8/10
Flawed, but it's a game I really enjoy anyway, albeit nowhere near as much as its sequel. Really wish dialogue was somewhat skippable though, and the random encounters weren't quite as frequent. I've played through multiple times and though I still don't mind most of the dialogue, some of it is just plain way too long, particularly before the few bosses that might be able to take you down.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsbvaQcuW9k