A fantastically beautiful and exceedingly friendly MMORPG. It's also nice to finally have a good-looking 3d RPG that doesn't suffer from terrible lag and massive server load-times.
As solid an experience as can be found online. This game will absorb your life once you start playing, and crusty pizza boxes will become an all too common appearance around the house.
I have been playing all kinds of games from the age of 4 (I'm 22 now) and for me WOW is not only the best game of this genre, but the best videogame I have ever played. It never gets boring, you always have something new to do and it's very fun. 100% recommended.
Part of what makes this game so remarkable is it doesn't assume that all you have to do in your busy life is play this one game, and so it delivers a high-quality experience regardless of how much or how little time you're able to invest...A stunning achievement that will make you feel privileged to be a game player.
Broadly speaking, in MMOs you hit things, then fashion things to make your hitting more effective. World of Warcraft does that better than anything else on the market at the moment. [Jan 2005, p.96]
It’s a game designed to exhaust the world’s supply of adjectives. It’s a world littered with riches - tiny details sewn into a vast, varied and utterly spectacular canvas. [Sept 2005, p.90]
Delivers great atmosphere through simplistic stylized environments, suited music, relevant quests, massive PvP raids, and party adventuring. With their customizable user interface, chat channels, and guild system, it is easy to build strong communities for rich gaming relationships.
Fix your game, Blizzard. Listen to your players, actually cater to the high end, fix bugs that need fixing, and don’t leave your playerbase hanging for months on end. Then I will give your game a higher mark.
World of Warcraft is a monumental achievement in the realm of MMORPGs, revolutionizing the genre and becoming the gold standard for immersive online gaming experiences. With its dynamic world, stunning visuals, addictive gameplay, and rich lore, this legendary title gets a perfect score of 10/10.First and foremost, World of Warcraft's ever-expanding and intricately crafted world is a sight to behold. The attention to detail in each zone is awe-inspiring, with lush forests, towering mountains, sprawling cities, and treacherous dungeons that never fail to captivate players. The seamless integration of different landscapes and environments creates a truly immersive experience that feels like stepping into a living, breathing fantasy **** gameplay mechanics of World of Warcraft are unparalleled, offering an endless array of quests, dungeons, and raids to conquer. The class system is diverse and well-balanced, allowing players to choose from a wide range of playstyles and abilities. The progression system ensures a sense of accomplishment, as characters grow stronger, gain new skills, and acquire impressive gear throughout their **** of World of Warcraft's greatest strengths lies in its vibrant community. From forming guilds and tackling challenging raids to engaging in thrilling player versus player battles, the game's social aspect brings a sense of camaraderie and a lasting bond between players. The cooperative gameplay elements foster teamwork and friendship, creating an environment where players can forge unforgettable memories together.Furthermore, the lore of World of Warcraft is breathtakingly expansive and deeply enriched. The intricate storytelling, developed over decades, creates a sense of epic grandeur that draws players further into the game's immersive universe. Whether it's participating in legendary events, uncovering the past through captivating quests, or engaging with iconic characters, the narrative aspects of World of Warcraft are enthralling and keep players invested in the game for years to **** visual design and art style of World of Warcraft are truly remarkable. From the colorful and imaginative character designs to the breathtaking landscapes and spell effects, every aspect of the game's visuals is a treat for the eyes. The attention to detail and the ability to create a sense of wonder ensure that players are constantly enchanted by their ****'s difficult to find any flaws in World of Warcraft, as it has consistently delivered high-quality content and updates throughout its long-running history. The occasional server issues or imbalances in player-versus-player combat can be minor inconveniences, but they hardly detract from the overall excellence of the game.
What the game offers is polished and fun. Sadly there isn't much to offer aside from grinding gearscore in a few dungeons and a raid, to do the same stuff on higher difficulties.
While there might be a gigiantic world to discover, it's mostly dead and empty, aside from the newest city in the current expansion.
For a full price title, with a subscription fee and microtransactions that give you ingame advantages, it's difficult to recommend.
World of Warcraft was a fantastic game. I played classic and I could tell just how amazing this game would have been back in the old days. Yes, modern games are superior in quest design and dungeons, but the lack of QOL here was genuinely a positive thing imo and allowed the community aspect to be far better.
But MMOs as a whole have problems WoW never solved. They are end game heavy, so leveling becomes an empty chore devoid of community, and the MMO crowd consume content like locusts. Its very hard to enjoy yourself in such an environment. WoW classic didnt do anything to address these things, but these problems were not a big issue when you had continuous growth and when there weren't leveling bots, optimization guides, and try hard communities just looking to grind content instantly.
Ultimately WoW's success was about the time it was released just as much as it was about the gameplay and design. And that time will never come again.
I played WoW for almost one year, and liked most of it.
Until I started doing team quests and raids...
There you are, with 24 other players, most of which have done this raid before. Some of them have done it many, many times. But for you it is a first time. And even though you watched a youtube video or two, chaos breaks loose around you. So you run around, try to do something useful, and most likely are killed off quickly.
Do the other players care? They certainly do: They are P***ED that you are not performing as well as they are, and they let you know it. In very harsh, vulgar language, which will not be repeated here. Use your imagination.
Repeated complaints and reportings of some players lead to exactly nothing. No reaction whatsoever from Blizzard.
And some raids just cannot be avoided when you follow the story line...
So if you wish to play WoW, be prepared of this. And if your kids want to play, consider this from their point of view. I am 50+ years old, and found this a humiliating experience. This does not bid well for kids in the same situation!
In more than 30 years of online gaming I have never met so many rude and arrogant players as in WoW. But I hasten to add that in every raid there were also people behaving in a polite and civilized way. Either a minority, or not concerned enough to speak up stronger.
The game itself would get 8 points, but because of the behaviour of many players, and Blizzard's lack of action, it is a 4.
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SummaryFour years have passed since the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, and a great tension now smolders throughout the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the battle-worn races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and ominous, arise to plague the world once again. World of Warcraft is an online role-playing ...