Overall rating of GW? - Guild Wars Forums

Crimson Wolf · Jun 04, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02

Hey Guys!

I'm just curious: What do you think GW would rate as on a scale of 1-10?

I'm posting this to help other people considering whether or not to buy the game, but I do not mean it to be your decision-maker in any way. Just because someone says they like the game, doesn't mean everyone else will too. Oh, and since people's opinions vary, please post some pro's and con's of GW if you can think of any. Just to help out those I mentioned earlier. By the way, I give GW a 10!

tidu · Jun 04, 2005, 09:04 PM // 21:04

I'd say 9. It's got a couple problems, but I like it more than other mmo's.

Chance Folly · Jun 04, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

8.5. I'd give it a 9 or a 10, but all the immature people who play forced me to lower my grade.

relientK_fan · Jun 04, 2005, 09:07 PM // 21:07

9.5. Only reason it's not a 10 is because there isn't a bunch of armors and weapons, etc. to fiddle with.

Crimson Wolf · Jun 04, 2005, 09:09 PM // 21:09

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Originally Posted by Chance Folly

I'd give it a 9 or a 10, but all the immature people who play forced me to lower my grade.

I agree with you, but I don't let other people affect my perspective of the game, because that makes it seem as A-net's and other companies affiliated with this game did all their hard work just for their game's name to be disrespected bacause of a couple jerks and little kids. That's just my opinion though....

Shadowsting · Jun 04, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14

I don't know...Maybe it's because our guild hasn't gotten to GvG yet, but it's getting to be a bit boring. 8.5/10

Adaria · Jun 04, 2005, 09:28 PM // 21:28

I'd give it an 8.7/10 if I had to rate it, I love Guild Wars to death but I believe part of it is the players themselves and some of the things that bother me about the game, I love it otherwise though. XD

gwden · Jun 04, 2005, 09:31 PM // 21:31

First couple of times I beat it, I'd give it a 10. Now that i'm forced to grind, I rarely play, so now it's a 5 (for awesome gfx).

Sting · Jun 04, 2005, 09:51 PM // 21:51

Really depends on your class IMO. Although the game is fairly balanced it has its classes that are below par. So for my ratings:

as a R/Me 10 (for fun factor) 3 (for "grouping" and grp persective of the class)
as a W/Mo 9 (for easyier play and finding grps failry easy as well)
as a Mo/?? 10 (for having most people treat you like a god (unless they die

)and being able to charge groups to get you to join)
dont know about the other classes.

Holoman · Jun 04, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00

I'd give it a 8.5/10 for the PVE part. I think the PVE part is a bit short and to me the replay value isn't very high. I don't feel like doing all the missions and quests all over again. As for PVP, I'm not that big of a PVP fan so I'm not going to judge it.

Guardian Legend · Jun 04, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17

9/10. I have a lot of gripes with the game, but it doesn't keep it from being incredible

Mainly I think this game absolutely requires voice chat, and that it should've been integrated so the mainstream would not be left behind. Ideally I would have probably just slowed the game pace down, with less information awareness and overload, so that voice chat would be less necessary.

Burem · Jun 04, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30

Overall?

I'll break it down first. 1 being horrible 5 being average 10 being perfect.

Graphics: 5 (They're not ugly but that's because everything gets blurred. I HATE the blurring.. and the lighting.)
Gameplay: 8
Sound: 9
Durability: 6 (How long it lasts.)
PVE: 5
PVP: 9

So.. 7.

It may be up to snuff with other single player 50 dollar RPGs but guildwars was HEAVILY marketed as an MMORPG without subscription fees. In that, it does not deliver. In fact, guildwars is an utter dissapointment compaired to what it could have been.

Dax · Jun 04, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30

Being that this is a GW forum, it's sort of no-brainer what people are going to rate it as. I'd definately pick it up to give it a test drive and judge for yourself
I'd give it a 7.5/8.

From a PvE MMO perspective, IMHO it's not as immersive as I'd like, the instanced areas feel lonely, the 'town' areas feel like a bunch of people standing around or dancing, and there really isn't any crafting or ecomony.

On the plus side, it's very pretty graphics wise, a game you can very easily jump in and play, simple interface, decent gameplay, and no monthly charge.

