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Guild Wars

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First release
Apr 26, 2005
Developer
ArenaNet
Publisher
NCSOFT, The9
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Strategy · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

In a world torn by conflict, where human kingdoms are all but destroyed and guilds sacrifice all for a chance to control the Hall of Heroes, a champion must rise from the ruins of a once-proud land to lead refugees from the ashes and fulfill an ancient prophecy. Will that hero be you?

Also known as GW:P, GWP, Guild Wars Prophecies, GW

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Across Tyria, the human kingdoms are under attack by the vicious Charr. As a young hero caught between the powerful will of King Adelbern and the rebellious Prince Rurik, you are called upon to defend humanity. Will you become an instrument of the ancient prophecy or be crushed beneath it? Rally your strength and the power of your guild to establish your legend.Read more

Across Tyria, the human kingdoms are under attack by the vicious Charr. As a young hero caught between the powerful will of King Adelbern and the rebellious Prince Rurik, you are called upon to defend humanity. Will you become an instrument of the ancient prophecy or be crushed beneath it? Rally your strength and the power of your guild to establish your legend.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 26, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 28, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 25, 2005
All 5 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 22, 2009
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
50050h
Main + Extras
50060h
Completionist
50300h
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB T
Game modes
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
post-apocalyptic, medieval, magic, grinding, guild
… All 72, summoning support, death, pets, christmas, action-adventure, steam, halloween, undead, online, snow, tank, teleportation, dwarves, sword & sorcery, warriors, clan, trolls, countdown timer, platform exclusive, customizable characters, leveling up, character select screen, human, polygonal 3d, color customization, skill points in game, bow and arrow, loot gathering, original soundtrack release, wasd movement, non-player character, minotaurs, character creation, saving the world, pick your gender, questing, player vs player, player vs environment, melee, blindness, stat tracking, optional boss, commerce, healer, been here before, invisible wall, hotkey, merchants, weapons swap, fetch quests, regenerating health, griefing, camping, in-engine cinematic, weapon workshops, poisoning, fire manipulation, earth manipulation, elementalist, fast traveling, nameless protagonist, status effects, raiding, class change, rangers, damage over time, custom ui

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main Story (IGDB)
50050h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
50060h
Completionist (IGDB)
50300h
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Overview

Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 30 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 30 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 30 Oct

Feature data: IGDB