The grim realism and low-fantasy setting are perfectly coupled with mature content and tremendous graphics. A development team that has shown that it will listen to player feedback and act accordingly.
I enjoy the respect with which the developers have treated REH's work, the care taken to be true to the spirit and depth, and the well-balanced quests that allow each player to progress alone, reward team-play, and encourage socializing.
By far the most stunning graphics of
any MMO to date, accompanied by a revolutionary combat system that crushes any other game. After playing AoC I doubt I could ever be satisfied with another MMO.
The graphics in AoC are stunning, and not cartoony, which huge for me. Also, I enjoy playing a game with other adults and not children. The fact that the game has a
'M'-rating is very important to me.