While it may not appeal to a large section of the audience, EQOA is an outstanding release that definitely brings an different style of gameplay to the PS2. You're definitely going to need quite a lot of time to fully explore the game's expansive world. It's a bit faster-paced than the PC edition, though still slower than most console gamers are probably used to. While PC owners will appreciate the added speed, players weaned on video game RPGs will probably find the pace a to be too slow. However, the monster-battles do become a bit repetitive after awhile, and it takes too much time to traverse from one area of the game to another. That said, the true appeal of EQOA lies in its social aspects, which allow you to interact with other players, and undertake some truly enjoyable quests. This is probably the best aspect of the gameplay and while the community isn't cohesive yet, there's still more than enough to make for an appealing experience. While this isn't the type of game you can play casually and truly appreciate, EQOA offers literally hundreds of hours of gameplay that should keep you entertained and occupied for quite some time. It's definitely a lot deeper and its non-linear approach allows you to play at your own pace. SOE has done an excellent job and have converted their popular series to the PS2 effectively. EQOA is a little easier to get into and play than its PC brother, but retains the most-important elements that made the original title such a phenomenon. While it's doubtful PS2 owners will embrace EverQuest Online Adventures with as much passion as the PC community has, this is a solid title that fills a void in the console world and is highly recommended for PS2 owners looking for something different from the normal RPGs.