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Guild Wars: Game of the Year Edition

2005
Role-playing (RPG)

Fantasy

Guild Wars carved a niche with its instanced zones and skill-based combat system, a refreshing alternative to the open-world grind of its contemporaries. The emphasis on build variety and strategic team composition over raw stats made for compelling PvP and PvE encounters. Its unique "trilogy" structure, with distinct campaigns and expansions, ensured a steady stream of content and a thriving community that kept players engaged for years.

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An award-winning online fantasy epic awaits. No Subscription Fees! Take your first step into Guild Wars®, the award-winning fantasy online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions of players. 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.

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