Wow, I really liked the story and the development of the characters. Going from a strict dogma learned from his upbringing, Jin's change to be whatever he must become to save his people is both tragic and inspiring.

I did not play any expansion/DLC, only the main game, and the story arc was exceptional.

Gameplay was great. Slowly you'll get new skills that actually change how you play. There's twitch style parries and counters, but it's not nearly as strict or precise as FromSoftware games, which is great for me because I'm terrible at those games.

I can definitely recommend at least the base game to anyone who enjoys a great story, samurai combat, Japanese history, or beautiful landscapes and scenic views.