This game could have been sooo fun. Large world, tons of loot, tons of foes, epic mood. A bit week on the artistic side, it also feels a bit old and clunky. The real killer, as many have already pointed out, is level scaling: no matter how strong you get, the monsters will always match your level, so you'll always feel powerless, no matter your level and skills. Forget it, and go buy Diablo 2.
This was my first turn-based strategy game (at the time I didn't even know how this genre was called) and I got it as a free bonus CD from a magazine. So I didn't know what to expect. This game was so good I didn't stop playing for several months, and it made my dad happy for once, as I wasn't playing some "violent game" (namely Doom at the time). There is also something relaxing about this game: the color palette, the music, the sound effects, the pace of the game, all create a very pleasant atmosphere that puts you into a good mood.
