I didn't want to be like every other person who just does a pros and cons list but I'm boring and can't think of any other way to write a review.

-Pros-
Great, fluent combat.
Amazing boss fights and enemies.
Unique way of implementing Co-op and PvP.
Great replay value.
Enormous amount of character, item, armor and weapon customization that doesn't get stale.
Great story (even if confusing).

-Cons-
Some areas are painstakingly boring to replay.
Shields make the game pretty easy in PvE and PvP.
Most builds beyond melee weapons are pretty bad.

-I don't know where to put these-
Most areas are drab colors. (Yes, I understand the lore and setting.)
The game is pretty difficult.
The game is also pretty linear story-wise, which is okay for me personally because in DS1/DS2 I got lost and confused a lot.

-I want to die-
Havel's armor and shield.
R1 Spam.
Dexterity builds.
Farming covenant items to 100 percent the game.

Score: 9/10

I'll update this list every now and then if I think of something.

I didn't want to be like every other person who just does a pros and cons list but I'm boring and can't think of any other way to write a review. -Pros- Great, fluent combat. Amazing boss fights and enemies. Unique way of implementing Co-op and PvP. Great replay value. Enormous amount of character, item, armor and weapon customization that doesn't get stale. Great story (even if confusing). -Cons- Some areas are painstakingly boring to replay. Shields make the game pretty easy in PvE and PvP. Most builds beyond melee weapons are pretty bad. -I don't know where to put these- Most areas are drab colors. (Yes, I understand the lore and setting.) The game is pretty difficult. The game is also pretty linear story-wise, which is okay for me personally because in DS1/DS2 I got lost and confused a lot. -I want to die- Havel's armor and shield. R1 Spam. Dexterity builds. Farming covenant items to 100 percent the game. Score: 9/10 I'll update this list every now and then if I think of something.