It's a shame that it is controversial to say that this is my second favorite Souls game, but it's the truth. The game feels like the one successor to Demon's Souls that's closest to it. The way the level design is more linear, and the combat is slower really takes me back to that Demon's Souls experience. This game also shines with it's colorful environments, and unique level design. This also remains as the best souls game for CO-OP and PVP in my opinion.