A Good MMO, but not the best game
First, the pluses:
Perhaps one of t e best things about this game: It's a subscription-free MMO! This game features a large map, a wide range of classes and subclasses, and many skills that you can use in order to improve or create weapons, armor, and items. There are many quests and tasks you must perform, some of which and dependant on your class. The storyline is solid, with many twists, turns, and surprises to keep you guessing about what will happen next on your quest. You can learn many skills and abilities that you can use to help yourself and your team.
Teamwork, a big factor in this game, will come into play most of all after you join a guild. If you prefer to play or perform a task or quest alone, you can always use Henchmen (NPCs), however note that using henchmen only will NOT get you through the bulk of this game. That's why it's a good idea to join a guild- you'll always have teammates who can assist you with a difficult quest or task, and you can visit your guild hall to meet with your guild members and do other things when not on a mission.
The Bad:
The graphics are somewhat mediocre, but it's nothing to be surprised about seeing as it's a MMO. However, you will most likely feel somewhat deprived if you play this game after playing a Next-Gen game.
In my Opinion, I disliked the fact that you were almost always reliant on your teammates, especially later in the game. No matter how high a level you were (The max level is 20, though), you will most likely need a party just to survive. This got on my nerves from time to time, especially when there's people grouping together and they don't have room for you or just don't want to add you. This wasn't always a problem, but it can and most likely WILL get on your nerves.
The gameplay is somewhat repetitive...despite a changing world caused by plot twists and continuation of the storyline, the actual combat factor of the game got kind of tedious. Basically you click the enemy, click attacks, and heal or use spells/special skills as necessary. This became somewhat boring after a long time, and at times it's a wonder you got anywhere at all with such weak characters depending on teammates completely for survival.
Other than these flaws, the game isn't 'bad,' but it has some improvements to build on if GW 2 is going to be a success. I'd definitely suggest this game to someone who doesn't like paying monthly fees for MMOs. Though it has its problems, it' still a game that will keep your interest despite some problems with gameplay.