: Reviewers from IGN and Eurogamer praise the gloomy, somber recreation of London, complemented by a moody, string-heavy soundtrack.
: Unlike most games, the difficulty is tied to your morality. If you play as a "good" doctor and spare lives, you will be significantly under-leveled, making combat much harder.
: This is the game's standout mechanic. Every named NPC has a back-story, secrets, and relationships. You can "embrace" (kill) almost any of them for a massive experience boost, but doing so removes their quests from the world and can cause their entire district to fall into chaos.
: Even years after release, the game can suffer from frame rate dips, long loading screens, and occasional bugs.
: Some players find the combat loop—locking on, dodging, and attacking—becomes repetitive.