Recently got back into this after previously getting stuck on the Abyss Watchers. I started a new save and am doing much better now that I'm blocking more and not trying to play like Bloodborne and dodge all the time. Up to the last Lord of Cinder now (the giant as I missed him previously) and from my quick go it seems he will be relatively easy.
I think I prefer the faster pace of Bloodborne overall but still a great game. Although like Bloodborne I have no clue what's going on with the story, and I can't parry for gooseberry fool