I know there is a lot of controversy over the changes made to the game. Shut up haters! The game is awesome!
Gameplay: They seriously improved the gameplay this time around making it more accessible to a much wider audience. This means not everyone playing the game is a rich nerd. When you start at the beginning you are put on Tanissari Point Station. This space station/planet is the place where you will learn to play the game. If you suck all the life out of it it can really help you once you start playing. Instead of dropping into the world without a clue what you are going to do while beginning the game you are prompted to choose one of 9 professions to choose from. Any one of these professions may also learn to be a pilot and/or a politician. For example I am a jedi/politician character. One of the many complaints about the NGE is the fact that its very easy to become a jedi. This is true but it basically means it wont take you years to become a jedi which for me and most of the world is fine. I will admit to there being a lot of lag but it is not like this is the only one. Over 100 quests have been added and thats saying a lot since the old version had a ton also. Most of the old quests are still around.
Graphics: When you are talking about a game like this you need good graphics. Luckily for us Star Wars Galaxies has those breathtaking graphics. From the twin suns of Tatooine to the lush green of Naboo everything in the game is stunning.
Sound: The sound effects the game offers are just as varied as the graphics are. Everything from a death scream of a Theed Officer to the traditional Star Wars Music is intact and equally breathtaking.
Value: The games monthly fee is a little high but other than that there is no reason any Star Wars fan should not be playing this game.