I really enjoyed it for a while though I have never played World of Warcraft. Put around 85 hours into it and got my character to level 34. As with all the MMO's I have played, Rift only lasted just over a month for me. In my mindthe amount of negatives out-weighsthe postives in the MMO genre. I can't stand other random people telling me how to play a game, what weapons and roles to choose, etc. I know many are simply trying to help but it always puts me off the game in the end.
Anyway Rift certainly has nice graphics and scenery. As long as you check out the forums and note the most popular servers I can assure you that low population will not be an issue. Plenty of people still play some due to the Role/Class system which is a great feature but I personally don't like being able to modify my class to great extents. I prefer the classic method of picking a class you enjoy and sticking with it. Being the one in the party to always be the reliable tank or healer, etc. In Rift I recall joining a party in which other members demanded I NOT go tank so one of the others could. Why invite me to the party if you did not want a tank? Is the way off all MMO's I suppose though.
Another reason many people like the game is due to the easiness of getting to level 50 and noteven having to quest to do so. With all of the Rifts, Warfronts, mass amounts of enemies cramped into small zones you'll be soaring to max level in no time, if thats the kind of experience you like. Regarding rifts, and many people will say the same, fun at first but soon become boring and dull. When the massive rift invasions take place it's fanatastic for your experience gain and loot but it candestroy your plans and goals in a session. However thats also something other players will love about the game
In any case for $5 it is easily worth a month of gameplay for anyone who still enjoys MMO's. I think the popualtion size will stay decent at leastuntil the next batch of big MMO's arrive. If you do buy the game, I hope you enjoy it.
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