The creators of Amalur have done a magnificent job in creating a large detailed world, even larger than its major competition TESIV: Skyrim. Amalur has interactive battle system that's fast-paced with the ability to dive, duck, roll and attack all from an adjusting 3rd person view. Although it lacks a little bit of freedom when it comes to blocking areas like ledges. Amalur has a neat character customisation and some pretty nifty spell animations and is an all round great game. I would advise anyone who is into 3rd person rpg's to give Kingdoms of Amalur a try, even just the Demo off the psn or xbox marketplace (8.5/10)

Considering the talent backing up this release, you would think that Amalur would be a runaway hit. In some respects you would be right. With RA Salvatore providing his writing skills, the story is definitely a ripper. But where the game really shines is in it's fantastically smooth and fluid combat. Within a few hours, you will stringing together spectacular moves and flashy spells turning your character into a dancing dervish of death. Say that 10 times fast. :D Despite a distinct lack of challenge in some places, i highly recommend Amalur especially to those tired of hunting dragons and shouting everything to death in skyrim. Give it a go!