There are things that are great about Lost Ark.
The combat is responsive and polished, it feels good to bash stuff into oblivion.
The skill system is interesting and allows for varied builds, and the world is beautiful and wast.
But the reason I can't recommend it is that Lost Ark spends most of it's time and energy on stuff that does not feel or look great. Like the repetitive quests, the unengaging and boring story and the enormous amount of subsystems that feel complicated and convoluted without contributing much to the enjoyment of the game.

In short, it feels like a game lacking a solid identity, and I've found myself getting more and more frustrated with it because it insists on not letting me fight monsters.

There are things that are great about Lost Ark. The combat is responsive and polished, it feels good to bash stuff into oblivion. The skill system is interesting and allows for varied builds, and the world is beautiful and wast. But the reason I can't recommend it is that Lost Ark spends most of it's time and energy on stuff that does not feel or look great. Like the repetitive quests, the unengaging and boring story and the enormous amount of subsystems that feel complicated and convoluted without contributing much to the enjoyment of the game. In short, it feels like a game lacking a solid identity, and I've found myself getting more and more frustrated with it because it insists on not letting me fight monsters.