'Tis pretty good

Great game. That is all.

It's 500 megabytes of liberal hokum. Kindly keep your distance.

Great RTS, and a unique experience not found in any other game to date. Truly one-of-a-kind, and easily commendable.

While it might have slipped off the radar for most, Risen is well-worth the look. It's one of those games that is more a self-contained experience than a sprawling life-sucking all-encompassing phenomenon: you're a castaway on a tropical island; survive!
If you're coming here from Oblivion or Morrowind or other "open world" RPGs, the main thing to note is that Risen is handcrafted. Every little dungeon, treasure trove, and enemy was placed in the world by a designer - and as such, it's full of little secrets. It's a treasure hunt wrapped up in a gorgeous and atmospheric island adventure - just be prepared for the letdown ending, which doesn't live up to the rest of the game.