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Mmmm I am a long time EVE player and I do like the game, obviously.... but I am really tired of seeing things like

Cons:  Community and performance

And then the score is a 7 (on a 1-10 scale)

I'd rate EVE's performance at a 5 or a 6

I'd rate EVE's community at a 5 as well. 

7 is just too high for BOTH of those categories.  Rest is spot-on though.  Love the game... but really tired of seeing reviewrs list a 'negative' about a game and then turn around and give the same game, no matter what the title is, an "above average" rating in that very category.

Oh and the score of 10 on graphics is a bit over the top.  The new graphics are much nicer than the old ones but, frankly, the graphics don't deserve a 10.  A solid 8 or 9 though.

Great review!

Originally posted by Taram

Mmmm I am a long time EVE player and I do like the game, obviously.... but I am really tired of seeing things like

 

Cons:  Community and performance

And then the score is a 7 (on a 1-10 scale)

 

I'd rate EVE's performance at a 5 or a 6

I'd rate EVE's community at a 5 as well. 

7 is just too high for BOTH of those categories.  Rest is spot-on though.  Love the game... but really tired of seeing reviewrs list a 'negative' about a game and then turn around and give the same game, no matter what the title is, an "above average" rating in that very category.

Oh and the score of 10 on graphics is a bit over the top.  The new graphics are much nicer than the old ones but, frankly, the graphics don't deserve a 10.  A solid 8 or 9 though.

Why would you rate comunity at 5? Its much better and more mature than in most mmo's ive played ..

Originally posted by Gramis

Why would you rate comunity at 5? Its much better and more mature than in most mmo's ive played ..

Eve would get a 5 from me as well but so would just about any online game.  One can claim that Eve has a better community than other games but that all depends on what you have experienced and not what it is in reality for everyone.

On the OP -- good review imo.  Thanks to MMORPG for doing these types of things.  And to the nay-sayers -- sign up to be a MMORPG.com reviewer and then come back and make your comments imo.

Nice write up, even if it is coming from a newer player. I think it gives a pretty decent overview of the game, and hits all the points it needs to.

Remember, reviews are still opinions.... some of you should go chill out and learn to respect others views.

Respoding to the writers comment on my first post:

Yes I did read both parts of your review and my comment was in no way a critiscism of you but a complement to the depth of the game. I agree with some of the earlier sentiment that games such as Eve can only be reviewed in summary fashion unless you have been a long term player and hav had the opportunity to try all aspects.

You clearly, and honestly, did not try to portray yourself as such and therefore I stand by my complementary comments of both the game and your review.

Originally posted by Neopsych

Respoding to the writers comment on my first post:

Yes I did read both parts of your review and my comment was in no way a critiscism of you but a complement to the depth of the game. I agree with some of the earlier sentiment that games such as Eve can only be reviewed in summary fashion unless you have been a long term player and hav had the opportunity to try all aspects.

 

You clearly, and honestly, did not try to portray yourself as such and therefore I stand by my complementary comments of both the game and your review.

 

Thank you!  I just wanted to make sure you hadn't missed the first half :)

I read both portions, and as a relatively new player I could easily relate. I've been playing for 7 months or so and I took a slightly different path so I got to see a few things you didn't (spent a few months in 0.0)

But overall, I've not had time to touch the crafting side, or the exploration, or the mining, or about a dozen other things.  Which is why I love the game, so much to learn, so much to do.

The review was well done, you only spoke about what you experienced and pointed out those areas that you couldn't offer a detailed opinion on.

Sure, someday someone with 5 years experience can write an in-depth review if they like.  But I'm thinking it might be better to publish that in a paperback novel.

i can only agree on a point or two, as with any game that is a "lord of the flies" game it will always remain small, a niche game at best. while eve has very nice graphics it doesnt make up for a game that is "on the rails flight and combat resolution" , both of which are simplistic and a big negative in my book. the economy is what you make of it, sure there is scamming but it's easy to avoid.

you said it best, "if you arent my friend, you are my income" (i love that)  adding consequence to this game would make it much better and draw more people.

folks disagree or agree on this point but most will say a corp is mandatory, allies etc. the solo player running around in low sec, or null need not apply. not saying they cant, i had fun smack talking gatecamps and causing all sorts of trouble in various regions (whilst not getting caught) but for a player wanting to make a difference by any means (scamming not included) its impossible.

if eve had newtonian physics (more realistic space flight and combat resolution) it would encourage others to venture out confront those "brave corps" and probably beat the hell out of them. as it is it looks like jumpgate will be what draws folks wanting more than a lord of the flies experiance on a rail.

and for the record i still think eve, for now, is the best space sim going.