Overall rating of GW? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Jab · Jun 04, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47

For me I think I would give it a 8 out of 10. It's good but it's very easy to get burned out playing it for me anyway, since majority of non mission quests are the same. And so far the pvp hasn't really gotten me into it yet.

Dax · Jun 04, 2005, 10:56 PM // 22:56

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Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

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!

I would agree that this would be a great single player game. On that basis it's worth the money. ....But it's not a single player game (and I'm assuming not really meant to be one). For me I guess I'm expecting a little more

LoneWolfWinter · Jun 04, 2005, 10:58 PM // 22:58

It depends. When i first got it i thought it was genius, but now not so much. The PvE ends up sucking for the most part (the same thing over and over, and its not terribly challenging), although the PvP is enjoyable. When i compare this to my past fav multiplayer game, CS:S it really sucks though. If this game wasn't so damned addicting overall though i wouldn't still be playing it. I'll give it about a 6 or 7.

That said, if some of the updates start improving the game (instead of making things twice as annoying), i would rate it better overall.

Loviatar · Jun 04, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03

i will give it a 8.5 for now but i expect it to go up as things get ironed out and more content is added

Mina · Jun 04, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03

This game seems to be like Quake, Doom, or Unreal in terms of style. I mean, its a pvp game with PvE added for spice.

hassoon · Jun 05, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04

6.5 no real depth,hopefully thay will change after all its only been out a little over a month.

Crimson Wolf · Jun 05, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Well it seems that overall GW seems to be satisfactory with everyone so far.

Anyone else have any other perspectives?

Bezerker · Jun 05, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55

7/10 why? Il explain:

I dont like seeing a creature twice with just a differend name, (for ex. a Plague devourer and a devourer in the desert look exactly the same & just giving it a different colour? i dont think so.).

Weapons, bonusses on them etc. Could be more, same goes with the weapons that a flachion for example looks exactly the same as a tribal blade. Lets be honest now, thats really not original. And what i mean with could be more is that a purple sword can have as much bonusses as a rare one (for ex +14% dmg vs hexed foes or etc) A rare sword or any item should have more then 1 bonus (without upgrade items forged into it)

Same goes for the Armors, could be more and no special bonusses on armors whatsoever.

Also tbh, i think there should be sets of armor that give bonusses that you must find or win with a quest & that you should have more attribute points, i dont even use any of my 2nd profession skills simply because my 1st profession takes them all (i know thats a matter of choice but it would be nice to have more points)

For the rest Guild Wars is a good game, only it still needs some work here & there imo.

Bad Bak · Jun 05, 2005, 08:11 PM // 20:11

I would rate the game 8.5-9.0/10. I think it depends partly on what a person is looking for from the game itself. I'm more of a casual gamer that doesn't have time to spend large chunks of time playing. I'm able to enter explore or do a mission in a reasonable amount of time and feel like I've gotten something accomplished. I'm not a fan of PvP, so no comments there. I haven't had much difficulty finding groups to join however sometimes the people you randomly group with can leave lots to be desired.

Ginko · Jun 05, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23

If you asked me this question two months ago, I would've answer the question like this: I give Guild Wars a 9.5/10, it's perfect but needs some polishing of the ruff edges.

You ask me now and it's a diferent story. I say 8.5/10, the complaining has really made be feel bad about the community. I still love this game, and I know as things settle down, it will inprove and most likely my score will return to it's once grand scale.

--Ginko

Kaos the Korruptor · Jun 05, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Ok here is my 2 cents worth.
Ahem.......
This game at first glance catches you by surprise, when you first play the game you expect to find the same cookie cutters game play style as in other MMORPG's, IE: UO, EQ, and WOW. But you don't. there are some major differences, like the lvl cap of 20 , the instanced game play, and the fact that only you character can wear the armor that you crafted....

At first this was like a breath of fresh air....... At first.

Now after playing through all of the BWE's and playing the full version when ever I get any free time IE: after work, I yern for the days of being able to move up past lvl 20 ( Hell the monsters you fight are upwards of lvl 25-30! why can't we?)... and being able to see the dmg totals in the character profile like in Diablo II, and other ROBUST RPG's where you can see the the increase in dmg everytime you increase the number of your str, or linked attribute points.....

Don't get me wrong I still think GW is a very good game , its just after really getting into the game the buzz has worn off.....I really hope that Arena Net makes some changes to the basics when they start to beta the expansions. you know to at least keep the old school RPG gamers still interested in their new game. I mean hell my guild still plays Diablo I, and Diablo II - LoD regularly, reason why its ***BECAUSE*** of the grind thats involved with making your kick ass character. Heck...Grinding lvls Good bad or indifferent keeps players playing to get their characters as godly as possible its the thrill of competetion you always have to be able to brag how much better your character is compared to your friends, whether it be a godly weapon or armor, or your stats are maxed and your dmg is through the roof. RPG gamers want people to see their characters and say "WOW I want to make my character as Godly as that Guys!"

Well thats my 2 Cents Worth.

Over all I give Guild Wars a 7 simply for originality, cuz after that wears off its really a 5 compared to other robust RPG's.

! Let the Glory of The Gods of Korruption Live Forever!

Pandora's box · Jun 05, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

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Originally Posted by Ginko

You ask me now and it's a diferent story. I say 8.5/10, the complaining has really made be feel bad about the community. I still love this game, and I know as things settle down, it will inprove and most likely my score will return to it's once grand scale.

--Ginko

There is no such thing as a perfect community.
And for me its too early to rate it. So many things I have to do yet

Crimson Wolf · Jun 05, 2005, 09:08 PM // 21:08

(See Above ^) Wow! You seem very opinionated and intelligent, I must say Kaos.

