World of Warcraft
PC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

World of Warcraft

84
Critic Rating
#Role-playing (RPG)

About

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.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story472.7h
Main + Extra1323.8h
Completionist5802.3h
All Styles1391.7h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 4/9/2026

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Game Info

Release Date11/23/2004
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment
PublisherBlizzard Entertainment
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
GenresRole-playing (RPG), Adventure
IGDB Rating84/100 (864)

Game Modes

Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Open world
Warfare

Perspectives

Third person

Release Dates

MacNov 23, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)Feb 11, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)Nov 23, 2004