EverQuest

 PC
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 76
  3. Negative: 11 out of 76
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Mac_55555
    Aug 26, 2013
    3
    Dethstar's review of EQ was spot on. SOE (Sony Online Entertainment), is possibly the poorest managed company you will encounter in your lifetime!

    A few years ago I left the game owing to horrible customer service. A few things you might see from this company: an hour plus being on hold while trying to correct a billing error, and good luck finding the cancel button for your auto    Dethstar's review of EQ was spot on. SOE (Sony Online Entertainment), is possibly the poorest managed company you will encounter in your lifetime!

    A few years ago I left the game owing to horrible customer service. A few things you might see from this company: an hour plus being on hold while trying to correct a billing error, and good luck finding the cancel button for your auto bill... it's hidden. Or how about this all too common response “That’s a known issue, we can’t help you”… ran into that several times. To sum up customer service (which is based on management): they are either unwilling or unable to help you, and you will be expected to jump through red tape and hoops to have things done which are automated in other games. They’re not going to help you, so don’t even try!

    So after about 5 years of being away from this game (mostly playing wow) I figured to give it a try again (2013), hoping they would have new management… they don’t, same thing. When a company forgets who pays the bills (the customer), it’s a long or short road to bankruptcy. Our best hope is that SOE goes under soon and a well managed company buys the software.

    With that said, this game has a ton of potential, depth in content, a leveling/gear strategy that blows the competition away! PVE that is challenging, and a game playing style which truly supports team play and interaction with other gaming members. After some minor changes, I like this games design more than any other on the market.

    Simply put, I refuse to give money to a company which is run this way.    … Expand
  2. Deadeyeye
    Feb 26, 2016
    1
    Shadow of its former self now.

    Customer Assistance is also beyond a joke after all their lay offs, ontop of that the reps I've dealt with have been dismissive and unhelpful.
  3. gamer718
    Jul 18, 2018
    4
    The game as it was 18 years ago is good. But to be honest about it now, the graphics in some older zones will leave you will a slight feeling of nostalgia at best. Don't expect any support if you need it. Support will annoy you with foolishness and will be unable to help you with most problems. There are older and newer character models to chose from so people will be seeing andThe game as it was 18 years ago is good. But to be honest about it now, the graphics in some older zones will leave you will a slight feeling of nostalgia at best. Don't expect any support if you need it. Support will annoy you with foolishness and will be unable to help you with most problems. There are older and newer character models to chose from so people will be seeing and experiencing different things based on preference. What your character looks like might look different to someone else, depending on which character models are selected. Also most of the people responsible for the games success have moved on to other projects and the game has been left in other peoples hands.… Expand
  4. James432023
    Apr 3, 2023
    0
    EverQuest is a shadow of what it was 20 plus years ago. The company that hosts, runs and operates it currently goes by the name Daybreak game company or Darkpaw games. They are experiencing but not dealing with numerous issues that prevent people from having a fulfilling gaming experience including a severe graphics Issue that many people ( including those who have invested in expensiveEverQuest is a shadow of what it was 20 plus years ago. The company that hosts, runs and operates it currently goes by the name Daybreak game company or Darkpaw games. They are experiencing but not dealing with numerous issues that prevent people from having a fulfilling gaming experience including a severe graphics Issue that many people ( including those who have invested in expensive gaming computers well above the specs / requirements ).

    https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/flickering-graphics.223398/

    There is no support for any issue at all as you can see this has not been dealt with in the above forum post but it has been known for many years.

    The gaming lore that was fun and quirky in the past quickly turns boring around the veil of alaris expansion and makes its presence felt and continues for a long time. Having the player work up allegiance and kill many mobs only to have it drag on and go nowhere.

    Without a doubt the biggest issue is the direction in which the game and companies have taken. Allowing for extreme racism and abuse in chat. One of the most abhorrent things present in our world today and the company harbours it and loves it.

    This is just coming from a gamer that has played EverQuest. With no affiliation with any companies involved in EverQuest past or present. There are stories online from former employees that have some horrible things to say about how they were treated.

    Bottom line is there is no reason to play this game. The graphics are bottom tier. The lore is not fun. And the company loves hate and racism. You are best to play Hogwarts Legacy to experience current graphics and gaming.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PC Game of 1999
8
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 1999
9
#9 Most Shared PC Game of 1999

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    The massively muliplayer RPG that's so addictive it makes crack look like Sanka. Play this game at your own risk. [Feb 2003, p.94]
  2. IGN
    84
    A game that is constantly evolving, and we're looking forward to seeing how the game progresses into the next millennium.
    Read full review
  3. Quandary
    90
    EverQuest strikes me as a great idea well executed. I found myself irrevocably attached to my character and, once I gained enough power, thoroughly enjoyed helping others advance themselves.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »