User Rating: 9.2 | City of Heroes PC
I was a part of the beta test for City Of Heroes and I must say this game ruled even then. Granted there has only been one day of official play but it was a cool day; I've faced several boss types already through in door dungeon type missions. Gameplay is very cool for a mmorpg; not like those others where you just sit back and watch the math kill you or the bad guy; here you initiate each attack. Also another plus inventories have been re-worked sort of to where instead of items you get inspirations as temp power boost and enhancements as permanant power boosts. Another highpoint in gameplay is I've never seen a char that looked like me maybe another char carrying an assault rifle but there is a slim chance in hell of finding a clone of yourself. Graphics are average for a mmorpg however I must say the view from the flight ceiling (highest point you can fly too) of a foggy city is cool. Sound is where the game lacks there are cool sound effects for powers however the music does only appear when entering zones. For best effect with music turn it down and make a playlist running winamp or other third party app in background. As for value standard 49.99 and 14.99 sub fee however this is the only mmorpg I've seen with a printed monthly publication in the form of a comic in which your char has a chance of appearing. In conclusion this game ownes mmorpgs now and with the City Of Villains expansion on the way even more ownage ;). On a final note I would like to thank Gamespot for early entry into beta it rocked. 
