It is a solid well made great looking RPG that is as fun as your imagination and affinity for this type of thing.
To start off, I am a fan of the 3D, top down, scrolling action RGP ala ICEWIND DALE, DIABLO, BALDURS GATE, NEVERWINDER NIGHTS, DUNGEON SIEGE, and so on. I would say Space Siege ranks right up there with that lot, although doesn't any of them in any way with the exception of Concept, as the space setting offers some things we have not seen before in this style of game in the way of weapons and enemies.
Overall I give it an 8.5. It is a solid well made great looking 3D top down action RPG that is as fun as your imagination and affinity for this type of game. If they use this updated graphics engine for a Dungeon Siege 3 look out, because the graphics are the best thing going and as good as anything I have seen in this style of game.
Graphics: 10
The graphics are flawless and look terrific. The spaceship could have been more detailed and varied, but the weapons and environments are first rate.
Sound: 7
The voice acting is a mixed back but overall very serviceable, not a strong point but we've heard much worse. The music is very good and the in-game effects are spot on/
Gameplay: 8
I like the simplified controls and use of the mouse as the primary interface. The button controls for power ups and what are essentially "spells" works fine. The loot and inventory system is stripped down, you don't miss it too much but you also don't get to spend time on one of the more involving elements of this style of game, that of sorting through inventory to figure out what to wear/use and what to sell. What this takes away is more of a sense of progression as you would normally be getting better and better gear.
Story: 7
The story is standard and effective, nothing special but well served and it is moved along through okay voiceovers as you find data pads.
RPG : 7
It has RPG elements which keep it just interesting enough, but again you don't really level instead you are awarded points you can distribute to skills as the story advances.
Action: 10
I very much enjoy the action elements of the game and never got tired of them. Between the graphics and the actual battles, these are the two strong elements and clearly where a lot of development time was spent.
Slant: 9
The game is getting a bad rap for some reason so my slant here is high. There is a difference between a poorly made game and a game that some people may not be taking to. Have no doubt, this game is very well made and is solid. If you like this style of game you will like this. If you are new to it, I would not recommend starting here.