I thought it was fantastic for the time, a hardcore oriented RPG (classic style) with modern graphics :D

Combat wasn't automated, you chose to attack or not.... which is the problem, as your hit chance was based on stats and a dice roll. As for the main quest, the TES ones are all pretty bad. At the very least, Morrowind was subtle about it. Basically, your examples are the two worst parts of the game.

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