Im therefore somewhat unnerved to report that my enthusiasm has been tempered significantly by actually playing it.
The opening tutorial, pitching grim-faced protag Kliff against waves of ambushing barbarians, starts off fine.
Then the leader shows up, and the pleasure brakes slam down.

Its a miserable touch.
To their credit, its not like these moments are lacking in spectacle of their own.
Its just not as nice to play as it is to coo at.

Except maybe reinstall Just Cause 2.

