An immersive and satisfying RPG that's sure to appeal to new-comers and hardcore gamers.
Graphically, the game is superb, making you truly part of the experience. The game world is lush and full of little details that will keep you interested throughout. The water reflection effects are nice, the character models are well designed, and the environments are all top-notch.
The gameplay is always fun, whether you're taking up a side quest of a main story quest. Combat is fast and fun, and a nice refreshing change from what you're probably used to from other RPG combat systems. Towards the end of the game, you're character can become quite powerful, with spells and attacks that just make combat a chore of locking on and clicking. It doesn't hurt the game that much, but you do lose some of that initial excitement when you're skills aren't being tested very much.
The sound is excellent, featuring great music and superb voice-overs. Whether you're speaking to a merchant along a deserted path or hearing you're wife's praises as you flex, the voice acting is always impressive, drawing you even more into the game world.
The game isn't particularily long if you only partake in the main quests. If, on the other hand, you truly explore this game and all it's little details, it'll last you a good while. And nothing beats playing through the game again and changing your morale ways to see how it affects the game.