Well, you seem to be the lowest rating, but I can understand the reason why you rate it the way you did. Thanks for that.

Kaos the Korruptor · Jun 06, 2005, 02:42 PM // 14:42

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Jun 05, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#31
Kaos the Korruptor Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LongIsland New York Guild: Gods of Korruption Profession: W/Mo	Ok here is my 2 cents worth. Ahem....... This game at first glance catches you by surprise, when you first play the game you expect to find the same cookie cutters game play style as in other MMORPG's, IE: UO, EQ, and WOW. But you don't. there are some major differences, like the lvl cap of 20 , the instanced game play, and the fact that only you character can wear the armor that you crafted.... At first this was like a breath of fresh air....... At first. Now after playing through all of the BWE's and playing the full version when ever I get any free time IE: after work, I yern for the days of being able to move up past lvl 20 ( Hell the monsters you fight are upwards of lvl 25-30! why can't we?)... and being able to see the dmg totals in the character profile like in Diablo II, and other ROBUST RPG's where you can see the the increase in dmg everytime you increase the number of your str, or linked attribute points..... Don't get me wrong I still think GW is a very good game , its just after really getting into the game the buzz has worn off.....I really hope that Arena Net makes some changes to the basics when they start to beta the expansions. you know to at least keep the old school RPG gamers still interested in their new game. I mean hell my guild still plays Diablo I, and Diablo II - LoD regularly, reason why its *BECAUSE* of the grind thats involved with making your kick ass character. Heck...Grinding lvls Good bad or indifferent keeps players playing to get their characters as godly as possible its the thrill of competetion you always have to be able to brag how much better your character is compared to your friends, whether it be a godly weapon or armor, or your stats are maxed and your dmg is through the roof. RPG gamers want people to see their characters and say "WOW I want to make my character as Godly as that Guys!" Well thats my 2 Cents Worth. Over all I give Guild Wars a 7 simply for originality, cuz after that wears off its really a 5 compared to other robust RPG's. ! Let the Glory of The Gods of Korruption Live Forever! Last edited by Kaos the Korruptor; Jun 11, 2005 at 06:46 PM // 18:46..

Jun 04, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47	#21
Jab Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	For me I think I would give it a 8 out of 10. It's good but it's very easy to get burned out playing it for me anyway, since majority of non mission quests are the same. And so far the pvp hasn't really gotten me into it yet.

Jun 04, 2005, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#23
LoneWolfWinter Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	It depends. When i first got it i thought it was genius, but now not so much. The PvE ends up sucking for the most part (the same thing over and over, and its not terribly challenging), although the PvP is enjoyable. When i compare this to my past fav multiplayer game, CS:S it really sucks though. If this game wasn't so damned addicting overall though i wouldn't still be playing it. I'll give it about a 6 or 7. That said, if some of the updates start improving the game (instead of making things twice as annoying), i would rate it better overall.

Jun 04, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#24
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i will give it a 8.5 for now but i expect it to go up as things get ironed out and more content is added

Jun 04, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#25
Mina Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	This game seems to be like Quake, Doom, or Unreal in terms of style. I mean, its a pvp game with PvE added for spice.

Jun 05, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04	#26
hassoon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	6.5 no real depth,hopefully thay will change after all its only been out a little over a month.

Jun 05, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#27
Crimson Wolf Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: PaNiC Attack Profession: W/	Well it seems that overall GW seems to be satisfactory with everyone so far. Anyone else have any other perspectives?

Jun 05, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55	#28
Bezerker Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	7/10 why? Il explain: I dont like seeing a creature twice with just a differend name, (for ex. a Plague devourer and a devourer in the desert look exactly the same & just giving it a different colour? i dont think so.). Weapons, bonusses on them etc. Could be more, same goes with the weapons that a flachion for example looks exactly the same as a tribal blade. Lets be honest now, thats really not original. And what i mean with could be more is that a purple sword can have as much bonusses as a rare one (for ex +14% dmg vs hexed foes or etc) A rare sword or any item should have more then 1 bonus (without upgrade items forged into it) Same goes for the Armors, could be more and no special bonusses on armors whatsoever. Also tbh, i think there should be sets of armor that give bonusses that you must find or win with a quest & that you should have more attribute points, i dont even use any of my 2nd profession skills simply because my 1st profession takes them all (i know thats a matter of choice but it would be nice to have more points) For the rest Guild Wars is a good game, only it still needs some work here & there imo.

Jun 05, 2005, 08:11 PM // 20:11	#29
Bad Bak Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Profession: R/Mo	I would rate the game 8.5-9.0/10. I think it depends partly on what a person is looking for from the game itself. I'm more of a casual gamer that doesn't have time to spend large chunks of time playing. I'm able to enter explore or do a mission in a reasonable amount of time and feel like I've gotten something accomplished. I'm not a fan of PvP, so no comments there. I haven't had much difficulty finding groups to join however sometimes the people you randomly group with can leave lots to be desired.

Jun 05, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23	#30
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	If you asked me this question two months ago, I would've answer the question like this: I give Guild Wars a 9.5/10, it's perfect but needs some polishing of the ruff edges. You ask me now and it's a diferent story. I say 8.5/10, the complaining has really made be feel bad about the community. I still love this game, and I know as things settle down, it will inprove and most likely my score will return to it's once grand scale. --Ginko

Jun 05, 2005, 09:08 PM // 21:08	#33
Crimson Wolf Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: PaNiC Attack Profession: W/	(See Above ^) Wow! You seem very opinionated and intelligent, I must say Kaos. Well, you seem to be the lowest rating, but I can understand the reason why you rate it the way you did. Thanks for that.

Jun 06, 2005, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#34
Kaos the Korruptor Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LongIsland New York Guild: Gods of Korruption Profession: W/Mo	BUMP BUMP BUMP