EverQuest Online Adventures

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. GameSpot
    72
    Those who've played MMORPGs in the past may appreciate the relative simplicity and relative fast pace of EverQuest Online Adventures, but those who have never played a game like this before may just find it boring, confusing, and overly repetitive.
  2. Yahoo!
    70
    Commendable, lacking only in more targeting controls and somewhat dull first impressions. Its gameplay quality will depend greatly on a large enough supply of well-mannered group members.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    The game has huge potential, but unfortunately most of it is unrealized at launch. [Apr 2003, p.30]
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  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    It's when you stand back and think about the tacky, clunky graphics and the intrinsically repugnant battle system that you realize what's wrong here - and what another MMORPG needs to do right. [Mar 2003, p.118]
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  6. G4 TV
    60
    The game can at times be a repetitive, dreary experience in any case. Ostensibly distilled down to lure console gamers, EverQuest Online Adventures is less about lofty quests than about repeated bouts of monster-hunting, loot-grabbing, and leveling up.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    "Everquest Lite." It's not a bad game and I give it credit for being the first true console MMORPG, but it gets boring to play since you can only go forward.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Rarely more than mildly diverting at best. From the first moment, the game left me feeling decidely underwhelmed. [Mar 2003, p.110]
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Awards & Rankings

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#88 Best PS2 Game of 2003
78
#78 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. Arkeden
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Everquest Online Adventures (EQOA) was my first and one of my most favorite MMORPG's of all time. It's THE online MMORG that got me into theEverquest Online Adventures (EQOA) was my first and one of my most favorite MMORPG's of all time. It's THE online MMORG that got me into the genre (it's also where I met the love of my life). Coming in at a time when MMORPG's were still in there infancy, EQOA defined a whole generation of multiplayer online role-playing games. Sure, the scenery, graphics, sounds, etc left a bit to be desired, but it was the story and the player-base that really sold the game. When I think back on it, everything seems iconic. From all the dings and clicks, to the musical scores. From the multitude of unique races, classes, and masteries; to the incredibly unique zones and cities; and to the truly epic continent of Norrath which I swear took a full 6 real-world hours to run from the top to the bottom of the map. There's really nothing quite like it in today's online games. Man, I would gladly donate $50,000 to help get this game back up in running. Either in its classic original state, or in a remake state.… Full Review »
  2. JessicaY.
    May 20, 2006
    10
    This game is one of the absolute best games. I have not played the PC version, so I have no right to say anything about that. But the ps2 This game is one of the absolute best games. I have not played the PC version, so I have no right to say anything about that. But the ps2 version, is a wonderful game, yes very addicting, and that is good in someways, yet bad in others. This game is definitely worth my time.… Full Review »
  3. GareyP.
    Jul 19, 2003
    10
    As a master of a guild in this game I must say this is one of the greatest games I have played on the PS2. I have met mutiple friends and As a master of a guild in this game I must say this is one of the greatest games I have played on the PS2. I have met mutiple friends and made multiple enemies at the same time. You can go on quests on your own or group up with friends or complete strangers and make friends. If there is 1 game in the world out there that i would have to pay to play this would be the one for me.… Full Review »
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