In my opinion, the From Software game with the overall coolest combat. Fast paced, deflection-based, posture-based, tough but fair, and dope as hell.
Grapple and jump are fun to have, exploration is awesome.
Beat all the endings, really fascinating story about immortality and the consequences of the desire to achieve it.
Fantastic bosses, great music, amazing voice acting.
Once you fall into the swing of things, this game is addicting. Give it a shot!
Not a souls-like, more of an action-adventure that happens to have bonfire style checkpoints and a similar death mechanic. Similarities end there.