End of Life: November 28, 2018
WildStar is an MMORPG set in a fantasy universe, blending elements of fantasy and science-fiction. WildStar is the debut production of an American studio called Carbine. The game was published by NCsoft (Guild Wars, Lineage). The events take place on a distant planet - Nexus, where the of three different races - humans, aurins and granoks, are trying to solve a mystery of disappearance of the first inhabitants of the planet - the eldans.
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Wildstar is the first work of Carbine Studios. It was released by an industry veteran however, an MMO company called NCsoft, known for the series of Lineage and Guild Wars.
The game is set on the planet Nexus, once inhabited by an ancient race, Eldan. Currently, it is being explored by representatives of many nations. Everyone is trying to discover the cause of the mysterious disappearance of the original inhabitants of the planet.
At the first glance, Wildstar is no different from the other games of the genre. The main source of inspiration was, of course, World of Warcraft, because many workers of Carbine Studios previously worked on the Blizzard’s MMO. In the game, however, some pretty original solutions were used. The innovative character development system that allows you to run the game to your liking is particularly noteworthy. In addition to the selection of race and class, the player must one of the paths of specialization. There are four roads – fight, collecting, construction, and exploration. Development of the representatives of the different paths depends on actions taken by the player. For example, warriors are rewarded for defeating enemies, and those who chose exploration receive experience for exploring the world and discovering new lands. Thanks to this solution, the game does not favor any play style. In addition, the gameplay is varied by randomly generated challenges that allow you to get additional perks for your character.
Some changes were also introduced in the combat system. It is still about marking the opponent and pressing the buttons responsible for given abilities, but introduction of such possibilities as avoiding the incoming blows (e.g. jump to the side) made the player's skills much more important to the outcome of a fight.
Graphic design resembles that of the aforementioned WoW, but the developers gave it a little comic-like look. A large, open world, consisting of several different lands was designed for the game. Its area are quite substantial in size, so nobody should be too tight.
Platforms:
PC Windows June 3, 2014 November 28, 2018 (EOL)
Developer: Carbine Studios
Publisher: NCSoft
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This guide contains description of basic mechanics from the Wildstar. Reader will get a description of the interface, classes and paths to choose.
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WildStar is now a free-to-play game with micropayments and optional subscription. Apart from cosmetic bonuses for paying players, all content of the Carbine’s MMORPG is free to everyone.
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System Requirements for WildStar Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommanded System Requirements:
Core i5 2.66 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 GT or better), 30 GB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7.
Game Ratings for WildStar Video Game.
Twinfinite: 4 / 5
It's not completely groundbreaking, and the story can fall to the wayside, but if you're looking for a well-made lighthearted time sink, Wildstar might just do the trick.
Destructoid: 7.5 / 10 by Chris Carter
WildStar is a very traditional MMO, and it doesn't attempt to hide that fact. As someone who enjoys both the new- and old-school means of thought, I found WildStar to be both a solid foundation of tried-and-true methods and an all-too familiar retread. If you've finally grown tired of WoW and want another hardcore MMO, this is it -- but everyone else may want to wait for a free trial period.
Critical Hit: 8.5 / 10 by Matthew Figueira
If you've never tried an MMO, Wildstar may be the game to get its hooks in to you. If you're a veteran, I have a strong feeling that you will like what is on offer.
Average score from votes.