Guild Wars® Reforged
Last updated: 2025-12-04
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- Timeless, highly recommended RPG experience.
- Deep skill and build variety.
- Unique instanced online RPG gameplay.
- Dated graphics and user interface.
- Unforgiving difficulty and grind.
- Severe account login issues.
Emotions
Satisfaction38%Joy15%Nostalgia9%Excitement8%Frustration8%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 247
- Helpful reviews
- 65%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 34%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 86%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 14%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 567
- Negative points
- 238
- Gameplay points
- 154
- Perf. points
- 9
- Rec. points
- 87
- Misc points
- 63
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 51.7% Avg playtime 0.4h | 51.7% Avg playtime 0.8h |
| > 2h playtime | 134.5% Avg playtime 182.9h | 26592% Avg playtime 238.8h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 0.1 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 1.2 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 10.1 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 2,213.2 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Timeless RPG Masterpiece
| Players consistently praise the game as a classic and one of the best MMORPGs, highlighting its vast content, depth, unique mechanics, and overall fun. It offers hundreds of hours of entertainment and holds up remarkably well, often surpassing modern titles. | 99% |
Deep Skill & Build Variety
| The game's unique skill system, combined with dual-classing, allows for exceptional build crafting and character customization. Players enjoy experimenting with thousands of skill combinations, providing strategic depth and endless replayability. | 43% |
Flexible Solo Play with Heroes
| A highly lauded feature is the ability to form parties with customizable NPC 'heroes' and henchmen. This system enables players to experience nearly all PvE content solo or with a small group of friends, offering unique strategic possibilities. | 31% |
Unique & Tactical Combat
| The combat system is described as unique and tactical, providing a satisfying experience that holds up well. It's noted for its accessibility, even for players less skilled with modern controls, while still offering depth. | 17% |
Active & Supportive Community
| Despite its age, the game maintains a dedicated, loyal, and active community that is praised for being kind and helpful to both new and veteran players. Developers also continue to support the servers, ensuring its longevity. | 16% |
Strong GW1 Identity & Legacy
| Many players value the game's distinct identity as the original Guild Wars, appreciating its unique charm and its foundational role in the Guild Wars universe. Connections and lore references to Guild Wars 2 are also noted as a positive aspect. | 15% |
Engaging Story & Lore
| The campaigns offer a deep, captivating, and well-crafted storyline, enhanced by good voice acting and extensive lore. This narrative quality provides a compelling backdrop to the gameplay and exploration. | 14% |
Player-Friendly Monetization
| Players appreciate the game's business model, particularly the absence of a monthly subscription fee. This, combined with low server maintenance costs, assures players that the game will remain online indefinitely, offering great value for money. | 11% |
Exceptional PvP Experience
| The game is frequently lauded for having one of the best PvP systems in the genre, characterized by its balance and strategic depth. Many players consider it a primary source of fun and a standout feature. | 11% |
Excellent Technical Performance
| Despite its age, the game is well-optimized, runs smoothly, and players report rarely encountering bugs or technical issues. This contributes to a consistently enjoyable and hassle-free playing experience. | 9% |