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a great, expansive play

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 15
Date: January 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

You'll definitely want a keyboard for this one, but it isn't unplayable without one. The world is immense, and, unlike the PC version, there are no loading times whatsoever between areas, and no fear about your hardware not being up to snuff ;)

While this game is created with the interaction between players in mind, it isn't impossible to travel and play solo. Eventually, though, you will want to group up and make friends with people as you get used to the game and the areas in it. This way you can travel farther and for longer periods of time, and trust me, the world is large enough (with area expansions on the way after release) that you won't get bored with exploring it for a long while, if ever.

To add to the social aspect of the game, you can create guilds with other players, which would help you keep in touch with great players and mates. There's also a 'buddy list' option similar to an online messenger service, which allows you to add other players (if they allow it) to your list, which will let you see when they are on- and offline.

This game is designed very well for the first-time EQ player. The character creation process is simple, and once in the game it gives you short tutorials and beginner quests to get you used to the playstyle right off the bat.

Since this is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online RPG), you will run into a lot of people you might want to exchange words with... This can be easily done with either the on-screen controlpad-controlled keyboard, or by using any basic USB keyboard. There are pre-set statements programmed into button shortcuts for those who have no keyboard or can't type fast to give people quick answers, which is a handy feature, and one that you can customize yourself to say almost anything you want. Though people have said that it is nearly impossible to interact with others without a keyboard, I found that it wasn't as bad as people made it out to be once I learned the locations of all the keys and commands. For most, though, a keyboard would be a wise investment if you plan on getting this game for any length of time. Some players are impatient, and it is impossible to run and chat at the same time unless you have one.

This game is, like its PC counterpart, going to cost you money. Unless you have $10 US (tentative pricing) a month to waste on it, not including the cost of getting the PS2 Network Adapter (worth getting in itself, for the many online games that are actually free) and the game, then it isn't worth buying. As well if you don't plan on spending quite a few hours with it, then don't even consider it. This game is something that will take up a lot of your time, but if you are sociable and enjoy interacting with other people, then it is worth it.

I was just a beta tester in phase 2, and goodness knows I was planted in front of my PS2 for hours on end, and it wasn't even a completed game :) Think what it'll be when it's released.

Great PS2 Online Only Game...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: January 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

...despite what the specs listed above state this game does not feature ANY one player offline mode. But, the multiplayer online is wonderful. I was in beta two and three and my wife and I went out and bought a keyboard just so we could play this game better.

The only thing wrong with this game is it could be a bit pricey. You'll need a PS2 Network Adaptor and some form of internet access, and to be honest I don't think you'll get much out of it if you don't have broadband. Also, the game is VERY HARD to play if you don't have a USB Keyboard (the PS2 pretty much supports any USB Keyboard, just plug it in before you turn on the game), this is because one of the best features of the game is the interaction you have with your fellow EQ'ers.

So a recap:
1) Only online, but very fun if you like level building and human interaction.
2) You need a PS2 Network Adaptor and preferably broadband access.
3) The game is hard to play without a USB Keyboard.

So if you have the goods get the game, my wife and I loved it.

PS: It's really cool if you get a friend or loved one to type while you battle, adds another whole level to the game.

A quick caveat:

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: January 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am truly looking forward to this game. I haven't played EQ before but I *have* played several MUDs. If you haven't seen a MUD before, it is essentially a text-based online dungeon crawl. Everquest and most of the other MMORPGs are, in essence, MUDs with graphics.

One quick caveat, though: Amazon.com's product description says that EQOA is "one player offline, massively multiplayer online". That is NOT CORRECT. There is NO offline play whatsoever with this game. You *must* have an internet connection (dialup or broadband) in order to play the game.

I'll see you there :)

Saved my Playstation

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: March 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was about to sell my Playstation 2 'cuz I was getting bored with the thing, but I got EQOA for my birthday, I fired it up, and havn't looked back since. This became the best game I've ever played in the span of about six hours. This has the role-playing elements of Final Fantasy, the free roam of Grand Theft Auto, and the community of the worst crack-addict cult worshippers ever assembled. The people, for the most part, have been great, and there's always something going on in-game to keep the interest level up. I recommend visiting their website and becoming part of the community posting on the bords there. Makes the game even better. Met more people on the boards than in-game, and it's really saved [me.]
There has been minimal problems with the server going down, but sometimes ya just have to [toughen] up and grind away for the xp. The occasional jerk also shows up in the game, but they guarentee themselves a short life in this game. The whole community is very supportive, and will help you do everything from finishing a quest to gaining that extra level. Feels good to have three people yell DING at the same time around you.
Sony is constantly putting something new in about once a week, whether it's new quests or items, as well as a new server, and soon there will be skills (fishing?!!), as well as features that makes the game a little more user-friendly. If you want to meet people all over the world (there's a french guy on my server; cool guy), and you want a new and unique experience on a console game, this is the game for you.

