WildStar

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • humor
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Clever questing and a stand-out combat system make for an entertaining MMO that's as large as it is full of character.
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WildStar is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer sci-fi shooter game with hilarious moments and good graphics. Explore the vibrant world of Nexus, engage in exhilarating action combat, and customize your character and housing. Experience epic dungeons, raids, and world bosses for legendary loot, and enjoy the diverse marketplace with unique items like hoverboards, costumes, and pets. With its unique art style and expansive features, WildStar offers an immersive MMO adventure.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Cloud
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story5 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Wildstar features a vibrant and humorous world with beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a joy to explore.
  • The combat system is fluid and action-oriented, requiring player skill and offering a variety of character builds and paths to enhance gameplay.
  • The game has a dedicated and friendly community, with plenty of content to enjoy, including a robust housing system and ongoing updates.
  • The game suffers from a low player population, making it difficult to find groups for dungeons and PvP, which can lead to a lackluster experience for solo players.
  • Many players have reported issues with account creation and login, leading to frustration and preventing them from accessing the game.
  • Some aspects of the game, such as the questing system and UI, can be confusing and unintuitive, which may deter new players.
  • story21 mentions

    The game's story features engaging narratives that, while occasionally falling into cliché, are enriched by humor and irreverence, making the experience enjoyable. Players appreciate the interesting quest narratives that provide backstory and world-building, despite some quests being standard fetch or kill tasks. Overall, the story is complemented by a well-designed quest system and fluid combat, although some players find it confusing and occasionally tedious.

    • “Great storylines, even when venturing into cliche territory, there's enough substance to make it an enjoyable ride.”
    • “The game is very well designed with fluent combat, an interesting story, and fun content.”
    • “Storylines can occasionally venture into cliché territory.”
    • “The quest system is confusing, unintuitive, clunky, and hard to follow.”
    • “Quests are mostly the standard go get this, find that, interact with something, kill that species - but it doesn't give you numbers; instead, there's a percentage which is an interesting feature. The quest narrative is interesting to read and will tell you more backstory and more information about the world and the people.”
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics of Wildstar are characterized by a vibrant, stylized art style reminiscent of a "cell-shaded 80's Saturday morning cartoon," which many players find appealing and atmospheric. While some criticize the cartoonish visuals as less mature or dated, others appreciate the unique aesthetic and expressive animations that enhance the gameplay experience. However, there are concerns about the game's graphical quality declining since its transition to free-to-play, with reports of a foggy and hazy appearance affecting performance on lower-end systems.

    • “Along with beautiful graphics and creative gameplay, Wildstar offers an amazing fictitious world in which players can explore, read, and learn.”
    • “Graphics are very stylized, atmospheric, and expressive; the art is awesome.”
    • “The world itself is very cool, and the unique art style coupled with funny voice acting is a treat.”
    • “This game was great when it was P2P, now with free-to-play it's a bit of a cash grab, and the graphics of the game have gone down and seem foggy and hazy now.”
    • “The art style isn't the best and no mounts is a big negative, so it's good for PvP more than PvE and after a while gets boring.”
    • “Turns out that my crappy graphics card can't handle the open-world aspect of this game, and so I can't play the full game.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its irreverent and playful tone, featuring amusing voice-overs and witty dialogue that often pokes fun at gaming clichés. Players appreciate the unique art style that complements the humor, likening it to a toned-down version of Borderlands. Overall, the game's comedic elements enhance the experience, making it enjoyable and engaging despite some repetitive gameplay.

    • “Great sense of humor, doesn't take itself too seriously, frequently irreverent, even to the point of poking fun at the aforementioned storyline clichés.”
    • “The world itself is very cool and the unique art style coupled with funny voice acting is a treat.”
    • “This game makes up for its cookie-cutter questing and leveling with fluid action combat and hilarious banter.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    Wildstar features engaging gameplay with a variety of paths that allow players to tailor their experience, complemented by beautiful graphics and a rich world to explore. While it doesn't introduce new mechanics to the MMO genre, it effectively combines elements from previous games into a polished and enjoyable experience. However, some players find the core gameplay design lacking, with chaotic PvP and a potentially tedious leveling process.

    • “Along with beautiful graphics and creative gameplay, WildStar offers an amazing fictitious world in which players can explore, read, and learn.”
    • “In particular, the paths (professions) in the game allow players to pick the kind of gameplay they prefer.”
    • “WildStar really surprised me with its depth and fun gameplay, hidden beneath its colorful art scheme and low population.”
    • “Wildstar has a long list of interesting features, but poorly designed core MMO gameplay.”
    • “Does not bring any new mechanics to the MMO genre; PvP feels chaotic, and leveling can be a long and boring grind.”
    • “The gameplay and combat are pretty dang nifty too.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it manageable by focusing on quests rather than grinding mobs, others criticize the endgame content as heavily reliant on grinding and often automated by bots. Despite its unique features, the game is noted for its pay-to-win elements and occasional tedious quests, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Granado Espada is the most unique MMORPG out there, but it has a pure pay-to-win system, and the endgame content is purely grinding, mostly done with bots.”
    • “Some quests can be tedious at times, making the overall experience feel grindy.”
    • “It does not feel as grindy as other MMOs, in my experience.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in Wildstar is highly praised for its exceptional quality and production values, with many players considering it one of the best soundtracks in gaming. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the game's vivid art style and engaging gameplay.

    • “I make it a point to always listen to a game's soundtrack, and Wildstar is one of the best I've heard.”
    • “The soundtrack is amazing and player housing will keep me entertained for days!”
    • “Excellent production values offering a vivid animated art style and an epic soundtrack.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for lacking effective advertising, which has hindered its visibility and potential success, despite the presence of quality content.

    • “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the content.”
    • “The game is fun, but the paywall is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its stylized and expressive graphics, which contribute to a captivating and immersive experience. Reviewers praise the art design as a standout feature that enhances the overall ambiance.

    • “The graphics are very stylized, atmospheric, and expressive, showcasing awesome art.”
    • “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “The sound design and visuals work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game experiences occasional server issues and glitches, which may affect some players' enjoyment. Additionally, certain quests can feel tedious, impacting overall stability in gameplay.

    • “There are some server issues and game glitches that make it frustrating to play.”
    • “The game is not suited for everyone due to its stability problems.”
    • “Some quests can be tedious at times, which affects the overall experience.”
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Critic Reviews

80% average critic score

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Play time

20hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
20-20hSpent by most gamers
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