Filiecs

This game is the epitome of discovery and accomplishment. If you have a strong sense of curiosity and love exploring, this game is for you. If you don't like exploring for the sake of exploring and require constant directions, then this game may not be the best for you. The level design is constantly strong and it is motivating to know for a fact that you can solve every puzzle the moment you see it. The feeling of seeing an unexplored part of a room and making your way over there to discover a hidden doorway is INCREDIBLE. The story is brilliantly told through background art and computer terminals hidden throughout the various levels. The art and animations are adorable and the music fits the game perfectly. The only reason I gave it a 9 is because of the spelling/grammar errors and the fact that, even after completing all the endings, I was left with more questions than answers.

Amazing, simply amazing... This is by far the best MMO I've ever played. Ragnar Tornquist did an INCREDIBLE job with the story and the game's lore, I'm even motivated to check out his other games. I've played pre-access and I've gotten a lifetime subscription. The setting and atmosphere are incredible and the missions are usually sculpted into amazing ice sculptures while most other MMO's just churn out ice cubes. Seriously, watch every cut-scene. You won't regret it. The combat system is also very in depth when you look into it. On the outside, it looks like just normal button mashing with a bit of active dodging. However, the real gem of the system is found in creating many different synergies between two weapons and 14 out of over 500 abilities. It is definitely not for everyone, it targets a niche crowd. However, that is because it IS different than most MMO's. It doesn't hold your hand very much, however, and that could be seen as a good thing or a bad thing. Personally, I had no trouble at all playing the game. But that is because I had already done my research and knew how to play. Some investigation quests can be VERY tricky but, in they end, they make you feel smart and determined. Things I wish more people were these days. Also, EA is only handling the physical distribution of the game. They have absolutely no control in the development process of the games past, present, or future. For the cash shop? You'd be surprised at how well Funcom has managed to keep it strictly cosmetic with no affect on the gameplay. You cannot buy items or money and you cannot sell, disassemble, or trade anything you do buy. You may not like the fact that there even is a cash shop to begin with, neither do I, but I find the game to have made up for itself and more just because it is so different. The launch has been the smoothest MMO launches I've ever experienced and so far I've not regretted my decision to get lifetime membership one bit!