I really can not say anything else than recommending the game to anyone who is into RPGs with turn based fighting systems. The story is deep, funny, grotesque and gripping.
Initially, this game feels like another DOS repeat but it is much more.
As the story unfolds, you realize the depth of the characters and the intricacies of the storyline. The developers tried to stay true to DnD system mechanics. From character creation to character development, you are presented with loads of choices. The most significant lie in you actions in-game and in dialogues.
There are so many ways the story can play out. You can be as evil or as good as you wish. You can develop your characters with insane abilities at some moral cost or medicore skills staying true to your path. Ultimately, the amount of choice makes the game fascinating.
Game mechanics are good. The outcomes of your combat actions are well detailed in the UI and you have flexible options (like pushing someone into the abyss but losing that loot). I feel the developers took some of the best options and balanced the game well.
Loot is abundant but really good weapons and armour are not. This makes things more like real DnD where finding a Holy Avenger would be rare. In fact, I am using a weapon I found early in the game as my primary for a 9th level Paladin. This doesn't dilute the game with boring, super powerful weapons that are difficult to choose b/c of minute differences and allows you to focus on character development.
The graphics are vibrant and amazing. The cutscenes and cinematics are engaging and well-produced. The overall gameplay is smooth. (RTX3070ti and Ryzen 3900X)
I would recommend this game to everyone. It is rare to come across such well-made games with so few bugs these days. My only complaint is that it seemed to take a long time to get released, but it may be understandable given the complxity. I only hope they add DLCs to extend this game's value.
Hi,
I guess people are going to say it is an unfocus game review. However, I still want to make a point that beta tester is a paid job and so, you should not pay to be a beta tester... I will quitely wait 2 or 3 months after the final release before to buy the game... on sale... (the producers are not the only one able to play with offer/demand system)
No micro cash grabs. Excellent Production value. Finely crafted by develepers with love and passion. The way games used to be made. A gem amoung the flash of turnover series put out year after year. Overwhelming replayability.
Buy now or wait for a sale and more patches. Either way, you win.