World of Warcraft (PC)

Release Date: November 23, 2004

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Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Game Details: Four years have passed since the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, and a great tension now ...View More Details

Four 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 experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vastFour 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 experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. A dedicated live team will create a constant stream of new adventures to undertake, lands to explore, and monsters to vanquish. This content ensures that the game will never be the same from month to month, and will continue to offer new challenges and adventures for years to come. [Blizzard Entertainment]… Expand

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Genre(s): Role-Playing Miscellaneous Massively Multiplayer Online Massively Multiplayer Board / Card Game Fantasy Fantasy

Number of players: Massively Multiplayer

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Official Site: http://worldofwarcraft.com/

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Critic Reviews

(57)

Metascore Universal acclaim

56 Positive Ratings 98%

1 Mixed Ratings 1%

0 Negative Ratings 0%

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G4 TV

"This is the best example of what a massively multiplayer online game can offer, and is highly recommended to anyone who simply enjoys playing games." ... Read full review

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"Addictive from the moment you begin...It's incredibly friendly to the solo gamer, allowing players not only to gain Levels 1 to 60 without ever grouping with someone else if they prefer, but also to earn the same or more experience playing that way. That means the solo gamer can level nearly as quickly as a group of power gamers playing together." ... Read full review

Game Informer

"Though WoW doesn't radically differ from the tried-and-true MMORPG formula, the subtle tweaks, additions, and special layer of Blizzard polish make it an amazing and fresh experience. [Feb 2005, p.122]"

AtomicGamer

"World of Warcraft may not be the great savior of MMORPGs, but it's certainly the most solid one to come out in a long time." ... Read full review

"The MMO we've all been waiting for. It does not blow away the genre, but it does hone it to near-perfection. I think the biggest problem you'll have is managing to play it in moderation." ... Read full review

Armchair Empire

"With the dust settling now on World of Warcraft, it is becoming more and more obvious that this is by far the best MMORPG currently on the market." ... Read full review

AltGaming

"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." ... Read full review

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7.4

User Score Mixed or average reviews

2,281 Positive Ratings 67%

496 Mixed Ratings 14%

627 Negative Ratings 18%

RyanO

Nov 4, 2009

All of the people who gave this a 0 should have their comments and votes deleted from the system. People who actually played the game should All of the people who gave this a 0 should have their comments and votes deleted from the system. People who actually played the game should vote. This is the most popular online game in the world right now. Whether you like it or not. It's a great social environment, and if you let it take over your life that's YOUR fault. Not the game's fault. If you're not mature enough to handle a video game, then don't play them. Easy as that.… Expand

ArenM.

Nov 3, 2004

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 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!… Expand

Tata

Mar 23, 2011

The time when World of Warcraft was THE MMO. It wasn't the down-booted bantha crap that is now. This was the time when the game made youThe time when World of Warcraft was THE MMO. It wasn't the down-booted bantha crap that is now. This was the time when the game made you actually think about tactics, professions and others. Hell, if you compare the mounts' level and prices, you should know what I mean: Vanilla: Lvl40: around 100g,normal mount. Cataclysm/WOTLK: Lvl40: less than 100g and EPIC mount. Getting Items was another thing. When I got my first epic item, I was incredibly happy (I still remember which item it was). In newer expansions: Completely unexperienced kids running around in Full Epic because they did a heroic with some other kid who MIGHT had some XP in the game. I even had a full-epic off set from the stupid Triumph badges that dropped from heroics. To sum up, If you feel yourself as a beginner in MMOs, you might wanna try the newer Expansions first, but when you're tired of the no-challanges, you'll defineatly wanna try one of the Vanilla Private servers.… Expand

Onlyclassicvg1

Mar 8, 2022

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PukPuk

Jun 27, 2011

WoW has had a great run these past few years. Although the game is getting stale now, along with games such as Guild Wars 2 and The OldWoW has had a great run these past few years. Although the game is getting stale now, along with games such as Guild Wars 2 and The Old Republic on the horizon, it is still an addicting and fun game, though it is still tedious. It's hard not to acknowledge how it has perfected the MMORPG genre, it's now just another MMORPG that is only fun after spending hours on end getting to level 85 to experience the end-game content.… Expand

mulv81

Feb 3, 2015

The most destructive video game of all time. Recommending this game? That's like inviting your friends and family to smoke crack. It is notThe most destructive video game of all time. Recommending this game? That's like inviting your friends and family to smoke crack. It is not addictive in a fun and happy way, it's the beginning of the end of your pathetic wasted life.… Expand

StevenM.

Jun 16, 2007

Terrible, waste of time, money, and your life. Seriously the worst game ever made. Nothing original and nothing a rational minded gamer would like

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