And with tons of optional side quests at your fingertips, you'll have good reason to do so. (heypoorplayer.com)
It also has trace elements of MMO style gameplay, allowing you to pick up many optional side quests in each area to earn you additional experience and items. (cogconnected.com)
I've started the game the same way I start most games, which involves completing all available optional side quests along the way. (nonfictiongaming.com)