Loved it. Franken is one of the most focused games I've ever played. It has the courage to strip away complicated gameplay in order to center the story, humor, and art in a way that works so perfectly - by deliberately simplifying the combat system, the game removes any pretense of trying to do something special with it, expertly setting your expectations and allowing you to clearheadedly enjoy everything else it has to offer. It's so naturally funny in a way that just makes me feel really nice. The length of the game is also a strength, the whole experience being just an hour long also contributes really well to the focus and makes it so easy to just enjoy in a single short sitting. Can't wait to see what else splendidland makes in the future!

What a great game. I think enjoying Dark Souls is all about approaching it with the right mindset - if you go in expecting to be challenged, to fail a lot, and to ultimately become skilled enough to succeed, then you'll have a good time. Success being so dependent on skill makes every victory feel so earned, and many of the boss fights had me feeling genuinely proud of myself for having won. That said, while the gameplay is mostly very well done, I find the game artistically a bit lacking, especially regarding the visuals, music, and narrative. Nevertheless, I can't knock them too much for a lot of that because it's clear that the fromsoft team had clear goals in mind with the artistic direction, and even if they don't suit my personal taste, I can't deny that they achieved them.