EVE Online: Special Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 412 Ratings

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  1. KyleA
    Apr 21, 2010
    10
    This game is beastly. It provides everything I want in an MMO. 1.Hard learning curve, so that basically means the chances of meeting douche little ten year-olds is rare. 2.Instant gratification doesn't exist. no everyday noob can have a bad-ass capital ship ship given to them. type of ship reflects experience of the pilot well. 3.Loads of different career paths. You can be a This game is beastly. It provides everything I want in an MMO. 1.Hard learning curve, so that basically means the chances of meeting douche little ten year-olds is rare. 2.Instant gratification doesn't exist. no everyday noob can have a bad-ass capital ship ship given to them. type of ship reflects experience of the pilot well. 3.Loads of different career paths. You can be a multi-Millionaire industrialist, 0.0 sec pirate, Bounty hunter, miner, the list goes on. 4.Player driven economy. When i say player driven I aint kidding, NPCs don't take part of the trading system AT ALL. 5.PvP. If you like pvp this game is your holy grail. whether your a pirate or bounty hunter, theres no greater feeling than sitting in a low sec area waiting for an unlucky sucker to warp in and have their ass jammed and blown to kingdom-kom. 6. Lots of motivation. their are always bigger and better ships out there you're just dying to get. 7. Repetitiveness doesn't exist. Every enemy you face, whether it be player or NPC, will be outfitted differently to take you out. 8.Consequences. If your the kinda guy who wants to screw with people and keep killing them over and over expect them to get back at you in the future because they'll gather a fleet up, have an agent locate where you are, set an ambush for you, and kill your ass. It's that simple. Yes the game is not new user friendly, it takes a long time to get used to, and if you have the attention span of a gnat this is NOT the game for you. Once again don't expect instant gratification, it takes months to train in the stuff you want to do.… Expand
  2. MartinK.
    Mar 18, 2010
    10
    Really good and versatile game, you can practicly do what ever you want and in your own pace
  3. Mudsplash
    May 19, 2013
    9
    If your a Hardcore MMO gamer than EVE Online is the experience your looking for. Its depth is about as large as the universe its self and has an extremely high learning curve. While this may be good for those that have already found this gem, it does make it hard for new blood to enter. Despite this new pilots appear every day. With integration of a PS Network FPS called Dust 514 it adds aIf your a Hardcore MMO gamer than EVE Online is the experience your looking for. Its depth is about as large as the universe its self and has an extremely high learning curve. While this may be good for those that have already found this gem, it does make it hard for new blood to enter. Despite this new pilots appear every day. With integration of a PS Network FPS called Dust 514 it adds a unique game play element never before seen, where a PC player can unleash a fiery hell from the skies on a console fan boy. The entire economy is player driven, everything bought and sold is from the player base. Making for yet a another way to play eve, as a market SIM.… Expand
  4. CalumG
    Mar 14, 2010
    10
    LOL, all the people who gave it a 0 sound like whiney noobs. Just because it takes a while to learn doesn't mean that its bad. Also the guy who said "First week you'll have maybe 500k ISK (in-game currency), and in a couple of weeks you'll have probably about 10 million isk, then in a couple months, you'll have about 70 mil" is talking rubbish. By my first week i had LOL, all the people who gave it a 0 sound like whiney noobs. Just because it takes a while to learn doesn't mean that its bad. Also the guy who said "First week you'll have maybe 500k ISK (in-game currency), and in a couple of weeks you'll have probably about 10 million isk, then in a couple months, you'll have about 70 mil" is talking rubbish. By my first week i had >50 million, maybe you were just carebear mining, and even then you must have been mining veldspar or something XD.… Expand
  5. SasukeH
    May 23, 2009
    10
    I have been playing Eve for over 6 months now, and... frankly, anyone who tells you the game is too hard should just go back to playing WoW. If you want a game that requires you to learn and to adapt and to explore places that are oft-uncharted, then look no further. This is not a cookie-cutter MMO in any sense, in that it is constantly evolving and there is no one way to make money, or I have been playing Eve for over 6 months now, and... frankly, anyone who tells you the game is too hard should just go back to playing WoW. If you want a game that requires you to learn and to adapt and to explore places that are oft-uncharted, then look no further. This is not a cookie-cutter MMO in any sense, in that it is constantly evolving and there is no one way to make money, or do anything else for that matter. With Apocrypha, money making is incredibly simple and anyone who gives the game more than a passing glance can see that. The game itself is not without it's flaws however, but that is not to say they are game-breaking.... Anyways, bottom line, Eve is a great experience if you are willing to invest time and patience into an MMO that requires learning, and not just grinding.… Expand
  6. RyanFortney
    Mar 12, 2010
    10
    I just wanted to say that, anyone giving this game a 0, probably didn't have the attention span to get past the first sentence of the tutorial.
