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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows 7 32 bits Processeur : Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : ATI Radeon 8500 ou NVIDIA GeForce 3 avec 64 Mo de VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 16-bit Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Network connection required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : ATI Radeon 9600 ou NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 ou supérieur DirectX : Version 9.0 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Sound Blaster® X-FiTM series Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Network connection required

Guild Wars® Reforged

Niche cult favorite
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Released December 3, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
80/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 3,300 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 81% positive vs 88% overall (85 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dedicated veterans are sinking over 25 hours into this revival, finding a deep RPG experience that justifies the long wait. While the post-release reception sits at 81% positive across 400 sampled reviews, the overall historical sentiment remains a strong 88% across 3,300 total entries.

What it's about: Lancez-vous dans « Guild Wars Reforged » : le jeu de rôle en ligne encensé par la critique se voit aujourd'hui redynamisé à l'aide d'améliorations système et d'une compatibilité au Steam Deck. Découvrez la saga intégrale depuis la chute d'Ascalon jusqu'à la lutte désespérée contre le Crépuscule.

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« Mécaniques un peu à l'ancienne mais qu'importe.. On parle d'un jeu ou la communauté n'était pas toxique et qui est moins chronophage que tout les MMO d'aujourd'hui. C'était une pépite et ça le restera »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played211
« Un des jeux qui m'a le plus marqué, d'excellent souvenirs et toujours aussi bon même 20 ans après. »
👍 anonymous review · 404 h played1
« Other companies: "Pay us each month and we'll let you sub to the classic game." ArenaNet: "So here's the classic game, but if you already bought it, this is just a nice update. Have at it boss." »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played9554
« > Install huge reforged update > Everything instantly works In 2025, this is something commendable! Aside from the update its the good old Guild Wars 1. Play alone or with friends. Awesome game. »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played2111
« It arrives with no fanfare, no tolling or alarms. Those who remember, will speak fondly of the warm morning breeze. »
👍 anonymous review · 246 h played312664
« One of, if not the, most incredible online/co-op RPG of all time. It feels like an mmo at times, but you can also play it singleplayer. Really amazing community as well. »
👍 anonymous review · 344 h played32
« No fresh servers, zero interest to play for new players. Please create new fresh server for everyone starting new caracters or this reforge update will just die in 2 months. »
👎 anonymous review · 993 h played
« Ca reste tres moche et pas plaisant à jouer. Il faudrait faire un effort graphique et ameliorer l'histoire . Pas motivant pour un Reforged. Rien de nouveaux nous sommes en 2025 lol »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« nothing have change and graphics and meshs kill you in real life. a shame for 2025 »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Jeu remplit de bots, très peu de joueurs correct Zebi, fermez vos serveurs si c'est pour avoir que des boteurs »
👎 anonymous review · 645 h played
« If you buy this on steam you cannot link it to your anet account if you have one. Buy it on anet instead if you have played guild wars 2 before. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« 401 hours, never once used chat, best single player MMO of our time. No friends? No problem. You get 8 free ones in Cantha. Play this if you love buildcrafting, love MMOs, and want just a truly, truly fun game. »
👍 anonymous review · 459 h played5411

