Defending the Second Half of Dark Souls

Almost every review of Dark Souls says that the game gets worse after Anor Londo. I disagree. The second half of Dark Souls adds a lot of value to the game, and the level of challenge makes sense. 2:30 Duke's Archives 4:59 Crystal Cave 8:48 Catacombs 11:01 Tomb of the Giants 14:49 New Londo 17:22 Demon Ruins 21:35 Lost Izalith 24:33 Kiln of the First Flame 26:00 Conclusion