I played this game when it came out. And just got back into it again. From a mechanics standpoint it is superior to baldurs gate. Comparatively, it has less narrative due to party members not having subplots. However, there is still a lot of story here. Character creation and development is better than baldurs gate as well. If you are a fan of DnD, or character creation and development, this is your bread and butter. FAR more to customize than most modern CRPGs. Even giants like divinity original sin 2 dont hold a candle to this in that regard. Combat is not about just run and gun. There is a LOT of strategy. Each action needs careful planning. And that planning extends beyond battles themselves. Lots of loot and gear to find. Lots of puzzles. Lots of fun battles. Lots of great story. Play a good guy, or a bad guy. Kill and pillage, or save the world. Its all up to you.
This game is truly a wonderful and cinematic experience. The graphics and music were way ahead of their time, and the immersive story was something to enjoy. It is more of a puzzle game like Myst, and can be a little frustrating at times, although that was before the age of strategy guides online. The beginning actually scared me as a kid, and replaying it brought me back to those days. A great game.
