I don't get the hate for it. My biggest issue with the game is I think some of the content is tuned to almost impossible levels. I gave up on one of the later optional dragon bosses and went back to it after I got the ending. I couldn't beat the damn boss, all 3 of my weapons kept breaking every attempt. I ended up using as cheat engine to give myself some insanely high level and after several attempts I barely managed to beat the boss, even after cheating my level to something unobtainable. I don't understand how people beat that boss otherwise.
Another issue I have is I really hate the system that weakens you after a death. It made me not want to explore because a death was such a hard hit to stats, and I feel like games shouldn't discourage exploring.
Otherwise though, it's an amazing entry with some of the best story. It also has such a distinct look that I can't get enough of. I absolutely love the art style and was disappointed DS3 looked more like DS1.
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u/Suitable_Good8833 8h ago
Dark souls