At first, I was interested because I heard the game was souls-like.

I managed to buy it first week of summer break 2016. I was torn apart weth I should get Hyper Light Drifter or Salt and Sanctuary. My little brother was a little more interested in S&S, so I got it.

I got thrown onto an unknown island to find my princess, after I lost her at sea and washed ashore. I found my first sellsword idol and realised, "Wait, there's local co-op?"

And so me and my brother played and enjoiyed the game to our fullest. I was the tanky, two-hand great sword dude, and he was the high dps mage. I also threw a little of miracles into my build to use the guardian sword miracle I bought (but ended up finding the revive miracle way more useful).

The game, by itself, should not be treated as a parody to Dark Souls. Rather, treat it as a stand-alone title, with its own experience and gameplay that rivals even Dark Souls. Treat the game as an equal, because it gives and experience that is independent in its own way. Of course, it does look a little souls-like, but don't let that make you think the game is a worse parody of Dark Souls. The world map is interconnected in a way that can even rival Dark Souls. The bosses are just as amazing and challenging, if not, more. But unlike Dark Souls, the platforming never gets old as you wall jump, change gravity, and even dash mid-air to help you get to where you're going.

In summary, the game has you running about killing monsters, jumping in puzzles, and slaying enormous bosses. But unlike Dark Souls, the whole concept of plattforming, level and world design make the experience unique and fun. You can even bring a friend to help you celebrate your deathfest.