  7. MikeS
    Nov 30, 2009
    9
    When you look away from how much it is to learn, EVE online is the only game of it's kind! I don't need to say more, so many ships and things to do, finaly i dont have to grind anymore! :D
  8. KarlK
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    The game is awesome and you dont have to pay for expansions which is amazing. The game needs patience and smarts, its open and free, i highly
  9. danielb
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    i have only been playing EVE for 3 months but can already notice that is is an amazing game. HIE H is wrong in all that he/she claims. this game is pretty much built upon player interaction to make it enjoyable. the fact that your character can progress even while you are not playing is actually a huge help because it means that you do not have to endlessly grind low level areas to level i have only been playing EVE for 3 months but can already notice that is is an amazing game. HIE H is wrong in all that he/she claims. this game is pretty much built upon player interaction to make it enjoyable. the fact that your character can progress even while you are not playing is actually a huge help because it means that you do not have to endlessly grind low level areas to level up. as for the game costing alot of money. it doesnt if you have played EVE you would know that there is a way that players can buy time in game with money they make ingame. i payed for this month with osk i produced myself. overall hie h is misleading and this game is definately worth it.… Expand
  10. DavidM.
    Apr 2, 2010
    10
    Fantastic game, beautiful atmospheric, sense of scale is awe inspiring.
  11. AshleyB.
    Jan 30, 2010
    10
    10/10 this is a tough game to get started in, but that just weeds out the annoying kids who play just to irritate everyone. One you get your head down and really get into the game the universe is your oyster and anything is possible. One of my favourite things about EVE Online is the way a new player can still have a MASSIVE effect on a battle and no 2 ships you meet will be the same, 10/10 this is a tough game to get started in, but that just weeds out the annoying kids who play just to irritate everyone. One you get your head down and really get into the game the universe is your oyster and anything is possible. One of my favourite things about EVE Online is the way a new player can still have a MASSIVE effect on a battle and no 2 ships you meet will be the same, even if they look the same you can guarantee that one will have fitted out their ship one way, and the next another. So, unlike WoW and WAR you don't have the repetition of "Oh look it's another one of those, I know exactly what to do" be that run or fight. In EVE Online little ship piloted by a 3 day old player can still severly annoy and disrupt an enemy vessel, holding on to them while backup arrives. Sure mining and mission running are boring, but they are the premium way to make a good buck in EVE Online, if you decide to go for the more fun option of 'ratting' (basically npc farming) you could get an amazing drop that goes for 60million on the market, or something worthless, and it's hit and miss with PvP too, depending on how your opponents fit their ship, but the guarantee is you'll have fun doing it. Eve Online provides so many possibilities and so much character/ship customisation that you always have a chance in a battle and, with a lot of work you can make a lot of money. But be warned, nothing comes easy or without a price in EVE Online.… Expand
  12. MoratG.
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    This game was designed by Darwin himself to weed out the weak. It is hard to learn, impossible to master and everything you do has consequences. Where is the reward without risk? Where is the fun without danger? To enjoy this game you have to be utterly ruthless, and you have to be prepared to work hard to find a niche in which you can prosper. For those that say "oh, it's too hard" This game was designed by Darwin himself to weed out the weak. It is hard to learn, impossible to master and everything you do has consequences. Where is the reward without risk? Where is the fun without danger? To enjoy this game you have to be utterly ruthless, and you have to be prepared to work hard to find a niche in which you can prosper. For those that say "oh, it's too hard" - you're just sore losers.… Expand
  13. BillK.
    Apr 19, 2010
    10
    Eve online is a fantastic game, the thing I like most is the economy, so far no game has an entirely player based one however Perpetuum (A new MMO) may have it.
  14. Addisonw
    Dec 6, 2009
    10
    EvE is an amazing game, but I will say that it requires a above average amount of intelligence to play, Yes it is insanely complex and requires lots of patience, I've been playing for a year and I still can not fly capital ships on average it takes about 2+ years of playing to fly capital ships correctly. But I have yet to run into the average annoying WoW esk player when playing eve.
