This is an RPG Risen enough "simplistic" but arduous. Listed simplistic on several points: at the beginning of the game, 3-way are available to the players, and once embarked on one of them, there is no choice but to continue on this path which is very (too?) signposted. The dialogues are friendly, but too often there is no choice of response, and when one can choose, there are only answers "yes" "no" "leave the conversation." The hard side is mainly based on the difficulty of fighting a lot of necessities fingering, and frequent reload (especially in hard mode). Nevertheless, the scenario, the large number of side quests and replayability (3 lanes are radically different) are more significant.
In short, if you liked Dark messiah, and the series of gothic, you have a good time with this game. If you're more badlur's gate and neverwinter, go your way.