I haven't spent much time in PvP since I wanna use my character I've been leveling but she's not quite there yet. I don't really enjoy using PvP premade templates.... but there's alot of people who do

Numa Pompilius · Jun 04, 2005, 10:31 PM // 22:31

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Originally Posted by Holoman

I think the PVE part is a bit short

Are you serious?
If you cleared the map and did quests, and not just ran the missions, you'll have got more than 50 hours out of the game, easy. That's twice what most single-player rpg's give you these days, at the same price.

If you powerlevelled your way through with uber friends, and only did the missions... then you've not really seen the PvE.

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Originally Posted by Burem

Graphics: 5 (They're not ugly but that's because everything gets blurred. I HATE the blurring.. and the lighting.)

OK, you're DEFINITELY not serious, or you have serious configuration problems. This game has amazing graphics. It's right up there with Half-Life 2, Riddick, and Doom3.
A thought just struck me - try turning off anti-aliasing. That may be the cause of your blurriness problem.

Me, I'll give GW 7.5 - 8/10, on a scale where 10 is Planescape: Torment and 1 is Neverwinter Nights. The main thing I'd like to see improved is the role-playing aspect - give me pubs, shady characters, henchmen with personality (and agendas)...

Burem · Jun 04, 2005, 10:35 PM // 22:35

Most people dont want to do quests that have worthless (especially post-ascension) rewards. That's like saying "Hey guyz, if you do EVERY quest in everquest 2 its like.. 100000 hours of gameplay lolz.".

Mina · Jun 04, 2005, 10:35 PM // 22:35

I'd give it a 7/10. only because it gets boring after awhile on PvE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

Are you serious?
If you cleared the map and did quests, and not just ran the missions, you'll have got more than 50 hours out of the game, easy. That's twice what most single-player rpg's give you these days, at the same price.

If you powerlevelled your way through with uber friends, and only did the missions... then you've not really seen the PvE.

I did most if not all solo with henchmen. Some of the tougher i did with extremely good groups who had great teamt work.

Stuck on ring of fire due to mistakes made by players.

Dax · Jun 04, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

Are you serious?
If you cleared the map and did quests, and not just ran the missions, you'll have got more than 50 hours out of the game, easy. That's twice what most single-player rpg's give you these days, at the same price.

If you powerlevelled your way through with uber friends, and only did the missions... then you've not really seen the PvE.

But if you did spend that much time, is that a reasonable amount of time for a MMO as opposed to the single player game?

Holoman · Jun 04, 2005, 10:40 PM // 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

Are you serious?
If you cleared the map and did quests, and not just ran the missions, you'll have got more than 50 hours out of the game, easy. That's twice what most single-player rpg's give you these days, at the same price.

If you powerlevelled your way through with uber friends, and only did the missions... then you've not really seen the PvE.

Yeah, I finished all the missions and quests(only did one profession change quest though) already. Explored most if not all the maps and got all the elite skills that I needed. Maybe I should worded it better. I just feel something is missing. I have been trying out PVP and it's quite fun but sometimes the people you meet in random arena are just rude and unpleasant.

Numa Pompilius · Jun 04, 2005, 10:41 PM // 22:41

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Originally Posted by Dax

But if you did spend that much time, is that a reasonable amount of time for a MMO as opposed to the single player game?

You're paying the same as for a single player game, you're not paying monthly fees, so I think the comparison to single-player games is fair(ish). Twice the entertainment for the same price, basically.

...plus, to put a positive spin on things, if you feel that 50+ hours of PvE is too short, then the game MUST be good!

Mina · Jun 04, 2005, 10:46 PM // 22:46

Game needs a ton of more quests, more armor and weapons choices, better crafting and so on.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02	#1
Crimson Wolf Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: PaNiC Attack Profession: W/	Overall rating of GW? Hey Guys! I'm just curious: What do you think GW would rate as on a scale of 1-10? I'm posting this to help other people considering whether or not to buy the game, but I do not mean it to be your decision-maker in any way. Just because someone says they like the game, doesn't mean everyone else will too. Oh, and since people's opinions vary, please post some pro's and con's of GW if you can think of any. Just to help out those I mentioned earlier. By the way, I give GW a 10!

