This game is by far my favorite computer game of all time. With amazing graphics and even better gameplay this game has it all. With a multitude of quests and PVP arenas this game is by far one of the best online games to date, and I know what im talking about. As for the people that say that you will get addicted to it, well I have two words for you. Will Power!!!!!! You don't have to play it all the time and if your worried your playing it to much, then get off. It is that simple. Go do stuff outside or with your friends for a while, the game will always be there when you get back. As for the people who say the game is just full of morons who want to know if your good at the game or not, well of course it is. But it is not completely full of them. Just ignore the stupid people and add people as your friends who actually know what their doing and you should be fine. Besides the game isn't completely based on playing with other people. In fact majority of the quests you can do by yourself. This is truely a great game and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good computer game. Go WOW!!!!!… Expand

The best MMO i have ever played, the only one that kept me playing, and playing, and playing...
I would put 6 because no one should ever play such good MMO, you end up in no life! i had to stop play has i was caring much the game than my own business. But Seriously, the atmosphere is wonderful, i could just spend hours fishing in some oasis at night, under a full moon and shiny stars, in the desolated barrens... until some sneaky skinny elf hunter unleash his tiger on my back... what are you going to do now little elf? your tiger looks like an ice cube and... you're a sheep! hum where did i set my pyroblast? ha! here we go... KEBAB!!! you have messed with the wrong undead... ho you come again? you think i got lucky? look, i do exactly the same, boum... silence of the lamb... ... ... what was that? i... ho... hum... greyish screen, blurry avatar... hum, i am dead... look like at least... yes yes... now i remember... that guy behind me that just appeared from nowhere, 2 daggers, huge dps... a rouge. i don t like rouge, i am more into the green... and you what's your game?… Expand

The game has its flaws but its so addictive to play that I can ignore those flaws.

If you are a gamer and haven't played World of Warcraft then you must give it a go. It is one of the most fascinating and engrossing experiences you will have in a game. The world is immense and varied. The classes all offer unique and interesting play styles. The depth of the game mechanics takes months of play to realise its full potential. Be prepared to lose some of your free time because once you are hooked you will want to play every chance you can get. It can be 'turned down' to run on low end systems or 'turned up' to run on high end systems. Don't hesitate if you haven't tried it. If you get really involved in it, you won't be disappointed. I give it a 10 because its is the best game I have ever played for an extended period of time.… Expand

This rating (10/10), goes to the classic WoW, as it was, and still is, best game i've ever played. Its nowhere as good today as it used to, but its still the best MMO currently on the market.

This world of warcraft was one of the best blizzard made, with TBC on second place and WOTLK on 3rd, cataclysm was okay till blizzard (and ghostcrawler specificly) deceided to remove items and staring the chain that eventually will lead to the dethroning of a mastergame.

Like mentioned by a lot of other reviews todays WoW has pretty much nothing in common with the wow released back in Nov 2004. Ill give 10/10 for the game experience that was released back in 2004 and completely agree to the other reviews that mention that wow got worse with pretty much every content patch or addon, but ill judge these addons seperately.

What blizzard managed to release in 2004 was just brilliant. A gigantic world to be explored, full of adventure and challenges and all this in flawless condition pretty much free of any major bugs. It was a completely new gameplay experience, outstandingly good in every single aspect. I still remember the very first time ive met an enemy with a dragon ornament somehow displaying it beeing "special" and how i had to find a group for the very first time in this game to be able to take it down together. It was very satisfying. Leveling a champ to lvl 60 was time consuming, same like getting an epic mount was a serious decision since they were really really expensive. Or epic items... Sure there were few people just beeing lucky to get a krol blade as world drop but that one krol blade was already worth an epic mount and someone actually having 4 or 5 epic items alltogether really meant something. Getting such amount of epic items required to solve serious difficulties. Even beating certain 5 man instances took up to 2-3 hours of concentrated gamplay and taking part at raids for epics was not for everyone. It not only required 40 people but also to do certain preparations.

