EverQuest

1. WCM320

   Feb 6, 2021

   10

   I give this game a 10 based on the game as it came out, not what it is today.
   To be totally honest EQ would most likely make a betterI give this game a 10 based on the game as it came out, not what it is today.
   To be totally honest EQ would most likely make a better single-player game at this point than most modern games. I would really love a modern take on this game style, but I don't know that it would work as an MMO at this point.
   
   I can however still 22 years later still sit down and play this game with friends or by myself and it holds up, I know people who where not born when this game came out who have played it and are blow away. I don't know that there will be another EQ until game technology really has a major change.… Expand

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2. XidariaP.

   Nov 3, 2003

   10

   Now listen to me... you will buy this highly addictive game... you will spend endless hours of enjoyment... you will eat, sleep, & breatheNow listen to me... you will buy this highly addictive game... you will spend endless hours of enjoyment... you will eat, sleep, & breathe Everquest ! -Xidaria… Expand

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4. Gratson

   Oct 14, 2011

   9

   I haven't played this game in years, but when I played it back around 2000-20004 it was an incredibly addicting experience. Some of myI haven't played this game in years, but when I played it back around 2000-20004 it was an incredibly addicting experience. Some of my favorite MMO experiences are in this game. This was the mother of World of Warcraft, and in many ways it was more immersive. I miss the first person view, the massive world and the battle over "Boss kills" between the big guilds on the server. The death penalty may have been harsh sometimes, but it ultimately made the experience more rewarding. It was fun times indeed. The only problem with the game was the incredible amount of time you had to put into the game to get anywhere, and once the server population started thinning getting pickup groups became harder and harder.… Expand

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5. Peter_Bollwerk

   Jul 31, 2014

   8

   Came back recently after a 10 year hiatus. I am loving it!
   The game has improved immensely. It's more user friendly than it used to be, butCame back recently after a 10 year hiatus. I am loving it!
   The game has improved immensely. It's more user friendly than it used to be, but not "easy mode" like most newer MMORPGs. I think it's a good balance between challenge and reward.
   It also has a TON of free content (18 of 20 expansions are included in F2P).
   I highly recommend checking it out either if you used to play or are bored with modern MMOs.
   Make sure to play the Tutorial, as it explains the game very well.… Expand

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6. Jaz

   Feb 24, 2013

   8

   A great game at its time, also there were too few of them then It defined the MMOs for the time to come, yes even WoW, i know WoW fans mayA great game at its time, also there were too few of them then It defined the MMOs for the time to come, yes even WoW, i know WoW fans may find it hard to believe it. Now some of its legacies were good, some not, still that was the Original!! In many aspects i haven't seen a better MMO like classes with role defining abilities, immersing world (even day/night had a major impact) etc. Still its lack of soloability, and the raid oriented content of later expansions left it with a relatively few dedicated players in major guilds and the rest moved to EQ2 or WoW mostly.… Expand

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7. Dethstar

   Jun 17, 2013

   6

   I was there during beta and I left for 8 years later on and returned some 8 months ago. Yes it has aged a lot but it has such a huge body ofI was there during beta and I left for 8 years later on and returned some 8 months ago. Yes it has aged a lot but it has such a huge body of content and depth of story that it is definitely worth a look.
   
   The biggest issue with Everquest is that Sony Online Entertainment have it. This is a company that treat gaming customers with utter contempt and let's be honest, do you trust these guys with your personal data?
   
   Everquest will run on anything, has huge depth and a much more mature user base than many MMO. You can play it your own way and have plenty of opportunities to play for a long time to come but bear in mind, it is very very old and it shows. Having made that comment, having beta tested and brought virtually every other MMO release since I keep EQ installed since returning and find I like to drop in and play from my laptop when in hotels bored or just when I want to slow the pace a bit.
   
   Dont expect PvP on EQ, it didnt work 14 years ago and it doesnt work now. SOE in particular seem to be hopelessly unable to make PvP which is balanced and engaging. The early days of EQ saw some of the best PvP experiences I ever had in an online game but then SOE brought it and did nothing positive with it.… Expand

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8. James432023

   Apr 3, 2023

   0

   EverQuest is a shadow of what it was 20 plus years ago. The company that hosts, runs and operates it currently goes by the name Daybreak gameEverQuest is a shadow of what it was 20 plus years ago. The company that hosts, runs and operates it currently goes by the name Daybreak game company or Darkpaw games. They are experiencing but not dealing with numerous issues that prevent people from having a fulfilling gaming experience including a severe graphics Issue that many people ( including those who have invested in expensive gaming computers well above the specs / requirements ).
   
   https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/flickering-graphics.223398/
   
   There is no support for any issue at all as you can see this has not been dealt with in the above forum post but it has been known for many years.
   
   The gaming lore that was fun and quirky in the past quickly turns boring around the veil of alaris expansion and makes its presence felt and continues for a long time. Having the player work up allegiance and kill many mobs only to have it drag on and go nowhere.
   
   Without a doubt the biggest issue is the direction in which the game and companies have taken. Allowing for extreme racism and abuse in chat. One of the most abhorrent things present in our world today and the company harbours it and loves it.
   
   This is just coming from a gamer that has played EverQuest. With no affiliation with any companies involved in EverQuest past or present. There are stories online from former employees that have some horrible things to say about how they were treated.
   
   Bottom line is there is no reason to play this game. The graphics are bottom tier. The lore is not fun. And the company loves hate and racism. You are best to play Hogwarts Legacy to experience current graphics and gaming.… Expand

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