The folks at Gamespot have gotten their hands on the most recent version of the long-awaited Warhammer Online - and, in a strange state of oblivion, picked out some very familiar characteristics.

 

"We started off with a simple orc choppa, a green-skinned brute with a weapon that looked like an oversized butcher's cleaver. After running around a bit to get a feel for the game's responsiveness, we took up a few of the game's simple beginner quests--basic run and kill missions designed to get you used to the combat in the game. Our choppa had a handful of basic attacks--a ranged attack where he threw an axe at a foe, a basic automated attack, and a more powerful blow that needed to be activated for use."

 

"Our final stop with Warhammer was the character creator, which is as straightforward and easy to use as can be. After choosing your side--Order or Destruction--you can choose from one of six races (three apiece) and then choose your class, which varies depending on the race you choose."

 

Regardless, it's probably a good idea foregoing the full-next-gen MMO's to stick to a formula like that, and it will probably be a good experience (blasphemy?!).

 

[via Gamespot]