If you enjoy old school CRPGs like Might and Magic, Wizardry, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, etc. you should enjoy this one. Other than the new graphics this game has very old school CRPG feel to it. With the always pause option on, you can even have turn-based combat. For those of us who grew up with old school turn-based CRPG from companies like SSI, New World, and others this is a great option, but for the real time zealots the game plays perfectly well in real-time and that is in fact the default.
The graphics and sound are great and the character and role playing system are deep and interesting. The voice acting is generally well done where present and the characters are interesting as is what I've seen of the main story line.
Bottom line, if you like old school CRPGs with updated graphics, you should definitely get this game. They have a demo, so there's really nothing to lose. If you're not sure try the demo, but if you like old school CRPGs, just buy the game because you're going to enjoy it.
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