I agree to a point. I think it's probably the game that I would rank the lowest because I simply see no reason to go back to. Every game past it does what it does but better. Again, time has not been kind to it.
This is a game I would really love to enjoy, but I can't.
I think the combat is pretty awful in general. Your shield is useless for most of the game since it can only reflect arrows and non-energy projectiles. The sword doesn't swing in a 180 degree angle so it's possible to have enemies attack...