This is a great game! It does a lot of things really well.

Simple but very effective graphics. Surprisingly atmospheric.
Great music, though it blends so well into the game that I hardly notice it.
Varied gameplay: sneaking, solving puzzles, combat, running from enemies.
Very good voice acting.
Combat is about right for the game: not complicated but it's not just spamming a button. It takes a bit of practice to get the timing right. There's an arena mode where you can just practise combat, which is a nice feature.
Some puzzles are really challenging. I love the encrypted letters!
Good story. It's a linear game so you have to do everything in order and it's all-action - there's no extended walking/riding around soaking up the atmosphere, and no need to make the characters eat or sleep.
The controls seem AWFUL at first but you get used to them quite quickly. I had a bit of trouble running on stairs but otherwise they're fine.
It's quite funny in places and there are some nice subtle references to another great game set in 15th Century Bohemia. I was pleased to pick up a Lords of Leipa shield!

This is a great game! It does a lot of things really well. Simple but very effective graphics. Surprisingly atmospheric. Great music, though it blends so well into the game that I hardly notice it. Varied gameplay: sneaking, solving puzzles, combat, running from enemies. Very good voice acting. Combat is about right for the game: not complicated but it's not just spamming a button. It takes a bit of practice to get the timing right. There's an arena mode where you can just practise combat, which is a nice feature. Some puzzles are really challenging. I love the encrypted letters! Good story. It's a linear game so you have to do everything in order and it's all-action - there's no extended walking/riding around soaking up the atmosphere, and no need to make the characters eat or sleep. The controls seem AWFUL at first but you get used to them quite quickly. I had a bit of trouble running on stairs but otherwise they're fine. It's quite funny in places and there are some nice subtle references to another great game set in 15th Century Bohemia. I was pleased to pick up a Lords of Leipa shield!