I just finished my first playthrough of the game, and I can wholeheartedly say that it's worth purchasing. Like Baldur's Gate, this is a game I expect I'll pour my hours into, trying new paths and choices, new classes and backgrounds. My experience had several ups and downs, I can count three major problems I had with the game, and only one minor grievance. However, there is a lot I enjoy about the game! Pro - The descriptions of the game are amazing. From describing the wrenching stench of viscera, to laying out the subtle nuances of a conversation, to establishing a defining moment, I can guarantee you'll find a moment where the well-worded descriptions of this game will snatch up your attention! This is ESPECIALLY true in the narrated scenes within the main quest, which drew me in wholly, even when not animated, by virtue of its great scene establishment! - There are many reasons to come back to this game when you've finished it. There are quests you could have missed, classes you haven't tried, and even attitudes you've yet to choose. What's more, the game rewards your progress in making your achievements grant the option to go into new games with extra boons such as money, boosted stats, and items. Which is very inviting to a repeated playthrough! - Exploration is rewarding in the adventures it brings you in addition to its treasures! Criticism - No game is perfect, but in my playthrough I experienced a frustrating bug preventing my character from reloading their guns. I could only resolve it by reloading, losing chunks of gameplay just to be able to play my build. That's not acceptable, however, it should be fixed in time. - The combat itself is not bad, but it's not especially praiseworthy. It can be rewarding to overcome a challenge, however, and this game does allow that! - Naval combat whilst at first interesting is repetitive and loses its lustor quickly. - In the final hours of the game, I encountered very small typos, which I always feel are beneath any proper company, it's especially disappointing to me personally, but a small numbr of typos doesn't ruin the hours of fun that lead me to these moments.
