While it's tempting to compare Guild Wars to any number of other fantasy-themed role-playing games, there's really never been anything quite like it before. It innovatively and successfully combines many of the best, most addictive properties of action RPGs, online RPGs, and competitive multiplayer games in one beautifully produced package, which offers a tremendous lasting value yet none of the monthly fees typically associated with online-only games. The first title from developer ArenaNet, Guild Wars threatens the entire online RPG establishment with its bold design. More importantly, it's a very impressive game that's rewarding on many different levels and can be tremendously appealing for any number of reasons. * High Resolution Textures in Town ? Added option to use hi-res textures while in outposts
* Hard Mode Quests ? Designed to challenge even the most experienced players
* Mutual Friends List ? Displays the current location of your mutual friends through the Friends List
* Birthday Tonics ? With over 30 new ones in total, all six-year birthday characters will receive a tonic!