Guild Wars: Eye of the North

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fun new PvE content; enjoyable mini-games; good storyline; excellent presentation; Hall of Monuments.

Cons:

PvE is still a bit simplistic; mini-games are PvE-only; middling henchman and hero AI; for advanced Guild Wars players only.

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Last revision on August 9, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Fun new PvE content; enjoyable mini-games; good storyline; excellent presentation; Hall of Monuments

Reviewers Didn't Like

PvE is still a bit simplistic; mini-games are PvE-only; middling henchman and hero AI; for advanced Guild Wars players only

Expert reviews and ratings

Before I kick this review off, it’s worth noting that I’m a total sucker for two things – Guild Wars, and snow. Snow, because we never actually get any of the blessed stuff in the UK, and Guild Wars because it’s a really solid...

By DarkZero on October 30, 2007

As the series draws to a close, I now realize Guild Wars has become one of my favorite MMOGs of all time. Even though Ive taken long breaks from playing World of Warcraft without looking back, Ive found myself returning to the world of Tyria time...

By Game Chronicles Magazine on October 16, 2007

The story picks up where the first campaign, Prophecies, left off. You access Eye of the North through a quest that becomes available in the major cities once you reach the level cap of 20. Before long youll hook up with Gwen, the little girl from...

By About.com on October 01, 2007

The ground roars and rumbles, opening deep and wide into the bowels of the earth. The shield is tucked a little closer the body, the grip on the sword’s handle unclasps, seeks a firmer grip and pulls tighter. The farmer said he thought he saw...

By GameZone on September 25, 2007

Theres always been a bit of a schism between the PvE and PvP MMO audiences. Thats because the two sides of the experience place contradictory demands on the design team. Ever-increasing skills, equipment and abilities that make for the most...

By GameSpy on September 24, 2007

In Eye of the North, you wont find new starting areas and professions like in Factions and Nightfall. Its an add-on expansion strictly for level 20 players, offering loads of additional content. The big focus here is on PvE (player versus...

By IGN Gear on September 13, 2007

The expansion also offers three entertaining mini-games that players can partake in: Dwarven boxing, Polymock, and the Norn Fighting Tournament. The player participates in these mini-games through quests and is pitted against enemies with differing...

By Neoseeker on October 16, 2007