Gamespot has definitely missed the point on this game.

User Rating: 9.6 | EVE Online PC
I have no idea why they gave this game a fair rating, other than that it's possible they may be catering to a younger, less mature, more impatient, more immediate gratification, less thinking and more spoonfeeding, audience. This game requires thought, it requires patience, and it's extremely rewarding to those who are willing to work for their reward. So long have I waited for a game that is solid, has all the required qualities for a good game, and actually contains what I would call real substance..material that is truly entertaining to the human brain..finally..a game that actually makes me THINK, and enjoy it immensely while I'm doing it.

If you enjoy science fiction, and if you are looking for something more than superficial entertainment, then you owe it to yourself to evaluate this game. It only costs $11 per month if you do the annual subscription, and the expansions are provided automatically. It is definitely worth every penny if you are looking for something more cerebral and real than is available anywhere else in the MMOG market.