All of the previously mentioned reasons are true. I'm not going to go over them again. So all of that plus what I will add here: Personally, I feel that it gets so much hate because it was rushed. Think about it, the prolog and act I are so good, the story is amazing and hooks you, after that...That's it, after that is just, "Oh, this happened go and fix it." meanwhile while you're doing that you have to go get 19 Gungan shebs for some guy who gives you a weapon that's more than capable of killing said Gungans. Now, how does that feel rushed? Because They claimed each story was going to have 200+ hours of game play but in reality it's only 80, tops. Also, did any one else noticed that as soon as 1313 (Which was cancelled, Thank God! It was going to be another FU II) gained traction this game was pumped out? It was. As soon as the newer game was on the horizon LucasArts (Who sunk almost all their money into this game) pushed for this game to get out and FAST! They needed more money and needed it ASAP, so what did they do? The rushed this game and had it released incomplete-just like KOTOR II (One of my favourite Star Wars games. I love Darth Traya) Summery of that first part: It was rushed, with and strong first part of story but not a good second part, and didn't achieve the 200+ hours of game play. With that being said, the story falls apart, but not only that but that it doesn't always feel Star Wars-y. In KOTOR I felt that everything was Star Wars like, in this game...it does feel too MMO like. And yes, before you chew my head off I know it's an MMO; however, so much of it doesn't feel Star Wars like. The Ratguls (Spelling?) that was annoying. And yes, I know enemies are supposed to respawn, that's how others are to fight them, but it's extremely annoying when I kill a group of 7 guys, go behind a hut, destroy their power generator, only to turn around and find them all back. Another thing that got really annoying. Lastly-and this is more personal than not-I don't enjoy PvP and I feel that this game forces you to PvP. I do every quest, flash points, space battles and am always just on the level par. Never above. However those who PvP all day end up higher levels really fast. Ergo, to get the edge you have to PvP but not everyone likes PvP and so that's why some people complain. Again, all that was previously said is true and this is my 2 credits worth. [Edit] This is coming from a Subscriber who was following this game since it was announced and has been playing this game on and off since release.