Review: Warcraft III: Reforged (Battle.Net/PC)

Warcraft III: Reforged is a stunning reimagining of the revolutionary real-time strategy game that laid the foundation for Azeroth’s most epic stories. It is a remake in the truest sense, featuring a thorough visual overhaul, a suite of contemporary social and matchmaking features, and more. Command the Night Elves, Undead, Orcs, and Humans as alliances shift and armies clash in this timeless real-time strategy game.

Pros:

• Gorgeous graphics and cutscenes.
• 26.2gb download size.
• Graphics-window mode, resolution, texture, particles, spells, shadows, lighting, foliage, AA and v-sync, Max FPS slider and max background FPS slider.
• Can link a classic account.
• 3 save slots.
• Three modes of play-Campaign, VS and custom games.
• Movie quality voice work.
• RTS gameplay.
• Heroes-these characters can earn EXP and use/buy/upgrade abilities.
• Zoom in and out with the mouse wheel.
• An opening tutorial mission with ongoing pop-ups.
• End of campaign end of the level breakdown.
• Excellent mix of strategy and story.
• Nostalgic.
• Play how you want.
• Optional side quests pop up as you play.
• Transitions between cutscenes and gameplay.
• Satisfying to play.
• The campaign has you playing many different factions and each one plays uniquely.
• Keyboard shortcuts.
• Not all levels play as a straight RTS and instead you can be doing set missions.
• Fantastic landscapes to explore.
• Maps feel alive with nature and ambient sounds.
• Find loot items in-game.
• Online matchmaking.
• Clear Hud system.
• A mix of old and new mechanics in terms of controls.
• Save when you want.
• Creator- You can make not only your own scenarios and maps but also create whole new genres or put different types of games into the world like MOBA.
• Custom games-setup your own game with your own rules and maps.
• Fun to play.

Cons:

• Controls are a bit of a mixed bag with some mechanics not working well with others.
• Loading times.
• No benchmark test.
• Repetitive lines from the heroes.
• It creates a lot of saves.
• Voice acting is wooden in places.
• No Blizzard achievements.