I played this around 5 years ago. This is one of those very very rare games that i've picked up witout knowing what to expect and i only let it go when i had to eat. Every part of it was engaging, a surprise, a smile in the face.
I was indeed adicted to it, trying to find a better piece of gear, exploring a new piece of the map, a new NPC.
Exploring was great. The map would reveal itself slowly and there was always something interesting around the corner, either an NPC, or a piece of history or a hidden secret or a new event. The story was good and the humor was fantastic.
Combat was not extremely satisfying but it was OK enough that it didnt bore me while i was geting towards the new bit of lore, story or new place.
All in all, a great game. Beats the hell out of games that had much much more sales in the industry and definately one of the most underrated games that i ever played in the last 10 years.
It's like playing a superb little secret that only you know about it, your own little piece of art.