I'm thankful I play this on a PC. I' m ~50 hours in and despite a few minor bugs (I haven't had any game breaking ones so far), this is a very solid game. I wish there were more RPG elements though. It felt as if my life as a Nomad didn't change much besides a few dialogue options here and there. Pros: main missions, some side missions, cyber-psycho boss fights, character building, night city ambiance, weapon variety & combat styles Cons: missing RPG elements, bugs, NPCs seem lifeless at times, can't actually buy and view braindances (even though they talk about it all the time in the game) If you're eager to jump in, this is worth a buy, but I'd recommend waiting for a few months. I can't wait for the modding community to hopefully jump in and improve this game. I've already added in some reshades and it looks WAY better.
First off, I know that $60 for an EA game is a lot to buy in to, but you are buying into a GREAT developer in Larian. If you enjoyed DOS or DOS2, you will like this game. The dice rolls in game are a different experience and I like how Larian incorporated some classic D&D experiences into this game. The story does not feel like a typical BG experience, however, but feels more like a Divinity: Mind Flayers game instead. Pros: The graphics are amazing, some of the NPCs have great backstories, engaging turn-based combat, similar gamplay to DOS, immersive role playing experience Cons: needs more detailed character creation (more classes), bugs bugs bugs (to be expected), needs gamepad support, does not correlate with previous BG games or Forgotten Realms lore In conclusion, like many other reviews say, if you like supporting EA games, like DOS games, you will most likely enjoy this game. If you feel like you cannot handle bugs, or feel even a bit apprehensive about starting this iteration, just wait until full release. I'm glad I invested in this EA, especially during a pandemic that has really cut short the time I have to get together with friends and do our own D&D runs. In it's current state 8/10
