I went around the local used computer game shops in my town for months and months trying to find a used copy of this game, finally I gave up and decided to buy it from GOG. It initially would not load or function in any manner. After applying updates and a bunch of help from the modding community (who is still active by the way) I got this game running. Let me just say this, I am very pleased with the game. Had it worked right out of the download I would have given it a better rating. The combat is amazing, being a fan of D&D and turn based strategy games, this was a gem for me. One of the best combat orientated video games I have EVER played. honestly. I dislike all of the hack and slash games that are being produced now, or mostly at least. Story wise it falls short. It's okay, but it isn't a Baldurs gate replacement by a long shot. Neverwinter nights the original (no expansions) was as better at telling a story. So there it is just 'okay' enough to get you from one point to another. The graphics are great for the period of development. Sounds are pretty good, I never noticed them being terrible, but to be honest, I usually play music in the background anyway, so I never pay a lot of attention to it. one gripe: I have to 'run as administrator' to play it and make a new save every time and delete my old one. the file corrupted at least 10 times before I figured out that you need a new save each and every time. Annoying,but I got use to it. Over all, it is a 3/5 for me, but only because it is sooo bad before the patches, but after it is playable.
