Recent reviews by Fortunate Son

A classic MMO formula mixed with elements of survival crafting games, and third-person action combat. Needs some polish and QOL updates, but it's a solid game with no pay-to-win store or subscription fee. Well worth the money.

Pros
Game is still new, so has that 'new mmo' feel where you're free to experiment and try stuff with very little metagaming.
Sound design is great.
Graphics are probably the best out there for an MMO.
Gathering and crafting systems are interesting and rewarding.
Optional faction-based open world PVP with a toggle.
Nice map variety with different locations and ambience.
No need to make alts to play different weapons and roles.

Cons
Questing is repetitive (kill/talk/fetch quests with little flavour text or story to accompany them).
Enemy variety is poor.
Melee combat feels "floaty" (i.e secret world).
UI needs some serious improvement (esp. TP, party & map).