Today theres pretty much nothing left of this anymore. There are close to no real difficulties left. items or mounts completely lost their meaning as award. The complete game is only about investing a lot of time and repeatedly doing the same things over and over again every single day until you finally collected enough of whatever you thought you "need" without having real satisfaction about anything at any point in gameplay anymore.… Expand

World of Warcraft holding in a mixed rating is not even close to be fair, most of the negative rating you can see here are raging players that would never leave the game anyway, they just don't like the way it is changing and it can be understandable but the best MMO out-there can't receive such a poor rating.. I'm putting 10, because World of Warcraft brought me the best online experience I've ever had, belonging to the ones that started at the very beginning, and I'm totally objective about my next sentence despit I tried a lot of online games: WoW is the most epic game you can experience out there it takes social, brain and good playing skills to master the game, its the most complete game ever produced and if no MMO ever did as good it's because no MMO proposed such a great and opened playstyle with an awesome universe.

when you see franchise like Star Wars, LoTR or Warhammer Online failing crappily, you understand how Blizzard game is a true work of art in it's category and changed forever the face of MMORPG games.… Expand

Despite a few problems with the launch, this is the best game I have ever played. I enjoyed many hours already, and I have only seen a very small part of this massive world. The graphics are beautiful, and the attention to detail is exceptional. One has to experience the game firsthand to realize the sheer magnitude of what has been accomplished here. Bravo Blizzard...keep up the good work - and keep adding excellent content! … Expand

Still the best game out there. After 8 years nothing can top it. Guild Wars 2 may have a chance to do it but the other pretenders can't match the interface, addictive reward and advancement systems, and tremendous variety of things to do in this game.

I don't see how someone could hate this game. Sure it may be $15.00 a month but its worth it! For all of the haters that say its too easy, its really not. When you finish the game why don't you just restart! Also for the people who say that the end is boring? If you do everything then there will probably be another expansion out. I cant see how people could hate this. Its a beautiful game with so much content.… Expand

The greatest MMO of all time. The often mocked graphics of WoW actually have pretty good design. Models, animations and the overall style is very beautiful and similar to Warcraft 3. Character mechanics are not too complicated or simple. The music, sounds and voices are top-notch.
But the truly wonderful thing about WoW is its social aspect: making guilds with friends, raiding, chatting, making awesome guild events, levelling in groups or just messing around and doing silly stuff. This game really created fond memories that will not be forgotten.… Expand

A near-perfect game with mass appeal and amazing potential for growth. First, let me say I played EQ2 for a full month. Although it is also a fun game, it won't run smoothy on most modern machines and sticks to heavily to the MMO status quo. I choose WoW over EQ2 and I've never looked back. One of the best things about WoW is the philosophy behind the design of the game. The game believes more in rewards than punishment - something 99% of MMOs haven't learned yet. When you die, you don't lose experience in WoW. When you go on quests (and there are tons for every character level), you usually get a large experience reward and something extra like special armor, rings, potions, etc. I'm much less frustrated playing this MMO than I was in SWG, EQ2, or even CoH. Because it is so rewarding, it is incredibly fun. And, it doesn't take a year to get your character to its highest level. But, don't be misled, just because it is run, has few punishments, and is easy to level doesn't mean it isn't challenging and difficult in all the right areas. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.… Expand

ahh, i hate people who give this game a one. they are all just Halo fanboys who dont believe in paying 15 dollars a month to play WoW. But, it is worth it. Blizzard puts so much content in to this game all the time, and this game never gets old. Sure, you grind, but have you ever heard of quests or grouping? Oh, and stop complaining about the graphics. They are simple, have a great art style, and can be played on even the lowest of computers. Exellent game, good work Blizzard. Highly recommended to anyone who likes video games.… Expand

Really really fun in Beta, can't wait to see it take off...

I played in beta for about 3 weeks and fell in love with the game. Just so much fun.

