Is this game worth the price? - Guild Wars Forums

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 11:29 AM // 11:29

I'm thinking of getting Guild Wars this month but I'm kinda afraid that it'll dissapoint me.

Seeing the movies and screenshots people posted it looks awesome in both gameplay and graphic terms.

All though I have always been thinking of getting WoW, it always stopped me thanks to that monthly fee.

Is this game worth the 45 euro's or should I waste my money on something else?

funbun · May 02, 2005, 11:34 AM // 11:34

Do you know of anyone who has WoW or GW. Play both a decided for yourself.

I like GW. The map is huge. It will take you many months to finish. There are no monthly fees, but the quality is better than WoW because the game was thought out better. No ganking, there is a huge storyline, lvl 20 cap (but that's where the game really starts!)

adam.skinner · May 02, 2005, 11:35 AM // 11:35

How many hours of enjoyable time do you want to get for 45 euros? 20? 40? 100?

The game is fun, and I imagine most of the people playing enjoy the play.

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 11:40 AM // 11:40

Frankly I don't think anyone can answer you. I enjoy the game, I've been playing in hte Beta Weekends for 6 months. I like that way the game plays. There are sufficient choices as to professions, skills, weapons and things to do to keep me entertained for quite a long time. I haven't played WOW but I have tried EQ2, I like Guild Wars better. Doesn't mean you will though. I understand not wanting to shell out a lot of money for a game you may not like, I hate to do the same thing. I recommend the game but do not guarantee that you will like it as much as I do. Explore the guides on this site, they should give you more info on gameplay and draw your own conclusion.

Zai · May 02, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11

Yes it's easily worth the price. This game will last many hours, far more than most $50 games provide.

Now whether you will like it or not is another question, one which nobody here can answer.

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Looking at all the screenies and reading the Online Manual it looks very promising..

It might be a little hard for me to get into the GW world itself since I'm not really familiar with the RPG standards. But I really liked KoToR and Fable and stuff like that.. And yes, I know KoToR and Fable is different then GW

Tyveil · May 02, 2005, 12:46 PM // 12:46

Last week I spent $50 on God of War, played it enthusiastically for 3 days, beat the game. I don't regret spending the money, it was a great game and well worth the price. This week I spent $50 on Guild Wars, spent twice as much time as I have on God of War already, and am barely scratching the surface of the game. Its worth > $50 easily. I would pay monthly. Heck if I knew where to donate monthly I would do that.

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53

It costs around ??? 44,99 here.. I'm pretty sure it's worth the ??? 25,00's then cause I got ??? 20,00's worth of freebees

Sidra Meum · May 02, 2005, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Buy it, try it, dont like it.. sell on ebay?

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 01:39 PM // 13:39

I am now pretty sure that I will buy it and play it 9/7

Rizzen Khalazar · May 02, 2005, 01:58 PM // 13:58

It is definately worth the money. A very well thought out game and there is no monthly fee, you cant beat that.

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22

I don't hope they will put a monthly fee on it like that game from Sony: Infantry..
I played that (free) game for about 3 years and then those Sony bastards put a monthly fee on it which totally ruined the game.

Arlin Merrick · May 02, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exadon

I don't hope they will put a monthly fee on it like that game from Sony: Infantry..
I played that (free) game for about 3 years and then those Sony bastards put a monthly fee on it which totally ruined the game.

Yeah, I played that when it first came out. I still play it from time to time. You have like 30 minutes to play, then you have to restart the station.

And, We're getting Guild Wars today!

Rizzen Khalazar · May 02, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exadon

I don't hope they will put a monthly fee on it like that game from Sony: Infantry..
I played that (free) game for about 3 years and then those Sony bastards put a monthly fee on it which totally ruined the game.

Yes, but this is not Sony

Zai · May 02, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32

I would love a monthly fee on this. There's lots of "types" they weed out. And it would most likely mean more content since they could have a bigger staff working on it.

But I don't think it will happen.

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 02:35 PM // 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zai

I would love a monthly fee on this. There's lots of "types" they weed out. And it would most likely mean more content since they could have a bigger staff working on it.

But I don't think it will happen.

People like you.......

need to stop giving the devs loads of idea's

Romac · May 02, 2005, 03:02 PM // 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exadon

Is this game worth the price?

yes

...but then again i'm rich so to me the question reads "is this game worth the price of a nice lunch for 2?"

ocoini · May 02, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04

I'm broke, send me a privat message if you feel like shareing some of your wealth please :)

Tyveil · May 02, 2005, 03:09 PM // 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zai

I would love a monthly fee on this. There's lots of "types" they weed out. And it would most likely mean more content since they could have a bigger staff working on it.

