Even with all the hype train going on.. Exceeded expectations.

Combat is fun and rewarding.

Exploration is fun and rewarding.

The game remains challenging even as you gain a lot of power and progress through the story. You'll reach a point you think you're getting very powerful and go to a new area and get humbled pretty quickly.

My only complaint is that gear or spell progression for some classes does not feel as rewarding as other ones. Some classes don't really get any gear or spells worth swapping out your starter stuff out for for quite a while.

Other than that thumbs up. Easily 8-9/10, best game I've played in years.

Even with all the hype train going on.. Exceeded expectations. Combat is fun and rewarding. Exploration is fun and rewarding. The game remains challenging even as you gain a lot of power and progress through the story. You'll reach a point you think you're getting very powerful and go to a new area and get humbled pretty quickly. My only complaint is that gear or spell progression for some classes does not feel as rewarding as other ones. Some classes don't really get any gear or spells worth swapping out your starter stuff out for for quite a while. Other than that thumbs up. Easily 8-9/10, best game I've played in years.