Description

EverQuest is a fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

The game's basic concept is reminiscent of earlier MUD (multi-user dungeon) games, replacing text-based gameplay with a graphical interface. In the beginning of the game, players create their avatars. Character races range from traditional elves to creatures unique to the game's world, such as the dragon-people Drakkin. Afterwards, the player assigns a class to the avatar, choosing between several categories which include various types of warriors, spellcasters, and clerics. It is also possible to customize the avatar's physical appearance.

The player then ventures into the medieval fantasy world of Norrath. The basic gameplay is similar to that of most other RPGs: the player character fights monsters, accumulating money and experience points, and completes quests given by non-player characters. Trading with other player characters occupies an important place in the game; characters' trading skills can also be improved.

Social interaction between players is often essential to build a balanced, efficient party of characters in order to tackle dungeons and bosses as a group. Players can interact with each other and discuss strategies, as well as join in-game player guilds. The game mainly focuses on cooperative gameplay; dueling is confined to restricted PvP (player-versus-player) areas.

Alternate Titles

  • "無盡的任務" -- Taiwan spelling
  • "无尽的任务" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
  • "EQ" -- Informal abbreviation

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User Reviews

Reflections, 1999-2011 Windows Michael St. Augustine (6)
Pretty good, if you're an addictive personality. Windows Rick Jones (108)
An amazing "experience"..but only an ok "game" Windows Bastion (15)
A wonderful concept brought to life in a 3D world tainted by its juvenile inhabitants. Windows kbmb Bronze Star Contributing Member (399)
Superb but moribund Windows Chris Wright (99)
The End Of the Gaming Industry Windows Sean Johanson (16)
An oustanding gaming experience, but often criticized by those who don't understand the concept of "game balance". Windows Afterburner (477)
If you like to spend most of your time watching your character sit down, then this is the game for you Windows xTSx (15)
Welcome to the 'Real' World. (?) Windows Dragoon (92)

The Press Says

Mac Gamer Macintosh Sep 09, 2003 93 out of 100 93
Computer Games Magazine Windows Nov 11, 1999 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Electric Games Windows 1999 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Quandary Windows Jun, 1999 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Gamezilla Windows Sep 20, 1999 89 out of 100 89
PC Player (Germany) Windows Apr 07, 1999 84 out of 100 84
DreamStation.cc Macintosh Aug 15, 2003 8 out of 10 80
PC Gameplay (Benelux) Windows Jun, 2000 78 out of 100 78
RPGFan Windows Sep 26, 2001 65 out of 100 65
Mac Addict Macintosh Mar, 2004 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60

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Trivia

Due to its addictiveness, some refer to the game, jokingly, as NeverRest.


This entry was contributed by Corn Popper (69145) and nullnullnull (1473)
 

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