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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
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[Metacritic's 2002 PC Game of the Year] It has been nearly fifteen years since the war between the orcs and humans ended. An uneasy peace settled over the land while, for years, the drums of war were silent. Yet the kingdoms of men grew complacent in their victory - and slowly, the defeated orcish clans regrouped under the banner of a new visionary leader. Now a darker shadow has fallen over the world, threatening to extinguish all life - all hope. The drums of war play upon the winds once again - rising urgently towards the inevitable hour when the skies will rain fire - and the world will tremble before the coming of the Burning Legion. The Day of Judgment has come... [Blizzard]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
GamePro
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.
 100
Gamer's Pulse
The finest RTS game I have ever played.
100
Maxim Online
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.
100
2404.org
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!
100
Entertainment Weekly
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]
100
Adrenaline Vault
Astounding pre-rendered cinematics and a tightly woven storyline are backed by a substantial and varied single-player campaign.
100
Pregaming
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.
100
Cinescape
The best Warcraft game, possibly the best strategy game, released yet.
100
Games Radar (in-house)
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.
97
GameZone
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.
96
Gamezilla!
The robust gameplay and detailed graphics of their latest creation make playing this game over and over again a sheer delight.
96
Gamers' Temple
The yardstick that will be used to measure strategy games for some time to come.
95
Game Informer
The multiplayer is amazing (of course), and the world editor is impressive, but the single-player experience is a masterstroke. [Sept 2002, p.92]
95
ActionTrip
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...
95
Electric Playground
One of those games that is so good, even the credits rock.
95
Playboy
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]
95
Armchair Empire
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.
95
GamerWeb PC
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.
94
PC Gamer
A brilliant game in every facet of its design and execution, with not a single dull moment in the lot. [August 2002, p.62]
93
IGN
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.
93
GameSpot
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.
92
GameSpy
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.
92
AtomicGamer
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.
91
Game Revolution
Enhanced gameplay combined with a great story and fantastic CG will give even the most peaceful elf a new reason to go to war.
91
Media and Games Online Network
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.
91
PC Gameworld
Prepare for many a sleepless night. Most importantly, it also has that most elusive quality, the fun factor, in spades.
91
FiringSquad
[The single player game is c]ertainly not comparable to the evolutionary changes we expected Blizzard to put it through.
90
Total Video Games
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.
90
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
The gripping story, the inventive mission design, the perfect pacing, the interesting races and the redolent atmosphere. [PC Gamer UK]
90
Game Over Online
Graphically, Warcraft III is breathtaking.
90
Eurogamer
90
Cincinnati Enquirer
May very well be the most beloved PC game of the year.
85
GameCritics
Certainly WarCraft III has improved exponentially from its predecessor in the areas of story and character development, which in turn results in a game of massive size that, in terms of sheer gameplay hours, will prove as fulfilling as any RPG.
80
Computer Gaming World
Blizzard delivered as promised, and then some. But I wasn't floored. Not even close. [Sept 2002, p.70]
80
Yahoo! Games
But what Warcraft lacks in technology, it makes up for with the flair, imagination and careful attentiveness from its art designers.
80
G4 TV
Not every new idea works, but it's refreshing to see a developer, especially one as conservative as Blizzard, branch out a little.
80
Computer Games Magazine
A fantastic story and characters, loads of style, and top-notch production value. [Sept 2002, p.2002]
80
GamePen
An enjoyable game, to be sure, but it could have been so much more.
80
All Game Guide
As much as in the original WarCraft and all the Blizzard games that followed, the player is placed in the story with a perfect perspective on each different race’s dreads and hopes.
79
netjak
There doesn't seem to be a huge gap in play balancing, but the fact that there are so many different factions to play as doesn't seem to bring too much to the table.
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