New World may not be setting the planet on fire right now, but it sure caused quite a stir. With a lot of attention placed on the game so far, many are yet to dive into Amazon's new MMORPG. Will New World prove to be a worthwhile expedition for MMO diehards, or will this be the next forgotten world? We seek to find out as we tally the different New World review scores so far.

New World Review Scores: 76 Metascore on Metacritic

For all the hype and publicity of New World, there seems to be a lot of quiet at launch. Two weeks later, the review scores have started coming in. New World‘s review scores stayed afloat above 80 for a while, but it has dipped to 76 as new reviews appeared. The reverse can be said about the game's user scores, which started below 3, but now stands at a 3.8. Here are what the different critics say about New World:

CogConnected gave New World a 82/100. Reviewer Mark Steigner remarks that there's a lot to do in New World, praised the game's engaging combat both PvE and PvP, and its deep crafting system. The fact that the game is a one a pop payment with no subscription is also a plus, topped off with an extra grating of good graphics and visual design. However, MMORPGs usually have uninspiring quest lines, and New World is no exception. There's also minimal character customization compared to its competition and has bland writing and acting. He also listed that the game's player-driven economy is a bad thing, although that's something we could argue about. You can read the full review here.

Jeux Video gives New World‘s review score a 16/20. Their verdict, as translated by Metacritic, reads: “New World has just had its global launch and it is obvious that it deserves some adjustments, especially at the server or PvP level. But it is nonetheless a good MMO that should delight players avid for competition or craftsmanship. The universe is catchy and the desire to travel from region to region makes us want to know more about Aeternum. The progression of our character is free, which allows us to have a certain ease in the approach to the game.” You can read their full review here.

Millenium‘s New World review score is a solid 80/100. They say, again, as translated by Metacritic: “It is obvious that players will ask for small adjustments and additions to be made on New World, but let's not forget that the game is making its premiere and that it is already very satisfactory for its debut. It has mechanics that will appeal to players who are tired of classic MMOs and they will find a variety of elements that are very relevant. Crafting is no longer useless: it is now necessary to have professions to have a viable game experience in late and end game. The world of Aeternum will be able to take players on a journey in a new MMO that should continue to grow in beauty over time.” You can read their full review here.

NME says that New World has engaging combat, meaningful PvP, and involved crafting, but suffers from lots of walking, slow pace, and hours of gathering and grinding. “Amazon finally has the hit it has been chasing,” reads their review. “However, as an MMO – with a one-time entry fee – the key part is going to be if they stick around and treat the community well with thoughtful additions, instead of asking people to shell out on pages upon pages of cosmetics. The foundation is strong, and if nothing else, it feels good to batter things with a spear.” You can read the entire review here.

Finally, PCGamesN gave New World a 6/10. “A stellar crafting experience and surprisingly slick combat aren’t enough to compensate for the flaws in New World’s humdrum and frustrating quest design,” reads the review. If the fundamentals aren't good enough, then no matter how good your bells and whistles are, it won't matter.

Contrary to critic scores, user reviews for New World are sour

However, contrary to critic scores, the scores given by users on Metacritic have not been kinder. The score currently stands at 3.9/10. While this does not make New World the poorest-reviewed game in history, it does give a good glimpse at the game's shortcomings. One of the most common complaints coming from the community is the game's long queues, where being able to enter the game in less than an hour would be a blessing. This, however, can be fixed by upgrading Amazon Games' servers, and as the initial fervor of new players stop, the servers will eventually stabilize. Another common complaint is the game's weak quest system, which many players find to be a dealbreaker. Some users say that they found the game bland and uninteresting. A majority of the users complained about lag and log-in issues. Once Amazon fixes those, there's hope for the user score to go up. But until then, it will be stuck in a rut.

Conclusion: Is New World worth your time and money?

While New World can be a fun game at times, it's obviously not the best MMORPG, not by a long shot. But if there's anything Amazon can learn from arguably New World‘s biggest competitor right now is that things can be turned around eventually. If Final Fantasy XIV can be salvaged and turned into a fantastic MMO with the release of A Realm Reborn, then so, too, can New World. It's now up to them to make the necessary changes to turn that into a reality. Until then, stick with FFXIV.