I have tried this game after reading many things about it, both good and bad. What I found is a really great game, with truly satisfying choice and consequences, which matter and change the game completely, to the point than in a single playthrough you just see a small portion of the game. The plot is well written and different than the usual quest to save the world. The combat system is tactic and full of options, if unforgiving. What's important to get is that you can't do everything in a single playthrough. Specializing is key, particularly for beginners, who should focus on a limited number of skills and play styles.