+ Easily one of the best games I've ever played
+ Unprecedented interconnected level design
+ Amazing combat and boss fights. I love how each weapon has its own moveset and the weightiness of melee weapons
+ A multitude of original ideas (though I haven't played Demon's Souls so maybe not entirely original). Soapstone messages are a prime example
+ Not as difficult as its reputation, just has a learning curve

- The PC port has multiple technical issues, though most of them can be fixed by installing third-party patches
- The game neglects to explain some important basic mechanics (such as what humanity actually does). I looked them up on a wiki like most people probably did
- Very frustrating platforming sections due to the poor jumping controls combined with bad hitboxes and/or collision detection. Falling off cliffs is the true biggest threat in the game