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Summary: Sucks.
Review: I have no idea why people like this game. Here is a list of bad things about it:1. It has patheticly bad graphics.
2. You spend numerous hours farming off bats and rats.
3. You die very easily.
4. You don't see yourself attacking enemies.
5. I could go on, but I'm lazy.
Rating: 
Summary: It's just good!
Review: I have played this game and found it to be pretty bland. It definately did not live up to its hype! Not enough action (compared to planetside). Camera view did not allow for you to see whats behind you or in your preferial vision. Not to mention that the game is very difficult to learn at first. Other than that the game is pretty good.
Rating:
Summary: Boring
Review: I just found this game boring. There's little else I can say. I have played a whole bunch of games, and this did not catch my interest after a year. I mean, I'm still playing Diablo and Diablo II.
Rating: 
Summary: Long time EQer
Review: I say this as someone who has been playing EQ since 1999. This is quite probably the most extensive and versitile RPG out there. For those who are into the D&D setting or even LOTR, this game is definitely worth checking out. In one of the other reviews someone said something about lack of action and the first person view being bad.... WELL if you take the time to actually explore the game, you would realize that your controls can be customized as well as your view, which can be switched to overhead or even 3rd person. And speaking of exploration, thats what this game is really about on many levels. Exploration of a gaming experience(which should interest all TRUE gamers), exploration of a truly innovative "world", and exploration of relationships that inevitably become forged in the alter-universe that we call EVERQUEST.
Rating:
Summary: Long time EQer
Review: I say this as someone who has been playing EQ since 1999. This is quite probably the most extensive and versitile RPG out there. For those who are into the D&D setting or even LOTR, this game is definitely worth checking out. In one of the other reviews someone said something about lack of action and the first person view being bad.... WELL if you take the time to actually explore the game, you would realize that your controls can be customized as well as your view, which can be switched to overhead or even 3rd person. And speaking of exploration, thats what this game is really about on many levels. Exploration of a gaming experience(which should interest all TRUE gamers), exploration of a truly innovative "world", and exploration of relationships that inevitably become forged in the alter-universe that we call EVERQUEST.
Rating: 
Summary: A Great Game revived once more.
Review: I was a longtime player of the game, and owning all but Ykesha, I decided to give it a rest. The game was (And still is) an amazing game that attracted 400,000+ people, and its great because the game is soo much. Its an awesome Roleplaying Game for you RPG'ers, an extremely large social world, and it got alot of replayabilty in it (15 races, and 13 classes make it a lasting game). Now for Evolutions, well I am buying this, think about the game that has cost over One Hundred + dollars to own all 5 expansions, well this is now the greatly reduced version. Its worth the money, by far, and I say new and old players should get it to either try it out, or create another account. Well, in my opinion its a great deal, but it would probably make alot of people unhappy (Specifically the older players, who did have to dish out all that extra cash), but that doesnt mean you new players shouldnt go out and try this Amazing MMORPG!
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Summary: Free Subscribtions? I don't think so...
Review: I was always interested in trying it, but I like to play offline first. Well, I recieved this as a gift, tryed the 'free subscription' well lets just say its FREE IF YOU BUY ANOTHER SUBSCRIPTION.
I tryed the game didn't like the controls or the first person. So I canceled my subscription, and NO REFUNDS!!
Rating:
Summary: very addictive but lots of fun
Review: I wish they had this product when I learned about EQ last year-- it would've saved me a LOT of money! :) I still haven't visited even 1/4 of the available zones and I have all the expansions. Like all things in life there are lots of stupid &/or mean people out there (you just happen to run across more of them on the Internet), but I'm happy to say I have made a TON of friends in this game. There are guilds, different servers, different classes, different races, 65 levels to conquer and hundreds of Advanced Ability (AA) points to acquire. EQ players come from all countries, walks of life, career types, and age ranges... it boggles my mind. There are people playing this game old enough to be MY parents and I have two kids of my own (have yet to run across anyone in the game young enough for me to be their parent. Will know I'm *really* old when that happens. <laugh>) There are a lot of EQ sites out there that can help you learn more about the game & how to level &/or complete quests:
Allakhazam's Magical Realm (http://everquest.allakhazam.com/)
Caster's Realm (http://eq.crgaming.com/)
Trader's Corner (http://www.eqtraders.com) ...those sites have links to a ton of other EQ related sites to help you with the learning curve on this game. I've played a ton of multi-user online games (was introduced to MU*s back in 1990) but this one takes the cake. It's still hard for me to believe it's been around for over five years, and I know folks who have been playing it since the beginning. If you're looking for fun, to "kill" things, meet new people and maybe even an escape from RL, this is the way to go... especially if you have broadband!
Rating:
Summary: 5 years and counting
Review: I've been part of EQ since its year 1, and have quit the game (retired characters) twice thus far. I've "moved on" to other games like Star Wars Galaxies, Dark Age of Camelot, Horizons, City of Heroes, Uru, et al. It's the expansions AFTER what you get in EverQuest: Evolution that make it the most improved in my opinion. Lost Dungeons of Norrath and Gates of Discord also add "instance" play, where your adventuring party (you and at least 3 other players) enter a dungeon that is created at that instant (instanced) just for you. This eliminates the "overcamped" dungeons which tend to be what most players get angry about. However, instead of spending $90 on Evolution and the two expansions at the outset, try this game as is - because overcamping won't be a problem to new players until they are in their latter development (L40+, usually 6 months from start). Starting cities have a good navigation help system (Ctrl+F for Find), and have "newbie" quests meant to help outfit your character with armor (sometimes other items as well). The game also features a crafting interface that is very helpful in reducing the "clickfest" that used to be required in the past. I've played all these various MMORPGs and despite some having some features I wish EQ had today, I keep coming back to EQ and finding myself getting engrossed in it all over again. Those of you with addictive personalities, be warned this game can take over your life - dedicate only the time you can afford to spend in game and be sure to save time for your job, S.O., siblings, and/or children wherever possible.
Rating:
Summary: 5 years and counting
Review: I've been part of EQ since its year 1, and have quit the game (retired characters) twice thus far. I've "moved on" to other games like Star Wars Galaxies, Dark Age of Camelot, Horizons, City of Heroes, Uru, et al. It's the expansions AFTER what you get in EverQuest: Evolution that make it the most improved in my opinion. Lost Dungeons of Norrath and Gates of Discord also add "instance" play, where your adventuring party (you and at least 3 other players) enter a dungeon that is created at that instant (instanced) just for you. This eliminates the "overcamped" dungeons which tend to be what most players get angry about. However, instead of spending $90 on Evolution and the two expansions at the outset, try this game as is - because overcamping won't be a problem to new players until they are in their latter development (L40+, usually 6 months from start). Starting cities have a good navigation help system (Ctrl+F for Find), and have "newbie" quests meant to help outfit your character with armor (sometimes other items as well). The game also features a crafting interface that is very helpful in reducing the "clickfest" that used to be required in the past. I've played all these various MMORPGs and despite some having some features I wish EQ had today, I keep coming back to EQ and finding myself getting engrossed in it all over again. Those of you with addictive personalities, be warned this game can take over your life - dedicate only the time you can afford to spend in game and be sure to save time for your job, S.O., siblings, and/or children wherever possible.
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