Oh, boy, where do I start with this gem...

Warframe is not just your average 3rd person action free-to-play game. It is also a growing, playable universe that is very easy to be fascinated by. Every year the team at Digital Extremes introduces a new game-changer that is the equivalent of a game sequel, and integrates it into the core game. The current Warframe is the result of over six years of non-stop hard work and a dedicated fanbase. When it premiered back in 2013 it was a simple action shooter based on quick matches about defeating hordes of enemies while completing different objectives. Now it's a compelling cinematic experience, it's got two open worlds (with a third one on the works), over 40 craftable characters to play as, daily and weekly challenges with endless rewards, a huge variety of enemies to dispose of, and an upcoming space battle game mode that will increase the scale of the game to never before seen levels. And the graphics keep getting improved over time. If you think this game looks old by today's standards, well, you are wrong.

As always, the coop element is crucial: nothing beats the experience of a full team of 4 space ninjas, each with their unique powers and weapons, wreaking havoc among hordes of unlucky enemies. Soon the squads will also be able to connect in real time to complete big scale objetives, like taking down an orbital enemy base.

It's very easy to get started with Warframe, but it takes a lot of time and dedication to master all of it. Most of that dedication translates into farming. Farming of xp points, resources, credits, mods, blueprints, etc. But the playable content has become so huge that you'll probably never feel the farming as tedious. And everytime you succeed at crafting a new weapon or Warframe, it is bloody satisfying ...

One of this game's major downsides is the chance that you'll feel overwhelmed by everything the game has to offer during your first hours on it. The answer to that, is that this game is all about community. Ask the players (there's a chat for it). Make friends. Learn from them. The game makes it very easy to communicate with people and find out what your next step should be. Communication is organic and never gets in the way of playing the game itself.

The game's story is also becoming more elaborate and epic as time goes by. There are MANY surprises along the way and what's in store for the future looks very promising. There's a particular revelation after many hours into the game that every gamer should experience, as it is truly incredible not just in terms of world-building, but also how it affects the perception of the whole game.

Long story short: if you got time on your hands and you're looking for the ultimate coop action experience, do not think twice and try Warframe. You can thank me later.

--Review was updated as of July 2019

Oh, boy, where do I start with this gem... Warframe is not just your average 3rd person action free-to-play game. It is also a growing, playable universe that is very easy to be fascinated by. Every year the team at Digital Extremes introduces a new game-changer that is the equivalent of a game sequel, and integrates it into the core game. The current Warframe is the result of over six years of non-stop hard work and a dedicated fanbase. When it premiered back in 2013 it was a simple action shooter based on quick matches about defeating hordes of enemies while completing different objectives. Now it's a compelling cinematic experience, it's got two open worlds (with a third one on the works), over 40 craftable characters to play as, daily and weekly challenges with endless rewards, a huge variety of enemies to dispose of, and an upcoming space battle game mode that will increase the scale of the game to never before seen levels. And the graphics keep getting improved over time. If you think this game looks old by today's standards, well, you are wrong. As always, the coop element is crucial: nothing beats the experience of a full team of 4 space ninjas, each with their unique powers and weapons, wreaking havoc among hordes of unlucky enemies. Soon the squads will also be able to connect in real time to complete big scale objetives, like taking down an orbital enemy base. It's very easy to get started with Warframe, but it takes a lot of time and dedication to master all of it. Most of that dedication translates into farming. Farming of xp points, resources, credits, mods, blueprints, etc. But the playable content has become so huge that you'll probably never feel the farming as tedious. And everytime you succeed at crafting a new weapon or Warframe, it is bloody satisfying ... One of this game's major downsides is the chance that you'll feel overwhelmed by everything the game has to offer during your first hours on it. The answer to that, is that this game is all about community. Ask the players (there's a chat for it). Make friends. Learn from them. The game makes it very easy to communicate with people and find out what your next step should be. Communication is organic and never gets in the way of playing the game itself. The game's story is also becoming more elaborate and epic as time goes by. There are MANY surprises along the way and what's in store for the future looks very promising. There's a particular revelation after many hours into the game that every gamer should experience, as it is truly incredible not just in terms of world-building, but also how it affects the perception of the whole game. Long story short: if you got time on your hands and you're looking for the ultimate coop action experience, do not think twice and try Warframe. You can thank me later. --Review was updated as of July 2019