This game holds a special place in my heart that not a lot of games do. Although it does feel aged, playing it again makes me realize that this does in fact hold up to a lot of games today. Interconnected levels, good boss design (obligatory Bed of Chaos hate), and just the overall feeling of exploration makes this game stand out to its contemporaries. Between the three Dark Souls games in the series, this one stands out the most in how differently it plays. Amazing game that started it all for me.