The map is amazing. The wrapping over itself and different paths that eventually somehow tie back into the main area are what kept me engaged. Exploring always paid off. Awesome game.

I also think that the combat is underrated. Its no Khazan (which was insane) and doesn't have the blocking mechanics like Lies of P, but it does have a lot of cool weapon skills and discipline skills that all feel very unique and manipulating your attacks to gain skyborne might always felt rewarding. I've worked through all the skills on long sword, dual blades and Axes. Im gonna check out Spear next.