  15. MaxwellE
    Jan 11, 2010
    9
    This game is not for the faint of heart. The learning curve is steep, there is no true safety anywhere. When you undock, you risk losing whatever you're flying. Your character's reputation follows you throughout the game. The skill training mechanic renders "alts" untenable. What you do, you live with. If you rob someone, the word will spread. They will remember you. A year from This game is not for the faint of heart. The learning curve is steep, there is no true safety anywhere. When you undock, you risk losing whatever you're flying. Your character's reputation follows you throughout the game. The skill training mechanic renders "alts" untenable. What you do, you live with. If you rob someone, the word will spread. They will remember you. A year from now, they'll use a locator agent to find you, declare war on your corporation, and come visit your home system with a fleet. They'll scan you down in your rat plex and an interceptor will pin you to an asteroid while a sniper fleet riddles you with holes. And then they'll go home. This game is exactly as boring as the person who plays it. It will harden you up, and you will thank it for it later. I'd have given it a ten, but honestly that bit with Z axis being "up" and "down" really irritates me, and 9.5 wasn't an option. And yes. That's my only complaint.… Expand
  16. zaphod6502
    Jun 27, 2013
    9
    EVE Online hit its 10 year anniversary this year. It is one of only a few monthly sub MMO's left on the market. It has an ever expanding playerbase that now exceeds 500,000 players. It is unforgiving and brutal and has a massive learning curve. It has a UI that would make a genius cry.

    There is no set way to play EVE. It rewards create thinking. It encourages ponzi schemes, AWOXing,    EVE Online hit its 10 year anniversary this year. It is one of only a few monthly sub MMO's left on the market. It has an ever expanding playerbase that now exceeds 500,000 players. It is unforgiving and brutal and has a massive learning curve. It has a UI that would make a genius cry.

    There is no set way to play EVE. It rewards create thinking. It encourages ponzi schemes, AWOXing, market PvP, and scamming. The only time you are truly safe is when you are docked up in a station. Your spaceships are merely consumables. You will die and your spaceships will explode. Earn enough ingame money (ISK) and you can buy 30 day extensions to your account. Or join a player corporation, work your way up the ranks, and then steal all their money and ships.

    EVE Online is not a kids game and you will find few 10 year old kids with enough patience to continue playing EVE. There is no "I win" button. Having the biggest spaceship does not make you more powerful. It will make you an easy target for smaller, far more agile ships.

    There is no other MMO on the market like EVE. It stands alone as one of the deepest, most rewarding MMO's experiences released to date. Whole communities of EVE players generate daily content within and outside of the game. It is the ultimate sandbox.    … Expand
  17. xzenocrimzie
    Dec 14, 2012
    10
    This is the one game that has been able to keep my attention for years. The learning curve is high, and sometimes you can get infuriated, but it's all for the right reasons. There are only intelligent people who play this game because of this, and whenever you die from someone else's shots, you know they worked hard to do it. The devs release 2 FREE expansion packs every year, which alwaysThis is the one game that has been able to keep my attention for years. The learning curve is high, and sometimes you can get infuriated, but it's all for the right reasons. There are only intelligent people who play this game because of this, and whenever you die from someone else's shots, you know they worked hard to do it. The devs release 2 FREE expansion packs every year, which always adds new content, and features to keep the game fresh no matter how much you play it, whether a couple minutes a day, or hours at a time. This is the best game in the world in my opinion.… Expand
