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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
Released On: Nov 13, 2008
8.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
91
100% Positive
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0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 47 Critic Reviews
91
100% Positive
47 Reviews
47 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
I might copy the takeaway message from the review of The Burning Crusade: the best game in the universe has been significantly improved. It's amazing what Blizzard managed to achieve in this expansion. [Jan 2009]
Lich King is an impressive addition to an already compelling game.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,389 User Ratings
8.0
76% Positive
1053 Ratings
1053 Ratings
13% Mixed
183 Ratings
183 Ratings
11% Negative
153 Ratings
153 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,389 User Ratings
8.0
76% Positive
1053 Ratings
1053 Ratings
13% Mixed
183 Ratings
183 Ratings
11% Negative
153 Ratings
153 Ratings
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (WoTLK) is an unparalleled expansion that takes the legendary MMO to new heights. With its captivating storyline, refined gameplay mechanics, breathtaking locales, and innovative features, WoTLK achieves a perfect rating of 10/10, solidifying its place as one of the greatest expansions in gaming history. At the core of WoTLK lies the enthralling narrative surrounding the Lich King, one of the most iconic villains in World of Warcraft lore. The expansion builds upon the rich history established in previous iterations, immersing players in the chilling story of Arthas Menethil and his dark journey into darkness. The emotionally charged quests, epic cinematic moments, and unforgettable encounters with both old and new characters create a gripping and emotionally resonant narrative experience. WoTLK introduces the stunning new continent of Northrend, a frigid and foreboding frozen wasteland that pushes the boundaries of atmospheric world design. From the majestic Icecrown Citadel to the serene beauty of Grizzly Hills, each zone is meticulously crafted and teeming with life. The sense of scale and attention to detail in Northrend is awe-inspiring, providing players with a truly immersive and visually striking experience. In terms of gameplay, WoTLK refines and expands upon the core mechanics of World of Warcraft, offering a seamless and balanced playing experience. The introduction of the Death Knight class, with its unique rune system and dark powers, adds a fresh and exciting dimension to character creation and opens up new strategic possibilities. The addition of new dungeons and raids, including the challenging Ulduar and the climactic Icecrown Citadel, provide an endless stream of engaging content for players. One of the most significant innovations in WoTLK is the introduction of the "Achievement" system, which rewards players for completing various in-game milestones. This feature adds a layer of depth and replayability, as players can strive to unlock rare and prestigious achievements, enhancing their overall gaming experience. Additionally, the "LFG" (Looking for Group) tool streamlines the process of finding groups for dungeons and raids, facilitating smoother multiplayer experiences. The musical score of WoTLK is stunning, with a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that perfectly captures the essence of the expansion. Composed by Russell Brower, Derek Duke, and Glenn Stafford, the music enhances the emotional impact of the storytelling and creates an immersive atmosphere that stays with players long after they have logged off. With its meticulous attention to detail, immersive storytelling, refined gameplay mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and an unforgettable musical score, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King deserves a perfect rating of 10/10. This expansion is a testament to the immense vision and dedication of the development team, and it stands as a timeless masterpiece within the MMO genre. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey into the frozen realms of Northrend and experience the epitome of World of Warcraft at its very best.
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Pure childlike bliss that resides now, sadly, only in nostalgia.
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Still the best looking online world out there. [Jan 2009, p.64]
Bottom line, with the introduction of the Death Knight, Blizzard has done a great job of adding another element of fun in the game.
Wrath of the Lich King is an epic gaming experience that will suck you in and never let go. A must for WoW veterans.
Simply the most reliable gaming purchase you can make this holiday season. No other title will offer more content for the price.
A fresh continent to explore – what else do you need? Even with all the simplification this add-on brings lots of fun and new challenges. [Issue#173]
The absolute GOAT of MMORPG gaming. World of Warcraft found the perfect balance between being an RPG and an MMO at this point in it's life. The storytelling was done correctly, the new continue of Northrend looked great and was also incredibly efficient from a leveling perspective compared to The Burning Crusade and "Vanilla" WoW. The continuation of Arthas Menethil's story into the Lich King from Warcraft III made this expansion special for many. It gave plenty to do for the casual and hardcore players alike.
