Vanguard Saga of Heroes (PC)

60%
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Vanguard Saga of Heroes (PC) (2007)
genre: multiplayer, online, role-play

score: 60%

reviews
'A game that desperately needed another six months of beta-testing.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Vanguard: Saga of Heroes might be a far better game in a few months time, but coming from the company that questionably destroyed one of its most popular MMOs ("Star Wars Galaxies"), nothing is guaranteed.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'Vanguard may be a very good game a few months from now, but it's not quite ready for prime time.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Aside from any design or content problems we've identified with the game, potential buyers need to be aware that they're entering a world which, as a prominent WOW character would have it, is not prepared.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Overall, Vanguard is promising. With some tweaking over its lifespan, it may be able to provide some fresh MMORPG action, with some elements new to the genre.'
Read more » PALGN
'It’s a nice alternative to a play style that some feel is getting a bit stale already, and if you were a fan of the old school, it’s worth checking out for the free month at least.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'There is clearly an audience for this sort game, and the base design certainly has its share of interesting (and fun) concepts, but it was clearly not ready for public consumption.'
Read more » GameShark
'Vanguard, with vast opportunities and size, requires time to grow on players. Patient gamers who enjoy tons of options will find many riches and glory here.'
Read more » Gamedaily
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'Vanguard is a game geared towards the hardcore players who crave more of a challenge.'
Read more » AceGamez
'If a slower-paced, more complex title in the vein of EverQuest is what you’re looking for, Vanguard will serve you well.'
Read more » GameInformer
'The slower progression, group focus and huge world all set the game apart from the current MMO behemoth, World of Warcraft. Whether those differences are positive or negative is largely a matter of taste.'
Read more » IGN
'Your everyday MMORPG with its own unique world and atmosphere. It only has one neat and unique feature called Diplomacy and what it lacks in terms of sound effects, it makes up for in quality writing.'
Read more » GameChronicles
'This game will be worth revisiting in a year to see what progress has been made and how it has evolved.'
Read more » GameZone
'It has certainly impressed me in many ways: Beautiful design, convincing environments, and depth of play.'
Read more » GamersHell
'This is a hardcore MMO designed first and foremost for devoted players with lots of time to invest - just to get to level 10 will take you a few days, whereas you can hit that level in "WoW" in a long afternoon.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Experienced role players will enjoy the engaging combat and diplomatic gameplay, in spite of Vanguard's litany of bugs and singular focus on group adventuring.'
Read more » Gamespot
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