Massive 3D, first person perspective, multiplayer, online, persistent universe, fantasy role-playing game. You take the role of a hero in the world of Norrath. Choose from any one of 12 races and 14 classes and begin your quest for fame and fortune. The game system borrows heavily from it's MUD, MUSH, MUME predecessors. Your goal is to increase your wealth and experience allowing you to purchase better equipment and learn new skills. Unlike other role-playing games Everquest requires you to play online with an average of 24,000 player simultaneously. The universe which the folks at 989 have created is large, immersive and persistent. Meaning that the story continues even when you log out.

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Alternate Titles

"无尽的任务" -- Chinese title (simplified)
"EQ" -- Informal abbreviation

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Part of the Following Groups

Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	EverQuest
	EverQuest 2	Windows	$1.98
	EverQuest 2	Windows	$1.98
	Everquest II Collector's Edition	Windows	$19.97
	EverQuest: Dragons Of Norrath Expansion Pack	Windows	$9.97
	90 Day Game Time Card (Everquest, Everquest II, Planet Side)	Windows	$49.99
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User Reviews

A wonderful concept brought to life in a 3D world tainted by its juvenile inhabitants.	kbmb (400)
An amazing "experience"..but only an ok "game"	Bastion (15)
Superb but moribund	Chris Wright (71)
An oustanding gaming experience, but often criticized by those who don't understand the concept of "game balance".	Afterburner (481)
Pretty good, if you're an addictive personality.	Rick Jones (108)
If you like to spend most of your time watching your character sit down, then this is the game for you	xTSx (15)
Welcome to the 'Real' World. (?)	Dragoon (94)	unrated

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The Press Says

Game Over Online	Mar 25, 1999	94 out of 100	94
Game Revolution	Apr 01, 1999	A-	91
Computer Games Magazine	Nov 11, 1999		90
Quandary	Jun, 1999		90
Electric Games	1999		90
Gamezilla	Sep 20, 1999	89 out of 100	89
GameStar (Germany)	May, 1999	85 out of 100	85
PC Player (Germany)	Apr 07, 1999	84 out of 100	84
PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Jun, 2000	78 out of 100	78