I have always believed that this game was a bit under-appreciated. I came upon it by accident, as it was a gift from my sister's fiancee...but was I appreciative once I got it! Without question, this game packs a decent challenge, especially for those that wish to try to uncover all of the little hidden gems and gold bags throughout the game, but you are rewarded with the ability to equip the best weapons and armor within the game. The characters that you are able to use are diverse, and can easily compliment any play style. There is certainly a punishing element to this game, as a few missed steps or errant swings can leave you open for some serious damage. On more than one occasion, I found myself nearing the end of a level, more or less cruising along, just to come across some powerful mage or nasty knight that ended my journey in a matter of seconds. Despite this, I never found myself not wanting to give it another shot, which is more than I can say for some other action titles I have played in the past, because it does not ever feel necessarily cheap, as quick reactions and careful advancement will get you through nearly any situation. If you have not yet played this game and you enjoy action games, then you absolutely must give this one a shot!!
I will keep this short, as plenty of solid reviews have been written on this site already. However, why not get a recent view here? Simply put, for its genre, it is hard to say that a RPG could get much better than this. The storyline is interesting and engaging from the very start, and does not leave you wanting in any way. The character development allows for so much variation in play-through, as a classic D&D rule set would allow. Obviously this is a personal view, but I have not played a better D&D RPG in all of my days, and across all platforms. If you have even a modicum of interest in fantasy, RPGs, excellent storylines, strategy-based combat, character development, or just a good game, then you would be remiss if you do not give this one a shot!
