EverQuest II

by Sony

Product Features

• Massively multiplayer online role-playing game; collector's edition comes with DVD of exclusive video, an art book, and more
• New online universe that exists parallel to previous Everquest game
• Non-playing characters now speak in the game--more than 130 hours of recorded dialog
• Thousands of new items, hundreds of new spells, and ultra-fine customization of characters
• Note: This game requires an Internet connection and charges a monthly fee payable by credit card or pre-paid game card (sold separately)

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002CKASI
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 8, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,990 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Edition: Collector's

From the Manufacturer

The Everquest II Collector's Edition includes: "Spell book" DVD holder, bonus DVD with exclusive video, exclusive art book, cloth map, and collectible coin with velvet pouch.

EverQuest II is an online universe that exists parallel to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's powerful epic storyline with thousands of players online.

Set 500 years after EverQuest, EverQuest II is a new and different game experience in a world marred by a series of massive cataclysms. Players enter this world by creating their own unique character from 16 races and 24 classes, using a powerful customization system for unprecedented player individuality.

Players will encounter hundreds of creatures as they travel across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, barren deserts, dense forests, and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of new spells, and unparalleled adventures await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.

EverQuest II also features:

• A new, massive online world for thousands of players to explore, filled with danger, adventure and mystery
• Voices for almost every non-player character (NPC) in the game, a huge project encompassing nearly 100,000 lines and 130 hours of dialog (the equivalent of more than 65 feature films worth of content)
• Unparalleled character customization capabilities. In addition to thousands of pieces of armor, weapons and items users can equip, players will be able to customize their character's facial appearance to an incredible level of detail and personalization
• 16 races, 50 levels and 24 classes with a branching system that allows players to choose their class as they advance
• No race/class limitations, allowing players to truly choose who they want to be in game Player-owned real estate (such as apartments, homes, and guild houses)
• State-of-the art combat, spell and skill systems
• New, user-friendly game mechanics with reduced learning curve for both new and seasoned players Trade skills available to all player classes
• More than 160 unique creature types, from Orcs and Goblins to huge dragons and menacing Living Statues
• Incentives for current EverQuest subscribers
• A state-of-the-art, cinematic quality 3D graphics engine capable of improving as hardware technology advances

EverQuest II is a multiplayer online game you play via the Internet. A stable Internet connection is required to play. Sony Online Entertainment charges a small monthly fee for this game, separate from your Internet service provider access charges. The first month of this fee is included in the purchase price of this package. You must provide a valid credit card to register and play. After your first month, you can use your credit card to buy more time.

Product Description

The EverQuest II Collector's Edition opens up a new world of epic deds and amazing damgers, where players will encounter hundreds of creatures and unlimited adventure. Breathtaking graphics and an epic storyline immerse you in this world, as you become a legendary hero or villain. This special Collector's Edition includes a "Spell Book" DVD holder, bonus DVD with video assets, art book, cloth map and a collectible coin ina small velvet pouch. Players can now own real estate, such as apartments, homes, and guild houses Incredible graphics bring over 160 creature types to life - from orcs and goblins to menacing dragons and colossal Living Statues Features voices for almost every NPC in the game

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Game lags like hell - but I'm STILL playing..., July 1, 2005

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M. Hughes - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Everquest II Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

Okay, I can almost hear all of you asking me: "WHY? are you NUTS?"

Firstly, my computer is just under the minimum recommended spec required for this game: AMD Duron 950 (100MHz FSB), 1GB 133MHz SDRAM (yes the old stuff), Radeon 9800Pro 128MB (Running at 4X AGP) - You get the idea. I have the game on low settings, except for the main texture quality, that is set to HIGH. This game is *just* about playable for me (although some of you may disagree) I get anywhere between 5 - 10 FPS in the cities, and higher indoors. But it lags, and quite serious lag sometimes.

But I'm still playing. And I'm not planning on quitting. And SOE are welcome to the monthly fee that I will pay - gladly.

What's in.... THE BOX!?

The collector's edition of this game comes beautifully presented in a shiny metal box. Opening the box you find: a velvet pouch with collectors coin, a cloth map of the world, a glossy poster map of the main cities, a glossy poster of Antonia Bayle - signed by Heather Graham - and a pic of Lucan D'Lere - signed by none other than Christopher Lee (otherwise known as Saruman in LoTR), a thick glossy book full of game artwork, a glossy manual and a hardback gatefold CD case containing both game DVD's, a music CD and a Bonus DVD (4 discs in all).

It's quite a package, and strangely, I found myself cackling with glee as I was rummaging through its contents. After installing (4.5GB!) and getting into the game, I typed in /claim, and found to my surprise that the collector's edition of this game also includes in-game items as follows: A choice of paintings (to be put in your Inn room after leaving the Isle of Refuge), A statue of Lucan or Antonia to put in your Inn room(and they talk when you click on them), and a baby dragon pet in your choice of colours (it also does tricks). What can I say? Pretty cool stuff - but you're paying for it, don't forget!

