I've loved Sipderweb software since my introduction on an Apple "PC" in the high school computer lab back around 1995 with Exile III. The Geneforge series started soon after and it presented a very unique and addictive play style... Don't form a party, create it! With access to the power of Shaping, you can create a single powerful ally and level it along with you, or create a dozen sacrificial pets to distract and confuse the enemy, sometimes they can even self destruct! There are, of course, also classic magic, melee, and ranged fighting styles, but this unique idea of shaping and the deep world it creates are the true draw. As with all of Spiderweb's games, there are a few UI issues and ways to game the system, as well as assets you'll be a bit tired of seeing as you get further into the series. All that can be easily overlooked, though, when you get into the story and have fun with your creations (or lack there of)!
