This game generally gets low scores, but back when it came out, I LOVED this game. Perhaps it didn't live up to everyone's expectations from the previous games? I'm not sure. I had played the previous games, but I still enjoyed this. When it came out it felt more like an outdoor version of Ultima Underworld (also an awesome game). The sense of exploration is great, as you slowly unlock various areas of the map. I remember the spell system being a bit hinky, requiring you to carry around loads of reagents for each spell which cluttered up your bags, but keeping your bags orderly helped with this. It may not hold up entirely against modern day games, and it may not fit very well with the previous titles in the series, but it's still a fun game.
