I recently cancelled my Aion account.
It was a fun game, but I had some problems with it; mainly, it felt way too grindy. I could kill mobs for much better XP/hour than I could get questing, which in my opinion is bad design. In addition, I just wasn’t getting as much enjoyment value out of it as I do with WoW.
There were some serious upsides to Aion, though; the graphics were outstanding, as was the character customization – I could change every aspect of my character’s appearance, which was pretty neat. Although class diversity was limited, the secondary class system combined with chain skills made playing any class unique and fun. Area design was also excellent, with diverse landscapes, each with its own set of mobs and quests. Abyss stuff was really neat, too, but again, it just wasn’t as fun for me as WoW is.
My overall impression of the game was that of a polished work, but not one that could sustain my interest. There were some very well done aspects of the game, and others that were less awesome – it definitely would appeal to some people, but alas, I am not one of them.
I’ve started playing Champions Online now, too – I’ll post my impressions of that game sometime in the near future.
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