http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/show/all/sCol/rankHype/sOrder/desc

open-world PvP and missions
player-controlled economy
extensive crafting and industry
dynamically changing environment
player (corporation) controlled structures
local banking

Perpetuum Online is not a solo game. Its a sandbox. its created for people who want to log into the game make their own goals and work on them. It doesn't have quests and NPCs with explamation signs above their heads. You don't mash buttons to win. This game only just released. Its like a little baby, making its first steps. And its very precious time to be with that baby and not miss those first steps. Its a great time for opportunities in PO while economy is in its infancy, market expanding little by little, many items haven't been produced yet.

Its time for claiming your own place in history of this game's advancement. But again, PO is a niche game. If you like sandbox type of games - PO is a good choice to try,. But if you are used to games like WoW/Warhammer where everything is done for you - PO won't be fun for you. Even if you are a casual player you can still find fun in PO. It will just take a little longer to become what you wanna be.

At the stage that PO is in, people are building their capital. A lot of mining is being done, a lot of factories are producing bots and mechs, here and there you can see battles take place. There are very few people who can actualy drive mechs and even less who can drive heavy mechs. Give this game a year or so and it will be much more fun to play. And you definitely need to be a member of Corporation, otherwise this game feels like a grind, since there is nothing to do on PvE side but grind missions. In the end, this is definitely a Corp versus Corp mmo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_9DtcjNNZw&hd=1

Its similar to EvE (to those familiar with EvEs backend), but with better gameplay. I think u guys would like it. it's guild (corporation) based goal oriented.