Have played Torn for three years now, and still going strong.
As a text based game, it gives you the freedom to play the way you want to. The game can be played as entirely free to play or you can choose to use some irl money to get a leg-up, but the game is definitely not p2w.
Getting started can be tough, but if you're interested in giving it ago, use my referral and message me in game and I'll be more than happy to help with the basics - https://www.torn.com/2107631 :D
