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| Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Collector's Edition | 
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| From: Eidos
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $156.29
New (8) Used (1) from $154.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 91
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 11.1 x 3
MPN: SAGECPUS01
Model: 788687100748
UPC: 788687100748
EAN: 0788687100748
ASIN: B000V1OUTU
Release Date: May 20, 2008 (New: This Week)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Why do people write reviews based NOT based on the game??? May 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, I would like to say that I am having a blast playing this game. This is the only MMO that has held my interest (beyond the first 30 minutes) other than LOTRO and Guild Wars.
Yes the combat system takes some getting used to but I am actually finding it more fun than in the other MMOs. Instead of mindless icon clicking, you need to know which direction to attack and which directions to attack to pull of your special abilities. I used to be a Ranger in all my MMOs (Guild Wars, LOTRO) and would avoid hand to hand combat at all costs, but I have found with this new combat system I actually enjoy getting into the mix of battle and taking down enemies. This all stems from the new combat design. I no longer have to worry about "oh do I have to do this skill first, before I do this one" and such, Now I can get in there, start hacking things and use my skills I have set up.
As for the people that are giving it bad ratings because of Amazon and Funcom, you are all retarded. They have nothing to do with the game play and how much fun it is to play. Yes I was one of the people that got burned by Amazon with the shipping of my Collector's Edition, but mine did get shipped out and I will receive it today. So how does this verify you giving the game a bad rating? It doesn't. Oh so you whine because you didn't get into the Early Access, I did get in, and Funcom's statment on closing the early access was they did not expect so many people to be siging up for this game. WHICH IS A GOOD THING!!! Why would you want to play a MMO with no people? They actually had to have downtime in order to throw up a few more servers in order to handle it all. They also have ordered more servers which are on the way. Amazon should take down all the ratings that are based upon peoples opinions of Amazon and Funcom instead of the actual game itself.
 Goodbye to the Collector's Edition May 22, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I want to preface my review by pointing out that Amazon provides two separate sets of reviews for the different versions of this game. Thus, my review here is focused on the poor handling of the Collector's edition, since the Collector's edition is more about the extras you get rather than the game itself, which is the same game as what you get for the cheaper regular edition.
For those who didn't purchase the Collector's edition and are considering purchasing the game, I'd recommend reading the reviews for the regular version, as the reviews here are likely to and legitimately going to reflect the disappointment of those like me who got bitten on their pre-order purchases.
Like others, I received a notice from Amazon telling me they can't get the Collector's edition. I ordered it two months ago, right after it was first announced. Funcom just announced a day ago that it's sold out. Whether Amazon or Funcom is to blame, I don't know. If it's Amazon, then consumers should consider it warning, as I will, against pre-ordering future games from them. I also pre-ordered the Collector's edition of Warhammer Online. Should I cancel now and order from a retailer I can better trust to get me a copy?
If Funcom is to blame, then it's a warning as to what to expect in their management of the game. MMOs aren't a static game. Part of the game's quality is in the quality of the company. So do you want to purchase an MMO from a company that mismanages its pre-orders like this? I don't know, but I can say that I'm not going to purchase the regular version after this. Even if I receive my Collector's, I won't get to play until well after launch despite pre-ordering two months ago.
If I do end up getting the game, I'll post a review of my own in the section for the regular game discussing its merits, or lack thereof. But for the Collector's edition, I had to add my voice to the others who got hit by this.
Amazon sucks May 21, 2008
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
The game appears to be very nice in every way. Amazon just informed me today that "it could not find the product I ordered". So nice to inform me of this after the game has come online. The purpose of pre orders is to get the game when the game comes out (or within the 3 day early access period). Thanks for nothing. Now apparently the price is about 50 bucks more than the pre order price and I don't see any hint of the bonus stuff I was promised...... I ordered it over a month ago and they wait until today to send me an e-mail.
AoC: A Refreshing Addition to the MMORPG genre May 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Age of Conan is hands down the most beautiful MMORPG on the market, and most likely will be for the forseeable future. Funcom has pushed the tech envelope with this game, which will cause some people heartache because they may not be able to run it with all the bells and whistles. I am running AoC on an Intel C2Duo e6600, 8800GT with 3 GB on Vista 32 on high settings and getting 40+ FPS and no lag. Here are the features that set AoC apart from the other MMORPG leaders:
-Incredible voice acting
-Excellent Celtic soundtrack
-Best visuals of any MMO, and even bests most non-MMO RPGs. Spell effects will floor you.
-Character creation that rivals Oblivion
-Great classes unlike you've seen in other MMORPGs. Priest classes in this game don't sit back and heal. The Priest is on the front line with the tanks basking in the glory of combat. Rangers, Assassins, Barbarians, Tempest of Set, every class unique and fun to play.
- Mature rating makes for some great quests. The quest system is great and the quests very fun and dynamic
- Combat system is the most involving in the genre. You can't get up to use the bathroom in the middle of a raid in this game! Fatality animations are INCREDIBLE and really make for a fun PvP experience
-You can choose to solo (best do that on a PvE server) or run raids and PvP matches in group. Great content no matter which type of player you are
- Creates the true feel of Robert E. Howard's world. Conan lives on in this game!
Needs work:
- UI a little clunky, Zboard or G15 keyboard is recommended but not necessary to enjoy the game
- Crafting system is a little weak
Good news is both of those issues can eaily be addressed. I have not had this much fun playing an MMORPG for many years. If you are a fan of the genre and have the PC to run it well, you don't want to pass this game up.
Some bugs, but nothing that stops it from being a great game May 21, 2008
There were moments that reminded me of the loot bug of WoW's first few months, but overall this game feels great. The storyline is linear, but compelling and the different server types allow for an excellent blend of play styles.
The mechanics of the combat system feel great, though it will obviously take some time to master the more involved combo feature. Most of the rest feels like standard fare, but that's because I haven't reached the siege or mounted combat level yet. I can't wait :)
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