 The expansion received generally favorable reviews upon its release . New character traits , such as spells and combat abilities , were welcomed by players , as were the storyline and setting . The game 's technical aspects received mixed reception , with some reviewers welcoming the changes and others complaining that the technical glitches present in the original game had still not been addressed . The new " spirit eating " mechanic , which forces players to constantly replenish the main character 's life force by sucking out the force of spirits , undead , and gods was not appreciated by many reviewers . 
