MMO reviews

Fun with portals The Burning Crusade Classic is an expansion only for hardcore players, but it captures a fascinating period in WoW's history.

Time Machine Grinding like it's 2007.

Devil's advocate Shadowlands might not spark a new golden age for WoW, but it's still pretty fun.

Nostalgia rules Fifteen years later, World of Warcraft is just as frustrating and as fun as I'd hoped.

classic There's no place like gnome.

High Fantasea With two gorgeous new continents to explore, Battle for Azeroth is a welcome departure from the cataclysmic drama of Legion.

Mutated Ark: Survival Evolved isn’t great, but it sets the stage for stronger mods.

magic act The modern-world MMO gets a new lease of life as a free-to-play game.

Demon days Representing World of Warcraft at its best, Legion sets the stage for one of the most memorable chapters in its history.

Grinding gears One nostalgia trip you might want to skip.