Warframe

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,131 reviews
  • story
  • grinding
  • gameplay
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It's difficult not to recommend Warframe on PS5 to anyone who likes sci-fi settings, frenetic action, and deep, engrossing RPG mechanics.
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Warframe is a sci-fi shooter game that allows both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with a focus on co-op gameplay. Players can choose from over 40 Warframes, each with unique abilities and weapons, to fight against warring factions across open world environments. The game encourages squad play, with rewards for completing missions together and utilizing Warframe abilities to support allies and achieve objectives.

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,131 reviews
story67 positive mentions
grinding190 negative mentions
  • The game offers a vast amount of content and activities, keeping players engaged for hours.
  • Smooth gameplay with impressive graphics and a unique movement system that feels fluid and enjoyable.
  • The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to learn the game.
  • The game can be extremely grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress and obtain items.
  • Some players find the lack of clear guidance and tutorials frustrating, leading to confusion about game mechanics.
  • There are frequent complaints about bugs and connectivity issues that can disrupt gameplay.
  • story280 mentions

    The story in the game is described as engaging and immersive, with a rich lore that unfolds through various quests and missions. However, many players find the narrative difficult to follow initially, and the gameplay can become repetitive, leading to a sense of grind. While some quests are praised for their depth and emotional impact, others are criticized for lacking clarity and coherence, making it essential for players to invest time to fully appreciate the storyline.

    • “The story is intriguing and there is so much content to enjoy.”
    • “The story and gameplay are good, and it doesn't have a very toxic community.”
    • “The story is interesting and mysterious, and the additions of amazing cutscenes are greatly appreciated.”
    • “The bulk of the game is just grinding for a while in boring side missions.”
    • “Story could use some work, and the lore that exists is tricky to find and hard to grasp.”
    • “The story is basically there to keep you entertained when you have nothing to do in the game, and the writing can be really cringy sometimes.”
  • grinding192 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as extensive and sometimes tedious, yet integral to the overall experience. While some find the grind enjoyable and rewarding, especially when playing with friends, others feel it becomes repetitive and overwhelming, particularly for solo players. Overall, the game is characterized as a "grinding simulator," where patience and dedication are required to progress, but those who embrace the grind often find it to be a fun and engaging challenge.

    • “And when you're not grinding up and down the solar system, you're either waiting for the next thing to grind for, or showing off your fashion prowess.”
    • “I will admit that it does get boring if you do not put any money into it; grinding gets tedious.”
    • “If you are looking for more than that, this game feels just as fun as grinding wooden blocks with sandpaper - an okay experience, but playing it solo for a prolonged duration is just dreadful.”
    • “The game is 90% farming and grinding, and the other 10% is waiting even more time to build the things you already spent hours trying to grind for.”
  • gameplay114 mentions

    The gameplay of Warframe is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, fast-paced action, and engaging combat, allowing players to feel like agile "space ninjas" with a variety of weapons and abilities. While the game offers a rich and customizable experience, some players note that it can become grindy and repetitive over time, with a steep learning curve due to insufficient tutorials on game mechanics. Overall, the combination of enjoyable gameplay, stunning graphics, and a supportive community makes it a standout free-to-play title, despite some criticisms regarding its monetization and complexity.

    • “The warframe designs, which are like bio-mechas, are amazing. The gameplay is really fun, and it's not just about the guns; it also has melee and warframe abilities, which combine into unique builds.”
    • “The gameplay of Warframe is solid, if not a bit easy and overcrowded with options. However, most of the weapons, skins, etc., are kept from you through extreme grinding and micropayments.”
    • “The core gameplay of Warframe is fun, and the movement feels great. It's incredibly easy to dump hours into this game; the gameplay, designs, sound, and writing are pretty much spotless.”
    • “At the end of the day, Warframe can offer very simple stylish gameplay with no depth to it.”
    • “Gunplay is alright, gameplay gets repetitive really soon.”
    • “I have seen people complain about it being pay to win, that it is grindy, and there is not much variation in gameplay.”
  • graphics94 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty and detail, often noting that they rival those of many AAA titles despite being a free-to-play game. Players appreciate the vibrant art style, fluid animations, and well-designed character models, which contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing both gameplay and storytelling.

    • “Wonderful game with amazing graphics.”
    • “The graphics are awesome and the gameplay is highly fluid.”
    • “This game is a work of art, from its gameplay to its graphics.”
    • “I turned down all my graphics, I even put it on 800x600 and still no luck... please fix this, I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this or not, but it sucks.”
    • “If you try to run it on a really horrible and cheap PC, it's only going to go 10 or 20 fps max, maybe even 5 fps, especially in infested missions since there's so many graphics involved with it.”
    • “The community used to be something, but the devs scrapped their humility and turned Warframe into a religion, rather than an ever-evolving piece of artwork that it once was. I only got a few hours at a time before my laptop turned into a 'laptoaster'.”
  • monetization15 mentions

    The game's monetization model primarily relies on cosmetic microtransactions, with minimal "pay to win" elements, allowing players to enjoy the experience without significant gameplay limitations. However, some users feel that the game is overly grindy and that microtransactions can feel intrusive, leading to a perception of it being cash-grabbing. Overall, while the monetization is not detrimental to gameplay, it can encourage players to spend money for faster progression or a broader selection of items.

