In fact in the original game the only times I ever got a game over was when I attempted to challenge the two optional boss weapons. (joystikrevolution.com)
This is a shame, because while Dark Souls 2 did have glaring problems (I'm thinking of the elevator up to Iron Keep), it also introduced worthwhile features that are now absent from Dark Souls 3, such as parrying with ultra-great weapons, infusing boss weapons with additional properties, various covenants, and an entire dueling arena. (apgnation.com)