@Gorath you mentioned Low performance ? Could you please tell us your system specs ?
X2 4000+, 2 GB, GeForce 9600GT
It's okay on this PC, but I'm not sure the game would be tolerable on an even slower system. After testing a couple of resolutions I've decided to play at 1440*900 without AA. This was only possible after overclocking the CPU to 2300 MHz. Before I played on 2.0 GHz at 1024*768 with 2xAA, but this looks like shit on a 22" TFT. On a 19" CRT it might be the better solution though.
How is the dialogue? Is it well written? Are there a lot of dialogue choices and do they matter?
Yes, it's well written. And not as funny as marketing wants to make you think. It's a surprisingly serious game, with the occasional funny line.
Consequences? The choices have some consequences, especially in the side quests. Nothing dramatic though.[/quote]
Also, how is the combat? Ive heard negative things on various forums… that it's too simple for one thing.
Simple compared to what? This is an action RPG.
The combat feels fast, dynamic and forceful. It's the usual combo stuff, combined with rolling to 4 sides. Combos can be improved by skill points. Skills can be dragged into the quickbar. Activation during combat is no problem. The first 4 slots automatically change depending on the chosen weapon type. Switching weapons can be done during a fight. Swallowing a potion too. Entering the afterlife can get you out of a hopeless situation because your enemies only see you disappear. When you are back after a few seconds the situation is different.
Weapons can draw certain types of energy from your enemies, but of course only if you actually use them. This means you'll often use second rate weapons to recharge one energy type or the other.
Or you have to use a weapon type you don't like because an enemy is immune against swords, for example.
I think the combat is pretty good. It's possible some of the critics didn't make use of all available options. What's missing though is a target lock.
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