In players' words

« Mécaniques un peu à l'ancienne mais qu'importe.. On parle d'un jeu ou la communauté n'était pas toxique et qui est moins chronophage que tout les MMO d'aujourd'hui. C'était une pépite et ça le restera »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played211
« No fresh servers, zero interest to play for new players. Please create new fresh server for everyone starting new caracters or this reforge update will just die in 2 months. »
👎 anonymous review · 993 h played
« Un des jeux qui m'a le plus marqué, d'excellent souvenirs et toujours aussi bon même 20 ans après. »
👍 anonymous review · 404 h played1
« Ca reste tres moche et pas plaisant à jouer. Il faudrait faire un effort graphique et ameliorer l'histoire . Pas motivant pour un Reforged. Rien de nouveaux nous sommes en 2025 lol »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Other companies: "Pay us each month and we'll let you sub to the classic game." ArenaNet: "So here's the classic game, but if you already bought it, this is just a nice update. Have at it boss." »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played9554
« nothing have change and graphics and meshs kill you in real life. a shame for 2025 »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« > Install huge reforged update > Everything instantly works In 2025, this is something commendable! Aside from the update its the good old Guild Wars 1. Play alone or with friends. Awesome game. »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played2111
« Jeu remplit de bots, très peu de joueurs correct Zebi, fermez vos serveurs si c'est pour avoir que des boteurs »
👎 anonymous review · 645 h played
« It arrives with no fanfare, no tolling or alarms. Those who remember, will speak fondly of the warm morning breeze. »
👍 anonymous review · 246 h played312664
« If you buy this on steam you cannot link it to your anet account if you have one. Buy it on anet instead if you have played guild wars 2 before. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« One of, if not the, most incredible online/co-op RPG of all time. It feels like an mmo at times, but you can also play it singleplayer. Really amazing community as well. »
👍 anonymous review · 344 h played32
« 401 hours, never once used chat, best single player MMO of our time. No friends? No problem. You get 8 free ones in Cantha. Play this if you love buildcrafting, love MMOs, and want just a truly, truly fun game. »
👍 anonymous review · 459 h played5411

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=108
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=44
Graphics / art
52 % pos · n=25
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=24
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=17
Performance
40 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=9
Value for money
78 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10896210
Content / longevity443815
Graphics / art251357
Interface / UX246018
Story / writing181800
Stability / bugs170017
Performance15609
Audio / music9801
Value for money9702
Multiplayer6204

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 56 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.1 h.

<2h
38 % (n=34)
2-10h
59 % (n=56)
10-25h
88 % (n=72)
>25h
91 % (n=238)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
Dec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 87% positive87FebApr 2026 : 80% positive80AprMay 2026 : 84% positive84MayJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€10.79€13.39€15.99€18.59€21.192026€11.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 03, 2025 · All-time low: €11.99 (Mar 19, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

1 review videos analyzed: 1 positive0 mixed0 negative

Les joueurs Steam et les créateurs YouTube convergent sur l'appréciation du gameplay, du contenu et du prix de Guild Wars Reforged, qu'ils jugent globalement positivement. Cependant, ils divergent sur l'importance accordée aux différents aspects du jeu, les joueurs Steam étant plus critiques envers les performances, les bugs et l'interface utilisateur, tandis que les créateurs YouTube se montrent plus enthousiastes et généraux dans leurs évaluations. Prudence cependant, car le faible nombre de vidéos YouTube analysées limite la portée de cette tendance.

Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Combat and mechanics provide the foundation of the experience with 96 positive mentions out of 108.
  • The depth of content satisfies the player base, garnering 38 positive mentions out of 44.
  • The narrative is universally acclaimed, receiving 18 positive mentions out of 18.
  • Long-term engagement is high, with 91% of players who spent over 25 hours in-game reporting a positive experience.

Weaknesses

  • The user interface frustrates a significant portion of the community, with 18 negative mentions out of 24.
  • Technical instability remains a persistent annoyance, evidenced by 17 negative mentions regarding bugs out of 17.
  • Performance optimization struggles to keep up, resulting in 9 negative mentions out of 15.
  • Initial impressions are hampered by early-game friction, as only 38% of players with under 2 hours of playtime reacted positively.

Who is it for?

This title is crafted for returning fans seeking a nostalgic trip and dedicated RPG enthusiasts who value deep, long-form character progression over immediate accessibility.

Is Guild Wars® Reforged worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 88% of 3,300 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and mechanics provide the foundation of the experience. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Guild Wars® Reforged successfully captures the magic of a classic, proving its worth through sheer volume of content and narrative strength. While technical hurdles and a clunky interface demand patience, the core gameplay loop remains a triumphant return to form for the genre.

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