Why?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: August 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game back in April of 2003, and beta tested the game in its third stage. Today August of 2003 I cancelled my account for the game. This game just failed to hook me. People everywhere say this game has the power too keep you glued to your TV screen for hours sometimes days. I can honestly say after playing the game that I never once felt this magical game pulling me towards my tevelvison.

Drawback #1 PRICE: The game is very expensive. First off you need your Sony Network Adapter, a fresh Sony Memory card (yes this game takes up 3mb of the 8mb on a card), the game itself, a USB keyboard, and an online subscription to Everquest. Thats a alot of money for most people, and the subscription makes many people stop playing.

Drawback #2 GAMEPLAY: In order to enjoy this game, you need to find a group of people to play with. This can only be done by typing messages in hoping that you can find a group. It takes on average about 15-20 minutes to find a sutible group. And if no one is online at the time you are, then the game is usless. Once your in a group, your in for some serious fun. You walk around the virtual world, looking for animals and people to kill. Once you find one you go up to it and press X over and over again. (About 20 times). Then it dies and you gain about 50,000 Xp points. It takes about 5 million to obtain a new level. Yeah it is gonna take awhile. There are around 50 levels, and as you progress the animals get tougher and you get more XP points and it takes more XP points to level up as well.

Overall this game is a stressful, waste of time. You just do not get the same high that you will get in other games. I do not recomend this game at all.

Graphics: 2/10
Sound: 1/10
Replayibility: 10/10
Online: Yes
Multiplayer: No

Everquest - The Future of Gaming

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

There's been a lot of buzz lately about the new online experience coming to all gaming consoles, but so far that experience has been overall lacking. With Everquest however, the good folks at Sony bring us a step closer to that gaming ecstasy we've been looking for.
In Everquest Online Adventures, you start out by building a character by choosing from 9 races and then assigning them a specific 'class'(of the 12 available) which is basically the job they will take, ranging from healer to warrior. After selecting your character's look, you're thrown straight into the world of Tunaria.
Basically your goal is too level up your character while seeing all the expansive 400+ digital square miles of land the game has to offer. The game is comprised of (currently) five servers (you can have up to eight characters on each one) which are all the same world - you just won't meet the same people on each one. You can buy yourself weapon, armor, and magic upgrades (which are different depending on the class you select, of course). Battles are turn based, which can seem a bit awkward - you walk up to an enemy, hold down a button, and watch your charater hit them, then they hit you, you hit them, etc.
However, the game does not base itself around the single player experience. It was built around the premise of getting to know the people around you and it shows - you can get into temporary four person groups to hunt down a threat to a town, start your own guild for long term friendships, and hunt specific enemies of your home town to raise your faction points (each town has its own faction points which are how much the townsfolk like you - too low and they'll attack you if you get close - high enough, and they'll do things such as buy and sell things to you). All this provides for a very good experience that everyone should try out.
But that's one of the main problems - not everyone will be able to try it. You have to have a network adapter, 3000 kb of memory on your memory card (although your characters are saved automatically to the individual servers), connection to the internet (of course), and after paying the hefty sum for the game, you're forced into paying a $10 monthly fee. That's probably the biggest problem which will leave people asking if it's really worth it. I thought it was, but this is truly a different kind of game that not everyone is going to love. I'd have to recommend renting or witnessing it at a friend's house, if you can, to see if you'd be into it. Other than those major flaws, I couldn't help but notice how the character selection, as far as their appearance goes, was too simple (there's hundreds of characters that look just like you), the camera gets downright annoying, especially when running up hills and going in houses, and once you hit about level 11 it gets seriously hard to level up and finding groups that are good enough to help you out can be pretty tough. Chatting is kinda tough without a keyboard, but not so much that you don't get used to it (I've found that several magazines have given the game a lower rating simply because of this, which simply isn't right).
In conclusion, I HIGHLY recommend this game as it IS the future of gaming. However, be warned! Not everyone will be ready for it...

Well.....I dont know

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First thing - the price. You have to spend around $110-$130 on this game because you need the game which is about 20 dollars. You need the network adapter to play on the internet which is around $40. Then if you want to you can buy a keyboard for it for about $60-$70. You dont need the keyboard but if you didnt have it you rather couldnt talk to anyone or it would take you very long to type something.

