Everquest 2 - Echoes of Faydwer - Gamezone Review

New race, new continent and best of all new content. And not just for veteran high level players either. My god, it's almost like Sony Online listened to what their players wanted. That would have to be a first. Gamespot have posted an upbeat look at the new content available for Sony's effort to topple WoW off its perch.

Massively multiplayer online expansions often forego appealing to new players, focusing instead on adding content aimed at appeasing high-level veterans. This is part of what makes Echoes of Faydwer EverQuest II's most engaging addition to date. The new expansion is loaded with new content, which is mostly aimed at welcoming new players and giving experts a fresh look at the same old Norrath. There's a new race, a new continent, a new belief system, and a goodly amount of lore to sort through as well. However, experienced players will likely feel a little slighted by some of the additions. There is no increase to level cap, and the higher stat caps and increased raid difficulty don't compensate for it. But for new players and those looking to create a new character, Echoes of Faydwer is a fine addition to the EverQuest universe.

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