Recent reviews by Cicero

The definition of a AAA game.
Amazing story/characters/visuals/graphics/music.
It looks especially good on an OLED display with HDR enabled.

Only issue I've had is the clambering/climbing/crawling between areas can be slow and annoying.
I know it's their way around loading screens + to make room for dialogue but when revisiting areas to do achievements or collect items it's a major pain in the ass.

(Pro tip for anyone getting the collectables: keybind Cheat Engine's speedhack to speed through all the terrain traversing. It literally saved me hours when trying to 100% the game, especially with the DLC.)

Super slept-on game.
It's a souls-like but also not a souls-like. It has a lot of really interesting mechanics/enemies, fun weapons with flashy move-sets and sick armor all based on Japanese history/folklore all of which makes this my 3rd favorite "souls-like". (#1 Sekiro / #2 Elden Ring)
Throughout my entire play-through the combat felt engaging and the enemies/encounters were unique and interesting so I was rarely bored. (besides having to sort/sell tons loot)

The maps have so many twists and turns filled with enemies I have to actively remember where I'm going, but the combat and mechanics are so fun I enjoy exploring, even on smaller side missions.

Some enemies can seem really busted or annoying but they all have weaknesses that can easily be exploited (usually a glowing horn/weak spot) but that's usually balanced out by enemies coming in varying groups mixed with environment hazards.

Great experience, even better with mods.

It's a good game but unfortunately it's pay to win.

Great way to experience the iconic trilogy that shaped the FPS genre for those who weren't able to.

An immersive game you can play mindlessly for hours, great for winding down or just distracting yourself. After your first playthrough, please do yourself a favor and get mods. The writing is pretty drab, there's a huge disconnect from the protagonist and the player, the quests are simple and the RPG elements are dumbed down. Mods make the game.. playable, they patch the many many bugs and glitches, add more quests and content and can reshape your world to suit your playstyle.

Classic, still has the exact same feel as the old game but with better graphics/textures and a few more easter eggs. If you liked the original, I highly suggest buying it to play it again.

HOURS OF FUN!