An addictive game in an addictive world of magic and myth. World of Warcraft is one of the few games that bridges the gap between the power and casual gamer with it's unique 'rested experience'. All in all, I am going to be losing a lot of sleep on this one.

Too busy playing the game to write a good review...its just awesome!

Massive world. Some games out there might have a larger world, but not while retaining the fun-factor and feel that this one does. Best game I've played in a long while. PVP (player versus player)is awsome, and is supposedly in store for huge improvemnets down the line. Looking forward to the many things Blizzard has in store for this one. But even without them this one rocks!

Best PC game what I have ever played.

Best game for PC.

Very Addictive, too fun.

I'm part of the final stress test beta right now, and this game is badass. The world is ENORMOUS! This is the first MMO game I have played, and I can tell you I'm definitely a fan of this genre now. I would highly recommend to anyone!

After years of playing EverQuest and having played Anarchy Online, Asheron's Call, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, and Everquest 2, I can say without a doubt that World of Warcraft has been the most fun and addictive MMOG I've ever played.

This is a shining beacon in the history of video game design. A phenomenal experience right out of the box.

I have no Idea where posts like the one below this come from. I am a sound designer and I must say the sound design in WOW is absolutely Phenomenal ! Beautiful ambiences to go with Beautiful Environments. Psychoacustics (that most people would'nt even notice) are embedded in the ambiences... Just top quality work ! The game design is far above EQ. So many elements make the game fun, not tedious. THis is one of the best games to come out in the past 5 years!!!… Expand

This is 1 of the best games that I have ever played. This mmo is a fun and engaging experience and the only MMO that I could get hooked on EVER! Sure it is addicting, it is hard to level and there is a limit of two proffessions, it is still a good game.

A game that has sparked board games, trading cards, books, and graphic novels. This game has been praised and mocked, but all in all nobody can say this is a bad game, even if it ruined your life. Be warned, don't live your life in the game, it's gonna kill you in real life.

It's Awesome Baby!!!

The best game ever.

Extremely bumpy launch -- the only reason I have time to write this quick review is because of the extreme and unplayable server lag due to an unanticipatedly (Really, Blizzard? You really had no idea?) large following who desperately want to play. As usual there are promises that they will work these issues out and I have every confidence in a company like Blizzard to hold true to these promises. Wonderfully immersive world and storyline + solid gameplay mechanics and enlightening quest system = best current MMORPG on the market.… Expand

Quite possibly the best game of the last decade. It's pure, fun, visceral gameplay hasn't been matched yet by any MMO. Unfortunately, as with everything mainstream, some people who got bored with this game decided to attack it furiously, mostly due to frustration that their game X or Y didn't kill it as they predicted it would.

I loved this so much, it's definitely the best game in the universe. It offers MONTHS upon MONTHS of content you will end up with wanting to do nothing but play this game for your entire life. Blizzard are truly geniuses.

WoW Vanilla, during it's inception was the best of the best. It was fun, challenging and it really opened up a lot of the story from the originally Warcraft games for PC. It was something truly inspiring to behold and for all intensive purposes still is. For how long may be another story. While I cannot particularly recommend it anymore, you can always try the free-to-play until level 20 version. This will give you a good idea of what you'd be doing until level 85, if you choose to go that far. Now you can get this and the Burning Crusade expansion for $20. So, if you want a 70 twink, it's wonderful. Otherwise you'll have to purchase the other two expansions (around $40.00 each or $80 and 10% off with a current special from the Blizzard Online Store) to get the newer content. It really depends on your person if you should do that. I would recommend trying before you buy. This is not the World of Warcraft we knew years ago. Hopefully they will drop the insane prices on subscriptions and expansions, that might make this more desirable. I think they need to stop treating this as their money horse or they are going to end up losing a lot of business in the future. Just my two cents.… Expand

The following statement is just as true today as it was seven years ago: every RPG must be compared to WoW. Otherwise, why would you play it? World of Warcraft does an excellent job of keeping players coming back, again and again. Just when you think you're out, it pulls... Well, you get the picture. People will say it's lost its edge or its greatness, and they're right. It's still better than 99% of games being released today, though. Considering it's nearly 8 years old, that's saying a ton.… Expand

Spent countless hours in PVP, one of the most addicting and unbalanced mmos out there. Still fun though. If you want to have fun, be sure to have friends on the same server as well.