Another thing - like most online rpgs. If you couldnt find someone to group with you, you could just go out killing by yourself. In this game its impossible to go killing monsters without a group. One person isnt gonna do either. It takes you about 30 mins to get a full group, all ready to go. Got their health up and potions with them and all. Thats the good thing. When you have a group boy is it fun to go out and attack monsters, but you have to press x around 10-100 times. (it depends how strong the monster is)

If you didnt have a group, and nobody was on to group, then you might as well log out because you will not have much fun.

Waste of money/waste of time. The only way this game would be fun is if they lowered the prices on all the items you need a bit and if there were people on constantly!

EQ gets old

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 16
Date: February 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm a veteran of PC EQ, the game was great for about the first year or so, then, after hitting 50+, the game got old-really fast. ... One complaint for the PC version, and I have heard it is about the same on the PS2 version. Names, think of a good fantasy name, add a few extra letters, mix two different objects, whatever works for you. And then spend half an hour trying to get the ... server to accept the names. If you play PS2 EQ, you should probably get broadband, the PC version was HORRIBLE with dial-up. If you're in a fight and you get lag...boom, you die. Unless you have some nice buffs on.
Bottom Line: If you're a fantasy person who has enough money to spend on an account and you have a LOT of time to waste, go for it. Otherwise, don't get it.
But don't trust me, talk to other people, this is just my point of view.

Excellent MMORPG For the PS2!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Please be aware if you intent to buy this game, there are many differences between the Everquest for the PC, and the Everquest for the PS2. Some of the differences include groups being limited to 4 people, the online World is a bit smaller, and the fighting is faster and more arcade-like. There are also less spells and quests, but that number will be increasing very soon, as patches are added to the game almost daily. Some of the great changes in this version of EQ, is there is basically no "zoning", as you can go from one end of the world to the other, without having to load anything... There is a coach system, whereas once you sign the coachman's ledger, you are free to travel to different location within seconds (this is where the only "loading" takes place)... I really like the fluid and arcade-like feel and style of the game, and there are definitely many things I like better in EQOA than in EQPC.

The online world is still HUGE though, and full of detail... Playing time is pretty much limit-less, as you can create dozens of different characters, choosing from many different races and classes (some good, some evil)... Bringing a character from level 1 to level 50 is pretty amazing, as you'll see him/her develop from pretty much a weakling, to an extremely powerful force to be reckoned with!!

The fights are great, and most of the spells still rock! The story line is really interesting as well, as you get to see Norrath (or Tunaria at this point) as it was 500 years before the original EQ.

It really IS a great game, and it's only true downside is it's addictiveness. Please know when to put down the controller, or you may wind up red-eyed with fatigue, and may even lose your job (or wife) -- HOPEFULLY THAT WON'T HAPPEN!!

Another great thing about this game is although it may take a "newbie" some time to get used to it, most of the EQ veterans are very nice and helpful, and will help you out, if you just ask them respectfully. EQ is very similar to the real world, such that you have your fair share of jerks, in which case, you just need to ignore them, and stick with the nice, mature players.

Sony really did another great job with this version of Everquest, and I would DEFINITELY reccommend it to any fan of the role-playing genre!!

Still the best- I can quit any time I want...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: July 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

EQOA is a breath of fresh air in the stale and overcrowded MMORPG genre. There are literally dozens of similar games available for the PC, and the monolithic FFXI for the PS2, but nothing comes close to this masterpiece.

Rather than make the mistake of FFXI and try (unsuccessfully) to build a clone of a PC MMORPG, EQOA developed an entirely different engine and interface for the PS2. The result is outstanding- a game that combines the elegant simplicity of the console with all the dynamic content and social interaction of the MMORPG shared world. It's faster paced, easier to learn, and more impressive than any other MMORPG I've seen.

Above all else, though, this game is _dirt cheap_! I was able to get started for under $20, including all of the hardware I needed. There is no better gateway drug to draw you into the MMORPG addiction.

How to do it that cheap? It's easy to find this game new for a measly 10 bucks, and you don't need expensive add-ons. The PS2 works fine with any usb keyboard- or even one of those $7 adapters that let you use your older model, so there's no need to spend $30 on a "real" PS2 keyboard. The developers for EQOA were able to provide dynamic, updated content _without_ the need for a hard drive, so no money there. Chances are the only thing you'll need is a PS2 network adaptor, and these days you can get one for about 25 bucks. Believe it or not though, I didn't need one! The game works great on my old Linksys usb adaptor- it only took me about 45 seconds to get it set up, no PS2 adaptor required at all for me.

Best of all, the monthly subscription is $10 or less, depending on your plan. So you won't need to resort to prostitution to feed your addiction...

And you WILL be addicted. Of course, you'll be able to quite any time you want. Honest. I know I could... Right.

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