More streamlined and accessible than most games before it, this is an evolution of the genre. Guild Wars 2 brings simple yet dramatic changes to the stale gameplay formula that result in an easily enjoyable experience for any MMO fan out there, and a gre...
Abstract: 123Next »Strike a pose, there's nothing to it.Players gather on the staircase leading down to the Ascalonian catacombs, filling local chat with group requests. A few run about, periodically charging up a nearby hill to repel another assault by harpies ...
Abstract: Guild Wars and its spinoffs are all well-respected games, but the franchise has never really posed any threat to World of Warcraft, the MMO genre's king. Developer ArenaNet hopes to change that—and deserves to change that—with Guild Wars 2. The idea be...
Abstract: There's one question that's been burning in my mind over the last couple of months: should I play a male or female Norn Ranger in Guild Wars 2? I polled my Twitter followers about it and took screenshots in the betas to help me make my decision, but th...
AreaNet's best expansion yet is brimming with all the detail and character that makes Guild Wars 2 so special, and its approachability to solo players means nobody has to miss out this time around...
Guild Wars 2 does have its flaws - what, no trading? - but Arenanet is working on them as I write. By rewarding skill and social interaction, Guild Wars 2 amplifies the genre strengths and I worry it will make The Mists of Pandaria seem like a pale shado...
Additive, fast, flowing gameplay, Stunning presentation, Well thought, out systems, No monthly fee
Overflow servers, Action still lacks variety
Guild Wars 2 might not be a truly revolutionary MMO, but none of its rivals have done such an effective job of separating the wheat of the genre from the chaff. It's slick, dynamic and consistently good fun, with gorgeous visuals, an impressive world, in...
Streamlined and entertaining MMO gameplay, Great mix of personal storylines and crowd events, The most beautiful MMORPG yet
Overflow system makes it hard to stick with groups, Purists might not like the solo-focused approach, Whopping difficulty spikes in some encounters
Introduction Guild Wars 2 has done it. After so many near-misses and mild disappointments, we finally have an MMORPG worthy of becoming the next World of Warcraft. It's not that Guild Wars 2 radically transforms the genre. If you're looking for a new appr...
Abstract: Welcome to the final installment (part five) of NZGamer.com’s ongoing Guild Wars 2 review, in which we discuss the latest Halloween content release, and attempt to sum up our feelings on the game as a whole.Well, we finally did it, Gialp and I. Level 8...
Slick and thoroughly polished gameplay. Extensive variety to the environments and experience. Ambitious PvP system. Innovative and effective weapons system.
All of the typical MMO concerns - timesinks, grinds, etc. Potentially lacking endgame. Some lacklustre voice acting.
