Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (2003)
Genres:Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Themes:Fantasy, Warfare
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne adds a host of new features to the game, including four new campaigns that take you across the frozen continent of Northrend. Explore new maps and master new units such as the Troll Bat Riders, the Blood Elf Spell Breakers, and the destructive Mountain Giants.
I always played this game with my cousin. We used to play custom maps for hours on end when we were younger. I have only fond memories of this game and that's without having played the campaign once - that's why I'd love to have it on GoG; to relive those memories and to finally play the campaign.
Ah, all those custom maps and nights while blasting emo songs. The OG DotA before it got Gigabytes of graphics. Still want to play this on a handheld pc one day. With the technology we have today and GoG, one can wish for that day to happen. Plus, it's easier to get this here.
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne isn't just a DLC — it’s a masterclass in how to expand upon a beloved game without compromising its core. Released in 2003, this expansion to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos elevated everything: story, gameplay mechanics, multiplayer depth, and modding tools. It took an already legendary RTS and pushed it into the stratosphere.
The campaign alone is worth the price of admission. It continues the dark, emotional tale of Arthas and his descent into becoming the Lich King — one of the most iconic villain arcs in gaming history. But beyond the narrative, The Frozen Throne introduced new units, heroes, and gameplay strategies for each faction, enriching the meta and making competitive matches even more dynamic and intense.
It also played a crucial role in shaping modern gaming. Thanks to the robust World Editor, The Frozen Throne gave rise to custom maps like Defense of the Ancients (DotA) — the mod that launched the MOBA genre. Without this expansion, there might never have been League of Legends or Dota 2.
Releasing this expansion on GOG would preserve a pivotal part of PC gaming history in a DRM-free, accessible format. With proper support for modern systems and the original art and gameplay intact — not the altered Reforged version — GOG could give both old-school fans and new players the definitive way to experience one of the greatest DLCs ever made.
i always play this game as a kid with my brother and uncles, it was our favorite ill like to play it againg and maybe online wiht them, it will be something very cool
When asked about games that shaped my childhood two stand out, Morrowind and Warcraft III. I still remember the first time I played it at twelve years old on my brother's new computer. I remember him teaching me that I could install it on another computer no problem. I remember thousands and thousands of custom games. I can be the boomer whenever brings up LOL or DOTA and say "Well, I remember when all that stuff was just custom maps on WC3." I have memories of being in middle school and having sleep overs with my buddies and getting our asses kicked in ranked play. I used to have a horrible internet connection so I had buddies I met online join with me and beg people to wait for me and not kick me. I'm getting tearful just thinking about it. An amazing gem of a game that came out at the perfect time.
I love this game. And would definitely love to own it on GOG.
It's a classic that I played alongside friends (some still on this earth, some sadly gone) and had much fun even when I couldn't understand almost anything that was being said. Now I can understand what is being said and I want to experience all the amazing stories this game has to offer.
This is an unique gem. This game is so good, that even if you aren't a fan of RTS or strategies at all, you will like this game anyway. It's that good. Even though I'm bad at RTS, I spent long hours playing this on any PC I could get my hands on
This is an important moment in RTS land, once again by Westwood/Blizzard.
Ever hear of a game called DOTA or League of Legends? Well this is why it happened, THIS was the cradle of MOBA civilization.
All the custom gaming here was PHENOMENAL, and I played it endlessly. Starcraft 2 enjoyed a similar custom content scene and the tower defense ones and custom hero based maps felt like early WoW.
An absolute masterpiece and I didn't even play competitively, but the competitive scene defined micro in a way I did not see before in SC Broodwar.
I do hope they won't roll it out with gimped Kael'thas nerfed flame pillar or his campaign leven will be downright UNPLAYABLE. That was annoying to be honest, players may not know that and think the level impossible (which would be fair to say)
I have always hated the trope in movies where a character is so engrossed in something they literally stop paying attention to their surroundings. It looked so unrealistic. That is until I played this game.
I still remember the day. 2003 summer. One of the rich kids got the game from their absent parents and they invited me over to play. He went out to the kitchen, meanwhile I started a skirmish map with the Night Elves to see all the new living tree buildings. The way they've all looked during the night cycle of the game, the fairy lights, the mysterious music...it was a magical moment.
Only problem was that there was this flickering on the screen. It toom me about 10 seconds to realize that there was no flickering. It was the kid's hand waving between me and the screen to get my attention. Turned out he was talking to me the whole time and my brain literally did not even register it. No background noise I can hum an "uh-huh" at every minute. Simply nothing. Just the game, just the visuals, the story, the characters. A true masterpiece.
I felt a bit disappointed how the 'Reforged' version of the game looked like, but got some hope when many issues were fixed about it.
However, I still want to check back on that original magic that got me hooked the first time.
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