New World: Aeternum

"Neither meat nor fish, New World amazes but not in a positive sense. Not everything is to be thrown away: the mass game created by Amazon Games can entertain and has potential, but the absence of identity and technical problems …"

"Has New World resurrected the glory days of the MMO? Not quite yet, but it’s the biggest step to revitalizing the MMORPG genre in a decade. Should Amazon Games make bold and intelligent decisions with their ongoing game development, then …"

"New World brings a lot of excellent MMO twists to the table, but its marred by bugs, stale quests, and a lack of endgame content."

"New World is one of the most beginner-friendly MMOs available, but its lacking quests and PvE makes me worried about the future. The PvP, however, is a blast."

"New World offers players - even MMO veterans - a satisfying mix of combat, character growth and discovery."

"High-stakes PvP battles and top-notch production values bolster Amazon&s;s MMORPG, even if its PvE content and occasionally frustrating systems may leave some players wanting."

"With some updates and changes over the original 2021 release, New World: Aeternum improves on the formula in almost every way"

"The game leans away from its MMO components and looks to establish itself as an action RPG that can also be played with other people. It’s fun, but it’s hard not to feel like New World has hit a ceiling …"

"New World is not a paradise for all comers by any means. It&s;s an escape for those willing to put up with some oddly misbalanced elements to get a taste of some really excellent PvP encounters. If you have a …"

"Not a remake, not an action RPG, but definitely a very refined MMO experienced tailored to be inclusive to solo and console players, New World has received a major shot of accessibility with the release of Aeternum. With a welcoming …"

"New World&s;s engaging crafting and faction rivalries are held back by abysmal PvE and a boring world."

"New World is a very pretty survival-MMORPG hybrid that saves its best moments for the endgame – but you have to be willing to grind like hell to get to them."

"While Aeternum doesn&s;t do anything to avoid the pitfalls inherent to the MMORPG genre, it lessens their impact with flexibility and smart multiplayer mechanics. The Grind falls to the wayside while dynamic, fast-paced gameplay takes center stage. Married with a …"

"It&s;s hard to give a definitive rating or opinion on an MMORPG, as the game is always changing and evolving, hopefully for the better. But it is without a doubt that New World: Aeternum is leagues better than what it …"

"Amazon has done a decent job with New World with its exquisite visuals and overall environment. They just need to smooth out those rough edges and implement some mounts!"

"With its immersive setting, streamlined gameplay, and bustling endgame (not to mention the one-time buy-in) New World Aeternum is a great MMO for newcomers and genre enthusiasts alike. Whether you want to engage in the persistent Faction War or play …"

"New World: Aeternum has made some great changes in time for its console release, and while the endgame might not have too much to offer yet, the leveling process is plenty of fun, especially if you go deep into the …"

"New World keeps most of its concepts sweet and simple - mostly to its advantage."

"New World might be the first ever MMORPG in my two decades of playing these titles that made me hit a wall and go “Yeah – this isn’t fun, I’m out.” That’s saying something, considering I’ve reviewed both TERA and …"

"New World is off to a rocky start, but if Amazon can right the ship and address real player concerns, it has the chance to be something really special. But right now, it’s an okay experience overall that leaves me …"

"New World: Aeternum is a reboot of the original game on the PC, and with it comes several interesting additions, and updates, which are sure to entice current PC players who always wanted to play New World on a console. …"

"New World: Aeternum is a high-quality MMO experience, and the transition to PS5 has been smooth. With a focus on action combat, gorgeous visuals, and a free-form, classless levelling system, even castaways on a deserted, haunted island would be hard-pressed …"

"New World feels like a modern MMORPG. It looks beautiful, the combat is fluid, and there&s;s plenty to keep you engaged. The island feels alive with warring factions and hostile enemies. And the fighting is very fun. You&s;ll never be …"

"New World: Aeternum’s mix of swords, magic and gunpowder is blended with a colorful world and accessible but satisfying mechanics. With a good balance between solo, co-op PvE and PvP content, Aeternum has something to offer most players. Nothing’s incredibly …"

"New World is a pretty damn good MMORPG. It&s;s fun and accessible, and though it doesn&s;t do anything truly new, it has enough little twists on existing ideas to keep me invested."

"New World: Aeternum from developer Amazon Games Orange County is a wonderfully rich MMORPG experience with a solid hack-and-slash backbone driven by a good story, a bevy of main and side quests, and a fun leveling and upgrade system. While …"

"There&s;s a kind of meditative quality about hiking to a quest kilometers away, cutting a tree or two, hitting a couple of rocks and soaking in the scenery. Few games have made walking to objectives a worthwhile experience. But when …"

"New World arouses extreme emotions, but one thing undeniably does well – it perfectly uses the aspects of MMO and in this respect outclasses many rivals. However, it is a pity that some elements limp, which makes the game from …"

"New World Aeternum is fascinating. A huge campaign that you can enjoy alone or with friends joins a lot of PvP and PvE content in groups, a thousand things to do and a lot of factions that will allow us …"

"New World is an MMORPG for fans of the genre. Although the work that Amazon Game Studios presents has interesting ideas for its multiplayer section, this experience will not change your opinion regarding this type of games."

"If you are new to MMOs then New World Aeternum may be the perfect jumping off point for you into a New World. An approachable, satisfying experience that could well give you the bug for this beloved game genre."

"New World brings you into the mysterious world of Aeternum after sailing into a wild storm that leaves you stranded. While there are many things to do in New World, it can often feel tedious to make any progress as …"

"I can’t recommend New World to anyone who isn’t already 100% invested in the idea of faction politics and PvP, but there’s a solid foundation here. Give it an expansion or two, and this could turn into something truly special."