Only a few days in, but I'm already loving it! All the subtle nuances are captured, down to the dramatic cut scenes before a battle. It's great how, during a staredown, he slowly pulls his sword forward, then pops it open with his thumb. Classic!
Beautiful scenery, story is great, and I love all the side quests. It's a pretty big game. Also love how many different styles of combat you can choose from, although I like the straight-up samurai approach most of all. All in all, an awesome game so far!