[Desdicado]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by EEWorzelle:
[QB]It is amazing to me that those who are less than experienced in this game, who ran into problems and then gave up, would take the time and effort to drop in here from time to time and criticize a great game. The effect of this, when focused at players wondering whether to buy a game or not is to discourage them and deny them the fun. [QB]

I often look in to see what is happening on boards of games I've played in the past to see what the chat is and I often give my opinions on subjects being discussed.

Just because I didn't like it (in this case), makes my opinion no less valid.

I think any prospective buyer should know the negatives as well as all the positives you have eloquently stated.

I think you would be entitled to criticise someone who just sayed "It sucked" and gave no reason but I gave my opinions on why it sucked, ie combat. I also didn't like the "tunnel" effect in overland travel, ie you are hemmed in on all sides by unscalable mountains except for the narrow channel you have to traverse. Did I mention the combat?.

I appreciate I am in a minority on this board, but it makes my thoughts no less relevant. I wish someone had told me before I wasted £30 and probably 40 hours on this game.

Here are how I rate a few similar titles

Baldurs gate 2 - 92%
Baldurs Gate - 91%
Might and magic 7 - 90%
Might and Magic 6 - 89%
Might and Magic 4 & 5- 87%
Might and Magic 8 - 86%
Might and Magic 9 - 85%
Icewind Dale - 85%
Morrowind - 85%
Wizards and Warriors - 70%
Planescape - 65%
Icewind Dale 2 - 60%
Pool of radiance 2 - 55%
Wizardry 8 - 40%

[ 03-12-2003, 07:00 AM: Message edited by: Desdicado ]