World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

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  • Summary: DECLARE YOUR ALLEGIANCE

    Azeroth paid a terrible price to end the apocalyptic march of the Legion's crusadebut even as the world's wounds are tended, it is the shattered trust between the Alliance and Horde that may prove hardest to mend. As this age-old conflict reignites, join your allies    DECLARE YOUR ALLEGIANCE

    Azeroth paid a terrible price to end the apocalyptic march of the Legion's crusadebut even as the world's wounds are tended, it is the shattered trust between the Alliance and Horde that may prove hardest to mend. As this age-old conflict reignites, join your allies and champion your faction's causeAzeroth's future will be forged in the fires of war.

    RECRUIT ALLIED RACES
    Explore Azeroth as new playable Allied Races, including four you've encountered in your campaign against the Legion. Embark on a quest to earn their favor and unlock each race, adding their strength to your faction. Create a new character and complete the full leveling experience to earn a distinctive Heritage Armor set.

    KUL TIRAS
    As a hero of the mighty Alliance, journey to the seafaring kingdom of Kul Tiras, home of Jaina Proudmoore. Untangle a web of betrayal and dark magic as you encounter power-hungry pirates, witches wielding death magic, mystical sea priests, and more. Explore the stony peaks of Tiragarde Sound, trek across Drustvar's high plains and red forests, and navigate the intricate inland canals of Stormsong Valley as you convince this fractured kingdom to join your cause.

    ZANDALAR
    Prepare the Horde for war by recruiting the ancient empire of Zandalar. In this troll-dominated territory, ancient evil waits to be unleashed on the world as you battle crazed blood-troll worshippers, gargantuan dinosaurs, and titan constructs. Discover Zuldazar, the oldest city in Azeroth; unveil the bleak swamps of Nazmir; and traverse the deadly deserts of Vol'dun.

    PLUNDER UNCHARTED ISLANDS
    Set sail for the previously unmapped isles of Azeroth. Battle in groups of three as you race against cunning rival intrudersor enemy playersto collect the island's resources. Constantly evolving challenges await as you traverse frozen landscapes near Northrend, open the gates of an abandoned Gilnean castle, navigate a war between elementals and more.

    STORM THE WARFRONTS
    Head to the frontlines and take part in a large-scale 20-player cooperative Warfront to claim a key strategic location. Build up your faction's forces, lead the charge as your troops lay siege to the objective, and battle the enemy commanders as they make their last stand in this new PvE mode inspired by classic Warcraft RTS battles.

    INFUSE ARMOR WITH TITANIC MIGHT
    Take control of the Heart of Azerotha legendary neck piece entrusted to you by Magni Bronzebeard. Imbue it with Azerite, an invaluable resource that's emerged in the Legion's wake, to customize your armor with new powers and traits.

    ENTER A WORLD DIVIDED
    Experience the relentless conflict at the heart of the Warcraft saga. Play through six new zones filled with new World Quests, new World Bosses, new raids and more as you determine whether the Horde or Alliance will shape Azeroth's future.

    * NEW LEVEL CAP
    Stop the spread of the Blood God's corruption, unearth the secrets of a lost titan vault, and much more as you quest to level 120.
    * NEW DUNGEONS & RAIDS
    Fight through all-new dungeons like the golden city of Atal'Dazar, and the outlaw town of Freehold!
    * CHARACTER BOOST
    Advance a new or existing hero character to level 110 instantly, and be ready to join your new allies in battle!
    * COMMUNITIES
    Find adventurers who share common interests through in-game Communities and join cross-realm social groups.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. SpazioGames
    Sep 13, 2018
    90
    Battle for Azeroth it's a huge and entertaining expansion, which relies on combat, PvE, PvP, and character development. However, the best is yet to come.
  2. PC Gamer
    Aug 21, 2018
    86
    Even if its new loot system is a bust, Battle for Azeroth is a vibrant expansion full of wondrous new locales to explore, characters to meet, and stories to tell.
  3. GamesBeat
    Sep 3, 2018
    85
    More than anything, I love the look of the new zones and the personalities of the new races. Zandalar and Kul Tiras are more fun to run and around than the Broken Isles.
  4. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 18, 2018
    80
    Battle of Azeroth isn’t as good as Legion was. But the Horde vs Alliance conflict is stronger than ever, and being part of this big conflict is pure fun. Veterans will enjoy HL content and how the lore is constantly used.
  5. Critical Hit
    Sep 5, 2018
    80
    Battle for Azeroth, despite the endless grind, has been an exciting expansion this far. However, raids and additional content are what makes the game great. Blizzard has made the entry level into the new expansion welcoming for new players and some die-hard critics have shared their concerns with the current direction Blizzard are going with making the gaming “easier.”
  6. IGN
    Aug 25, 2018
    80
    Ultimately Battle for Azeroth is a worthy if somewhat less ambitious successor to 2016’s Legion. the diverse new zones and more intimate storytelling alone make Battle for Azeroth an adventure worth diving into.
  7. GameWatcher
    Aug 30, 2018
    50
    Unless Blizzard has some real story shake-ups and a phenomenally tuned raid on the horizon, I’m honestly expecting the sharpest player decrease to set in within the next few months. The expansion itself has some interesting ideas, but sticking to a World Quest grindfest is quickly becoming the norm, and the Island Expeditions aren’t exactly exciting.

