Good fun, but needs some work
The NW2 Engine
* I think the grpahics actually look quite good, but it's an incredible resource hog. I have a pretty good rig, but this thing just grinds to a halt on my system.
* Top down camera works, but it does have problems with getting blocked by buildings. Entering interior areas will leave you blind at first.
* Inventory is kind of weak - how about a list that can be sorted?
* I'm having problems with my hendmen attacking me and each other for no apparent reason.
* Fighting is tried and true NW2 fighting - if you liked NW1, you'll like this and visa versa
* I like the death system - if you die in combat but one party member survives, then you all revive - saves having to do a reload.
* They reused the sounds & music from NW1 - pretty cheap IMO
* The new music is well done.
* I enjoy controlling each henchman.
The SP Game
* VERY linear. Large maps with small paths. (most of the maps are beautiful though).
* GOOD character acting and some fun henchmen.
* The story is a bit drab, but much better than NW1
* Some good writing with a lot of grey area decisions. It's not just a good/evil game which makes it more interesting.
In summary - good game that will probably get much better with time. If it's like NW1, the future patches and the mod communitry will really make this thing shine.