Guys, I cannot reccomend this game enough. Ignore the apparent lack of hours, I've played this game hundreds upon hundreds of hours back on PS3. It is a truly wonderful game full of amazing experiences, lore, and a story that has to be played to believe. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it would be to hard, or possibly linear.

Well, my fears were instantly put to rest in terms of linearity, because oh my gosh is this game massive. So many different areas, with so many unique and interesting characters (as well as enemies.) That's why I find myself going back to DS again and again, playing through the story countless times.

However it IS difficult. Very, very difficult. To the point where I gave up and just stopped playing for awhile (lookng at you Blighttown.) But that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable. In fact, it enhances the playability, and lengthens the game. And plus I just love a challange.

Also, the combat is out of this world good. It's fluid, animate, and mimics real life in such a way as to suck you in, and make you really believe in the game's story and atmosphere.

I love this game. It is perfect, and incredible. I hope you all can look past the difficulty and the learning curve, and learn to appreciate this game for what it truly is: a work of art. :)