Unlike what you might hear out there, this game is not dated at all. Proof being that there are games being made on the same structure (albeit with a tutorial) and still get to be indie hits (ATOM, Underail etc) enjoyed by a wider audience.

To avoid any anoyance while trying to play this game, consult with the pcgamingwiki page for the latest way to wriggle past any technical issues, for the actual tutorial read the PDF or printed manual, because that's where the tutorial is for this game (there is no in-game tutorial whatsoever).

But yeah, with the caveats out of the way, this is a gem, a true pre baldur's gate CRPG that stood defiantly against its own publisher and the videogame market of its own time. Make no mistake this is a game about strife and was made on an enviroment that is weirdly comparable to what you see in the game.

The game is short, for a rpg, getting close to 30h on a full run with most side content done (not counting for all special random encounters). The thing here is how tight it feels, everything leads to something, with it's mysteries being very rewarding to uncover, it is a sad game, with the dark humor reliving some of the pains you can feel while playing it. Good stuff! Play it before watching any spoilers.