EverQuest II
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment
Developer: Verant Interactive
Category: Role-Playing
Release Dates
N Amer - 11/09/2004
Online - 11/09/2004
Intl - 11/09/2004
GameZone's Review
9.2
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 8.9 |
| Graphics | 9.3 |
| Sound | 9.5 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 8.8 |
| Multiplayer | 9.4 |
| Overall | 9.2 |
8.4
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Michael Lafferty - 10/01/2004
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Interviews
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Permanent grouping coming to some SOE titles
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but is it moving in the right direction?
First thoughts on the state of combat models in the realm of massively multiplayer games
High expectations can lead to high levels of disappointment
Beta testers need to adopt a new mantra before entering a game
Audio Director Heather Sowards Talks About the Sound Design
of EverQuest II
“… The scope of the audio in general on this game is such a huge undertaking”
MMP market may be growing with new titles, but it takes a lot for the
titles to succeed
Games evolve, gamers evolve but the fate of games lies in the hands of its players
News
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Free Realms
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Everquest II Elements Of Corruption Game Update Pits Good Against Evil
EverQuest II’s game update “Elements of Corruption” features conflicts rising between old enemies as the island of Lavastorm is invaded by Void creatures.
Sony Online Entertainment MMO Library Arrives on Steam
EverQuest, EverQuest II, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Pirates of the Burning Sea Available Now
Sony Online Entertainment Brings Holiday Cheer to Virtual Worlds
Online titles welcome players to a virtual winter wonderland surrounded by new adventures, gifts, mounts and holiday festivities
Sony Online Entertainment Opens Its Bag Of Tricks To The Online Community
This October
SOE conjures ghosts, ghouls and goblins for the gamer community in a variety of in-game events themed around Halloween
Description
EverQuest II is a parallel online universe 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. Based 500 years after EverQuest, EverQuest II is a new and different game experience in a changed world marred by a fantastic life changing event. Players enter this world by creating their own unique character from 16 races and 48 classes and using a powerful facial 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 unlimited adventure await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP ; Processor: Pentium III 733 MHz or Higher ; Video Card: 64 MB 3D Graphics Accelerator; CD-ROM: 4X or Faster ; RAM: 512 MB RAM ;
Notes
Akella will publish the game in Russia
Internet Play:
EverQuest II is an Internet-only game which requires players to connect to Sony
Online Entertainment servers via their own Internet connections. Players are
responsible for their own Internet connection service and all Internet-related
fees. A valid credit card is required to play EverQuest II and additional,
recurring subscription fees apply.
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