The Game

Now, I want you to ask yourself if you like clear purpose in an RPG. Think about all those great single player RPG's of the past that included great storylines and quests. Let me tell you that if you like quests, then you will love Everquest 2's excellent quest system. The game designers have put a lot of thought, effort and time into the stories, quests and reward system, and it's all brought to life by the outstanding voice-overs of the NPC's. It didn't take long for the LAG I was telling you about before, to become... how shall I say? ... more unnoticed. In fact, I was already planning my next PC upgrade.

The game really comes to life when you leave the Isle of Refuge and partake in the well thought-out initial quests to get you used to the city, your Inn room and the places to hunt. The NPC's chatter away as you go about your business - e.g. I saw one of the Ratonga rat men weilding a hatchet and chasing a cat through the streets of Freeport with a comical voice over of "Here kitty kitty!". Moments later the cat was chasing him instead, hissing and yowling, while the Ratonga was shouting "Helllp!.. I'm being chased by dinner!"

The game is full of these comical moments, and it draws you in, gives the world life. This game is very immersive - even more so than the original Everquest. Dangerously immersive. Hmmm... this game could be a real life stealer - but I'm not sure yet if this is a Pro or a Con.

Everquest2 is all about adventure - more so than any other MMORPG that I have played to date (and I've been playing them since the early MUD's). It has the same fun level that I experienced with single-player games like Baldurs Gate and BGII. And even though I have played the original Everquest, EQ2 is completely new to me, has that element of exploration and adventure... and good clear sense of progress right from the start.

But this game requires a COMMITTMENT.

If committment scares you, or if you don't have the time to truely sink yourself into this game - then I wouldn't recommend it for you! I'm going to take time off from real life, and become what I call "a computer hermit" for a month or so. I won't shave or wash much, I won't see the light of day for a while. Grocery shopping will be done online, or from a phone.

You get the idea. If you want a "casual" gaming experience, try WoW out for style. But if you're hardcore, like me. You know what to do..... (bwhahahahaahahaaaaa!)

Pros: Graphics, Sound, Quests, Animation, Community, Can Solo (all the way with the new solo monsters that SOE have added), Player Housing, Guild system, Group System, Combat, Item system, Voice Acting, The way that swarms of bats fly in caves, The way that flocks of birds realistically fly outdoors, Fish (and fishing), Tradeskills, Mining, Gathering/Harvesting and the whole lack of... boredom.

Cons: Price, Monthly fee, REQUIRES High-End system (works good after messing with the game settings on my friend's 3200 AMD barton, 1GB DDR RAM, Radeon 9800Pro), REQUIRES time to play - but if you're patient I suppose you could "casual" this for a time, It's by Sony - so cust support might be sketchy, Expansions to the game are PAY, Game special features are PAY, Overall the game is EXPENSIVE, your real life sanity (and/or relationship with girlfriend/boyfriend) may be at RISK.

And that's all I can think of. Hope you find the info above ^^ useful.

12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great MMO Game if you have the setup, October 29, 2004

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Mr. Thomas R. Vanslambrouck "gvamp" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everquest II Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

This game is better than the first, I've been in the beta for just under a week now and love the game a lot. It's really easy to get into and the graphics look amazing even on balanced settings.

I look forward to this game should be great. Don't listen to the WoW fanboys this game is going to be just as good as the last. Don't get me wrong WoW is a good game too, I was in the stress test for that. Sadly I won't be picking it up because I already have a subscription to SWG and I just couldn't get into WoW until the very end of the stress test

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying even if you already play, January 5, 2012

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Susan Grogan - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Everquest II Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

Call me nostalgic, but I bought this collector's edition years after I started playing EQ2. It has a wonderful art book, an extremely outdated but fun to have manual, a collector's coin, a baby dragon in-game item and more. It was worth every penny. I'm a nerd.

If you've never played EQ2 you're better off buying the most current (full) release of the game, as you'll be getting all of the current zone content at one price. As of 1/5/12 that full game release is Destiny of Velious. (The most recent release is an optional features pack.)

EQ2 is one of those games I leave periodically looking for something new, but return to because it has more to do than any other game. There's tons of questing and dungeons to be done, a robust crafting system, extensive and extra cool housing, etc. If you can't find something to do in EQ2 to keep you entertained for hours, you'll be at a loss no matter what game you buy.

I love that the devs are also mindful of doing lateral development, which means that there's always something new to do no matter what level your main or alt is. I'm sick and tired of MMO devs pushing everyone to end game only to repeat the same content over and over. That doesn't happen with EQ2, especially since they release new content with decent regularity with free game updates. In addition to free content releases, EQ2 has a mentoring system. The beauty of that (which is lacking in other MMOs) is that it doesn't matter when you or your friends start playing, because you can always group together.

Never tried an game like this before? No worries. On most servers you'll find a (mostly) mature community that is willing to help you learn the ins and outs in a friendly manner.

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