The *review* is well done and very thorough, but the *rating* doesn't match the review IMO (..at all).
I'm finding it's a pretty game with decent story and RPG features, but is more work than fun. It's not a game I'd play again, and I could easily stop playing it now.
The review has it spot on: movement and combat are pretty sub-par, and kill what other-wise could have been a decent game.
The magical and talent "sections" are also pitiful when compared to D&D (..or even the more recently released Dragon Age). On the other hand there are some aspects that I preferred to D&D's system (..like the damage modifier on weapons - even though there is no explanation in the game about it).
I've not played Divine Divinity.. but I'd say it's closer in quality to NWN's 1, while being more like NWN's 2. My previous ratings are: NWN1 - 4 out of 10, BG1 - 5 out of 10, NWN 2 - 5.5 out of 10,, DA:O - 7 out of 10, BG2 - 8.5 out of 10, Wizardry 8 - 8 out of 10, PS:T - 9 out of 10.
This game I'd give about a 4.5 out of 10.. It's a decent RPG system and story, it's pretty, it has a LOT of playable hours, but the gaming-mechanics are below average.
Play Dragon Age instead (if you are interested in this type of gaming format).. more of the same elements but done better (..though I can't say that for any of the add-on's or its follow-up campaign).