Impressions so far:
Plays flawlessly looks stunning.
Combat system is rather simple but gratifying. However, there seem to be unnecessarily complicated button combinations. E.g., there is a single button regular deflect but a 2 button super deflect for unblockable/undeflectable attacks. Reflexes aren't the issue, but this is just awkward. I have a controller with extra buttons I can map button combos to.
Combat is fast, but in-combat movement is ridiculously fast. You can't see what's goin on, especially in boss fights where a companion or two is involved.
Enjoyable storytelling.
More melee focused. Magic is useful for buffs, but not strong for attacks, so you can't cheese your way through fights using OP spells. I am OK with that, as bosses in particular have a lot more melee openings than other games (3 minute fights, not 10 minutes waiting for a rare opening).
Does require a high level of action RPG skill, but people are lying if they say the game is difficult. A few hours in, I am progressing with minimal death (including bosses). Even avoiding most damage and never use up heals between checkpoints. Block and deflect. Even if you only time half the deflects right, you will be fine.

I am having fun so far, the story is good, the enemies are interesting, it looks great. Progress seems pretty fast, so I don't think this will turn into a hundred hour boondoggle.

Got this 60 percent off, and probably not worth full price.

Parry system is a little weird at first, but once you get the hang of it, no game will ever feel the same. Additionally, despite a bit of a lackluster story, your character actually does some cool stuff in the cutscenes that represents how awesome you can be in gameplay.

I'm biased because I am in it.