it wasn't intense and a constant adrenaline rush like many people like, but still immersive and highly enjoyable.
Pretty much.
True story, when the original BG came out as a demo (yes, I am that old), I saw that it was real-time. I almost didn't buy it then. Thankfully I did. But to this day I much prefer ToEE's turn based tactical combat. BG is a better game than ToEE, but I like ToEE's combat MUCH better. I am extremely happy that I finally get to play my tactical combat in a BG game.
In the end (for me), it doesn't have to be pulse pounding, edge of your seat action in order to be immersive and highly enjoyable.