World of Warcraft is the best MMO I have played. Its pvp, dungeons, and classes are all fantastic. However, I feel that character customization should be improved. Also, once you get to the point where you can raid it requires a lot of time and effort to be allowed to raid by other players.

The classic WoW is simply the best MMO of all time, a game never struck me so hard that i was litterly stopping my school just to play this game, simply great MMO!

WoW has been considered one of the best online games ever created it takes you to a whole different world full of strange stuff. You can personalize your character and upgrade his gear by the time you level up.
But the only bad thing is that it is addicting as hell you can spend there 3-4 hours without noticing it , i'll recommended only in vacations for your own good.

I'm not an experienced MORG player, I mostly play FPS and RTS, so this review is more for folks new to thisgame type. WoW is a fantastically rich and immersive gaming experience, unlike anything I've ever played. Maybe other MORGs are just as good, but if you've been hesitant about playing an MMORPG, I can't recommend World of Warcraft highly enough. All my other games are going on the shelf for the foreseeable future.… Expand

This game is utterly remarkable, a truely extraordinary feat pulled off by Blizzard in the smoothest of fashions. Blizzard really is the BEST game developer yet, their games have so much depth and following. Look at the way Starcraft is still one of the most popular games ever. This really is the best thing out of the hat. Amazing!

Best mmorpg out there. It's worth the monthly payment although the payment should still be half what it is..

World of warcraft is literally what it says it is, its a world. Based on the popular video game Warcraft! The gameplay mechanics are very easy and very user freindly. The quests are really great, and the social interaction is some of the best i have seen in my 20 years of gaming! This game is a must have for any fan of RP.. Truly incredible.

it deserves the hype. cynics are allowed thier views. They likely reached level 15 and felt bored. that is one of wows big problems. If you are playing solo it quickly loses its charm. one of the best games to play with friends. One of the best games to play to make friends. One of the worst games to play alone. worth your time, if you can spare it and the money.World of warcraft: dont play alone, all night or whille at uni. This will eat time, which you will be feeding it with a spoon. with a little help from your friends: 91/100… Expand

Good stuff!!

Blizzard never fail to deliver thus this WILL set new standards for MMORPG. After reading reviews from users partisipating in the BETA test stage of the game in America and Europoe I will be very surprised if anyone is dissapointed!
I will write a further review when I get hold of this gaming gem!

It's really plain and simple .... for someone who has grown up surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of different games over the years .... I've come to one conclusion. This is the best game of any type that I have ever had the privilege of playing. I won't bore on with why this is so .... just do yourself a favour, and give it a try. WoW is obviously a labour of love that has finally come into fruition for Blizzard, and it is well deserving of all of the praise from reviewers .... well done Blizzard!!! ....… Expand

The best immersive escapist game I've ever played. I might agree that there can be some repetitiveness, and long stretches where you're just running from place to place, I think it just adds to the realism of the environment. If I was just constantly hacking and slashing without a break, I think it would be tiresome. Sometimes, I just like to look around at all the unique and beautiful scenery they have created in this virtual world.… Expand

WOW!!

World of Warcraft is simply the best game I`ve ever played, it has best gameplay, specially now when the honor system came out..and the world is so huge and great that i just don´t want to do anything else than play this game =)

Excellent but lag is f...ncrazy at times, most in capital cities. This lag also take battlegrounds down alot,if there where no lag, this game would probably one of the best games ever made.

