THIS IS AN AMAZING GAME. I don't know how to put it. I've played through all of it and honestly, you don't even have to play it to realise that this is probably one of the most scenic and gorgeous games of all time. The fighting is amazing. The graphics are really good. This game is amazing and I totally recommend it.
The quests aren't boring and the characters are greatly written. What's good about this game is that it gives you a choice to either do side quests or just do the main story. There are quite a few side quests that you can do for items and stuff. They don't progress you through the main story but they are worth it to do. There are other locations like the Inari shrines, bamboo strikes and hot springs and they give you different things.
There are quite a few different armour sets and sword skins. You can use an extensive set of weapons that you can unlock over time. Honestly, you should just play the game. Every time I play through the opening parts of the game, it just gives me shivers. Everything is so perfect. I totally recommend this.
BTW, this is quite a long game, it can last around 30 hours if you wanna do some side quests mixed with story. It might be shorter if you wanna just do story, but this game will last you. Replaying it isn't boring either. Just play this game already! It's the ancient Japan game every gamer has been wanting to play for ever!
Upgrades aren't ESSENTIAL in this game, which is good. I mean- you can upgrade your weapons and armour so you're invincible while also one shotting your enemies, but despite that- the fighting is amazing. I think it's on par with Sekiro or other really big titles. I like how there's different enemy types as well, so the more you progress on your journey, the more enemies yo encounter. I also love how there's a stealth choice, or my more favourable, face everyone at once choice. On the topic of fighting- this game has a thing called standoffs. It's where you hold a button down and you let it go right after the enemy swings their sword. It kills them, but it's a bit hard to master. The standoffs are very satisfying when you do it right.
Overall, this game is a TOP-TIER S++++ game. Honestly, all the cutscenes could be weaved together and formed like a movie. That's how good the graphics and everything in this game is. The blood physics, weather, graphics, secret easter eggs, combat and story are magnificent. It's amazing how far games have gotten. Try this game out.
come on, play it already
(edit: have you played it yet?)