Regarding the opening I just played the beta on the latest build having not touched the alpha or earlier version.

I found the tutorial dungeon cool but incredibly hard, the path finding of my second party member seemed to walk into fire on purpose! I had to unhook the two and move them one by one which shouldn't really be needed.

I also felt trapped when I got to the town. I love the town and really enjoy walking around but every time I've tried to venture out I've been killed almost instantly and with no way to exit combat and run away its meant a reload (that I know of?).

I hear there are party members.... didn't know that!

So I think its great but yes if I wasn't a player who loves demon souls I probably would be suitably put off by now!


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