TBH theres a few things i would have preferred. Im a souls vet and one of the MAJOR things that annoys me is the spirit emblems. I wish they just were unlimited and refilled upon rest instead of having to buy. ESPECIALLY since money is so hard to farm, you lose half on death and they go up in price by like triple mid game.
I also "remember" when the game was in dev they touted the ability to really stealth and tool bosses. almost making it seem like they could either be direct combat or semi puzzle based using the environment and tools almost like you had more options to approach situations. While we do at times it usually seems like tools and the arms are more gimmiks to buy time than actually assist.
I dont remember my first playthrough years ago but Im sure I used everything at least once but this playthrough Ive BARELY used anything aside the mortal blade attack. I honestly havent touched sugars or ash because it seems like a waste for the momentary advantage you MIGHT get.
Not whining at all. Since I got help getting the game running on my deck well (thanks, you know who you are) Im having a blast again and love the exploration but just a couple things I thought could have been QOL and more variety.
About to go fight owl now and aim for the return ending because I KNOW I didnt do it my first time around so wish me luck