This is a very good game with some flaws. The gameplay is very similar to Troika's previous game, Arcanum, only adapted to D&D 3.5ed. rules and settings. This has been enhanced beyond Arcanum by having 5 party members instead of only one. The graphics are very pretty and make use of an active mapping function that shows what has not been explored as blacked out, while what has been explored but not in the character's view is greyed out. The control of each party member is made easier by the use of a radial menu that makes it easy to find what you want the character do do. One problem I have with the radial menu is that is you move the mnouse too far in one direction you lose the command you want. Some of the bigger flaws I have found so far is that in the character shapes and colors there is a limited variety of hair styles and colors with no way to vary it (petty, I know, but irritating nonetheless). Another problem I have with the voice acting is that the voices seem to be repetitive and in some cases annoying. The music is good and does'nt repeat much, though it can get opressive at times. Overall, this is a good game but could have been better. Maybe Troika will release updates to address this.
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