Yes, I was one of the poor boobs that launched the game 27JUN01. I loved the game, seriously. The wife and I were stuck in a in-game store for 3 real time days because the zones didn't work. It was the most disastrous launch I have ever been party to. The technical problems were so bad it was totally unplayable. I tried to persevere, but it was no use. I grieved the game, because the potential it had. But seriously, back in 2001, FunCom projected they would sell 4,500 units in the first week. They sold 45,000 the first day. To say it this launch was a fiasco is an understatement. It took a couple years and a couple re-subs for this thing to even get itself on the map. It improved quite a bit, but still always seemed to be bug ridden. Concept, premise, mechanics, scope and vision I would give 10 out of 10. Execution I would give a 4 out of 10. The expansions have been all over the map. Some head in the right direction, some do not. All in all I had fun playing the game. And I still believe the creative minds behind the game to be brilliant.
First off, this game is not for everyone. You need to be patient because certain aspects of the game can take a while to learn/get used to. If you are looking for amazing graphics you should look elsewhere, but with the ... Read Full Review
First of all, the game is pretty old and it shows its age. The graphics, while well done for its overall age, are a bit lacking. With that said, graphics don't always determine whether or not a game can be fun. Whil... Read Full Review
