First off, this review is coming from someone who was raving about Everquest 2, which I still play and enjoy, but like many others eventually did go out and purchase World of Warcraft, if only to see what it had going for it that Gamespot gave it a 9.5, the highest rating ever given to an MMO. Needless to say it was extremely evident why right off the bat! World of Warcraft is an absolutely solid MMO. The graphics are great, granted not on par with EQ2, but they do still add a really nice sense of immersion to the game, without bringing your system to a crippling halt if you put all graphics on the highest detail. The sound is perfect, ambient for setting the mood, but really good music in soft undertones that only add to your experience. The important part here though, is gameplay. Like so many others had told me, there really is just something very different about World of Warcraft. Yes, they do have a great series to build the lore and set the stage on, and they do this wonderfully. I think the reason WoW is doing so well, is because this is truly the first MMO that gives you the sense of achievement that seemingly could only be found in Single player games. Quests have meaning, you feel like you're helping the overall story push forward, and that you're doing your part to help the cause of the side you're fighting for. EQ2 does this as well, but again, there is just something in WoW's presentation that sets it ahead of its competitor. The only thing I can say to anyone reading this is to give it a try. Its a completely different experience from any MMO you've played to date, that much I can guarantee you. There is something for everyone here. Just try it for a full day, and you will see what everyone is raving about.
I played WoW for much of a year and during that time I didn't do much else. After I emerged from the bottomless void, I realized that the engrossing nature of the game is both its greatest strength and its greatest weakn... Read Full Review
There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said. So I won't say it again - however, WoW is a very overrated game. It's hailed as "innovative" and "revolutionary", but the only way in which it is... Read Full Review
