A surprise gem and absolute pleasure. The comparisons to Hollow Knight and Souls games are easy to make but I consider that high praise. This is its own game and the art style and score are stunning. Despite what appears to be a clunky player character in the first few minutes is quickly realized to be nimble and precise. Combat variety is vast, the game is very well-balanced, and although there are some considerable challenges, it rarely dips into “git good” territory. I’ve been obsessed for a solid 30 hours of completionist gameplay and am loving every second. Playing on PC with a PS5 game pad - my only gripe is the very occasional overlap of abilities to buttton mappings. I can’t jump, hook, and super dash because that’s my hook button. 9/10 easily.