Unwieldy, genuinely frustrating and sometimes aimless without abandon, this is still one of the most ambitious and freshest takes on the Souls formula with a clear focus on the idea and allure of limitless power and strength, and how that colors over its world and its characters, but even through the player themselves, seeking through many of its vast amount spells and equipment, growing in immense might by the end. It's truly a genuine journey in a way perhaps most open world games lack, a true adventure in the player's own making.