This was my first dark souls, i played it after i beat elden ring.
Cons first.
The atmoshphere isnt that great (still better then ds2).
I dont really like the ds1 refrencess that occur many times even though that this game is kinda symbolising end of a game series by showing the decay of familiar locations weve been.
Early game isnt that great.
Ariendel dlc isnt that great consedering theres only one amazing boss

Pros now.
The bosses are the best out of any fromsoft game.
Ringed city dlc is 10/10 i love it.
really cool level design sometimes.
I really love the theme of the dark souls universe slowly fading away, but theres still hope, the flame might return one day...

over all id give this game 9,4