Engaging, addictive and sure to please fans of the series; however, can't help but feel something is missing.
The game is quite addictive but the addiction that entails isn't quite satiated due to little intangibles that I can't help feel that are missing. It's difficult to exactly measure what's missing, to be honest, but I think that Ubisoft could have, perhaps, spent a little more time on it instead of rushing it out. As happy as I am to finally play the game, I just feel it could have been loads better.
The bugs in the game are quite noticable but I rarely pay attention to these things unless they really hamper the gameplay and impede the enjoyment.
Despite some certain, obvious impairments, the game, and the series as a whole, has been traditionally renowned for its soundtrack, and here, it does not dissapoint. I still think heroes 4 had the most immersive and breathtaking soundtrack, but over here, it's almost as good.
Overall, I think the game definitely deserves to be touted and hyped, but rest assured, it is definitely not the best in the series; however, fans of the series will enjoy it, never the less.