Played only the demo and watched a bit of gameplay so far...

[Ereghor the Enigmatic]

...but this feels like a bunch of actually talented devs showing Bethesda how to make a proper Bethesda-style game, something that they are no longer capable of creating, with a dash of Piranha Bytes / old CDPR on top (the Polish genes are strong with this one).

It throws you into the deep end right away, but the setting does have an apocalyptic tone to it, so it doesn't feel too jarring. I actually like how it's genuine grimdark rather than sunshine and rainbows while there's allegedly an end of the world happening.

Most definitely looking forward to the full release and buying this in advance for New Year, especially with how Avowed's looking right now (having disappointed me, a big Obsidian / CRPG fan up to this point, to no end). The one thing I hope is improved though is melee combat, which feels a bit barebones and janky, although it might get better as you increase your skills? Can't really comment on the writing having seen very little, but it's already heads above the usual fare nowadays, which is a breath of fresh air.

[Bandy]

I played the demo twice, the second time really took hold on me, I decided to support. Am currently waiting for full release, I do not think the game should be played as it is currently, major balance (read frustration) issues...

[kpx_ar]

Thanks for the kind words!
And yes, combat balance needs work and it's one of our top priorities. It will definitely be improved in the future.