Video Games : Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

Rating: - Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures
This was my first foray into MMORPG's. I had just built a gaming PC, so my hardware was first rate and ready to go. The graphics and animation are great. I heard that people were having problems with it, but I did not have any (well one time their server was down but nothing having to do with the PC).

I am still trying to get the hang of using the mouse with the WASD keys and keyboard to fight. I'm more of an Xbox or PS2 controller guy. But the problems were that with the kids, the only time I had to play was after 10 PM, but then I'd end up playing until 2 or 3 AM. Then having to get up at 6 AM for work took it's toll. I lasted about 2 months.

I haven't played in awhile, so I probably have to start over with my fight training. I still haven't gotten the hang of the combos. I would recommend this game because it was a lot of fun. I do have friends and coworkers who are Warhammer, WOW, and LOTR fans, but I have not tried those because I do enjoy this game.

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Rating: - A work in progress
Think I may give it another year and check back to see if the game has improved. Thought I would enjoy a change from World Of Warcraft which I have played for about two years. Be careful voting for change, one might get an unpleasant surprise as I did. This game is about par with Guild Wars which one can play without cost online after the purchase of the game. After my initial 30 days of free play ends it will be goodbye Conan, at least for now.

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Rating: - Didn't live up to the hype
I had been hearing about this game for years through the internet and friends. I was really excited to get it and start playing. As soon as I got into the game I realized it's just another WoW clone with a gimmicky combo attack scheme, I feel that FFXI did that much better 5 years ago or so. This game is nothing new, and it seems more like a beta version, not unlike Hellgate:London

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Rating: - no single player
This is a MMORPG. Even though reviews and product literature makes reference to a single player campaign in addition to MMORPG game play, in fact there is no independent single player mode. You must still create an account with the MMO outfit, use their internet servers any time you want to play, and accept a recurring charge against your credit card, in order to get started. Additionally there is no option for enjoying the free 30 day play you get with a new key. You must sign up, give a CC, play, and cancel when the 30 days are up in order to avoid a charge. How lame is that?

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Rating: - Included game time
Didn't see included game time in the product info anywhere, so I bought a game card as well. Turns out the game comes with 30 free days of play, which I suppose is industry standard these days. But I thought I would add this information.