Overall great game that appeals to me as someone who played CRPG's when they were still only called RPG's. :)
Hi all! First review, old time RPG player here. (BG2, PsT, IWD, ToEE, Arcanum, more recently PoE, D:OS, Divinity2) -About Bugs: yes, there's still things that need fixing, but don't let this scare you away anymore, the big things are all done. I have put around 70+ hours into the game and not encountered a single bug that was meaningful, let alone game breaking. Fixes happen every other day, very active support. -Progress is meaningful, every level up matters, getting better items is extremely rewarding and impactful -The game surprised me in that i actually changed my alignment and party comp substantially as i went along, because it felt more like how i wanted to approach things. This is totally viable and well implemented. I run a mixed alignment party now, with great flavour. -The story feels fantastic to me. This game just doesn't feel at all like completing one boring quest after the other. Moreover, the story stays fresh, with great development. -Not a streamlined "holding hands" approach to progressing on maps, you might have a map with an easy encounter followed by a super tough or even an impossible one, you never really know what to expect, i love it. If you can't beat it yet, leave it, go somewhere else, come back later and get your revenge :D -Started on challenging difficulty. It's doable, but you might have to put in a bit of research time for mechanics etc. before you start and during your first steps. I really enjoy doing that, but if you don't, simply pick normal, which is still tough and rewarding. :) -I often feel like my party strength is JUST enough. Encounters that feel impossible at first, suddenly become barely doable with good micromanagment and preparation. You'd find a certain tactic/approach that might just turn the edge. And often times just when i was about to give up, i'd manage to beat it, being rewarded with a fantastic item. --->love it. -This game has the flavour i've been missing in ages Have fun all, chwat