  18. BradA.
    Mar 4, 2010
    9
    I've played quite a few other MMOs for various lengths of time, but EVE is the only one that keeps me coming back. Unlike World of Warcraft, whose end-game focuses on grinding for gear that will be obsolete in a few months, progress in EVE actually matters from one patch to the next. The tradeoff is a steep learning curve and slower progress, but in my opinion it's worth it. I've played quite a few other MMOs for various lengths of time, but EVE is the only one that keeps me coming back. Unlike World of Warcraft, whose end-game focuses on grinding for gear that will be obsolete in a few months, progress in EVE actually matters from one patch to the next. The tradeoff is a steep learning curve and slower progress, but in my opinion it's worth it. Unlike PVP in other MMOs, battles come down to more than who has the better gear, or bigger ship. Most of the ships in the game are viable in PVP, which is nice, since it lets you fly pretty much whatever you want. Another great aspect of the game is the sheer volume of options. You can be a miner, an industrialist, a business executive, an entrepreneur, a pirate, a mercenary, and you can switch between them more or less at will. I suppose the biggest drawback to the game is the pace. You can only learn skills, which affect how well you use equipment, etc., at a set rate, which continues even when logged out. However, I find this makes the pace of the game much more relaxed than in other "grind grind grind" MMOs. Oh, another great incentive for progressing in the game is that, when you start making enough in-game money you can buy game time with the in-game currency. Or, if you want to be able to make a big purchase right away, you can sell game-time for in-game money in the game itself, which means you don't have to deal with shady gold farmers. Overall, I'd say that EVE takes much more patience than other MMOs, and isn't for everyone, but is much more rewarding.… Expand
  19. SteveH
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Ok I see alot of negative responces which I dont understand why. Eve Online Is a SANDBOX MMO which means you can Virtually do ANYTHING you want. What to be an Industrialist? Go for it!, Pirating is your thing Go ti "lowsec" and raid a belt or 2 and see who you can kill. Want to be a part of a large "nullsec" alliance? By all means. Just be warned Like RL if you get your stuff blown up You Ok I see alot of negative responces which I dont understand why. Eve Online Is a SANDBOX MMO which means you can Virtually do ANYTHING you want. What to be an Industrialist? Go for it!, Pirating is your thing Go ti "lowsec" and raid a belt or 2 and see who you can kill. Want to be a part of a large "nullsec" alliance? By all means. Just be warned Like RL if you get your stuff blown up You better have insured it. Granted that this game does have a steep learning curve and may be a little slow starting for some players, but if you stick with it and build a friend base your actions can effect the game community more then you think. I have been playing this game for 5 years and Im still learning new skills, Their is no "lvl Cap" like other MMO games. CCP tries to keep the farmers at bay and recently purged alot of Farming accounts to better the player experience. By best suggestion is if you are not a patient person not bother.… Expand
  20. HiroakiM
    Dec 19, 2009
    10
    Best MMORPG Ive ever seen till now, and with the 3D avatar thing and more coming, this will be the best and the only MMORPG alive 10 years later!
  21. AlexD
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    Pretty amazing game but not for kids or those with no patience, every poor review i have read here is from a noob who simply didn't know what to do....have patience and after about a week of playing it all begins to make sense, the user interface becomes intuitive and you become more immersed in the complexity of the game rather than the mechanics. One of the things that makes it so Pretty amazing game but not for kids or those with no patience, every poor review i have read here is from a noob who simply didn't know what to do....have patience and after about a week of playing it all begins to make sense, the user interface becomes intuitive and you become more immersed in the complexity of the game rather than the mechanics. One of the things that makes it so good is how well it mimics real life when it comes to player interaction, in EVE people don't have to be nice....they can be downright evil and EVE is a better game for it, annoy someone, blow their ship up (or heaven forbid pod them - muahahaha) or tell them their mother resembles something you stepped in and they might well harbour a desire to spread your atoms across a star system and in EVE there are very few places you can be totally safe.....you think you're untouchable in high security systems with the space filth keeping a careful eye out? think again! annoy someone enough and you might have a war declaration on your hands and if that happens you are safe.....nowhere! There's so much do in EVE it would take too long to type but worthy of mention is the real time skill learning, no more 'grinding' as in most mmo's, having to shoot arrows at a rat for hours to get your archery skill up, in EVE you simply select a skill and it has a certain amount of time to learn whether you're logged in or not, this is great as you play because you want to have fun, not because you need to grind up a level and for those of us who have jobs, a partner, a family.....you can play eve a few hours a week and rest easy knowing that you're still getting more skilled all the time. Eve.....there is nothing else like it!… Expand
  22. NateS
    Dec 5, 2009
    9
    I've been playing the game for just a few days now and I have to say that it's pretty awsome. Money is simple to get, skills keep going whether your online or not and when you accomplish goals in the game you really had to work for it to achieve it. As you spend more time in the game and begin to become more skilled it starts to take quite a while to complete skills and I've been playing the game for just a few days now and I have to say that it's pretty awsome. Money is simple to get, skills keep going whether your online or not and when you accomplish goals in the game you really had to work for it to achieve it. As you spend more time in the game and begin to become more skilled it starts to take quite a while to complete skills and therefore becomes even more rewarding. The "learning curve" people constantly whine about isn't hard at all the turorials are more than enough to get you started if people actually took the time to read them. Plus there are plenty of sites out there that are dedicated to Eve that are actually very helpful if your not quite sure where to begin with skills. Even though patience is key for many parts of the game theres never a moment where your just sitting there staring at your skills waiting for them to upgrade, your always doing something to keep you busy. Also all the exspansions are free and theres a system in the game that can potentially allow you to play for free if you make enough extra in game cash to purchase the time, honestly theres to many good things that out weigh anything you may not care for in the game. Input provided by Stew at - http://gaming-pc-manic.blogspot.com/… Expand
  23. XextreemX
    Dec 7, 2009
    8
    I have played this game over 1year. And its hard to play. The people below me with 5 rate have no idea what the are talking about. Just relax and join in. the game is best if you hit the 30mil skill points. Enjoy your stay.
