I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but Cristof really is a tragic hero of Shakespearian proportions. The graphics are some of the best I have seen on any PC game, let alone in the RPG genre. Characters look lifelike, and their facial expressions and body language match their mood and their speech. When magical spells are cast they are brilliant in most cases, depending on the spell. Combat is pretty good, and in medieval times mostly consists of sword fighting, though you can also use magic and bows for ranged attacks.
Heads lop off, blood sprays and generally it all looks pretty realistic.
The real-time combat interface takes a bit of getting used too. You have the option to do different types of swings, and if you have a fast weapon you can actually interrupt an opponent during one of their attacks. Eventually, something happens that makes Cristof fall into topor, a kind of vampire coma. When he wakes up it is modern day, and everything looks quite strange to him. You can eventually make new friends and continue your quest to find Aneska, who you suspect is now also a vampire.