You have to give this one a shot... especially now that changes are happening.
This is why MMOs get such a hard time to produce after launch. Everyone is so much for WOW that they tend to compare this to that. Does this game have the WOW fan base?? Hell no... but that doesnt mean you shouldnt try it.
The graphics are amazing... very well done. The game runs much smoother than at launch (actually silk smooth for my system and I dont have top of the line). The soundtrack is just right. The combat is what seems to be hit/miss. I personally like it. It is refreshing from just button mashing. YOu have to be strategic and know what you are doing with your class to make it work right.
I dont PVP... maybe thats why I like this game more... I have heard that PVP is not great on this yet... howevery they are doing VAST improvements to that.
So, would I recommend this? Yes I would. I gave it 8/10 because I just cant rate this game a 9/10 when the fan base is so low (MMO need more players to interact with and make it more enjoyable).