...sadly it looks like the consensus says avoid.

When I read overall reviews from sites like gametrailers,VG,etc. and see most player reviews agreeing, I find it disappointing. I'm the type of person that's not willing to risk buying new games if the reviews of the game just downright suck. Even if I were able to get a refund on opened new games or happen to find a used version at Gamestop (ugh) on the shelf, it still needs to be worth my time. I even have a low tolerance for just mediocre games. People may find me picky but sorry...my time and money is precious to me.

Just from looking at how the video reviews show the horrible animation and bugs, it's a real downer. I always wonder how games that look promising from all the pre-hype, developer interviews, and good concepts can get slammed like this. Is it just plain laziness, lack of drive, rushing to beat deadlines? Is it bad designers who don't listen to QA or feedback to avoid hurting their egos? When I design software at work, I go all out and the devil is in the details. Is that what's missing? I'm guess the only reason why I sound so suprised is because this particular studio actually has a pretty good track record. I liked KOTOR2 alot as well as Neverwinter Nights 2.

Does Obsidian Entertainment have lower standards? I doubt it's pressure from the publisher since it has been delayed several times. Is the whole studio just biting off more they can chew by trying to fulfill a laundry list of features in the game instead of just concentrating on the most important ones and just refining them? Sorry Obsidian...

Focus on scope first and then refine.

*Removes from Wish List*