I bought this game way back when it first came out. Before all the patches. I absolutely loved this game. The colors, the story, the action, the music. This game felt magical. The game looked fantastic especially for its time. The colors and graphics just really popped. The level of interactivity was something we wouldn't see again until the Oblivion. I think a lot of people judge this as part of a series rather than as a stand alone game. Maybe in comparison to 7 or 8 it isn't the best it could have been. But in my teen years, it the did the job perfectly of transporting me to a different world. I can still remember all the musical cues as monsters crept closer or I neared the castle. To this day, I can't understand what the haters see. I remember that every town had a distinct feel and I loved exploring new places. I wish so much that this game would be remade to fix some of the parts such as draw distance and controller support. I would definitely pay $30 for a HD version.
