It takes a while to get used to, especially since I've never played a souls game before. Once you understand the controls, it becomes a really challenging yet fun game. I describe this game 1 of 2 ways. .1. Lord of the rings and dark souls had a baby. 2. It's like skyrim cracked out. Fantastic game. Good design, good graphics, and an absolutely HUGE map. If you like hardcore survival games or like the classic run and slash games, this game is a must have.