5.5 million players and counting. Pulled me away from BF2 and any other FPS game I was playing. It's hooked me, my spouse, her father, my coworkers, and my friends. The only consistent complaint I hear about the game is that you find yourself playing more than you would like to.

warcraft is very nice game. hundreds of quests and good craphics.a game what needs much time. i had to play it half year.

World of Warcraft will continue to be the gold standard for the MMO genre for years to come. Folks that do not enjoy the social and open ended aspects of MMO's may not enjoy this game however. Perhaps there should be a question up front that requests people who do not enjoy a certain genre do not vote on it.

Don't let it's detractors get you down. Superb graphics, Easily the best I've ever seen in a no-loadscreen world of it's size, along with the largest playerbase by far, and a dev team that caters towards accessibility, and you get the best MMO for a new MMO player, and the best MMO for a senior player.

One of the best games on pc.

I was hooked inside 5 minutes after installing the game and creating a night elf druid. Several hours later I was still playing and forced myself to quit just so that I could eat and interact with the real world. But, I found that WOW wouldn't release the grip that it had on me and I have never been drawn into a game world so completely as WOW. I only get to play for a few hours a week and that is mostly solo play trying to get the best weapons and amour available without needing to do high level raid dungeons or heroic instances. Even so, I still love to play in this immersive world, even when I know that all I will be doing for the next 2 hours is killing the same creatures over and over in the attempt to gather loot to cash in for reputation points. It's the fact that there is always something else to aim for in the game that keeps me coming back for more.… Expand

Mmm...candy...I played the beta version and it was so yammy.

Blizzard is one of the best quality game makers out there. Even though the game wasn't completed at launch, it's still amazing. Blizzard is always changing things in there games to adjust balance issues, and to add more fun and challenging aspects. It's harder to judge this game right out of the box, because in the end it'll be the most spectacular mmorpg to date.

It's quite good.

Another preposterously addictive Blizzard triumph. GOOD: Just about everything. Honestly. Instance dungeons are my favorite. These become available to you around level 20, and there is a new one roughly every five levels. They require good teamwork and offer some great rewards. Every one I've played is a blast. BAD: Lots of time to hit level cap. I estimate the average player needs to invest about 250-300 hours to hit top level. I know the WOW community is divided on this issue, but it's just too much time for me. Levels can become somewhat repetitive, but this is par for the MMORPG course, and WOW does their best to keep it interesting. When bored, run an instance! OVERALL: Another glorious time sink from Blizzard. Buy it. Live it.… Expand

I love this game. If I weren't at work now, I would have no time to write this review as I would be home playing! To all those who gave this game a bad review, all I can say is, you get out of this game what you put into it. To all those who gave this game a good review, all I can say is, you get out of this game what you put into it. And of course, playing with others makes a big difference. I personally don't get anything out of playing solo in a massively multiplayer game. Take the time to meet people/characters, and develop your friends list so that you always have company while you're playing. Even if you're not adventuring together, chatting is still "company" while you play solo. Lose yourself in the world and play your character. You don't have to be in character all the time, if at all. But it helps to read up on the history of the world, to read the quests you're given, to read what the NPCs have to say. Then, when you explore and find a new area, you will not only be stunned by the amazing graphics and surreality. You will also be able to say, "Wow, this is where the Dark Portal from Warcraft 1 was opened, allowing the orcs access to Azeroth." Or, "I'm standing on the spot where the demon Mannoroth was finally slain by the now shattered alliance of humans, elves, trolls, and orcs." You'll love the game and your character. Make sure you read up on the classes and professions, so you can decide beforehand what you will enjoy playing. Or you can do what I did and create characters with different combinations of classes and professions, and play who you want when you want. :) That's why I love the game. Your results may vary. But probably not.… Expand

If i can vote this game by infinite, i would. This game is like a drug. My brother has it and once he let me play it i got hooked so bad all my grades in school went down. This is the best game out or ever.

Those of you who are complaining because Blizzard won't respond- suck it up. Do you know how many people e-mail Blizzard everyday because of their problems? Stop whining! Stop crying! You try answering 5000 e-mails a day! A great game. You will be addicted. The only con is that you must pay fifteen dollars a month.

