I would only recommend this game to someone who LOVES medieval fantasy rpgs, has already played the better ones to death (Skyrim, Oblivion, Witcher 3, Dragon Age, etc.), and needs something new in this genre.

Main plot quests are fairly straightforward, but side quests are a major pain. I just started, and you want me to go kill some skeletons in an area I've never heard of, which is not indicated on my map, and it also happens to be across the continent? And god help you if you accidentally wander into one of the game's many, many areas that out-level you because you will get your ass kicked time and time again with no warning. Oh, and there's barely a fast travel system, so you better be ready to cross and recross the map over and over again.

That being said, the combat is fun, and better than what you'd find in a lot of rpgs, there's plenty of loot, and you've got some flexibility in terms of class switching. The pawn system is interesting too - you're always traveling with a party of followers who help you in battle and shout random things at you.

If you haven't played Skyrim, The Witcher 3, or some of the Dragon Age games, do those first. But if you've gotten through all of that and still need to scratch your fantasy rpg itch, and can ignore some of this game's outdated design, you might enjoy it!

When I was trying to do all the side quests, I was frustrated and bored out of my mind. But when I just focused on the main stuff, I had fun!

I would only recommend this game to someone who LOVES medieval fantasy rpgs, has already played the better ones to death (Skyrim, Oblivion, Witcher 3, Dragon Age, etc.), and needs something new in this genre. Main plot quests are fairly straightforward, but side quests are a major pain. I just started, and you want me to go kill some skeletons in an area I've never heard of, which is not indicated on my map, and it also happens to be across the continent? And god help you if you accidentally wander into one of the game's many, many areas that out-level you because you will get your ass kicked time and time again with no warning. Oh, and there's barely a fast travel system, so you better be ready to cross and recross the map over and over again. That being said, the combat is fun, and better than what you'd find in a lot of rpgs, there's plenty of loot, and you've got some flexibility in terms of class switching. The pawn system is interesting too - you're always traveling with a party of followers who help you in battle and shout random things at you. If you haven't played Skyrim, The Witcher 3, or some of the Dragon Age games, do those first. But if you've gotten through all of that and still need to scratch your fantasy rpg itch, and can ignore some of this game's outdated design, you might enjoy it! When I was trying to do all the side quests, I was frustrated and bored out of my mind. But when I just focused on the main stuff, I had fun!