This game is AMAZING, combat is perfect, like a dance with perfect stream of attack-attack-deflect-deflect-repeat with curveballs thrown in like the need to mikiri counter (you will learn what that is) and sometimes dodging. the game rewards you for perfect parrying and punishes you for spamming parry and greed. this game has an amazing story with multiple endings and beautifuly hidden secrets and visuals that make the game just that much better. It has well thought out stealth mechanics, but never forces you to use it (although sometimes it is the better option). And all the combat is with your katana, which means that all of the time was spent mastering the feel of the combat. The shinobi tools you find are unique, interesting, and can be used in creative ways to make bosses easier. However, this game is very hard, to the point where you may find it unfair, however as mean as it sounds, whenever you fail it is entirely your fault. Despite what others may say, there is no input daily, almost no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hit tracking, and when your sword hits someone it will always do damage, it will never "phase through" this game is a masterpiece that deserved game of the year and is one of From Software's greatest, IMO better than elden ring and the souls games.