Time to relearn all the mechanics. The basic controls are the same as Dark Souls, but a number of things have changed. So this is good really, because it's being awful and constantly terrified all over again. This is necessary tradition.
Why would you use left-stick jumping
- Not having a shield is forcing me to practice rolling early.
- Dodging doesn't move you at all if you initiate it too late- all attacks sort of knock you into a fixed position, so you don't end up where you expect.
- Weapon durability diminishes a lot faster!
- Poise damage seems to be increased across the board, and it's now a listed stat for weapons.
- Large groups of enemies are more common.
- Equip load is a continuous percentage, rather than three discrete points...
