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. ActionTrip
    77
    Many will find the game dynamics too slow, the missions too tedious, and the combat dull. All this wrapped up in mediocre graphics and sound. So, in a sense what we have is an MMORPG that is made for fans of MMORPG's, and not for many others.
  2. Game Informer
    90
    You can make friends and enemies. You can head off a new quest, or perhaps join a guild. It's never the same game twice. [Feb 2003, p.95]
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  3. GameNow
    75
    Good, but not the revolution its PC sibling was. [Mar 2003, p.44]
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  5. GamePro
    80
    If you’re an RPG fan with tons of free time and patience, or if you’re an EQ fan dying to see what Norrath was like hundreds of years ago, EQOA is a great time.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    78
    Though there are certainly better options to be found on the PC platform, PS2 owners who can stomach the repetitive combat (not to mention the $9.95 monthly fee), have an extra USB keyboard and a healthy chunk of free time laying around, and want a solidly designed introduction to the MMORPG craze could do worse than to give Evercracka spin.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    80
    If you enjoy hacking a lot of monsters and are willing to put the time into the game that it demands, you'll probably have a good time with EverQuest Online Adventures.
  8. GameSpy
    84
    Provides a great, online fantasy-gaming experience, albeit one that's not quite as grueling, unforgiving, or complex over the long haul.
  9. Gamestyle
    80
    A captivating experience.
  10. Gamezilla!
    75
    The interface is simple and easy to learn, and thanks to a few good decisions on laying out the controller, you won’t get lost in a haze of menus.
  11. GameZone
    85
    There is plenty to see and do here so do yourself the favor and buy this game . . . just don’t skip too many work days, okay?
  12. Gaming Maxx
    91
    It’s an addiction, a very good one at that, where you can make up to 2,999 new friends for just 9.95 a month. A MMORPG that set its own standard on the PC world has indeed set another one on the console world.
  13. GamingWorld X
    87
    Finding friends is painless, and making them on EQOA is half the fun. It's the community aspect of EQOA that sets it apart from other games of the genre, and other online titles as well.
  14. GMR Magazine
    80
    Get a keyboard for your PS2 or don't bother playing. However, with a keyboard, this is EverQuest, the PC phenom, in all its addictive glory. [Feb 2003, p.80]
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  15. IGN
    80
    Taking the core idea of "EverQuest," the developers streamlined it and simplified things to make it easily accessible, yet just as addicting as the original game.

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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