Not the same feeling as DS1 but still good!

So after 278 hours DS1 (until NG + 8) and 287 hours DS2 (until NG + 1) I have to say:
All in all, it is compared with DS1 become much easier (especially with the life safety ring), the atmosphere is not as melancholic and dark as in DS1. I also do not understand the motivation behind all actions .... I still wonder what reason do I have to kill the four great souls and the final boss ....
Graphically definitely almost exactly the same but I do not so great find better than DS1, playing technically the Guard Break key combination, press the left joystick and and the right rear buttons simultaneously resulted in me mostly in a step forward and a normal attack.
Nevertheless, great game, the DLC to be worthwhile in any case!