Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Reviews
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I've seen WAR in one form or another since E3 2005. It's come a long way, and the guys at Mythic have proven that they really do know how to build, launch and run a MMO. The game is not perfect, and it definitely needs some further work in some pretty critical areas. However, let's be really honest here - that's true of every MMO. MMOs are never finished until the server are turned off, and there is always something that is broken and needs fixing (which usually breaks something else). It's an ongoing process, and it's less the bugs that can ruin a game as much as it is a lack of commitment by the developing team in keeping the game a going concern. I truly enjoy this game. It'll be very interesting to see what the next six to twelve months hold for WAR, especially if it can maintain its user base in the front of WotLK and Mines of Moria both coming out within the next few weeks.
The second is at Gaming Target with a score of 8.8/10:
Mythic Entertainment may have created the best MMORPG based on an outside property. The universe of Warhammer fits perfectly into a game of this nature, and was implemented by the folks at Mythic with precision and dedication. Mythic announced last week that MMORPG would be getting its first content patch sometime in December, introducing two classes that were cut shortly before launch. If you are an MMORPG player and enjoy the brutal fantasy setting then Warhammer is definitely for you, and there is no time to start like the present. WAAAGH!
The third is at LGR Nexus with a score of 4/5:
The PvP aspect of the game has gotten much attention since it's based around Realm Vs Realm, which Mythic was able to introduce with the previous MMO, (Dark Age of Camelot). It's fun, and I'm able to join a queue at any time for my convenience when I'm questing. They brought some variety with RvR such as (capture the flag) scenarios, or caping different areas. RvR is by far the easiest way to earn XP, however the waiting times can be a pain. I wish Mythic was able to expand PvP, so I'm just not stuck to grinding my way once again, as I have with almost every MMO.And the fourth is at The Gamers' Temple with a score of 92%:
Overall, Warhammer Online is a thoroughly enjoyable game. It's a refinement of the MMORPG model used by most games in the genre, so if these types of games aren't your thing, Warhammer Online won't change your opinion. For everyone else, especially hardcore MMORPG fans, it is highly recommended and well worth your time to try it out.