Best Game ever, the game seriously never ends, there is also something new to do, and there is always something you missed.

this game is the greatst game the world has to offer simply the greatest and most fun anyone will have to me its kind of like an alt world its that fun its certainly the most fun game anyone i know has played and i highly recomend anyone to at least try it once but know that once you start you will not ever want to stop.

This game is probably one of the best I have ever played, I quit playing all of my other games, it's that addicting.

I have never played a Warcraft game before. My friend told me to get a copy of this game and I did. I do not regret spending the money on this game. This is the most polished, user friendly, and just plain fun MMO. Every day is a new adventure in the World of Warcraft, and once you step into the gorgeous world of Azeroth, you will never want to leave.

Look, this game isn't for everyone. If something constantly needs to be happening for you then you might find yourself frustrated at times with the pace. But folk, it is a roleplaying game. It is not supposed to be non-stop action. It's supposed to make you work and think, and the rewards you earn (levels, equipment, reputation) are hard earned. If you're a gamer that needs instant gratification from the secon you log on until you shut down then go elsewhere. I've only had the game for a month, so I can't speak as to how buggy it was when it was first released. But I have had nearly 0 technical problems. I haven't had a need to contact customer support or the GM's so I can't tell you how good their service is. But if I don't need to talk to them the why should I care? Last word. If you like RPG's this game is definitely for you. Period.… Expand

This is a great MMO that's worth every penny of the monthly fee. Everything about it is great, except for one thing, it has the same old Xp. System of every other MMO, kiil for xp

Eow, I'm really surprised by all these negative views, I've not been playing WoW for a long time, but I really really enjoy it, there's sh.t tons of stuff to do, the sheer size of the world and the seamless way it is presented are incredibly impressive, the challenge in any game like this is always going to be dependent on your level and the way you setup you character. I'm really really enjoying it so far. Much better than any old school MMORPG I've played in the past, where the ideas are the same, but not touching on this kind of fun presentation and what not. The negative reviews speak for themselves really in the awful spelling and grammar used in them.… Expand

I think this game is great. CM, maybe MMO's aren't just for you, but your statement is a gross oversimplification. And Arenas in WoW actually do take skill... not any random guy can go in with his buddy and get his team to a 2100 rating. And raiding and coordinating 25 or 40 people to do their jobs correctly is no walk in the park either.

WoW is just simply great fun. Amazingly polished, well balanced, and packed full of stuff to do. It's the most played MMO in the world (by a LONG way) for good reason - it caters for everyone, not just the gamer who plays it 12 hours a day. Although if you do play it that much.. you'll find it's a long time before you run out of entertainment. You can pick up the game for £7 in shops now (with 30 days free play), which is about the monthly subscription. Considering most AAA games cost £35+ these days, and last less than a month, that's an absolute steal.… Expand

Best MMORPG ever...which isnt saying much, as basically all of those games are bad, bt still, to make one game ithat is enjoyable for more than phat lewts and that lvl up ding is an accomplishment worthy of being reconized. now can i have back thos 5 months i spent on you?

This is a VERY entertaining game! The grahpics aren't that good but it is an MMO so Blizzard did have quite a bit more to worry about than graphics. The game is gigantic yet there is always somebody playing near you. You can make the game whatever you want to make it, too. Just because it's an MMO doesn't mean that you can't play by yourself. I would certainly recommend this to anyone. Also, if you aren't sure about buying it you can just go to the site and download the free 10 day trial.… Expand

If you think your graphics suck, then obviously you need to fix your screen resolution. Amazing depth and gameplay. There are simply hundreds of different ways you can play this game.

This game is just Outstanding! Is awesome to play in solo mode, but if you get company it just rocks like hell. The best RPG ever.

Hate this game, too addictive. Should come with a health warning.

