Guild Wars Factions

Critic reviews

• GRGames Radar+

  Tyler Nagata · Jun 22, 2007

  8.0

  Despite our gripes with the new professions, Guild Wars fans should not hesitate in picking up Factions for the new skills, Guild Alliance Battles and the gorgeous land of Cantha. And with no monthly fees, Guild Wars Factions serves as an excellent introduction to those unfamiliar with the MMORPG genre or Guild Wars series.

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• VGVideo Gamer

  Iain McCafferty · Aug 21, 2006

  7.0

  While there's no denying that the Guild Wars franchise is both popular and technically superb, unless you're after dedicated PvP thrills, it's hard to see it genuinely competing with games like World of Warcraft in the long term. The story campaign and game world isn't nearly as strong and doesn't generate the same level of immersion or excitement. Then again, you're not paying £8.99 a month to play in it, so maybe we shouldn't complain...

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• CCheatcc

  Patrick Evans · Jun 23, 2006

  9.0

  Fairly balanced and sharp looking, it may lack some of the depth of its competitors but it does more than hold its own by providing an exciting competitive combat experience rounded out by impressive visuals on anyone’s system and the right MMO aspects sprinkled throughout.

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• GZGame Zone

  jkdmedia · May 31, 2006

  9.0

  There is a lot that is carried over from the original title, but Factions, in its own right, is a terrific stand-alone game that adds so much more to the Guild Wars experience. Allowing players to move Prophecy characters to Factions landscapes and quest streams is a definite plus

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• IIGN

  Tom McNamara · May 22, 2006

  8.5

  Perhaps ironically, the more you play, the fresher it stays, thanks to unlocking arenas and skills. The RP section can be done in a week, and it's not bad. It's just not as good as a proper RPG, online or otherwise. Where Guild Wars shines is in its competitive play modes, and Factions breathes new life into something that could keep you busy for months to come.

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• GGameSpot

  Greg Kasavin · May 06, 2006

  8.5

  Having both the original game and Factions installed adds still more layers of complexity, by letting you experience the content from the respective continents in new ways, with characters who originated on the other side. Like in the first game, just the sheer number of things to see and do in Guild Wars Factions is quite amazing, and there are enough different styles of gameplay available that you'll more than likely find aspects you really enjoy and get hooked on.

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