When comparing Guild Wars 2 vs The Secret World, the Slant community recommends Guild Wars 2 for most people. In the question“What are the most innovative PC MMOs in post WoW era?” Guild Wars 2 is ranked 3rd while The Secret World is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Guild Wars 2 is:
There is no monthly recurring fee, and the original GW2 is now completely free. The expansion pack, Heart of Thorns is available for [purchase](http://buy.guildwars2.com/store/gw2/en_US/html/pbPage.heartofthorns) though.
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Pros
Pro Original GW2 is now free
There is no monthly recurring fee, and the original GW2 is now completely free. The expansion pack, Heart of Thorns is available for purchase though.
Pro Deep story, customized per character
Depending on your race, your profession, and a few other choices you make when you create a character, you will have a unique story arc that unfolds with you as you level up.
Pro Graphics are outstanding
Every moment of play is very good. Vista points can be stunningly beautiful.
Pro No set classes - create your own
The only limiting choice is two weapon sets, all abilities and passives you unlock and selects as you see fit. also most abilities are viable and interplay with the others so it is easy to build a powerful character around specific gameplay you like. (Google Tokyo Drift build)
Pro Puzzles that make you think
Pro Indepth storytelling
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