Everquest: Platinum Pack

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• EverQuest - The Ruins of Kunark draws players into a lush jungle continent rich with ancient artifacts, mysteries and creatures
• EverQuest - The Legacy of Ykesha is an exploration of desert wastes, where nomads live and strange beings hide gold and magic
• EverQuest - The Shadows of Luclin takes you to an eerie moonscape as you explore another world -- and face its dangers and challenges
• EverQuest - The Scars of Velious follows the races of Norrath into the arctic regions, as they explore the cracked ice shelves for magic and treasure
• EverQuest - Lost Dungeons of Norrath takes you into hidden parts of the world, exploring long-forgotten history in secret catacombs and long-buried ruins

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002GS4XC
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: July 26, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,468 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

EverQuest: Platinum is the most comprehensive collection of EQ multiplayer games yet! Join over 400,000 players in a land with no limits to the imagination; where excitement and myth reign supreme. The ultimate collection of EverQuest Multiplayer Games, including EverQuest Classic and the first seven Expansion Packs: Ruins of Kunark, The Shadows of Luclin, The Legacy of Ykesha, The Scars of Velious, Planes of Power, Lost Dungeons of Norrath, Gates of Discord

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just manage your time properly, August 25, 2005

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Catrina Thomas "Luvtlee" (Cape Carteret, NC - United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Everquest: Platinum Pack (CD-ROM)

It's really silly to harp on a game because someone with a compulsive personality plays it too often. Obviously the game is good, or no one would play it for so many hours on end. Granted, it is sad when a person looses so much time in such a way. It isn't the game that is at fault here though, the game itself is outstanding and has been going for years now with no end in sight. This is a plus to many of us who can manage our time properly and not forget about the real world out there. There is actually another expansion due out in mid September, which I am very much looking forward to.
As for this version in particular, it runs fine and I highly recommend it! It may of had some problems running about a year ago, but it's good to go now.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun but too addicting, July 29, 2006

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Charles Hughes "Charles" (Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Everquest: Platinum Pack (CD-ROM)

I played this game for several years... literally. I loved playing this game, but don't suggest it to anyone. The game requires so much of your time and attention that it encompases your life if you are not careful. I suggest keeping away from this game and any game of the MMORPG type. For the sake of your life and financial/educational sucess don't buy this game.

beyond my personal convictions against this game, this game is one of the greatest MMOs there are. It has been running for 7 years now and there is a reason for its continuing success. Don't let its age turn you away, the EQ world is constantly being updated and made more graphically beautiful. Many people liked this, but once they changed Nektulos Forest (one of my favorite zones) I was upset.

The range of characters you can create is almost endless. There are a lot of different races and classes to choose from and that makes the begining very interesting because you get to try everything out and find what you like best. To get to the higher levels it takes a lot of time and level grinding which can get very tedious. I never got my characters past level 53 because of this (the max level is 70). Most of the game is played in a group and usually requires this unless you are a solo class like necromancer, bard, etc.

Making friends makes the game a whole lot more enjoyable. A big reason these games are so successful is because of the social aspect. One reason I quit is because all of my friends moved on to other MMORPGs that I couldn't play on my computer.

It really is a unique experience that I have not seen any other MMO match. If you can balance an extremely addictive game with a good balanced life, this game is for you.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great game, with lax tech support., August 21, 2005

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Katalan Elensar "Linda" (CO, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Everquest: Platinum Pack (CD-ROM)

The tech support does leave much to be desired, however, the overall gameplay is very good. You don't have a mmorpg go 5 years+ by being crappy. And as for Paisley, maybe you might've tried playing with him occasionally, you contemptable harpy? Granted, that much time is excessive, but it probably would've seemed less like nagging and more like guidance if you'd actually gone along on the ride now and again. It's not a bad game. I play with my husband, and we have fun, and still have time for our afternoon walk.