I have to say, I went into this thinking it would be an okay game at best (I bought as part of a pack/sale, so it was pretty cheap), and I have to say that I'm delighted at how good it was. In fact, it's one of the best games I've played in a long time. First, the game is expansive. I put an easy 100 hrs into it and that was just with one playthrough. Second, the game's combat is somewhat on the slow side, which is an advantage because it allows you to play in one of two ways: Either you can stick to real-time or use the tactics function, or a combination. In essence, the game is as difficult as you want it to be; the higher up you go in difficulty, the more you'll have to relay on the tactics function. Third, the story and characters are great. Much like the missions you can pursue, the dialogue options are extensive and there are plenty of people to talk to and things to read, if you're into submersing yourself in the game's lore. Other than that, crafting was meh, but I did like the equipment. I've also seen a lot of people say the graphics weren't great. Maybe I'm just old, but I thought they were fine, more than good enough that they don't detract from the experience, I don't think. The only negative thing I will say about the game is the platforming. For some reason, they thought it was a good idea to have platforming parts, but considering this is not a game designed for platforming, the result is clunky and glitchy, at best. Fortunately, those parts are few and far between. But, everything else is so good that I didn't mind it. I even loved the music! Definitely worth the buy.