This game really makes you feel like you in a survival world. However, you can play the game at your own pace. You can be a competitive player and fight other players or you can play the game to survive the elements. The guilds, challenges, and adventures are pretty fun as well. It's definitely a grind game, but you can auto-grind an area if you're not in the mood for grinding. The community of players is pretty decent as well. It's a good game overall.