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World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
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World of Warcraft

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG) Blizzard Entertainment November 23, 2004
4.2 (901 ratings)

Briefing

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.


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.

Details

IGDB ID
123
Slug
world-of-warcraft
Status
Released
First Release
November 23, 2004
Release Dates
Nov 23, 2004 (Mac)
Feb 11, 2005 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Nov 23, 2004 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Rating
4.2/10
Rating Count
901
Cross-Platform

Taxonomies

Genres Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Blizzard Entertainment
Publishers Blizzard Entertainment
Status N/A
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