I've been playing MMOs since everquest in 1999, and MUDs on BBSs before that. I've beta tested and played more MMOs then I can count without sitting down and taking the time to think about it, but at least a few dozen. So take it as a massive compliment for TSW when I tell you that this game has some of the greatest features in any MMO I've ever played.

Is TSW a perfect game? No, the game play can get a little rough at times, and the character builder feels quite flat. But it has by far the best story of any MMO I've ever played, rivaling many triple A solo games stories. The atmosphere of modern horror is perfect without resorting to cheap scares, but instead weaving a tale of Lovecraftian horror and survival, all with the backdrop of major political forces moving in the background. The 'leveling' system is by far one of the best and most original that I've ever seen in an MMO, eschewing traditional 'levels' and 'classes' in favor of a more free form system of upgrading skills and items to build a unique character. In addition this is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played, and by far the best looking MMO of anything I've ever seen. Top all of this off with the fact that you buy the game once and play it for free, no subscription fee, and this game is a no brainer.

I'd reccomend springing for the ultimate edition for the extra few bucks, you'll get a TON more content, and odds are once you start playing, you'll fall in love with it the same way I did.

I've been playing MMOs since everquest in 1999, and MUDs on BBSs before that. I've beta tested and played more MMOs then I can count without sitting down and taking the time to think about it, but at least a few dozen. So take it as a massive compliment for TSW when I tell you that this game has some of the greatest features in any MMO I've ever played. Is TSW a perfect game? No, the game play can get a little rough at times, and the character builder feels quite flat. But it has by far the best story of any MMO I've ever played, rivaling many triple A solo games stories. The atmosphere of modern horror is perfect without resorting to cheap scares, but instead weaving a tale of Lovecraftian horror and survival, all with the backdrop of major political forces moving in the background. The 'leveling' system is by far one of the best and most original that I've ever seen in an MMO, eschewing traditional 'levels' and 'classes' in favor of a more free form system of upgrading skills and items to build a unique character. In addition this is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played, and by far the best looking MMO of anything I've ever seen. Top all of this off with the fact that you buy the game once and play it for free, no subscription fee, and this game is a no brainer. I'd reccomend springing for the ultimate edition for the extra few bucks, you'll get a TON more content, and odds are once you start playing, you'll fall in love with it the same way I did.