KoA is like a lower-budget Elder Scrolls game but with combat that's actually exciting. There are quite a few different weapons to choose from with unique movesets as well as spells. I've not played another game that really makes you feel like a battle mage as much as this one does. Cast a few spells til you're out of mana, jump in with your sword until it comes back, retreat, and fire off more magic. It's a very exciting and addicting combat system with lots of mobility and powerful attack options. You of course have your standard things like some enemies being weak or resistant to magic or physical damage, forcing you to change up your tactics.
The problem that I had with this game is that the fighting was too fun so I fought nearly everything I came across and was supremely overleveled by about halfway through the game.

Again, it's relatively low budget so there is a bit of clunk and some things that aren't perfect, but that just means it's even more disappointing that there was no sequel that could have improved upon this one's flaws.

The story concept was interesting but, to be honest, I didn't pay much attention to it. Haven't gotten around to it but I'll definitely pick up the remake at some point.