As usual, O'Brian's battle scenes are engrossing, and his storm chapters are even more riveting. Expansive, complex, and utterly engrossing. Behindwoods" wrote "Kaalidas is a taut thriller with neat performances and an engrossing second half. Sims commented that the narrative arc is "engrossing" despite its predictability. But dramatically it is vital, engrossing and a little terrifying . . . CNN.com said the close-ranged dogfights make for engrossing, and exciting skirmishes. The game soon got very interesting, engrossing the two of them completely. Other criticisms from the press included a lack of character needed for truly engrossing fiction. An "Independent" review stated the three narratives were "engrossing". Others see cutscenes as another tool designers can use to make engrossing video games. The arrangement is complex that makes the feel of this track engrossing and original. "The Spectator" said it was "relentlessly engrossing". The reviewer for "Game Informer" regarded "Soul Reaver 2" as "quite engrossing". Like Mr Kissinger or loathe him, this is a work of engrossing scholarship. At times, the goings-on in the show are not engrossing.