Warframe Reviews

Warframe is ranked in the 60th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Tom Marks
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2018

Warframe isn't an easily approachable game, but it's one that's worth getting comfortable with.

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86 / 100
May 23, 2018

Warframe's daunting complexity doesn't detract from its delicious combat and flexible progression.

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4 / 10
Dec 1, 2013

If all you want is a way to run around and shoot things without troubling your wallet or imagination, that may be enough to justify the time it takes Warframe to download. It's hard, though, to shake the feeling that the only reason this game is free to play is that nobody would pay money for something so scrappy and generic.

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7 / 10
Dec 1, 2013

A good start to free-to-play games on the PlayStation 4, with a fun co-op shooter that doesn't feel like it's solely out to gouge its player's wallets.

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Dec 16, 2013

Warframe brings solid gunplay and a rich infrastructure to the PlayStation 4 in a rare free-to-play model. It's a missed opportunity on some levels, but if you're itching to get more use out of your new console, give it a whirl.

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Game Informer
Mike Futter
Top Critic
7.8 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2013

The concept is unique, and a full party makes this truly enjoyable

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8 / 10
Jul 22, 2019

Digital Extremes' Warframe is a satisfying and comprehensive free-to-play RPG that still manages to keep things exciting six years on.

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5 / 10.0
Jan 8, 2014

You could play literally any other competent third person shooter from this or the last generation, and have a comparable — and very likely better — experience.

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Nov 18, 2013

Warframe, which has been out for PC since March, is free-to-play on the PS4, and in spite of its bugs, is worth the no-cost price. Playstation Plus members get a free starter pack, but beware that it will get you used to how seductive the ease of purchases with platinum can be.

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6 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2014

Warframe has a great foundation, but there's almost nothing unique or exciting about it. With a free-to-play scheme on top of how grindy the game feels in general (especially without a static group), it can wear on you even after a few hours of play. If you're looking for a new shooter, give it a shot on another platform if you can while the Xbox One bugs are being ironed out.

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6 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2013

With an asking price of nothing, it's not unreasonable that Warframe charges for things, but when the game's main hook is getting more loot, it slowly becomes frustrating running into so many roadblocks. Even with your warframe's athletic prowess, the nondescript missions don't offer enough to put up with the waiting, and there certainly isn't a strong reason to part with a credit card.

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God is a Geek
Mick Fraser
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2021

It's difficult not to recommend Warframe on PS5 to anyone who likes sci-fi settings, frenetic action, and deep, engrossing RPG mechanics.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 2, 2018

Warframe is a fantastic sci-fi shooter with a very consumer-friendly business model and a ton of free content.

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Unscored
Jan 27, 2018
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Unscored
Apr 9, 2014

I am sure that one day a F2P game will make me slap down some real world spacebucks. But not this time.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 2, 2020

Warframe is made better by its release on PS5. The gorgeous glittery visuals jump off the screen and improved loading times get you into the action faster than ever. With a wealth of content to discover, unlock and find, Warframe on PS5 is a title everyone should check out and what was once one of the best looter-shooters on PS4 is now one of the best on PS5.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2018

Warframe is definitely one of the best free to play games available right now, and a fantastic shooter in its own right. It's fun and frantic, with loads of content to sink your teeth into for hours. Whether by yourself, with friends or with random people found through matchmaking, this is a great game, well worth your time. And it's now available on the go, too.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 14, 2013

Warframe brings a new and addicting experience to the PlayStation franchise. Along with great and fluid combat, this is a free-to-play title that will justify microtransactions in a positive way.

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5 / 10
Dec 3, 2013

When you're dashing and slashing with capable allies, Warframe is decent game – but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done before it can be considered a good one. The user interface isn't controller friendly, you're given little to no direction, and the title's free-to-play model hinders its overall design. Until these issues are rectified, we recommend waiting in the shadows for the release to finally emerge from its beta state.

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68 / 100
Sep 19, 2014

If you're looking for something to pass the time you could definitely pick this game up for free as you just might get a good chunk of time enjoying it, but I would definitely spend your money on a full-fledged title rather than having to pay in a free to play game for all the good bits.

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