Game is an 8 or a 9 until Act 2-3, then nosedives into a 7. Act 1 was obsessively polished after years in EA then they dropped the ball and cut a ton of content which left Act 2 and especially Act 3 with plot threads that just go nowhere. Game feels unfinished narratively, and now they've abandoned it. Also, massive pacing issues when you get to Act 3, as your character gets pulled in 6 different directions and all urgency evaporates as it's so disjointed.


Voice acting and mocap are some of the best I've ever seen.
Reactivity is the best I've ever seen in a 3D rpg
Gameplay is a big step down from DoS2

Definitely the best CRPG since DA:O but they made so many poor decisions late into development that it will only ever be a flawed gem.

None of the people who gave this game awards or 10/10 reviews actually progressed to Act 3 or finished the game.