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On Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:16:43 +0200, Jason <ricky...@netspace.net> wrote:

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> yet most of the reviews and such are kind of saying 'yeah not bad....I
> guess......considering lack of competition'. Do any of you find this to  
> also be the case?

It depends: I've always been a big fan of the 'Realms of Arkania'-trilogy  
wich are set in the same world, so I had big hopes for this game. If you  
expect Drakensang to be anything like it you'll definately feel  
dissapointed. (If you want details: here's a little thread on the game's  
forums that highlights some differences ->  
http://forum.dtp-entertainment.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=12158). That being  
said: it's not a bad game. It looks and feels like it has been created  
with a lot of love and care but has some flaws. Among these are:

- The story sometimes feels a bit 'shallow'. No obscure branching plots or  
'dark' and 'light' paths to follow like BG2 or KOTOR. The game definitely  
has it's moments though.
- The walking & running speed of your characters feels a tad slow. This  
can be modded though. (Look here:  
http://forum.dtp-entertainment.com/viewtopic.php?f=191&t=12114)
- You can't start a party from scratch. (You'll create your main character  
and gain other companions as you progress. These -can- be customized  
however.)

Some good points are:

- Graphics, models and animation: while this game ain't no Crysis 2 it  
still looks great. Towns and scenery look very medieval and atmospheric.
- The combat system has been well thought out. (Though ranged combat and  
magic feel underpowered at times. Or maybe I just suck at leveling up my  
characters).

So overall... Yeah, it's not bad I guess, considering the lack of  
competition. ;)