New World review in progress: So close, yet so far
(Windows Phone 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. Enter New World, a new MMO from Amazon Games that aims to offer players a significantly less confusing experience by streamlining many aspects of the gameplay. I`ve spent about 20 hours with New World since it launched on Sept. 28, and I`m happy to report that New World is the most accessible MMO I`ve ever played. Unfortunately, while it`s easy to get acclimated with New World and its systems, there are a lot...