World of Warcraft

With over 9 million active subscribers, World of WarCraft is the largest, most successful massively multiplayer online role-playing game, ever created...
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PC
 
9.2
excellent
 
CRITICS SCORE
9.2
(71 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9.1
(43584 ratings)
 

Game Overview

With over 9 million active subscribers, World of WarCraft is the largest, most successful massively multiplayer online role-playing game, ever created. Enter a world of myth, magic, and endless adventures. Create and customize your character and team up with your friends to battle the supernatural denizens of Azeroth. World of Warcraft is easy to learn, and incredibly immersive. With a constantly expanding game universe and the largest online user-base of any MMORPG in the world, it’s safe to say that spending time in the land of Azeroth is time well spent.

The Good

Huge, beautiful, seamless world, High streamlined and conducive to short or long play sessions, Exciting, action-packed combat, Elegant, easy-to-use interface, Excellent music and sound.

The Bad

Some stability issues immediately following launch, Player-versus-player elements not complete.

The Bottom Line

Developer Blizzard gives players a new perspective into the popular massively multiplayer Warcraft series with its new title, World of Warcraft. See the world of Azeroth like never before, exploring expansive 3D environments that range from mountains, to deserts, to forests and more.

Create a custom character from one of the many classes and races in the Warcraft universe such as Humans, Night Elves, Orcs, Tauren, and Dwarves. Online multiplayer capabilities allow for thousands of players to quest together. Ever changing gameplay varies from month to month as new missions and items are constantly updated, adding to the countless hours of adventuring.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
95/100
score

Part of what makes this game so remarkable is it doesn't assume that all you have to do in your busy life is play this one game, and so it delivers a high-quality experience regardless of how much or how little time you're able to invest...A stunning achi

GameZone review logo
91/100
score

Accessible is one word that truly fits this game. Players can move into the world without a lot of trouble and the learning curve is small.

IGN review logo
91/100
score

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.

Game Features

A monthly subsription fee is required to play online.
Support Issues Undercut Amazing MMO Game Experience When is too much success a bad thing? Blizzard seems to be walking the line with their new hit, World of Warcraft.

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
 
World of Warcraft Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:11/22/2004
Publisher:Blizzard Entertainment
Developer:Blizzard Entertainment
Genre:RPG
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.2
Gameplay
9.3
Graphics
9
Sound
9.2
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.2/10
 

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