World of Warcraft is Blizzard Entertainment's entry into the MMORPG market. It has dominated Western, and European markets and holds a very high market share, even with the addition of several new next generation MMORPGs. It currently has two expansions to it which increase the maximum level, and provide new continents to explore. As with any MMORPG there is periods of grinding, and every class in this game can solo, group, or join a 25-man raid, some classes are a little easier for soloing, and some are more desired in group settings, but it is all relative. I really enjoy this game and play several hours a week. (mostly to play with the server economics, and play with the auction hall as I control around 10% of my server market).… Expand

If you don't like the game, don't find it fun, and think it's pointless crap, don't play it. You have a choice you know. As far as paying to play it goes, why don't you just get a job? People who enjoy MMOs and RPGs play it and love it, people who can't appreciate more complexity than "point gun, pull trigger, repeat!" can go play Halo/GOW/Your shooter here. Also please rate it at least a 1. I don't think a game that deserves a 0 could ever get 11million+ people paying $15 a month.… Expand

World of Warcraft has become less of a game and more of a second life. Its a joke, but it is true that it sort of takes over your life. Meta-anylization of the game and it's mechanics would lead one to think that its not even worth their time, and the fact that no one actually reads quest descriptions (other than the goals) leads to an almost non-existant stoyline. However what the game lacks in conventional terms it makes up for in addictiveness. You will find yourself wondering all day whether that item sold on the auction house, or when you can take on that dungeon thats been rearing it's ugly head at you. Worth buying and worth paying for on a monthly basis. My only beef is that it lacks large servers. You're looking at about 5000 people per server, as opposed to the monstrosity that is EVE online.(which is a single server, with about 30000 some people on it). If anything, I would love to see the creators bring a few servers together to populate it more.… Expand

I don't understand why people are giving this game a 0. World of Warcraft is insanely fun, with practical YEARS of replay value and dozens of realms full of nice and rewarding people. Maybe they just talked to the wrong people, but it is an MMO, after all-you're going to find jerks no matter what game you play. And battlegrounds do actually take skill-if you're doing warrior vs. warrior, you'd better have some tricks up your sleeve.… Expand

I've been playing wow from a month after it released, and i have never left it. this game is posable one of the best MMOs of all time. Id like to first address people who say its buggy, yes it has bugs, but blizzard does a really good job of fixing them. so drop it. People who don't like the PVP, You just got owned by people who have played longer, worked harder, know more about the system and have better gear than you, QQ more nubs. Originality people, the originality is that the game is brilliant. yes every game has its standard classes, the archer, the mage, the fighter, the monk, the shapeshifter, witch doctor, rogue, thats all part of the fantasy mmo deal. People who don't like the combat, name a rpg that has better combat, final fantasy sure as hell doesn't, guild wars, no its pretty much the same. Point being, its the best MMORPG combat system. Time people. Yes WoW does take A LOT of time, and it goes by a lot faster with friends, its a multi player rpg, find other players and play with them.… Expand

I started playing this game in August 2005 and played constantly until October 2008 then on and off spells in 2009. The second I started playing it I loved it more than any game I had ever played before. I played with two friends from school and two friends I met from playing other online games. We levelled up together and experienced great success in end-game PvE and PvP. I can't really think of a way to describe how highly I thought of this game when I was playing it. Even thinking back to it now it gives me a really warm nostalgic feeling in my heart and brings back great memories of truly fantastic epic adventures. Whether it was my first ever expedition to a dungeon or fighting tooth and nail in 2 day long 40 versus 40 battlegrounds.. Or even helping a friend with a grinding quest and having casual banter at the same time. It doesn't matter what it was, it was all fun and the good memories severely outweigh the bad. The game was truly epic and was by far the most fun game I ever played. If you never got to experience classic World of Warcraft and started in one of the two expansion packs in a way I feel sorry for you because you missed out on something very very special. 10 / 10… Expand

