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♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ this game is amazing for a couple reasons.

1. The interconnectedness of the map is creative and beautiful. I wouldn't say that it's too hard for a first time player to get past the first arc AKA both bells without a guide. Getting to blighttown is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ in itself. There aren't enough words in the english dictionary to tell you how much thought they put into the way the map works for you, the more that you discover. Seriously. Those elevators going to the Undead Parish, but also taking you to Firelink Shrine and you can get back to Undead Asylum. Masterclass. The way that there's a designated firelink that takes you everywhere.

2. The overall sense of dread of the setting. It is just in a world of it's own I'll be honest. It's the coolest ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ thing to discover that first of all, we are a zombie basically and you have to just beat the crap out of these gods. But where these fights take place are just super interesting and very overlooked in my opinion. I think the greatest example of this is Blighttown. It's literally underneath the sewer system of the Undead Parish, you need to get to the lowest level, then into the sewer system, and then UNDERNEATH the sewer system is Blighttown, it's just amazing how far your curiosity can take you. And not only that, the Demon's Lair is UNDER BLIGHTTOWN. The verticality of it all is just in a category of it's own.

Progression system lowk sucks, and the combat is outdated. Some of the mobs WILL kick your ass and it'll most likely be the rats and the dogs LOL.

10/10 game would recommend. Just pure enjoyment after beating this game.

First off, if you're trying to play this game for the first time thinking ♥♥♥♥'s sweet, I have another thing coming.

Inventory and item management does not mesh together well with the plot.

Lowk thought they give too much ammo but that's just me.

Play Jill's storyline first before Chris IMO. Chris is harder.

Gameplay very obviously outdated but the theme and overall feel of the game is amazing. The old creepy ass mansion.

Wouldn't say the map is the best but once you beat this game once, you'll be a pro to beat the second ending dw.

Great game would recommend.