The hate-boner for this game has been a little confusing…I mean, it’s not perfect but as a Souls-like it’s pretty damn fun. And GORGEOUS! This game is a real looker, no doubt about that. As well, the exploration with the use of the Umbral lamp was dope. My favorite part of the game was running through each area and unlocking the shortcuts to see how everything fits together. Dual-weilding was also an absolute blast! Boss fights were mediocre and is what holds the game back but everything else was excellent. This game’s launch was a prime example of people online creating a negative echo chamber on a game because most online folks don’t play things for themselves prior to forming an opinion - play this shit for yourself and see!