So I waited 12 years for this. I remember getting dd1 back at gamestop because I heard it was like skyrim but also kinda like dark souls....didn't click at first but after a bit. It became one of my favorite action rpgs to go through time and time again.

Now does this one hold up to the OG? I'd say yes. It for sure does, the gameplay is impeccable this time around, and some classes feel a lot better(well warrior and wayfarer at least). But it does feel like it's a bit of a stumble of a success.

The story is lackluster, which is on par with the original but even that felt like it held more weight. Also the lack of enemies is pretty disappointing, there are variations but overall it's pretty samey.

The endgame rocks though, like post game shit. I really wish it was more fleshed out and didn't feel so tacked on....

Now let's hope we get a dark arisen like dlc. Then this will probably be a 5/5.