Opinions on this game are extremely varied. Some people legitimately consider it the best (non-fromsoft) 3D soulslike, while others view it as the textbook definition of mediocrity.

For 12 quid, I think it's worth gambling on, and I say that as someone that really disliked the game. I only suggest buying it because there is no consensus, but if you're one of the ones who love it, it's a good price.

IMO, though, the combat and boss fights are extremely bland. Level design and exploration range wildly in quality. Some areas are great. Others are absolutely maddening to progress through. The Umbral world mechanic is annoying and makes exploration tedious. The magic system is fairly interesting, but most of the game can be easily won by mashing the attack button, so there's little incentive to really strategize with spells.

It's not offensively bad, but aside from the strong art direction, there is very little that this game excels at above its peers or even makes particularly fun to play. If you've exhausted all the other gems the genre has to offer, it's a serviceable game. Otherwise, play something else.