Guild Wars 2 is the downloadable sequel to the original Guild Wars (2005). It was released on the 28th August 2012 and is one of the biggest MMORPG’s that’s currently on offer in the genre. Originally developed by ArenaNet, the same team behind the original Guild Wars and all of its expansion packs, so the developer has stuck with the IP for quite some time now. In the world of Guild Wars, you’re able to pick and choose from several races and classes to give you complete freedom with your character and their decisions.
How to Download Guild Wars 2
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The Game Review
Just like many other MMORPG’s, there isn’t too much that is done about the story, since many of the players tend to just ignore it, but with Guild Wars 2, it tries its best to bring your attention to the story.
Set 250 years after the end of the last Guild Wars expansion, Eye of the North, five Elder Dragons have awoken and are causing destruction across the land. With many side quests and missions that spread the story around to some degree, you and every other player in the game must ultimately take out each of these Elder Dragons to ensure the survival of all its people.
At the start of the game, you’re tasked with picking a race and a class. Races in the game all look completely different from one another and while classes are uniquely different, some of them do share some characteristics of one another.
Once they’ve all been picked and you’ve customized them to whatever extent you choose, you’re thrust out into the world of Guild Wars 2 and you’re pretty much left to do whatever you wish. Either you can go and do quests, take on boss monsters with other players as a group, or simply do some platforming and get rewarded for it.
Guild Wars 2 wants you to explore the open world and that’s half of the reason it rewards you for exploring the world more than you already would.
When it comes to the combat, the style is more action-MMO, rather than hot-bar MMO. When you’re in combat, you’re still expected to hit keys on your keyboard for your desired skill or ability. During combat, you have the ability to dodge their attacks in real-time, so a lot of damage that gets sent your way is down to poor timing and being unaware of the enemies’attacks.
On top of all that, there is also World VS World, which takes many of the current players on that server and has them go up against another server, fighting for general PVP dominance. All players, regardless of their level or gear are scaled-up to the same level, so that way everyone’s on an even playing field and it all comes down to skill.
In terms of comparisons, the game takes clear inspiration from both the original Guild Wars, World of Warcraft, and other action-MMO’s, like Tera. While the gameplay is similar to Tera’s, the visual style is more colourful like World of Warcraft’s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I download and play Guild Wars 2 on PC?
Use the green button on this page to access the official store and download page for Guild Wars 2.
What are the PC system requirements for Guild Wars 2?
Refer to our technical specification box and review analysis on this page for platform support, performance notes, and hardware requirements for Guild Wars 2.
How is the gameplay in Guild Wars 2?
Our editorial review above evaluates Guild Wars 2 across gameplay mechanics, graphics, audio design, and replayability, complete with a full Pros and Cons breakdown.
Does Guild Wars 2 support controllers and widescreen displays?
Modern PC releases of Guild Wars 2 include configurable display settings and standard input options as detailed in the official release notes.
