Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Review

A belated and very positive review of Age of Conan comes from Game Positive, rating it 8.1.

Graphically, this game is gorgeous. Each individual blade of grass in a bloody field tells a story, just the same as every dark alleyway in the most heavily populated cities. It’s certainly a bit of a graphical hog, yet unlike some games, it never feels wasted, because everything looks fantastic. Sound design is equally impressive. All the audio is progressive and sweeping; combat music drives the action hard, dramatically altering the feel of the game. Each area covered as players traverse Cimmeria has its own distinct feel, from the sound of footsteps on fallen snow, to the thuds and clangs of battle. The border kingdoms even feature their own ethereal sounds, with voices overtop of gentle and beautiful, yet eerie, music. Both the audio and the visuals are incredible, and together form a presentational package that few MMOs can compete with.

In the end, Age of Conan is still not a finished product. There are still some bugs that need to be worked out, and the leveling system feels as though it should be entirely revamped. Still, its well-crafted story, great graphics, and challenging gameplay make Age of Conan a great choice for those who have become jaded by the massive juggernaut that is World of Warcraft.