While the derisive reaction to Blizzard’s Diablo Immortal mobile game will likely be what BlizzCon 2018 is remembered for, there was one pleasant surprise last November when the company announced that Warcraft III: Reforged would bring modern graphics and upgrades to one of the most beloved and successful real-time strategy games of all-time.

Den of Geek attended a Blizzard-hosted event in Irvine, California in May, primarily for the purpose of going hands-on with World of Warcraft: Classic and the upcoming Battle for Azeroth patch, Rise of Azshara. But we also spent some time with the Warcraft III: Reforged demo!

Here are our hands-on impressions of the remaster of this classic real-time strategy game:

Nostalgia with a Fresh Coat of Paint

The Warcraft III: Reforged demo provided by Blizzard featured the Culling of Stratholme, which tells the story of Prince Arthas Menethil purging a city about to succumb to an undead plague. It’s a well-known moment of character development for one of Warcraft‘s most iconic characters and is often referenced as the turning point for Arthas, as he begins walking down the path that will turn him into the Lich King.