While it might not seem great, it might seem very traditional (like must be played every December).
I got it in Summer 2002 and played it a few times that year. But afterwards I only played it at least once every year, but yet at the same time; December. There's something about this game that will grow on you. It might the fact that you get to visit 7 different worlds and interact with 7 different types of people/creatures. From hometown Daventry, to the abyss, to the swamp, to an underground mine, and other lands the creatures/people are very interesting and may even make you feel your in the game itself.
Some minor drawbacks are that some of the puzzles are either too hard or too easy. And then there are some parts of the game that are impossible, but then again the game actually lets you save whenever you feel like.
The best thing about the game is that save feature. Other good things is the fact that the voices are very good and almost real (especially since this game came out in 1998) and the music is pretty decent.
Average gameplay first time through could be 30-40 hours. After getting the hang of it, it'll be more like 25 hours.
If you can get this game whole for $10 or less don't pass it up.