I had tempered my expectations based on mixed reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised to find an awesome game! The graphics, soundtrack and cutscenes are all top-notch. Although the map doesn't enable teleportation, the journal is extremely detailed and informative, containing both a written chronology and key visual clues. There is a mix of HOPs so it's not just word lists. And if you like mini games, you will love the THIRTY-SIX puzzles here!
For me, this game has just the right amount of eerie supernatural detective fun! It also contains a wealth of knowledge about the history and mythology in Eastern Europe.
The game features a number of creative and engaging extras, like the "real-life" video interviews at the end, to immerse you fully in the experience.
My only complaint is the length of gameplay, which wasn't helped by the absence of a bonus chapter. They probably should have put some of the time they spent working on extras into the main attraction. If the game has been longer, I definitely would've rated it a five.
UPDATE: I saw this game was on sale and couldn't remember whether I had played it, so I downloaded it again. There is now a bonus chapter, so it has to be longer! That alone makes it a 5 for me, but I will come back and downgrade if the bonus disappoints.