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  1. Positive: 74 out of 580
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 580
  3. Negative: 470 out of 580
  1. JakeNoLastName
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    It's got trolls, it's got Mesoamerican art and architecture and its got dinosaurs. What more do you need? 13/10 Would recommend. I'm sureIt's got trolls, it's got Mesoamerican art and architecture and its got dinosaurs. What more do you need? 13/10 Would recommend. I'm sure there's some good Alliance stuff too, but whatever. For the Horde!… Expand
  2. letsregisteraga
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    8.1 and 8.2 was really fun, it had its issues but still I had fun playing it.

    8.0 content wise was also S tier, but the new borrowed power    8.1 and 8.2 was really fun, it had its issues but still I had fun playing it.

    8.0 content wise was also S tier, but the new borrowed power systems were pretty poorly done so yeah, progressing was not pleasant, this was fixed in 8.1. Unfortunately 8.0 class design was outright ridiculous because the removal of the artifact weapons meant a lot of classes lose about 40-60% of their spells/mechanics and ofc these were somewhat replaced by azerite system and class changes but still it was pitiful compared to legion's class design. 8.2 and 8.3 used bandaid generic effects (essences, corruption) to help the issue and performance wise they did succeed but class design remained lackluster for the whole duration of the expansion.

    8.3 content wise was again nice, but the loot changes like the removal of titanforge or the idea that really only raids drop viable gear for all content is idiotic and made this patch largely raid or die so I just cba playing it after a while. Also while corruption was fun for the first few weeks it was just stupid how much dmg some of them did. (mind you corruptions were random effects with no way to work towards a specific one, vendor was added later when it was already anyway).
    Overall however if we summarize all patches, BfA was a nice expansion and the base content(maps, story, art/music) were fun if to play through.    … Expand
  4. marlmoro
    Sep 14, 2018
    3
    Lot of years playing WoW, and this is the poor expansion release. Bugs everydays questing, dungeons, raids, stats... This is a really beta.Lot of years playing WoW, and this is the poor expansion release. Bugs everydays questing, dungeons, raids, stats... This is a really beta. Metagame is now Uldir Mythic, and seconds boss have invisible lasers killing you, wtf.
    I'm a mythic raider, and actually i'm playing beta game. Probably dont buy next expansion, and go another mmo can be playeable.    … Expand
  5. 4125MakeItSo
    Nov 3, 2018
    1
    A bit better than Legion, because not so green as legion (I really full of that green fel fire and demons). So, story line is bad andA bit better than Legion, because not so green as legion (I really full of that green fel fire and demons). So, story line is bad and ridiculous. Saurfang is a pity crying girl. War mode doesn't work properly because many players of alliance just turn it off. PvP expansion without world PvP - lol. And grinding, yeah. We had to grind artifact power again. I was full of it in Legion, and I have to do it again.… Expand
  6. ilya1334400
    Jan 15, 2021
    0
    Это было лучше чем шл, фарма было в разы меньше
  7. GB34RD
    Sep 24, 2018
    0
    It's just such a disappointment from what it was in Legion. I want to like it because it's a game that I've played since Vanilla, but itIt's just such a disappointment from what it was in Legion. I want to like it because it's a game that I've played since Vanilla, but it really does feel like Blizzard has changed the game just enough to keep me subbed through keeping me one small step above dissatisfied all the time.

    I'm a filthy casual and found there to be so much fun content and game-play in Legion for me; BFA is a huge let down, as is the cynical way that Blizz has started to treat its customers.    … Expand
  8. Karakhan
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    Game systems that haven't changed much, boring new content.
    In effect, the 7.4 patch of the "world of warcraft : legion"

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