World of Warcraft is not the first MMORPG. However, it has come to represent the entire genre thanks to its fan base and longevity. It remains the most successful MMORPG in the world and we are still receiving expansions for over 15 years since the game first came out.
In fact, WoW has changed a lot since it debuted in 2004, and many players have had very different experiences over the years. And that leaves us with the big question: is it worth returning to WoW for veteran players or for new players starting their adventure? And is the monthly subscription fee worth it?
I’ll analyze it below.
Wonderful designs
As a game, World of Warcraft looks much better now than it did in 2004. However, the essential designs of some characters and spaces remain essentially the same. This is because the game’s timeless designs have helped it never look truly old and outdated.
Many MMORPGs strive to create the most realistic looking worlds and characters possible. Inevitably, these games age poorly as what looks cool and cutting edge one year will feel painfully outdated a few years later.
World of Warcraft has deliberately embraced a bright, cartoonish art style from the very beginning. While it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, WoW’s designs have held up much better than other MMORPGs that have tried to look realistic (like Lord of the Rings Online).
As an added bonus, these simple designs help the game run well on most computers. Blizzard quickly realized that making the game easier for more people meant more people were playing!
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