From my viewpoint its a different experience. Grinding isn't the focus for Guild Wars (the level cap is 20). So, PvE is more driven through the skill of each player rather than what level you are. Additionally, since the inception of Heroes, nearly everything (to a certain existent everything) can be done on your own if you don't trust PUGs. Being able to micromanage the hero's skills is definitely a plus, although some people believe that Heroes destroyed a lot of the fun of PUGs. Moreover, there is a lot of things to do spread cross the 3 campaigns. The dungeons and elite missions are especially fun if you have 2 or 3 other people to go with you.

PvP is also a major part. I'd say Guild Wars is 60% PvP, 40% PvE (But they make sure that PvE is very well done). PvP is definitely extensive, although some parts such as Hero's Ascent require you to possess very good skills to participate (they distinguish by your PvP rank in there, which is stupid at times).

But, all in all it is a very balanced game. After playing it for around 4 years, it can get somewhat boring because there isn't much new content. But, it's something that people can definitely leave for a month or two and come back playing (pay for it once at the store and minor microtransactions for extra storage and such.)

Hope that helps.

yes it does thankyou

I largely agree with Chaos Striker. Though I would point out that I am exclusively a PvE player and quite casual (though I have been playing the game since it came out). I don't play PvP at all, and I still really enjoy the game, and its graphics still compete with even the newer games out there, which I think is pretty impressive for a 4 1/2 year old game.

IMO the real selling point for GW is the value. If you at all care about bang for your buck, you can't find a better deal than GW. GW definitely competes with the likes of WoW and Aion as far as fun and experience, but at a fraction of the longterm cost of playing. I can't imagine having paid 15 bucks a month for the last 4 and a half years, that's like $800. No game is worth that much. It would be difficult to spend that much on GW (you'd have to buy multiple accounts), and completely unnecessary.

The only real criticism that I have heard from people that I can definitely agree with is the lack of a viable z-axis in GW. This goes beyond not being able to jump or fly, it means that there are still some issues with invisible walls and having to walk around 3-inch high obstacles. It can be a little annoying, but click-to-move definitely helps aleviate that annoyance some.