But I don't think it will happen.

I agree with you completely. I hope we don't end up getting all the runescape crowd, at least there is that initial $50. Hopefully it doesn't drop too soon.

Exadon · May 02, 2005, 03:12 PM // 15:12

Oh please shut up would ya.

The majority of the people who play Guild Wars are the one's who dont want to pay to play. I hope for gods sakes that it just stays this way or else the company just sucks allot.

Man, if it happens I hope the company gets a major lawsuit up their arse.

May 02, 2005, 11:29 AM // 11:29	#1
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	Is this game worth the price? I'm thinking of getting Guild Wars this month but I'm kinda afraid that it'll dissapoint me. Seeing the movies and screenshots people posted it looks awesome in both gameplay and graphic terms. All though I have always been thinking of getting WoW, it always stopped me thanks to that monthly fee. Is this game worth the 45 euro's or should I waste my money on something else?

May 02, 2005, 11:34 AM // 11:34	#2
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	Do you know of anyone who has WoW or GW. Play both a decided for yourself. I like GW. The map is huge. It will take you many months to finish. There are no monthly fees, but the quality is better than WoW because the game was thought out better. No ganking, there is a huge storyline, lvl 20 cap (but that's where the game really starts!)

May 02, 2005, 11:35 AM // 11:35	#3
adam.skinner Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Elect of God [EoG] Profession: Mo/Me	How many hours of enjoyable time do you want to get for 45 euros? 20? 40? 100? The game is fun, and I imagine most of the people playing enjoy the play.

May 02, 2005, 11:40 AM // 11:40	#4
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	Frankly I don't think anyone can answer you. I enjoy the game, I've been playing in hte Beta Weekends for 6 months. I like that way the game plays. There are sufficient choices as to professions, skills, weapons and things to do to keep me entertained for quite a long time. I haven't played WOW but I have tried EQ2, I like Guild Wars better. Doesn't mean you will though. I understand not wanting to shell out a lot of money for a game you may not like, I hate to do the same thing. I recommend the game but do not guarantee that you will like it as much as I do. Explore the guides on this site, they should give you more info on gameplay and draw your own conclusion.

May 02, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#5
Zai Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	Yes it's easily worth the price. This game will last many hours, far more than most $50 games provide. Now whether you will like it or not is another question, one which nobody here can answer.

May 02, 2005, 12:23 PM // 12:23	#6
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	Looking at all the screenies and reading the Online Manual it looks very promising.. It might be a little hard for me to get into the GW world itself since I'm not really familiar with the RPG standards. But I really liked KoToR and Fable and stuff like that.. And yes, I know KoToR and Fable is different then GW

May 02, 2005, 12:46 PM // 12:46	#7
Tyveil Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Last week I spent $50 on God of War, played it enthusiastically for 3 days, beat the game. I don't regret spending the money, it was a great game and well worth the price. This week I spent $50 on Guild Wars, spent twice as much time as I have on God of War already, and am barely scratching the surface of the game. Its worth > $50 easily. I would pay monthly. Heck if I knew where to donate monthly I would do that.

May 02, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#8
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	It costs around ??? 44,99 here.. I'm pretty sure it's worth the ??? 25,00's then cause I got ??? 20,00's worth of freebees

May 02, 2005, 01:32 PM // 13:32	#9
Sidra Meum Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Buy it, try it, dont like it.. sell on ebay?

May 02, 2005, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#10
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	I am now pretty sure that I will buy it and play it 9/7

May 02, 2005, 01:58 PM // 13:58	#11
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	It is definately worth the money. A very well thought out game and there is no monthly fee, you cant beat that.

May 02, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#12
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	I don't hope they will put a monthly fee on it like that game from Sony: Infantry.. I played that (free) game for about 3 years and then those Sony bastards put a monthly fee on it which totally ruined the game.

May 02, 2005, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#15
Zai Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	I would love a monthly fee on this. There's lots of "types" they weed out. And it would most likely mean more content since they could have a bigger staff working on it. But I don't think it will happen.

May 02, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04	#18
ocoini Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	I'm broke, send me a privat message if you feel like shareing some of your wealth please :)

May 02, 2005, 03:12 PM // 15:12	#20
Exadon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam Profession: W/R	Oh please shut up would ya. The majority of the people who play Guild Wars are the one's who dont want to pay to play. I hope for gods sakes that it just stays this way or else the company just sucks allot. Man, if it happens I hope the company gets a major lawsuit up their arse.