A definite must have. Switching from EQ2 was hard, but the LotR world makes all the difference.
I don't like writing so I'll make this short since there are 260 other reviews. I just wanted to rebuff some of the poor reviews.
In response to this being a WoW ripoff I couldn't disagree more. I personally don't like WoW, it's too much of a kids game for me, but LOTRO is definitely not a WoW ripoff. MMORPG's are more or less all alike in certain aspects as are FPS and other like-genre games. If something works why change it. The graphics are amazing, sound is great, game play is fun and easy to learn yet with enough difficulty to remain fun and replayability is high. Even after you reach the current top level of 50 there is PvMP to master. Plus the game holds extremely true to the LotR series.
I highly recommend this game if you are an MMORPG player or LotR fan or a newcomer. I have friends who never liked MMORPG's but are hooked on this fantastic game.