Frustrating and confusing at first – Planescape: Torment Review

Having tried some new games from the same company, (Overhaul) I am even more impressed with this game. So far there isn't much out there that is better. I'm going to try Star Wars KOTR because it has such good reviews, but I am already missing this game - flaws and all. I didn't think the story line was THAT important, but having tried Icewind Dale, I'm seeing a huge difference in the usual D&D dungeon grinds and this game's detailed story line that has a reason for you to keep plugging away at the game. This is now my game to beat in RPG right now. I'd be thrilled to find others like it. ----------------second review-------------------------------- I've finished the game and am updating my review. I initially was frustrated by the design and gameplay. Along the way I became familiar with the controls well enough to tolerate them, the reading is still insane, and there are critical flaws - the worst of which are poor inventory management and the possibility of answering a question wrong and crippling your game options with no knowledge until much later in the game. I found myself using online guides a lot. And the ending was... frustrating? Confusing? But interesting. Pretty solid story. Overall - five stars compared to some of the crud in the App Store. Four stars based on flaws and imperfections. I was too harsh on it earlier. ---------------------original review-------------------------- This is a 20 year old game brought back to life. It is probably a blast from the past for some. But it is just an old game for me. Story looks superb. But it is filled with 20 years of frustration that modern game design has addressed. Things like bad inventory management, and accidentally causing the game to go on full attack towards your character. I wanted to be a thief and made my dexterity 18. But I'm a fighter. To improve you have to find "trainers." Some will love this. Not for me though.
Review by Tom Steele on Planescape: Torment.