Age of Conan: Unchained
- February 22, 2013
- Funcom
Get on SteamAge of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria. Choose between twelve different classes, from Barbarian to Demonologist, and fight your way to riches and glory as you battle …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rich world based on the Conan lore, with engaging storylines and a variety of character classes and abilities.
- The community is active and helpful, providing support and tips for new players, enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite its age, the game still features enjoyable graphics and a solid combat system that many players find satisfying.
- The game suffers from outdated graphics and animations, which can detract from the overall experience compared to modern titles.
- There are significant issues with bugs and quest functionality, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The microtransaction model can feel restrictive, especially for free-to-play users, limiting access to certain content and features.
- story30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a richly developed lore-based world, with diverse character classes each having their own narratives and supporting characters, making it engaging for players. While the writing and quest interactions are praised, the lack of voice acting in many quests post-tutorial is noted as a downside. Overall, the intricate adventures and strong storytelling are highlighted as the game's standout features, making it a recommended experience despite its age and technical issues.
“The story is set in a great lore-based world, and this would be the only reason to recommend this game to anyone.”
“The writing is great, and interacting with the quest NPCs can be very enjoyable.”
“Best MMO I ever played, the only big downside is the lack of voice acting in a lot of quests after the Tortage tutorial level.”
“This game is too old to have all the bugs it has in it; quests can be broken, items that say you can only have 1 can be multiple, and some you can't even delete from your very limited bag.”
“Compared to other triple-A MMOs you can play for free like WoW, SWTOR, ESO, Rift, and BDO, Age of Conan is a jewel in the rough and only shines in the story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered dated but still visually appealing, especially on max settings, showcasing vibrant colors and impressive landscapes. While the overall aesthetic holds up, many reviewers feel that the game has not kept pace with modern graphical standards, particularly in comparison to other MMOs that have updated their engines and textures. Despite these shortcomings, the immersive experience of exploration and cooperative play remains strong.
“The graphics are a bit dated but still hold up on max settings with a lot of colors, amazing landscapes, a full open-world, and a day & night cycle.”
“Now this part of the game I loved; the graphics looked good, and the sound was great.”
“The graphics are nice for an older game; I play Conan Exiles, but that's not anything like this. It would be perfect if there was a blend of the two, but I suppose in the future combining elements of these two would be a very interesting world to live in online.”
“Now the game is quite old and graphically outdated, but the entire experience of exploration, quest making, and cooperative play is still strong and satisfying.”
“While other MMOs have updated the engine, combat, and textures to increase the graphical fidelity of the game world to current standards, Funcom has done very little to Conan.”
“The graphics are a bit dated but still hold up on max settings with a lot of colors, amazing landscapes, a full open-world, and day & night cycle.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this Conan-themed MMO is engaging and offers a fast leveling experience, with a variety of character options and abilities that appeal even to those who typically dislike the genre. While the game features solid mechanics and realism, it suffers from outdated technology compared to more modern titles. Overall, players find it a worthwhile experience, especially considering the free content available, despite some criticism from less skilled users.
“So far so good, I love the world of Conan. This is going to be a very special game, I can feel it. I'm not one for MMORPGs at all; I never really cared for them because I like a lot of contact and physics in the melee of games. But this one gets a pass from me, even though it's sort of like that. It's fast leveling up, I feel engaged by the game and its mechanics, and I feel like there are a lot of options to pick from in terms of characters and abilities. It does take some extra money to send to the folks at Funcom for some privileges beyond what's included for free, but I think that for free, it's a pretty damn good deal.”
“The realism, gameplay, and soundtrack are solid.”
“It had a few modern mechanics in it that a lot of other MMOs implemented shortly after. Sadly, the overall tech the game used was based on the generation before, and that might be its main problem.”
“It had a few modern mechanics in it that a lot of other MMOs implemented shortly after; sadly, the overall tech the game used was based on the generation before, and that might be its main problem.”
“You will have many people crying out loud here on Steam saying how incredibly bad it is or something like that, but those are all people who simply suck at the game and its mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its solid quality, enhancing the overall realism and gameplay experience. Players are encouraged to immerse themselves in the soundtrack while exploring the game's lore.
“The realism, gameplay, and soundtrack are solid.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and unfinished zones beyond the starting area, leading to a frustrating experience that often requires extensive troubleshooting and tech support.
“The chief complaints were that the game was buggy and the zones following the starting area felt unfinished and lacked end game content.”
“The last thing I want to do is spend hours poring through user forums, troubleshooting, and tech support, jumping through a bunch of hoops just to start the game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue, which has elicited multiple laughs from players, indicating a strong comedic element throughout the experience.
“I found myself laughing several times at the dialogue.”
