Amazing experience for people who enjoy a beautiful sandbox/hack and slash RPG experience with friends. Many issues require only simple fixes. It's got great potential.
RATING: [8/10]

Pros:
* Beautiful game.
* Satisfying progression system.
* Fun and satisfying combat system.
* Optimized graphics and smooth online play.
* Massive potential for coordinated group-play.
* Incredibly fun to just explore.
* Awesome outfits, items choices, and abilities.
* Unique building system with plenty of expression.

Cons:
* Lackluster build diversity (especially late game)
* Ranged combat feels unfulfilling.
* Tedious Ammunition system for Staves/Bows.
* Many ways to exploit the games loot/exp system.
* Late game slows down a bit and there becomes less of a reason to work with other players.
* Farming egregious amounts of flax seem to be a necessity for late-game items.
* Chest/item organization is terrible till magic chests.
* Not all builds are made equal. Melee is better early, magic is better late (acid bite). We don't talk about archer.

Things to add:
* Transmog.
* Increase frequency of party-oriented play.
* More opportunities to use the grapple hook (One of the coolest ways to get around imo)
* Ability to decorate without sacrificing your first born.
* Mod support.

I just finished this game for the very first time, just 20 minutes ago. Being a fan of dishonored, skyrim, etc, I can say that this game gave me those types of vibes. This story-driven game boasts a great soundtrack, awesome SFX, breathtaking graphics, and an interesting story. The game uses the little things to immerse you into this world, and has a great and thrilling first few chapter to do just that. On the other hand, the stealth is very unrealistic, and the gameplay doesn't allow very much exploration or multiple ways to get things done, I always knew where I was supposed to go, usually all within sight, almost like a theme-park like game. With that said, I still actually truly enjoyed the stealth and gameplay moments. This game is also the perfect length in my opinion, and offers some re-playability with achievements & collectibles, although I know I won't bother with that. To those thinking about getting this game, it's truly an experience that I would recommend to anyone.