This is my first Souls experience and I loved it.
From the gameplay to the art direction, Dark Souls really is a masterpiece and I had lots of hours of fun with it.
The only problem is the second half of the game, characterized by a poor level design, recycled bosses and various issues. I still had a great time with it, but you can really feel the gap between the first and the second half. Honestly, such a pity.