A bit of a diamond in the rough, though it definitely has it's blemishes.
All that being said, this game is awesome. There was clearly some real thought put into the design and I must say that I am utterly impressed by the magnitude of the game. There is a real attention to detail as there is an overwhelming amount of things to do at times, though some are just random and maybe a bit odd (such as hunting baboons, not that I've ever done that). Combat is nothing revolutionary but serves its purpose and at times feels good. Magic is very in-depth and allows a lot of room for customization and experimenting. Crafting is also a real high point as the system as a whole works fantastically and is simple yet in-depth. Also the skill system is done really well and I love receiving skill points for doing various tasks.
Bottom line is that this game is extremely underrated. It's so flawed that I'm stunned I like this game as much as I do. Nevertheless though, it is a game I wish I would've picked up much sooner. "Oh that's rich"