World of Warcraft
- All time rank:
- 22
- 2000s rank:
- 6
- 2004 rank:
- 2
- Developers:
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Platforms:
- PC
- Year of release:
- 2004
- Genres:
- Action , Adventure , Open world , Role-playing (RPG)
- IGDB Link:
- https://www.igdb.com/games/world-of-warcraft
Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.
from IGDB.comAll Time Lists
Decade Lists
| Publication | List | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNN | The top 10 video games of the past decade | 2010 | 1 |
| Destructoid | The Top 50 Videogames of the Decade | 2009 | 19 |
| Fellowship of the Screen | The Best Video Games of the 2000s | 2017 | 57 |
| Paste | The 20 Best Video Games of the Decade | 2009 | 12 |
| The A.V. Club | The 15 best videogames of the ’00s | 2009 | 6 |
| Wired | The 15 Most Influential Games of the Decade | 2009 | 4 |
Miscellaneous Lists
| Publication | List | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge | The 100 Greatest Games of Edge's Lifetime | 2023 | 31 |
| Eurogamer | Games of the Generation | 2013 | 5 |
| The Guardian | The 50 best video games of the 21st century | 2019 | 13 |
| WatchMojo | Top 20 Best Video Games of the Century So Far | 2020 | 17 |
End of Year Lists
| Publication | List | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.I.C.E. Awards | Game of the Year 2004 | 2005 | 2 |
| Game Developers Choice Awards | GDCA Game of the Year 2004 | 2005 | 2 |
| Goomba Stomp | The Best Games of the 2000s (2004) | 2021 | 2 |
| IGN | Best of the Decade (2004) | 2013 | 2 |
| Spike Video Game Awards | Game of the Year (2005) | 2005 | 2 |