I'm a story and character driven gamer. Were I made to chose, I'd rather a game's narrative was about the characters and how they feel about the world rather than how they're gonna save it and acquire the necessary power and wield said power oooooh. Sadly, the later is a good summary of DOS2.
Many things gave me flashbacks to Neverwinter Nights 2 (Mask of the betrayer included) and some Dragon Age : Origins, but in a way that made DOS2 feel lacking in comparison. It's very much on the beaten path. You are a sourcerer, someone who has Special Powers - because of which you are Oppressed. You Will Rise To The Occasion And Thrive Through Adversity. You (or one of your pals) Are A Chosen One.
It's a good game. Though missing Divinity : Ego Draconis' quirky humor (last Larian game I played), it's entertaining, and it's been sucking way too many hours of my time. The fights are a bit too challenging at first but once you get the hang of them they become FUN. The graphics are pretty and collorful, the special effects are cool.
I just sure wish the plot had been held to similar standards.