Warcraft III: Reforged
- January 28, 2020
- Blizzard Entertainment
Reforged is an uninspiring remaster, but Warcraft 3 itself is still a great game nearly two decades later.
Relive the events of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne. Command mysterious night elves, insidious undead, savage orcs, and noble humans as alliances shift and cultures clash in ruthless conflict. Includes: - Unique skins for four of the game’s hero units. - Meat Wagon mount for World of Warcraft - Mal'ganis pet for Diablo III - Unlock the heroes Jaina, Thrall, Anub'arak and Tyran…
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- Preserves the best parts of the original game, including engaging story and solid gameplay.
- Updated visuals and art style enhance the experience, making it visually appealing for a nearly two-decade-old game.
- Custom maps and a dedicated multiplayer community provide extensive gameplay options.
- Riddled with bugs and technical issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- Missing key features from the original game, including several multiplayer modes and the ability to switch between old and new graphics.
- Perceived as a rushed remaster with many design choices and corporate decisions that disappoint long-time fans.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the detailed new visuals and updated UI while also noting the retention of some original elements. However, there are significant criticisms regarding technical issues, such as graphical glitches and frame rate drops, as well as disappointment over the removal of certain features and the inability to switch between old and new graphics seamlessly. Overall, while the art style and character models are appreciated, the execution of the remaster has left some players wanting more.
“Great graphics and art style, UI got properly updated, but retains the exact same general positioning.”
“Serviceable visuals, great character models, simpler, cleaner UI, decent animations overall.”
“Preserves the best parts of the original game, added accessibility in campaign, custom maps still shine, detailed new visuals.”
“The removal of several multiplayer modes and features, along with the inability to change on the fly between old and new graphics, makes it feel like more could have been done with the 'update' part of the remastering.”
“Missing features from the original reforged vision are disappointing. There are far too many technical issues, such as graphical glitches, micro-stuttering, and drops in frame rate. Linking reforged with the original game has meant that the 2002 version has inherited its problems, which has also made many custom maps unplayable.”
- story5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Warcraft III: Reforged features a compelling and engaging story that remains captivating even after eighteen years, complemented by solid core gameplay. While the game has received updates in graphics and user interface, the narrative continues to be a standout aspect, drawing players into its extensive campaign. Overall, the story is praised for its intrigue and charm, maintaining its status as a highlight of the genre.
“However, despite this, there's little doubting that Warcraft III: Reforged has a compelling story that, even eighteen years on, remains one of the most engaging in the genre.”
“Still retains the charms of the classic, excellent strategy gameplay, engaging story, and an extensive campaign. It looks good for what is still an eighteen-year-old game, with a very engaged multiplayer community offering near-limitless gameplay.”
“Except for its solid core gameplay and intriguing story, Warcraft III: Reforged lacks any major updates over the original.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Warcraft III: Reforged remains solid and engaging, retaining the classic strategy elements and an intriguing story that appeals to newcomers. However, while it offers a strong core experience, it lacks significant updates or enhancements for returning players, making it feel more like a serviceable remaster than a definitive upgrade. The extensive campaign and active multiplayer community contribute to its enduring appeal, but the overall experience may not justify a purchase for those familiar with the original.
“The gameplay holds strong to this day, and with the tweaks and upgrades, this is an undeniable diamond in the rough.”
“It still retains the charms of the classic, excellent strategy gameplay, engaging story, and an extensive campaign. It looks good for what is still an eighteen-year-old game, with a very engaged multiplayer community offering near-limitless gameplay.”
“Except for its solid core gameplay and intriguing story, Warcraft III: Reforged lacks any major updates over the original.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous technical issues such as bugs, graphical glitches, and frame rate drops. Many users are disappointed by the lack of improvements and missing features compared to the original, and the integration with the older version has exacerbated existing problems, rendering some custom maps unplayable. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback, compounded by questionable decisions from the developers regarding community engagement and feature implementation.
“Very buggy, with very limited improvements in some areas. There are reported (though not personally encountered) widespread issues by players in multiplayer. Additionally, it is lacking certain features from the original. Blizzard has made questionable decisions regarding forced agreements with the community and modders, as well as instances of false advertising.”
“The missing features from the original Reforged vision are disappointing. There are far too many technical issues, such as graphical glitches, micro-stuttering, and drops in frame rate. Linking Reforged with the original game has meant that the 2002 version has inherited its problems, which has also made many custom maps unplayable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the remaster has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous technical issues such as bugs, graphical glitches, and frame rate drops. Many feel that the remaster fails to address the shortcomings of the original game, resulting in a disappointing experience overall.
“Lots of bugs and bad optimization; overall, it's an unremarkable remaster.”
“Far too many technical issues, such as graphical glitches, micro-stuttering, and drops in frame rate.”
“Linking Reforged with the original game has meant that the 2002 version has inherited its problems, which has also made many custom maps unplayable.”
Critic Reviews
A mediocre remaster
“Warcraft III: Reforged is a much-needed remaster that's not quite complete.”
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The heavy criticism towards Warcraft III: Reforged has nothing to do with the quality of the experience therein. This remains the wonderful real-time strategy that thousands of people have loved. The real problems begin when you take the changes of this remaster into consideration. The half-baked, unimpressive new engine and hit-or-miss design choices; the numerous bugs and network issues; and, finally, those mind-numbing, corporate-smelling decisions, like the fact that custom maps now belong to Blizzard, or how Reforged effectively ruins the original for those who don't even own the new game.
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Warcraft III: Reforged Review - An Incredible Game, A Disappointing Remaster
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