Very mixed feelings on this game but overall I think I liked it. I thought the early game was pretty weak at times and definitely could’ve been better in both level design and boss catalogue. I thought the overall exploration and the decision to set itself apart from dark souls 1 in vibe and world design were good things. I also enjoyed the endgame, almost contrary to Ds1 whose endgame was much worse from its beginning. I really enjoyed Dragon Shrine, and enjoyed Ancient Dragon and I think it’s overhated. I also loved the dlcs and think they are the best parts of this game in level design and bosses, with their inter-connectivity reminding me of Ds1’s in a way no other sections prior did. I think the Throne of Want trio was very weak, and I think Nashandra is one of the worst in the game. There’s also other gameplay gripes I have but I’m starting to get bored writing this. Overall a good game that is very flawed and had the chance to succeed Ds1 but fell very short.

Also should add I skipped two bosses: Darklurker and the cat duo in Frigid Outskirts but I doubt they’d have any impact on my opinion of the game.

7