extinction

In a post Dark Souls world, there is a fine line between a challenging game and a frustrating game. The former succeeds in making the player feel as though their failures are a direct result of their own mistakes. The game gives you just enough of a sniff or taste of the carrot to make you feel as though you were just that close to overcoming an obstacle to entice you into one last try. The latter corners you into a feeling that the game is just not giving enough to make the drive forward appealing.