Ok this is the first review of a game I have ever written for gamespot and I have been a reader and subsequently a subscriber for a number of years. As for MMORPG's, I have played and tried EQ, E&B, SWG, AO and Lineage II and this is by far the most FUN!!!! As I have played this game I have tried to figure out why I have enjoyed it so much thus far and I came up this reason. I used to play a pen a paper RPG called Champions which is also a Superhero based RPG (maybe I'm biased for this genre) point system which allowed the same amount of originality in terms of creating your character. I had played alot of other RPG's but no one near as much as Champions with my friends. One of the things we most enjoyed was character creation--we would literally spend days coming up with an original concept and then fleshing it out into a character which would literally develop over time as things happened. This is the first RPG that I have played that really works hard to allow you to do the same. You're not focused on the level treadmill anymore--instead (at least for me) your constantly thinking about how certain powers will fit your character's concept and background. Your even coming up with different character ideas and then creating them because you want try a different playstyle (and implement that cool concept) which each of the archtypes demands. The graphics are very good--not great--but very good and the sound is ok--it could use improvement. What this game has in spades is an outstanding character creation and play system that really immerses you into the game. That is why I am so high on the game now and in the future; because they have the essential ingredients down pat which have been so elusive in other MMORPG's I have played so far. Hopefully, with a strong subscriber base they will bring out new areas, powers, content and improvements and dare I say the ability to play supervillains for PVP! This game is the bomb! I would have a hard time understanding why anyone would not have fun playing this game unless you miss the grind of the aforementioned MOG's. Before I forget--I really like the mission system as well. This game is already bang up fun and his HUGE POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION!!!
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