Review by pvssvge  "Truly, At It's Roots, A Game"  In the art
world, it's fair to say that certain mediums can accomplish
certain things. Film as an art medium is unique, as are novels,
paintings, etc. Usually, you have crossovers; some novels are
cinematic, like films, while some films are reflective and
poetic, much like novels. Games are no different. Games like
Mass Effect or Call of Duty really go for a cinematic effect,
much like a movie. There's nothing wrong with it at all.  But
ever so often, you get something that truly can only be done by
its own medium. Dark Souls is a game, moreso than any other game
I've ever played. This is a true work of interactive
entertainment art.   The reason I say that Dark Souls is truly a
game is mainly because of its excellent, unforgiving gameplay.
You are undead, a term which really doesn't seem to mean much
until you discover more of Dark Souls' cryptic story. You are
given only enough information to know what goal to accomplish,
but where to go and how to do it ar