- February 22, 2013
- Funcom
- 48h median play time
Age of Conan: Unchained
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About
Age 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 …











- Age of Conan: Unchained offers a unique and immersive MMORPG experience with a gritty world and engaging story.
- The combat system is skill-based and allows for dynamic, action-oriented gameplay, making each encounter feel visceral and rewarding.
- Despite its age, the game still has decent graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including login problems and crashes, which can frustrate players.
- The free-to-play model is heavily restricted, limiting character slots and access to certain content, making it difficult for new players to fully enjoy the game.
- The player population is low, making it challenging to find groups for dungeons and raids, which can lead to a solitary gaming experience.
- story264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story is praised for its rich lore and engaging early quests, particularly in the starting zone of Tortage, which features fully voiced dialogue and immersive narratives. However, many players feel that the storytelling quality declines significantly after the initial levels, becoming more grind-focused and less engaging, with a mix of repetitive fetch quests and a lack of voice acting in later content. Overall, while the game offers a compelling narrative experience for fans of the Conan universe, its execution can be inconsistent, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling.
“The starting zone, Tortage, offers one of the best early-game experiences in any MMO, with a fully voiced storyline that feels engaging and personal.”
“The narrative design in these first 20 levels is immersive, with personal quests that help you feel connected to the world.”
“The story is set in a great lore-based world, and this would be the only reason to recommend this game to anyone.”
“The story and the quests seem to have potential, but the execution of that potential is poor and boring; I can't say it really took my interest at all.”
“However, after Tortage, the narrative quality starts to dip, becoming more of a traditional MMORPG structure, with less emphasis on story-driven quests and more on grind-heavy objectives.”
“The game reels you in from levels 1-20 with a fully voice acted set of characters and quests but drops the ball as soon as you hit the real content, which might be the biggest letdown.”