@BGarcN2 was talking to a friend about it and it just looks like a mobile game. this studio has made a couple games with absolutely no visual style to it. the gameplays been *fine* but there is nothing to latch to otherwise. its so sad lol
PSA: for those who find DS2's mechanics add too much friction, there is a mod by the talented AoiYozora (Seeker of Fire, Bearer of the Curse) named Player Enhancements, which lets you walk during estus, change direction easier when attacking, slower durability loss, adp changes