demigog: This is a pretty game, graphics and all, but not much of a challenge so far. Playing as a conjurer, I get a few pixies going and a charmed wolf or two and they pretty much take care of everything. The mana recharges are plentiful. The description of "linear" fits this one pretty well because it seems like if you follow the laid out path, you will have enough power at your disposal--not much thinking involved. Maybe it will get harder after the mines, but so far, maybe too easy--and I almost never say that about a game.