Imo this is the ideal Souls game. Perfect level design, a ton of incredibly fun and unique bosses, incredible soundtrack, and engaging combat. Shame the remake makes it look like Shrek.

My personal favorite GTA, however it's story, upon further reflection leaves some to be desired for. It feels as though Rockstar wanted to recreate the magic that was IV's narrative whilst also confining it into a single story, and as this game proves they cannot do that. However the gameplay more than makes up for that fact, feeling like a more refined & better IV. Very good game.