There is something hardly ever mentioned in game reviews and nearly never given the credit it desereves--playability. There is something about the style of this game: the art, the combat, the quests, the community--something, that makes you want to keep playing it. Something that makes you never bored while playing it. Something that tells you 6 months from now, you'll know you'll still be playing it. That is what makes great games, and in a genre where they rarely appear, it is wonderful to finally have one.… Expand

Ok... i never played any other mmorps before.. with the exception of Earth and Beyonds 5 day free pass. look this game is just enthralling.. (translation GOD OF GAMES THAT SAP YOUR LIFE AWAY) i have never been so entertained and just sucked into a game so much.. yeah i almost lost my job over this one lol anyways the game is deep i think this is a perfect blend of Diablo 2 exp and the story and (no pun intended) world of warcraft which I also in love with. the graphic are as some say "lacking luster" but they are not terrible i dont care if the rabbits hair moves as it hops... come on really. they are not an eye sore as eq (even with all its exp) well to make it short just an amzing game i dont care about paying every month.… Expand

So damned addictive!

Stunningly addictive. Savor the last free time you'll have for a while.

It's accessable, it's addicting, it's beautiful without being a resource hog, and it's most of all just a lot of fun. A couple bugs I've run into keep it from being perfect, but with this kind of game, perfection may still be achievable with the right patches. Simply awesome.

This Game not only has magnificent graphics but the game play is insane u have lots of charactor classes to chose from and u can level in solo games just as fast as in online multiplayer gameplay! I think every computer gamer sould have this game in there collection! the only bad part about this game is the anual monthly fee of 30$ per month!

Addictive, too addictive. great world. There are a few problems with possible fixes, but in the end, looking at my current game hours, that really doesn't matter too much. Don't listen to the people saying that it is slow and tedious and boring with using a skill once in awhile and "no chance for ambush." None of those statements are even close to remotely true.

Crack cocaine for MMORG fans (which I was not before this came out) and another truly superior Blizzard product. I did not like Warcraft III and expected very little from this, but it has truly surpassed my expectations in every imaginable way. Incredibly complex and well-thought out, countless hours of gaming. Will probably end many relationships. Hopefully not mine.

I find reviews like those from Palli N. to be amusing, acting so condescending, as if anyone would listen to them first because they proclaim to be players of "real" MMORPGs. All I can say is the World of Warcraft is just plain fun. I haven't played much else since I got it in February. Do I have some complaints? Only things that aren't the fault of the progammers, like the lack of balance in the classes (there are far more paladins and hunters than anything else), but then, I could play as a priest or mage and the problem would be solved for me. What can say that hasn't been said? World of Warcraft is a great, incredibly addicting game. I hadn't played the Warcraft strategy games before this, and I got it with a bit of skepticism, what with all the reviews proclaiming it to be theone MMORPG that anyone would love to play. It lives up to the hype.… Expand

Excellent game i would recomend to all my friends it can only get better and the guy who said about bliz fixin bugs well if you wait for a week they fixed all the important bugs very fast ofcourse a new game that has never been online before is going to have bugs i have bugs in making a simple calculater on basic so shut up you noob.

This game is the best online mutil player game so far that I have played. I have gotten to lvl 40 and then thats when things REALLY GET FUN! The game is always fun heck yeah but lvl 40 is fun getting a steed and all :D

This game will consume your soul. Be warned.

Great game awsome gameplay good graphics sweet envrironment super PvP cool spells...the only thng is that it has "some" grind. I feel sorta guilty while playing this game(and killing boars for hours) I just started the game, downloaded trial its seems sorta grindy sometime but I think that by lvl 10 it will be more fun. So i decided that I will buy the game and pay the stupid $15 a month for around a year then I will quit (its irresisteble).… Expand

This is a well made game. Can get a little reptitive but hell thats MMORPG's for you. Only drawback that i see is the modelling. I find the models quite basic and quite childish. This game needs a bit of blood and a storylines that freak you out. It needs to grow up a little. Other then that its a really well made game.