This game is very good for RPG'ers, and D&D players. The character classes are from D&D as well. This is basically AD&D made into a computer game that you can play on your computer (no duh). The combat is simple enough for anyone, and looks cool, as well. The meat of the game is adventuring and completing quests. All during this time your being submersed in a complex and interesting story line that evolves every new area you walk into, or with every person you talk to.  The FMV sequences are no where near competition to the Diablo II ones (which, btw, are the best FMV sequences on the game market as of Jan 2001 and counting), but they tell the story in vivid 3D. The on-screen graphics are awesome as well, although in one of the towns, you feel like your falling in your chair because of the way the characters are positioned on the screen relative to the surroundings.  The actual roleplaying is surberb. Not only are you made in deep detail, you can control up to 5 other NPC's in your party for a total of 6 people. With a large variety of spells, weapons, magic items, and monsters, you'll be busy for well over the estimated 100 hours of gameplay.  If your an experienced RPG'er, this game is a must-have because of it's awesome content. If your an AD&D player, be warned that this game is based on 2nd Ed rules, but otherwise, GET THE GAME! If your new to RPG's in general, get this and Diablo, playing Diablo first so you can learn all the terms and character development. It will really teach you how to play RPG's. Than move on to Baldur's Gate (that is, if you haven't already gotten hooked to Diablo :-)