I mean, it was covered enough before launch that the game was more like divinity and less like Baldur's Gate 2
It doesn't make his argument invalid, though. It's also my worry with this game and I think it is fair criticism.
Just because you know of a design direction you disagree with in advance means you can't bring it up in reviews that are supposed to inform others
. It still sucks in my opinion and it increases this feeling that Larian's games are all made are all made with the same mechanics and tone, applying them here to a game where they really shouldn't be considered and aren't adequate in my opinion.
Also I find that price pretty crazy, I'm disappointed in Larian. This is not being fair to players who end up with an inferior experience than those paying the same and simply waiting it out. They are doing Larian a favor by joining them early and Larian isn't giving anyything back in my opinion.
Edit : also, woah that regional pricing. Swen, what the fuck?