First off, let me say that I first started this series with Divinity: Original Sin 2 based on recommendations here and elsewhere, and that is a near-perfect RPG on nearly every level. I was so impressed early on that I immediately picked up the "original" and started playing it after finishing up D:OS2. While this isn't a "bad" game per se, having played through D:OS2, it feels very much like a rough draft for D:OS2 and lacking in many ways.The UI is rough; the voice acting is sub par; the music is just... uggh. I honestly couldn't keep playing it after getting to the first town. Inventory management is pretty terrible.... trading with vendors gives you the option to sell gear you are wearing, with no indication you are wearing it! All in all, while I would not say don't buy this game, if you are jumping in based on the most excellent sequel, temper your expectations accordingly. Likewise, unless you are an aficionado of RPGs and very forgiving of this one's shortcomings, I wouldn't even bother with this game because it may discourage you from giving the sequel a whirl.
