Stonemachia

Parry timing window is pretty generous, enemies telegraph their attacks well enough, and there's just not enough in the game that feels like it's truly cheap.

Gameplay-wise, it was simple at first, but offers options and abilities that allow for greater engagement as one progresses.

The combat is both intricate with its piece-swapping system and combinations while also remaining refreshingly simple, especially for a soulslike.

It has a great aesthetic, an interesting theme, and a surprisingly striking soundtrack that isn't afraid to be heard.

Frankly I'm still confused about some aspects, but the greater narrative still made perfect sense to me.

Even if the game isn't on a technical level very impressive, it gets hard-carried by its art design, and honestly I like it over brute-forcing pretty graphics through realism.