This game is hard. The combat isn't clunky, it relates directly to your stats. If your strong you move faster with heavier armor. If not, you move slow. The level of complexity of the game system is one of the deepest I have seen in years. This even trumps some table top RPGs. I suggest those on the fence rent, so you will know whether you like it and wont have to come to forums and complain because you didn't know in advance what this was all about. To the rest, enjoy and buy games like this. If we dont, we will continue to get Vanilla first person shooters. We were too late for some other games that have been converted to FPSs. For those who enjoy a challenging stategic RPG, I highly reccomend this, and yes, currently, I am dying A LOT! This is not for everyone. Every game will not suit every taste. That doesn't mean there is something wrong with the game. It deserves a 9-10 for succeeding at doing exactly what it set out to do. The only reason it isn't a 10 is because of the modding/hacking problem with the online component.
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I am really enjoying this game. It may not be for you, but that's too bad if not. I've been playing now for about 38 hours, so I came on to Gamespot to check the reviews only to find that people are complaining about... Read Full Review