World of Warcraft

Released: November 23, 2004

Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Adventure

Game Modes:

Multiplayer Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Themes:

Action Fantasy Open world

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

83.9

Based on 774 ratings

Critics Rating

86.2

Based on 8 ratings

Total Rating

85.1

Based on 782 ratings

Summary

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.

Storyline

Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.

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Involved Companies

Blizzard Entertainment

Role:

Developer Publisher

Keywords

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Alternative Names

WoW 魔兽世界 와우

Websites

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