  24. Mattw
    Jan 10, 2010
    9
    Really fun game, lots of really good people to help you get started. Worth the money if you play for the full 14-day trial and not just toss the game away because you didn't listen to the tutorial. PvP gets really hard after a while and you'd need to join a corp to even get in on the action. some bots but they arn't really a problem. PvE is fun, alot funner than PvP. Really fun game, lots of really good people to help you get started. Worth the money if you play for the full 14-day trial and not just toss the game away because you didn't listen to the tutorial. PvP gets really hard after a while and you'd need to join a corp to even get in on the action. some bots but they arn't really a problem. PvE is fun, alot funner than PvP. Missions and mining seem to be the only way to get money though. Other that fun game, and worth trying out!!… Expand
  25. ChrisC
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Great game, bit of a learning curve but it only takes a few days. It's super easy for a new player to get involved and be helpful even from day one! Love it. Also it doesn't take a lot of time to train since you train passively (ie you don't need to be logged in)
  26. MohdF.
    Mar 24, 2010
    10
    This game is awesome!! the server is stable..the client is good.everything going so well in game.you choose your destiny.
  27. Jimm
    Mar 27, 2010
    10
    Homeworld meets Tradewars. Need i say more? If they had a AA type of meeting for people being in love with this game, I would have to attend daily!
  28. SaschaS
    Jan 2, 2010
    10
    i play eve onlineame for around 1,5 years and its the best game i ever played. balanced! fair! dont consume alot of time! no lvling like wow!
  29. WillM
    Jan 4, 2010
    9
    This Game has everything. It is the most expansive and inclusive game I've ever played. There is something for everybody. (except low IQ people who likes fast twitch games which require no brain power, if you like games like that go play sports...we all know how much fun those are.) For everyone else with brain cells, the game has everything you could want. If you want to destroy, be This Game has everything. It is the most expansive and inclusive game I've ever played. There is something for everybody. (except low IQ people who likes fast twitch games which require no brain power, if you like games like that go play sports...we all know how much fun those are.) For everyone else with brain cells, the game has everything you could want. If you want to destroy, be a pirate. IF yuo want create, be a industrialist. If you want to make money on what others have created, be a trader. The game truly is player controlled and the players honestly have a decent say on what comes in the next expansion. (which by the way are all free. unlike WoW...) While it is true the game takes a while to let you have the freedom to do all the things I've mentioned, I believe learning the things it takes to do those things succesfully in the game is the most fun I've ever had in a game. I wish I could go back to day one in the game in 2003 asking questions like 'can i ever fly a different ship'. Learning the game is a good fun. But alas I can not give it a 10, because a steep learning curve is a drawback and it does take a while to get from one place to another. But after 6 years of playing I can say this is the greatest game I've ever played. And I will play it till i die, or they say I can play it no more.… Expand
  30. ChrisB
    Oct 2, 2009
    10
    Its an amazing experience. It took me pretty long to find my way through the game and it's economy. But once I was in there I was hooked. Keep it up CCP!
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#8 Best PC Game of 2009
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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  1. Gamers.at
    86
    EVE Online retains its old shortcomings (Not being able to leave your ship ord control it directly.), but certainly offers a lot of content for a small amount of your money.
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  2. YouGamers
    92
    Despite some partially unfinished features and a few annoying balance issues, EVE Online is greater than the sum of its parts and the best "sandbox" MMO in a market cluttered by canned content. Still a bit harsh to newbies, but with the release of Apocrypha more accessible than ever before. If you can get over the initial hurdles, potentially more addictive than World of Warcraft - you have been warned.
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  3. GameZone
    88
    EVE Online: Apocrypha brings more territory to discover and explore and a softer learning curve.
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