reviewing from a 'new' runescape perspective, having played on and off since 2013 (a solid period being fairly recently) i have to say that current runescape has got it, but not in the way some would like. having also played WoW meant that the abilities didn't really phase me as much as it would others, which i totally get, but there is now a MASSIVE amount of content that one can do, and with graphics that match, you can get lost in it all in a good way

fuck the microtransactions though. that push is scummy

this is team-based mech combat that has been refined and tuned over a decade, resulting in an excellent product and gameplay experience (once you get used to it)

HOWEVER the issue is that this product is plain pasta in a bowl. the pasta does not get much added to it, and will not, since it is only being maintained as a labour of love for the 'hardcore' players and fans at this point, whether they are always playing or take breaks from it (it is known that this game basically breaks even for the company)

as such, i respect MWO, and find myself occasionally indulging in it for a period, but can't help wish it was more and had the opportunity to shine once again, which will unfortunately never happen now