Guild Wars Trilogy

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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An award-winning online fantasy epic awaits. No subscription fees! Step into Guild Wars, the award-winning fantasy online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions of players. For the first time ever, Guild Wars Trilogy combines Guild Wars, Factions, and Nightfall into a single amazing experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

60%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
story4 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Guild Wars offers a vast amount of content that can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, making it a memorable experience for MMORPG fans.
  • The game features a tactical and methodical gameplay style, allowing players to build their own teams and customize their skills for strategic combat.
  • Despite its age, the graphics and soundtrack are still appealing, and the game provides a rich lore experience, especially for players familiar with Guild Wars 2.
  • The game suffers from clunky movement mechanics and pathfinding issues, which can hinder the combat experience, particularly for melee characters.
  • Voice acting is notably poor, detracting from the overall immersion and emotional impact of the story.
  • The lack of a trading post and convoluted dye system can make item acquisition and customization frustrating for players.
  • story9 mentions

    The story in the game is praised for its engaging narratives and well-written secondary quests, though some players feel that the main storylines lack character development and are heavily influenced by nostalgia. While the game allows for solo play with NPC companions, it offers a rich world that many find enjoyable, particularly for its epic storylines and immersive combat experience. Overall, it is regarded as one of the better MMO stories available, appealing to both solo players and groups.

    • “The music is a delight to listen to, the story is interesting enough, and you can have fun customizing your skill bar to get the most DPS/support possible out of eight skills to choose from the plethora of skills obtainable throughout the different campaigns.”
    • “One of the best MMOs on the market, I love the engaging story the most, which is followed by good combat solo or with a group of great players that fills the world of Guild Wars.”
    • “Classic RPG, but such epic storylines!”
    • “Lots of Guild Wars veterans praise the game's story, but as someone who started it as an adult, it's 90% nostalgia goggles.”
    • “There's almost no character development over the course of the four storylines.”
    • “The big difference between these two is definitely to Guild Wars' advantage: Guild Wars has a way better story, it is much easier to play solo (which I prefer, and many with me).”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as tactical and methodical, emphasizing preparation and strategic decision-making over quick reflexes. Players may find the challenge diminishes with optimal team compositions, but the overall experience is enhanced by enjoyable graphics and a compelling character creation and skill system, earning a strong rating of 9/10.

    • “The gameplay feels tactical and methodical – GW is not about quick reflexes, but about being prepared for the challenge you face, and knowing which enemy to target and when to regroup.”
    • “The graphics are a delight to look at (especially considering the first game was made in 2005!), great gameplay, interesting and fun character creation and skill system.”
    • “Gameplay: 9/10”
    • “I struggled a lot until I reached a mostly meta hero team composition, which eventually removes almost all challenge from normal mode gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay feels tactical and methodical – it's not about quick reflexes, but about being prepared for the challenge you face, and knowing which enemy to target and when to regroup.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are generally considered decent for a game developed in 2005, with users noting that while the visuals are appealing, the limitations of the older graphics engine are evident, particularly in character models and animations. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their age, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are a delight to look at, especially considering the first game was made in 2005! Great gameplay, interesting and fun character creation and skill system.”
    • “This game is old, but it has decent graphics.”
    • “The visuals are nice for their age, but they are made by a 2005 graphics engine, which shows, especially in the character models and animations.”
  • music2 mentions

    The soundtrack is praised as superb and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience, though it may become monotonous if players linger on a single map for extended periods. The music complements the engaging story and the gameplay, which allows for skill customization to optimize performance.

    • “The soundtrack is superb, although it can become a bit monotonous if you stay in one map for too long.”
    • “The music is a delight to listen to, and the story is interesting enough. You can have fun customizing your skill bar to maximize your DPS/support potential from the eight skills available throughout the various campaigns.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some users rate it highly, citing a strong immersive quality, others criticize the writing and humor of the antagonist as detrimental to the overall dramatic tone.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
    • “I felt completely enveloped by the haunting ambiance; it truly sets the mood for the entire experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is a perfect blend of tension and beauty, making every moment feel significant.”
    • “When the dramatic lines of the campaign's main antagonist make you laugh out loud, it kills any remaining dramatic atmosphere the mediocre writing left intact.”
    • “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but the lack of sound design and poor lighting choices make it feel flat and uninspired.”
    • “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the world.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that character development is minimal throughout the four storylines, with little to no growth or evolution observed in the characters.

    • “There's almost no character development over the course of the four storylines.”
    • “The characters feel flat and unchanging, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
    • “I expected more depth, but the character arcs are predictable and lack meaningful growth.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of performances in the game has been criticized for being inconsistent, with many sounding wooden, while others are either over-acted or bizarre, leading to a lack of cohesion in character portrayals.

    • “Most performances sound wooden, while some are overacted or just downright bizarre.”
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