The game packaging and reviews fooled me. I really thought the main point of the game was multi player and only lip service paid to the single player campaign. Based on that assessment, I have picked this one up and put it down a number of times. When I saw it come on GOG, decided the price was right and to take a chance. I am glad I did. While I agree with some of the reviews that the environment has a few problems, overall this solid title allows you to be immersed in its game world. While I’ve not finished yet and suspect that’s still some time in the future, I’ve probably got 80 – 100 hours invested in fighting my way through its’ huge game world and the game has not crashed a single time. The plot is interesting, the sub plots are difficult and one thing I have not seen other reviewers comment on is that the game has a sort of good vs. evil rating system where your character’s actions are rated by the various guild and power families in the game world in relation to that faction and others. I have not had to take sides yet, but believe as I move further along that the over design is to force me to favor one faction/guild over another. Characters that are in high standing with various factions receive bonus in terms of easy access to strong holds, lower prices for equipment upgrades and higher prices for fencing operations. In addition, several reviewers have mentioned controlling the horse can be tricky, but the horse is a much bigger advantage than disadvantage because of the mounted combat bonus and because of the saddlebags that allow you to carry more equipment and booty between towns. Also, do not forget to experiment by creating your own brews as it allows you to cook up weapon and character enhancements that can create very power weapons. For example, along the way I have been finding/looting rubies, which have allowed me to brew up fire, cold, poison and lightning enhancements for my weapons and have reached a point there, I have a weapons that can take down just about any appointment. That said I usually am killed off a couple of times before I figure out the right one to use for the job. ;-) One tip, walk your horse like a dog in large cities, or you might find yourself out of some of your hard-earned cash, paying off the local policy for running over some poor citizen. ;-) Overall, good game world, very fast learning curve, interesting story line and quest logs, excellent portal system for quickly traveling between explored areas, good combat system, and tons of really cool looking armor, weapons and adversaries. This game is an excellent value at $9.00.