Is the game as hard as they say: Mileage may vary, but probably yes.
Is the game as unbalanced as they say: Somewhat, but its already better since last patch.
Is it any fun: if you like ARPGs, you are silly to not play this.

I am not a very good player by any means, played a bit over 200h of POE 1 without really doing much engame, according to the "standards". This game is amazingly fun, and also a little frustrating, but mostly fun. If you are on the fence, just wait for the free version in a few months, but I am glad I didnt wait.

Well played GGG, well played.
We need more games like this.

Is the game as hard as they say: Mileage may vary, but probably yes. Is the game as unbalanced as they say: Somewhat, but its already better since last patch. Is it any fun: if you like ARPGs, you are silly to not play this. I am not a very good player by any means, played a bit over 200h of POE 1 without really doing much engame, according to the "standards". This game is amazingly fun, and also a little frustrating, but mostly fun. If you are on the fence, just wait for the free version in a few months, but I am glad I didnt wait. Well played GGG, well played. We need more games like this.