Ok, so if you are a fan of Zelda, Soul Reaver, and God of War... and have ever wished that somehow those 3 games could somehow be mashed together into one cohesive, smooth gaming experience... Look no further. This is the game you've waited for.
I was not expecting to be enthralled by this game. The graphics are superb, and the music and atmosphere are fantastic. Something right out of a horror story.
There is a linear story line, but it is combined with the open-worldness of Soul Reaver, and has special items and maps like Ocarina of Time. The fighting is similar to the hacking and slashing from the God of War series, and at times can feel a bit repetitive, but there are plenty of puzzles to even the game-play out.
I was gifted this game... So I can't complain about the price. Though after playing it I would say it is worth the full price if you can afford it, and if you get it on sale so much the better. Took me a long time to beat, as the game was longer than I thought it would be. Great game.