From a gameplay standpoint, Hordes is also well balanced. In addition to the monster killing and treasure hording that's synonymous with RPGs, there's a fair amount of puzzle solving and exploration to be done. The three chapters have very distinct feels, partially from their locale but also partially from the gameplay focus. My favorite was chapter 2 since I'm a Drizz't fanboy that's fascinated with the Underdark; it was cool seeing Drow political games, creepy Beholders, and those funky Illithid. My least favorite was the third chapter, but it's mostly a personal thing. There's something about otherworldly settings that just doesn't jive with me (as great as Planescape: Torment was, I never got into the setting). That said, it was still easy to see that Hordes is the most polished and balanced single-player Neverwinter offering out there.​