One word? Amazing. I've been on COH (City of Heroes) for over 8 years now, but i have tryed other games. Some left me feeling alone or empty. Others thrilled and excited me. But nothing since COH has really 'done it' for me. Nothing except COH has pushed me to the edge of pure gaming bliss . . . until now. It must have been a combination of fate and excellent timing, because now, EVE Online seems to be the hottest thing since sliced bread. Whatever software issues they had in the past, seem to be gone. Yes, this is a VERY old game, (2003?) but thanks to several recent upgrades and graphical enhancements, this game could have just as well hit the shelves for the first time this month (February 2008). Yes, the game feels that new and fresh. It's not easy to just pick up and play, but if you stick with it, you really do get the hang of it. The game itself is a fantasy come true. Get the chance to pilot hundreds of different ships, each customizable to your hearts delight. You may start out small, but after just a month, you'll find yourself in some pretty big ships, playing right along side the big boys. Earn money and own as many star ships as you can buy, (flying them one at a time of coarse). Very social too, (unlike WoW), the players of Eve are bright, intelligent, warm and friendly. Upon my request, I was taken under the wing of an old school veteran who really took the time to explain the basics. We even went on missions together. Awesome, awesome game. In addition to it's own very personal, unique flavor it seems to be super fine mixture of elements you know and love without being cheesy about it . . Star Wars, Star Trek, Babalon 5, Battlestar Galactica, and StarGate, it's all there in a fantasitic ultra-cool scifi epic you've been waiting for your whole life.
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, audie... Read Full Review
I don't blame Gamespot for overlooking this game. I did too, two years ago. But I tried it again 3 months ago and now I beat myself up for not doing so earlier. This is the most in-depth 'game' one will ever find. Ev... Read Full Review
