![]() Half of your skill bar in fact (which is not-overwhelming 10 skills in all), is filled with abilities determined by your currently equipped weapon. One of the first things Guild Wars 2 does differently from most MMOs is how most combat abilities are tied to weapons, not to your character. There's usually a little jumping puzzle involved, and they make for a nice diversion and a unique way of rewarding the player. It makes the most of it too, with one of the many collectibles being "vistas" - points on the map that offer interesting or beautiful views of the nearby landscape. Sure, the textures and lighting are a little outdated, but Guild Wars 2 is still a beautiful game. It may not have the sheer graphical horsepower of a game like Final Fantasy XIV, but it holds up remarkably well. The sights may not be as jaw-dropping as they were a decade ago, but thanks to some excellent art direction and a vibrant colour scheme, I still found myself stopping to take in the view more often than I do in most modern games. Fortunately, Tyria is a joy to explore, from the arid deserts in the east to the frozen tundras in the north, to the sulfurous wastelands in the south. It will be a long time before you get to see everything. I said the world was vast, and I wasn't joking. The Charr, for instance, a race of hulking feline warriors, make for a nice change of pace from the typical Elves and Dwarves in most fantasy games. The basic structure is all fairly typical stuff, but that's not a bad thing by any means and the world of Guild Wars has a definite charm to it. As you progress you'll gain access to higher-level game modes like dungeons, PVP, and raids. ![]() You pick one of five races and nine classes - each with their own weapons and abilities - for your custom character, and are let loose on a vast fantasy landscape to massacre mobs, grind for XP, and track down all the best loot. The lack of NPC quest givers means questing never breaks flow, skills are tied to weapons, which streamlines things nicely without sacrificing depth, and the PvP still feels truly epic.ĭespite a number of unique elements, a lot of players will find key aspects of Guild Wars 2 comfortingly familiar. There's a huge amount of content on offer (even if you play for free and don't bother with the expansions), and all the systems still feel remarkably fresh. While the wrinkles are starting to show, Guild Wars 2 still has a lot to offer, even to newcomers. Is it still the game it once was though? Guild Wars goes out of its way to do a lot of things differently, and that worked back in 2012, but that was a long time ago and a lot has changed since then. Not many MMOs manage to stay relevant for more than a few years, but Guild Wars 2 recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with new content and an official Steam release. Guild Wars 2 is one of a select few MMOs from the first last 19 years to have gone up against World of Warcraft and walked away in one piece.
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