This was the first game that introduced me to challenging video games so it means a lot to me. The first half is a master class in level design with tons of branching paths and clever shortcuts to get around the land of Lordran. The bosses are still fantastic with the exception of some stinkers (Bed of Chaos) and only improved with release of Artorias of The Abyss. While the second half may leave a bit to be desired, it is still a fantastic game everyone should try and beat.