Reviews haven't shown it to be the must have, averaging around 8.1. Good, but short on the promises and expectations made for it. What I've seen graphic wise and read says it is a gorgeous game, but the game play mechanics are just not there. Complaints from reviews are usually on combat. The sword play is fun, however every combat scenario is the same, and there is no real change there. Another mention is the bad use of checkpoints. Going so far in a large map, only to have to start all over again with no check point to help out. Camera angles are another complaint.
Sum it up... the combat is it's strength AND weakness. The strength is it is a great blast at first when you get the sword, but the actual combat itself becomes repetitive. As in, go into area, clear mobs, rinse and repeat. You die, the checkpoint makes you have to start a long journey over again. Good game, but could of been polished a bit better.