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An RPG player Although I rated this game at 5 stars, it does not mean that the product is perfect. Let me explain. Voice acting is below par. Dubbing some characters with assorted local American accents is odd and inappropriate, to say the least. The game becomes choppy sometimes, however, in my experience such occurrences are infrequent. All this said, I should admit that the amount of fun I had with Gothic II is immense. Although I enjoyed playing the Baldur Gate series and some Final Fantsy games, Gothic II stands out and really shines. Character development gives you a lot of freedom, even after you join a Guild. The graphics are very friendly and give you a wonderful point of view. After you set up the controls (forget the original Gothic layout from the prequel and customize them per some very helpful suggestions from the Internet), and after you get used to them, you will appreciate the flexibility they give you in choosing your own, unique combat style. Initially, you will be very seriously challenged by the adversaries, but it makes the game more attractive than any other RPG's, where you are a master adventurer from the very beginning and everything depends on the quality of your weapon. Not that you should not get a good weapon, by all means you must upgrade at the first possibility, but your fighting style and proficiency are very important and you can work on them. Some quests are extremely hard and you may try to tackle them after you build up your skills and experience. If you choose a Guild, you cannot leave it (except for the Tieves' Guild, which you can join in addition to your main affiliation). I am taking extra efforts not to add any spoilers to this review, therefore, I will be brief. The game is great, it has a replay value if you select a different Guild next time, it has a very good story and gives you a lot of freedom in character development. A great value for your money, too. Good luck playing.