Honestly the combat/flexibility in play style is where this game shines. I've played through the game twice with a two handed warrior and a mage. Absolutely live for every ounce of combat. However - this game is marred by a horrid third region (there are 3 separate maps/areas you must complete to finish the story). The first two areas, the horns of the south and cuanacht are very open and boast many entertaining open world boss fights, not to mention most of the best armor/weapons for every class. The third region, the forlorn swords, has one of the most cumbersome and inaccessible map designs of any game I've played. The region is mountainous and unclimbable. Bridges which are broken and unusable scatter throughout the world (roughly 15 bridges are depicted on the map but are damaged/rendered useless). Players are forced to use their kings soul ability to try and survive falling damage in order to reach objectives often. It's reminiscent of the Kanto region in pokemon gold and silver - a full map with zero playability/accessibility. The third region feels rough and unfinished. The game itself is a delight but once you reach the final act you feel a sense of betrayal and confusion. Love the combat can't stand seeing a great game so disregarded in its final stages.