 [Larger view] | Guild Wars
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 Good for a minute... | |
| This game is a lot like pancakes. It's really awesome at first, but before you get to the end of the stack, you're completely sick of it. My buddies and I all bought this game at the same time, all signed on together, and within minutes, were so in to the game that we were all thinking of quiting Star Wars Galaxies (which we all still play together). The big dissapointment comes when you realize the lack of staying power and replay value. For the first problem, there seems to be no cure. In this game your character maxes out at Level 20, which you can get to in under a week (if you happen to be on vacation or if you are just a jobless/no life looser... which I wish I was). Then all that is left are a finite number of missions and an otherwise directional storyline. Other games of this genre are very open-ended, and allow you to choose your direction through the game as you go, even to the point where you can back up at will. This game doesn't even allow you to change professions.
This game has many problems, but there are a few good things as well. There is no monthly fee, which is awesome. The graphics and cut-scenes rock. The story is good, dispite the fact that it limits the total game play. You can also get rid of skills that you chose and pick up other skills. Also, the PvP structure is pretty damned good, and the fact that everyone is limited to Level 20 keeps away the problem of the Level 200 wizard insta-killing some brand new bard. Lastly, the system that puts you and your group on their very own private map keeps those nasty PvP gank-squads at bay, though it does make it impossible for your pals to come bail you out if you end up in over your head. In conclusion, if you are looking for a D&D style game that runs like a story-line based offline game with the touch of online fun, than this is what you want. | |
 Your wife will hate this game! | |
| This game is totally addictive. I am a 33 year old male, married with a three year old son and I can not get enouph of this game. I was not an avid gamer and my after my first time playing, I was hooked. The guy at the game store had to talk me into this game. I was like there is no way I am paying $49 for a game. This game is well worth the money even @$50. | |
| First game that stole every bit of free time in a long time! | |
| Wow! This game is so rich and immersive. I have played it over a month and it's like an addictive drug. The storyline is wonderful, and really captures you in it's telling. The graphics are the best to date for a MMO.
*** And best of all there is NO monthly charge. I like that!! *** I would love to play WOW and EQ2, but not for a 15 a month fee, plus cost to buy the game, plus cost to buy expansions. With GW you pay to buy it, and only pay for the expansions --- if you want them. Even if you don't want to get them, the game will give you hundreds of hours of game time if you play it with a few different character types. This is important, because many quests are different depending on your profession. So it is well worth the money. |