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While TBC almost fixed the mess of "unplayability" of classes in combat that was Vanilla: WotLK perfected the main subsystems of the game. While Ulduar and other content were the best or almost the best ever the expansion did have weakness (for example the extreme ugliness of the TotC raid). Most people will tell you this is a 10/10 but don't take them seriously since that comes mainly from memories from people that were small children back then.
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WotLK butchered WoW.
All the philosophies implemented in this expansion, is ultimately what lead WoW on it's slow but steady decline:
- Bring the Player, Not the Class: A train of thought that ultimately just made the Enhancement Shaman completely obsolete, being replaced entirely by the Death Knight (Which was just better in every way, except for Bloodlust/Heroism). Giving BL/Heroism to Mages, and later Hunters, making Shamans more or less obsolete, in general.
- Looking for Group, which lead to Looking for Raid - Making traveling around the world at max level obsolete, and forever forcing you in groups with bad players, that you can't kick for the first 30 mins... Which is the entire dungeon.
- Hero Classes, which by their very design core, is supposed to be overpowered.
- Retconning of the lore in many, many major ways (No, Arthas, your power doesn't come from Frostmourne... It was only a tool, used to tempt you, and corruption you....)
- "Additional Instances Cannot Be Launched. Please Try Again Later."
- Downright broken balance between all the classes in PvP, until 6-12 months into the expansion (Patch 3.2+).
- Far from optimal PvE balance, between the classes.
- I hope you like grey and turquise, A LOT.
- Phasing: A mechanic isolating players from each other completely in zones, in a multiplayer game.
- Laughable easy PvE-content the first year of the game. When Ulduar finally hit, it was a challenging - Then it got nerfed 14 days after it got launched, becoming moderately easy, as well.
- Ugliest uncommon and rare gear in the game's entire 20+ year history.
- Combined Spell Damage and Spell Healing, into Spell Power, making Healers overpowered in PvP.
- Gave Tanks a ridiculous amount of damage, making them top-damage in dungeons while leveling, and overpowered in PvP, at level 80.
- Copy/paste of pre-existing things: Trolls -> Undead Trolls, Tauren -> Taunka, Naxx (40) -> Naxx (10/25), Murlok -> Gorloc (I could keep going).
- Copy/paste of Norse Mythology, pretending to be original, by slightly modifying the God's names.
Imbalanced gameplay, build around just rushing, brain-dead mechanics, and an awful story that has NOTHING to do with WC3, nor The Frozen Throne. This expansion scared away the vast majority of the original player base, and brought in a whole new generation of younger players (That, for the most parts, hadn't played WC3). These are mainly the players, who like this expansion - The ones who hadn't seen WoW, before this point.
Only positive things I can say about this iteration of WoW, is that inscription is a cool profession, that Glyphs add a cool mechanic to the game. And that, abilities like Thunderstorm, are pretty fun and satisfying to use.
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Нет онлайна на самом заселенном сервере. Казалось бы да).
В городах то люди сидят и может рейдят но условно собрать пати до 80 лвл не делая из хила друида танка или не делая из дд паладина хила не получиться. В условном мао не плохой опыт для 30+ людей а пати не 1 туда нет. Я хоть и не застал ЛК в свое время но думаю что хотя бы пати собрать там можно было. Помимо проблем с поиском пати еще долгий нудный кач до 80. Совершенно лишнее то что с 70-80 так долго ап лвла идет. Ведь основной контент на 80 уровне. Нет смысл обсуждать + игры ведь это будет + такие же как в драгонфлайте. НО в драгонфлайте этих + куда больше к примеру быстрой прокачки. Вообщем вотлк это драгонфлайт на минималках смысл в это играть нет.
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Summary Players last visited Northrend in "Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne," when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner’zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful beings in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 13, 2008
Developer:
- Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
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