Be Aware: This is not a Bash nor a PRAISE!
User Rating: 5 | RF Online PC
Okay let's get one thing straight before I start my explanation. This is not a Bash on the Game nor is it a Praise. I do not love the game but then again I don't despise it either (Zzeno was possibly the best Game Rep. Ever). After reading all the other consumer posted reviews of the game this one will closely resemble that of HoundDawgs. I had been involved during the Beta Testing of RF-Online since the release of Phase 2 and I must say I went through a series of challenges on whether or not to purchase the game or not. On the upside, the game is absolutely beautiful. The graphics are outstanding to look at, even if you do not have an up-to-date computer with an outstanding graphics card and the sound I could go on for days about. I still listen to the soundtrack in my Car even though I will not be participating in the actual release of the game myself. Naturally, another positive to the game is it's PvP/RvRvR Combat system (Which unfortunately is what the entire game is based around). The battles are simply mind blowing and being a part of them is like being that single unit in a RTS Game. I also enjoyed the fact that the equipment in the game does not wait until your near end game levels to start looking attractive looking. At level 10-20 (Which would typically take you a weekend of playtime to get to) you would recieve some of the biggest and baddest looking weapons/armor I've ever seen.
Now as much flattery as I am going to send Codemasters way I must move on to the Cons of the game, which in my opinion far outweigh the Pro's... As Mentioned before this is solely a GRINDING game. If you are the kind of person that enjoys detailed quest, heart-warming storylines, and forks in the road of choices you have to finishing a mission then this is not the game for you. From start, you are given one choice and only one choice and that is Kill. As Cool as that may sound it gets really boring REALLY fast. My second problem with the game as I stated before is the games obvious reliance on its Player vs. Player system. I like PvP just as much as the next edgy college student but in order for a game to be really good it has to be more than a one trick pony. Seriously, its like taking a Recipe and cramming the main ingredient into the food until people like it.
As much as I could go on, I think I've made enough of a point to make my opinions known. So in conclusion, if you like bashing things, looking pretty, and getting spammed by constant questions of "Where can I find So and So?" and "How I Jump?" then this is the game for you. If your more into choice, economy, creativity, and deeper storylines with the occasional PvP then go for something like EVE. Thank you all for your time and for reading my review. Have a Nice day and Enjoy the Game you love no matter others may say.
