I'd say so, but it is definitely on the rough end of the modern cRPG spectrum and it's hard to recommend to someone with limited experience. My first game was very rough even with the suggestions below (except Buffbot, wish I installed that earlier). Also, it takes until Act 3 (about lvl 10) for it to reeaally open up.
From there, unless you want to go in completely blind then ignore below.
For builds, I'd suggest either picking a Mythic Path to follow and find a class that synergises with that or, do the opposite, pick a class/archetype first then path. e.g. Oracle -> Angel; Sorcerer -> Lich, Wizard -> Azata. cRPG bro has some pretty good ones, which might be overkill tho but helps with restartitis and the game isn't very good for signposting which Path is good at what.
Crusade management, either auto or google whats best.
Last suggestion, the puzzles, most of them suck and/or are very complicated; Can't remember a good one. Either try them, google the answers or leave for another playthrough with answers.
That kinda helps solve with the main flaws the game has and, after that, no more googling.
