It took me three separate attempts at playing to game to make some meaningful progress and not rage quit again. The first two times, I got to the drunk guy in Hirata Estate and couldn't kill him. The third try, well, I killed him and moved on to get a platinum trophy. It takes some time, but it's well worth it. The gameplay is unparalleled and feels really really good
It does take some time to get used to it. As much as it's a meme, it does click once you get to the mid-game. Also not worth to push through if you're not feeling it at all
It's simply not worth it. Free yourself. You don't have to suffer. You can enjoy your life. You can maintain relationships with people who enjoy this without having to suffer through it yourself.
You don't have to play Soulslike games. Free yourself.