Quote Originally Posted by econ21
I'm starting to think, like froggy, may be this was great in its day, but times have moved on.
I just want to recant this heresy. I'm now level 12, having taken out the raiders and the game is as satisfying as ever. Varied quests, good dialogue, satisfying combat, great levelling/looting character progression - it's still got it.

The start is rather slow and you do have to save often, but it is rewarding.