Jun 04, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#12
Burem Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast USA Profession: E/Me	Overall? I'll break it down first. 1 being horrible 5 being average 10 being perfect. Graphics: 5 (They're not ugly but that's because everything gets blurred. I HATE the blurring.. and the lighting.) Gameplay: 8 Sound: 9 Durability: 6 (How long it lasts.) PVE: 5 PVP: 9 So.. 7. It may be up to snuff with other single player 50 dollar RPGs but guildwars was HEAVILY marketed as an MMORPG without subscription fees. In that, it does not deliver. In fact, guildwars is an utter dissapointment compaired to what it could have been. Last edited by Burem; Jun 04, 2005 at 10:36 PM // 22:36..

Jun 04, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#13
Dax Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	Being that this is a GW forum, it's sort of no-brainer what people are going to rate it as. I'd definately pick it up to give it a test drive and judge for yourself I'd give it a 7.5/8. From a PvE MMO perspective, IMHO it's not as immersive as I'd like, the instanced areas feel lonely, the 'town' areas feel like a bunch of people standing around or dancing, and there really isn't any crafting or ecomony. On the plus side, it's very pretty graphics wise, a game you can very easily jump in and play, simple interface, decent gameplay, and no monthly charge. I haven't spent much time in PvP since I wanna use my character I've been leveling but she's not quite there yet. I don't really enjoy using PvP premade templates.... but there's alot of people who do Last edited by Dax; Jun 04, 2005 at 10:34 PM // 22:34..

Jun 04, 2005, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#2
tidu Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	I'd say 9. It's got a couple problems, but I like it more than other mmo's.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#3
Chance Folly Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: E/Mo	8.5. I'd give it a 9 or a 10, but all the immature people who play forced me to lower my grade.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:07 PM // 21:07	#4
relientK_fan Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere, Nowhere Guild: Sith Overlords[SO] Profession: W/Mo	9.5. Only reason it's not a 10 is because there isn't a bunch of armors and weapons, etc. to fiddle with.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14	#6
Shadowsting Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Gentlemen's Club	I don't know...Maybe it's because our guild hasn't gotten to GvG yet, but it's getting to be a bit boring. 8.5/10

Jun 04, 2005, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#7
Adaria Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Guild: Wayward Wanderers Profession: E/Mo	I'd give it an 8.7/10 if I had to rate it, I love Guild Wars to death but I believe part of it is the players themselves and some of the things that bother me about the game, I love it otherwise though. XD

Jun 04, 2005, 09:31 PM // 21:31	#8
gwden Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	First couple of times I beat it, I'd give it a 10. Now that i'm forced to grind, I rarely play, so now it's a 5 (for awesome gfx).

Jun 04, 2005, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#9
Sting Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lafayette LA	Really depends on your class IMO. Although the game is fairly balanced it has its classes that are below par. So for my ratings: as a R/Me 10 (for fun factor) 3 (for "grouping" and grp persective of the class) as a W/Mo 9 (for easyier play and finding grps failry easy as well) as a Mo/?? 10 (for having most people treat you like a god (unless they die )and being able to charge groups to get you to join) dont know about the other classes.

Jun 04, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00	#10
Holoman Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	I'd give it a 8.5/10 for the PVE part. I think the PVE part is a bit short and to me the replay value isn't very high. I don't feel like doing all the missions and quests all over again. As for PVP, I'm not that big of a PVP fan so I'm not going to judge it.

Jun 04, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#11
Guardian Legend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	9/10. I have a lot of gripes with the game, but it doesn't keep it from being incredible Mainly I think this game absolutely requires voice chat, and that it should've been integrated so the mainstream would not be left behind. Ideally I would have probably just slowed the game pace down, with less information awareness and overload, so that voice chat would be less necessary.

Jun 04, 2005, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#15
Burem Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast USA Profession: E/Me	Most people dont want to do quests that have worthless (especially post-ascension) rewards. That's like saying "Hey guyz, if you do EVERY quest in everquest 2 its like.. 100000 hours of gameplay lolz.".

Jun 04, 2005, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#20
Mina Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Game needs a ton of more quests, more armor and weapons choices, better crafting and so on.