I was spoiled by the noob-friendliness of LoL, and I had to relearn just how punishing a mistake can be. But having passed that hump, I can now enjoy what is simply the best MOBA, probably the best MP game, I have ever played.
The gameplay is unchanged. All the old favourites are there, like DP's face-melting ult, the rapetrain of a charging SB with nought but boots and MoM. Even Ursa's level 6 Rosh.
The graphics are by no means stellar by today's standards, but it brings every little nuance from the original game. From the fine FoW lines that lead to skilled juking, to the lack of complexity with the minimap, teaching you to rely on gamesense.
For anyone new to MOBAs, I think you'll find the arduous journey towards mastery cut short by the matchmaking system.
For people coming from other games like LoL and HoN, remember how hard your first 100 games were? You're going to relive those times. This game is hard, and takes dedication. Maybe you'll find it worth it in the end.

ROGUELIKES RULE

Whoever doesn't have this should get it. Heaps of fun in MP