I’m not sure how much longer I can avoid getting this game. But it sounds like by the time I relent, you’ll still be playing it. I haven’t seen you not playing it in the last week, come to think of it, you crazy addicted person you.

I agree fully with everything you expressed here. The game started so slowly and if I’m honest I was a bit bored for the first few hours, perhaps it was my origin story. I decided to play as something different to what I would usually choose – an Elf rogue – and played as an Elf mage instead. Despite being a bit dull, the backstory was actually interesting and I found myself wanting more.

I do feel that there are a few clichés within the plot, but then what doesn’t nowadays? I’m around 13 hours in now (it would be a lot more, but reviewing Left4Dead 2 has stolen my time) and the story is becoming more involving, side quests are interesting and NPCs make me chuckle and rage in equal measure. All in all it’s a great game, better than I thought it would be, particularly after that slow beginning.

I think you nailed the game on the head though, now I might have to find some time on this lazy Sunday afternoon to play some more.