I am not sure how I let this game go by me back in 2012. It is amazing. From the very first gameplay and introduction to combat I knew that I was going to enjoy this one and I did. The graphics are amazing for a 2012 game. I'd say it even looks good for 2019. There is replay value going in the 2nd or even the 3rd time by making a different build and going with different choices. It improves from the first game in every way - graphics, combat, dialogue, animations. Just 4 years apart and the jump in every aspect is huge in my opinion. If you can't get yourself to play the frist one because of it's age, this one is a must. Despite being 7 years old at the time of writing it is absolutely worth it if you enjoy RPGs. There is no reason for not picking it up for €2.69 during a sale.
This game has aged, no doubt about that. For the time it was released I would say it was amazing and underrated. The combat fealt different than anything I have played before. It is not just point, click and slash. Correct swords and fighting style have to be used to come on top. As I have only played the 3rd game in the franchise prior to this I can say that it has layed a foundation in some game mechanics that made the 3rd game what it was. What I found challanging is that this game does not hold your hand unlike most of the games that come out nowadays. It instead twists your arm backwards and asks to write your name on a peace of paper. I played on normal difficulty so I can image the frustration I would have if I were to decide to play on hard since even on medium I got frustrated with some sections and had to re-load a save file from 30 minutes ago just to do some proper preparation or look up on the internet on how to proceed with the quest since it sometimes doesn't just tell you where to go or what to do. Despite the game having aged and having some issues here and there it was an amazing experience. It could not be for everyone especially since many of us have been spoiled by modern graphics and gameplay. I rate it at 4/5 because for the time it was release it's amazing. Would rate it higher if some things would have been smother and didn't feel punishing because of it.
