New World review in progress: So close, yet so far

[Windows Central]

Tons of PvP fun, but PvE is lacking.
I've never been a huge fan of MMORPGs, as I often find their multi-layered UIs and their overwhelming number of systems to be frustrating to keep up with. I attempted to give World of Warcraft a shot for the first time last year during lockdown, and I simply gave up after trying (and failing) to feel my way through menus and mechanics that the game either explained poorly or didn't explain at all. Ultimately, most MMOs suck at onboarding players that are new to the experience, and because of that I've struggled to hold an interest in them.

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