Recent reviews by Asumie

If you are going to play this for the purpose of PvE, which I recommend, do NOT play without playing on a modded server.

If you are playing for PvP, meh.

This game is a masterpiece and has achieved everything that I could have hoped of so far.
The only criticism that I have about this game is that they jumped on the DLC bandwagon instead of releasing it for free to the people who have bought the game.

PvE in this game is great if you find a good, modded server that doesn't wipe unless needed. There are some really great communities out there that are always welcoming of new friends.

Shout out to Midnight Wolves PvE server. :) You guys are the best.

Have never written a game review before, but aside from all the public stigmatism of "P2W" it is not true.
First some facts:

I have played 1000+ hours on steam alone, that doesn't include the 1000-2000+ before steam integration.
I purchased Patron and played with it for the entire longevity of my playtime.
I have played World of Warcraft for 11 years, Warhammer online for its short lifetime from start to end, Aion, Rift, AoConan, Ragnarok Online 1 + 2, FFXIV, Everquest 1 + 2, the failed NEXT alpha, Landmark, 4000hrs + EvE online, tons of runescape. Yet nothing can even come close to the model and operation of Archeage. It is singlehandedly the best crafting and timewasting MMO possible. As far as PvP goes it takes a lot of dedication and commitment to rise yourself to even to begin to be able to compete with the big boys. Most of these people who nark PVP or Pirate have been playing this game since the beginning, understand the game well, and have worked hard for all their gear.

PvP in this game is a whole nother genre in itself. It's hard, breathtaking, and god dont let me mention the ships.
Naval Warfare in this game is even comparable to the once great Pirates of the Burning Sea. Wishing there was more options for vessels but the ones available are gorgeous.

This game will allow you to literally do anything you want.
Want to spend 1000 hours planting seeds in a circle then reaping it for its crops and selling it? Yes.
Want to spend 500 hours diving to the depths of the ocean to look for treasure? Yes.
Want to ride around on your sexy red farm wagon while taking finely aged cheese for gold? Yes.
Want to run around and kill your own faction and laugh as they cry? Yes.
Want to know more? Play.