Although not my introduction to the franchise, that being DS3, this game is one I have an unmatched emotional connection to. The game twists a narrative into its level design that is INSANELY intriguing and fun to figure out (or to let VaatiVidya explain), and genuinely feels like an adventure, I'd say more so than most action/adventure games I've played. That sense of adventure and exploration is thick throughout the entire game, be it the awe-inspiring initial view of Anor Londo or the dungeon-crawling atmosphere of the Catacombs. I have nothing but love for this game, but it should be noted that yes, as many have said before, the second half of this journey is not quite as engaging as this first. I still enjoyed it plenty, likely more than most, so it didn't bother me much, but that may throw some off.

Conclusion: Buy the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game (preferably on sale)

Although not my introduction to the franchise, that being DS3, this game is one I have an unmatched emotional connection to. The game twists a narrative into its level design that is INSANELY intriguing and fun to figure out (or to let VaatiVidya explain), and genuinely feels like an adventure, I'd say more so than most action/adventure games I've played. That sense of adventure and exploration is thick throughout the entire game, be it the awe-inspiring initial view of Anor Londo or the dungeon-crawling atmosphere of the Catacombs. I have nothing but love for this game, but it should be noted that yes, as many have said before, the second half of this journey is not quite as engaging as this first. I still enjoyed it plenty, likely more than most, so it didn't bother me much, but that may throw some off. Conclusion: Buy the fucking game (preferably on sale)