DSII fits perfectly into the mold of a “plain old RPG”. It beautifully combines character models, landscapes and a well thought-out (if traditional) plot to create one of the best games of its genre. However, its genre – vanilla action RPG – is getting rather old (at least in my opinion). If you are planning on buying it, you should not expect DSII to innovate, or to redefine the RPG. You should expect it to improve on previous games and create an excellent, fun experience – if a rather cliché one.