Two Worlds - Why I Love It @ Eurogamer

No, not Two Worlds II -- the original.  Eurogamer has a piece titled Why I Love Two Worlds, with the author explaining his feelings despite the obvious shortcomings:

But there's something affable and lovably amateurish about Two Worlds. It held my attention and offered greater rewards than a number of more accomplished games.

There's a real sense of adventure; you can plod off into the wilderness to explore a landscape-feature viewed from afar, such as the game's Mage Towers. You might find an area ripe for your level and abilities, or you might find a situation in which you're hopelessly outclassed. It's risky, and that's kind of fun.