From an unbiased standpoint, I choose quality gameplay, wait no, I choose quality gameplay without monthly payments!
The PVP GVG HA TA RA are all part of Guild Wars PVP. This is great and forces you to be strategic in your *builds*. you are allowed only to bring 8 skills with you into combat which also creates strategy. The story is satisfying and the PVE or Roleplaying part of the game is solid, even more so then the complex PVP. The missions are varied and make you mix up the teams a bit. I wish the Gamespot review didnt mark this game down for not having people to play with, because my guild was always there to help me. I was always occupied by friendly players, thus creating a unique gaming expierence for me. MMORPG's are all about the social help of the game, If your getting smack talked at by thousands of people in PVP because you just got *pwned* then you probably wont have the best of times. But it really depends on who you hang with. Any game with a social aspect will vary largely, but do not be unencouraged by these people just play the game. And if you do not like the social part of the game there are always henchman there for the taking, to help you on missions and quests. Guild Wars is addictive, fun, and though the sound only got an 8 in the gamespot review, adds a great affect on the gameplay, I love the music in this game.
this is a must have for PC owners. Along with Factions and Nightfall, together they make a great gaming expierence. Sorry Biased WoW players value wise, this game has definitely won.