Guild Wars 2

Players cite persistent issues like poor PVP progression, overwhelming endgame mechanics, and excessive monetization (e.g., paywalls for elite specs, hidden costs). Technical and design flaws, such as clunky combat, disruptive UI/UX (e.g., pop-up notifications blocking chat), and lack of localization (e.g., no Portuguese/Russian support), further exacerbate frustration. Progression systems are criticized for requiring excessive grinding or expansions to access core content.

Players highlight rewarding progression (e.g., legendary gear), flexible gameplay (e.g., no gear treadmill, build variety), and fair monetization (e.g., no pay-to-win). The game’s depth, accessibility, and community engagement—such as dynamic events, immersive storylines, and smooth performance—contribute to long-term enjoyment. Features like character customization and guild mechanics are praised for improving the MMO experience.

The game’s dynamic combat, mastery system, and rich content (e.g., PvP, world events) create an engaging experience. Players appreciate unique class mechanics, high-quality visuals, and the anticipation of new expansions (e.g., *Janthir Wilds*). Solo-friendly design, cooperative gameplay, and a vibrant community foster enthusiasm for exploration and discovery.

Recent expansions (*Secrets of the Obscure*, *Janthir Wilds*) are criticized for bland storytelling, repetitive gameplay, and lack of innovation. Players feel let down by unbalanced PvE content, forced monetization (e.g., mounts behind paywalls), and declining development quality. Issues like mastery grinds, inventory hassles, and dated visuals further diminish satisfaction.

Players value the game’s narrative depth, world-building, and player-friendly design (e.g., no subscription, account-bound legendaries). The pacing, lack of pressure, and flexible progression (e.g., horizontal scaling) are praised. Community health, fair monetization, and unique mechanics (e.g., elementalist gameplay) are frequently highlighted as standout features.