revolution
    91
    Enhanced gameplay combined with a great story and fantastic CG will give even the most peaceful elf a new reason to go to war.
  28. Cincinnati Enquirer
    90
    May very well be the most beloved PC game of the year.
  29. Eurogamer
    90
  30. Total Video Games
    90
    You can read as many reviews and features as you like but we can guarantee you that you shall not be disappointed with this one.
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User Score
8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 406 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 84
  3. Negative: 9 out of 84
  1. RyanI.
    10
    Although I picked up Warcraft 3 came out in 2002, It is still the game I play most, and it has a lot of competition. I play Call of Duty 4, World of Warcraft, Half Life 2 and its various mods, and many others. Even with all these games I have played Warcraft 3 the most, simply from its huge replay value and epic storyline. The game's single player it huge and varied. No two missions are alike. Even if you dislike standard Warcraft 3 combat, run on over to battle.net! The multiplayer has a huge amount of player made maps, things that range from games that are alterations of normal Warcraft 3 base building and fighting, to 3rd person shooters like Elimination Tournament. Some people dislike the game, thinking that the battles are to small, and your largest army is around 18 people. But trust me, with every unit being unique, and when maps can be up to 6 v 6, the battles are huge, and you have to manage many differant units making it a long, intense battle. One of the best games of all time.… Full Review »
  2. Air13ourn
    10
    Seriously, this is one of the best RTS games known to date. The factions are equally balanced for each race, with specific counters for each kind. They all have their own gameplay which can be used by pros to their advantage, yet still new player friendly by equalizing most of them out in the end. Where WarCraft really shines though are the units in which each faction can produce. They all are unique, yet still remain to be the same. One example are the basic units of each race. Footmen are the middle man of them all, normal health/attack/armor, and can defend against ranged attacks. The orc unit, the grunt, is a powerhouse with more health and attack then the footman, but costs more to build and have less armor. Ghouls for the undead harvest lumber, so you have to balance them between your attack force and resources. They also attack faster then the other counterparts, but have a lower health/attack/armor. The Night Elf unit, the archer, is a ranged unit, and is very much like the footman except for in that area. These counter carry throughout the tech trees, showing no true overpowered race that every player chooses. The story line is one almost out of a book, and is executed in a brilliant manner through the eyes of each faction. WarCraft has withstood the test of time, and is still played worldwide through battlenet, and will continue to be.… Full Review »
  3. Darkmark
    10
    This is by far my number one favorite game of all-time, it's more than 10 years old and i still play it every once in a while! Where do i begin? Well lets start with the campaign, probably one of the best stories i have ever seen in a video game. And the cinematics? They're more than ten years old and yet they still impress me every time. Most missions are awesome and those who aren't are still quite nice. The multiplayer is really great. Building up your army, researching new tech and leveling up your hero all while having to keep up your economy. No games a the same in Warcraft 3. And if you should ever get bored with the normal maps, you can just log on to Battlenet or Epicwar to check out the newest custom maps. One of the only games that i have been completely sure deserves a 10/10.… Full Review »
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