I'm nearing the end of Dark Souls. I'm on the four kings, and I will have to admit its really not too bad. The game has presented extremely challenging scenarios, where I have gotten to the point of rage quitting. I always come back and pick it right up. My only complaint is the grind for souls right now is tedious, I need it for several upgrades. Tip: the skele babies give souls, and they seem to constantly give souls because they respawn like crazy! You need the Lord's Vessel I think for access. I listen to audio books while I grind. lol. Another thing is white titanite chunks are dropped by the hardest creature I have ever fought aka I die a lot, and get grrrr. rawr. Their like ninjas, in pitch dark, and hit like trucks!! Can't remember their names.. but their past the drake valley, beyond the evil door.