    • “Great free-to-play game with microtransactions.”
    • “Monetization is 99% cosmetic and there is minimal 'pay to win'.”
    • “Although it's ridden with microtransactions, it doesn't limit your gameplay experience at all.”
    • “But overall... it's a very grindy, repetitive, and pretty much a cash grabbing game... kind of why I stopped playing it personally.”
    • “But after the four or so hours I put into this game, my main gripe is that this game tries to shove microtransactions down your throat.”
    • “There are some microtransactions that are pretty bad deals; luckily it's mostly just resources, please don't spend money on resources.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs well on lower-end hardware and offers solid controller support, players frequently encounter serious bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues that may require restarting missions. Despite the overall enjoyable experience, the presence of these significant stability problems has led to frustration among users, particularly due to the lack of timely fixes and responsiveness to player feedback.

    • “Controller support is great on this version (using a Switch Pro controller—something I can't do on PS5), and the game runs smoothly despite having somewhat modest laptop performance.”
    • “Runs great on my old laptop with excellent graphics and little to no lag. I would recommend this to anybody.”
    • “They release buggy, broken updates year after year, and outright ignore player feedback.”
    • “There are some completely game-breaking glitches, such as rescue on Lua that will frequently leave you without the ability to shoot, hack, change weapons, or use abilities, and the only way to get unglitched is to die which may lose you the mission.”
    • “There aren't many glitches, but they are serious enough to make you rage quit and not touch the game for days.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional impact and ability to enhance the storytelling, with players noting moments that evoke strong feelings, such as goosebumps and tears. Many reviewers highlight the combination of great graphics, action, and an incredible soundtrack as key elements that elevate the overall experience. Ratings for the music vary, but the consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “Story and music are epic; I don't want to give spoilers, but after Witcher 3, that's the first time I got goosebumps while playing a game.”
    • “The game has everything: great graphics, action all the way, amazing music, and of course, the incredible storyline.”
    • “When I first played The Second Dream, I cried; both the music and dialogue led to a perfect moment, and they did it again with The War Within.”
    • “Music: 3 / 5 ├ ☼ ☼ ☼ ■ ■ ┤”
    • “I personally love to put on some music then play the game regularly.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the lighthearted interactions and funny moments, such as amusing character quirks and unexpected in-game events. The community is noted for its maturity and camaraderie, contributing to a fun atmosphere where players can share laughs. Comparisons to other humorous games, like "Borderlands," highlight the engaging and entertaining nature of the game's humor.

    • “Both are very informative and funny to boot.”
    • “Join a clan, do some archwing races, finish the quests, challenge yourself like how long can you defend the objective and even better, how long can your squad, which you currently are chatting with, have a good time laughing together about how stupid and yet adorable Clem is, defend the objective!”
    • “I've played this game for so long, the first thing I found hard to believe is coming from the community; they're all great, funny, and patient. It's hard to find toxic players; almost all of the players are mature and funny to chat with.”
    • “Ordis is not funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its strong performance on lower-end computers, with good controller support and improved graphics. While some users note that it can be CPU-heavy and may have occasional bugs, the developers are actively working on fixes, leading to a generally positive reception regarding optimization.

    • “Controller support is great on this version as well (using a Switch Pro controller—something I can't do on PS5), and the game runs great despite having somewhat modest laptop performance.”
    • “It's much more optimized for lower-end computers; the story is... well... uh... there's a story.”
    • “It's much more optimized for lower-end computers, the story is... well... uh... there's a story.”
    • “Well, uhm, come a long time from my first review was 4hr on play, well now is 3k/hr. I still enjoy it and have a love/hate relationship sometimes. Bugs, yeah, like in every game, it's normal to have, but they fix it. Optimization, uhm, they try; it's a CPU-heavy game. I don't blame it; it can be fixed if they work around it. Pay to win maybe, but you can have it for free if you have the time for it. Also, it's a heavy grind, so it will take a bit of time to manage your stuff around.”
    • “And the game is optimized very well, as much as I'm aware.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players have expressed that the emotional impact of the game is profound, with moments in quests like "The Second Dream" and "The War Within" evoking strong feelings through their music and dialogue. Many find these experiences to be deeply moving, contributing to a sense of wholesome family enjoyment.

    • “When I first played 'The Second Dream,' I cried; both the music and dialogue led to a perfect moment, and they did it again with 'The War Within.'”
    • “This quest had me emotional, bro!”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth and immersion, with a well-crafted lore surrounding the tenno and warframes, as well as detailed codices for various factions and syndicates. Players appreciate the rich gameplay and striking character designs that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The story of the Tenno and the individual Warframe's places in the lore, along with the codices of character development from the different factions and syndicates, all contribute to one of the most immersive games I've ever played.”
    • “Rich gameplay, very nice character designs, and powerful graphics.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Replayability is limited, as players often find the experience less engaging over time, particularly when playing with strangers. The game is best enjoyed with friends, as interactions with others can feel transactional rather than social.

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Critic Reviews

76% average critic score

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Play time

315hMedian play time
567hAverage play time
50-1200hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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