My thoughts about the game:

The story is far too simplistic. I mean, I'm not expecting some FFVII type complex story, and unless there's far more coming that I'm not seeing, it thus far hasn't done anything to make me even CARE what's happening. Chase Dhoulmagus, find out he caused some problems and left, chase Dhoulmagus... what's so special about this story, other than that it's so sound? Yeah, there are some intriguing things, but if this were a book... I would have stopped reading it long ago.

Leveling and money, yes, a problem, but not as big a deal as some people make it out to be. I spent my time leveling also exploring, trying to get all the chests around me, and generally seeing every part of the world. Yes, it took a long time to level, but by the time I was finished exploring, I had leveled up to a point that it was really necessary to do anymore. I think this is so incredibly balanced that, if you play the game the way they intended (at least, I assume that's what they intended), it's not a big deal. Then again, I NEVER have enough money, so that part's a complaint...

The alchemy pot is cool, but not enough combinations. It's hard finding stuff that works! It has to be so precise, too... Dagger+boomerang, NOT sharp dagger+boomerang... It doesn't make sense to me.

Graphics = Teh Awesome

Gameplay = Teh Awesome

Difficulty = Perfect

Skill system = Good

I love the sidequests, and I absolutely adore how large the world is. I want plenty of sidequests and plenty to explore, and this game delivers.

Overall (thus far), I give this game a 8/10. Good stuffages!