I've played every MMORPG out there, and I think this has to be one of the best, if not the best of the bunch. There is no downtime. Finding a group is easy because the cities are broken up into level ranges; so chances are any fellow hero you see is the appropriate level range to group with. It has a nice arching storyline that is mission-based. The powers (spells) are numerous and interesting. The customization of the heroes is outstanding. There is no loot or weapons in this game (or tradeskills). However, in my opinion this is its strength since you spend more time doing fun stuff like fighting than worrying about whether your weapons are any good. Plus you won't be denied into a group just because you don't have that uber-sword-of-instant-death in your arsenal. Whether you were into comic books or not, this game is great.
I recommend this game for anyone who wants to give MMOs a shot, or anyone whose tired of slow MMOs. Unlike most online RPGs, City of Heroes has a fast play/fighting style that'll keep you interested, and a well paced lev... Read Full Review
How can I make you feel the deep love/hate relationship I have with this game. In almost every way, this is the worst massive multiplayer game to come around in a long time. But, there is so much about it that is just so... Read Full Review