I came into this game wary from all the negative reviews and feedback I'd heard since launch, but in it's current state? Man, this game deserves so much more praise. The devs have been consistently updating with player feedback since launch and have really turned this into one of the most visually impressive and technically ambitious offerings in the 'Soulslike' genre. Forget any impressions you may have from launch discussions or from the previous game if you played it. The world is expansive, darkly beautiful and interconnected in a way that hasn't been done since the original Dark Souls. The combat, while admittedly unbalanced (magic and status effects can be hilariously broken with the right gear and stats), is decently paced and rewarding, with a wide variety of weapon types and combinations. If the 'Soulslike' genre is one of your favorites, or if you just enjoy dark fantasy action rpgs, there is SO much to love and appreciate here, and I honestly hope the devs get a chance to take the lessons they learned and create a proper sequel.