Since the recent patch, the game isn't lagging anymore (AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphic card; AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor), so I also update my review.
Having played all Dark Souls games, this game doesn't feel as rewarding as Dark Souls and the story does not seem as epic, dark and fascinating. It is sad, that the Zweihander became pretty useless. Counter-attacking made the Parry near worthless, since a counter attack is easy and has less risk than a parry, the new gameplay mechanic makes it easier for new players. It would have been nice, if some armor would also have made their reappearance like the cute "Leather Armor", since Fashion Souls is really important, but all armor is completely new.
It is nice, that you can use now a separate lantern for light without having to use a hand for it. Riding is as relaxing as possible, you don't have to walk over to your mount and saddle up (magic!) and getting down works fast as well, definitely my most favorite and least annoying riding mechanic in any game...I still don't like horses/ riding.
It's a pretty well made game.

Since the recent patch, the game isn't lagging anymore (AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphic card; AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor), so I also update my review. Having played all Dark Souls games, this game doesn't feel as rewarding as Dark Souls and the story does not seem as epic, dark and fascinating. It is sad, that the Zweihander became pretty useless. Counter-attacking made the Parry near worthless, since a counter attack is easy and has less risk than a parry, the new gameplay mechanic makes it easier for new players. It would have been nice, if some armor would also have made their reappearance like the cute "Leather Armor", since Fashion Souls is really important, but all armor is completely new. It is nice, that you can use now a separate lantern for light without having to use a hand for it. Riding is as relaxing as possible, you don't have to walk over to your mount and saddle up (magic!) and getting down works fast as well, definitely my most favorite and least annoying riding mechanic in any game...I still don't like horses/ riding. It's a pretty well made game.