Hidetaka Miyazaki has created an alternate universe where dogs are cooler and cuter than cats. Just another example of why Dark Souls is a staggering achievement; the atmosphere is truly fantastical, using recognisable elements but always in original ways.
Let's talk about the Black Knight Halberd for a sec. It's like... really really good. Do I even need to upgrade other weapons? Since upgrading it to +5 in order to defeat Cool Hat Ornstein, I've never found anything comparable. Fast, extreme range, high damage.. I could see myself winning the game with this weapon. I could see myself winning the game, which is actually crazy.