The presence of Maiden Astraea confused me...I didn't even want to kill Garl Vinland, though I did for sure.
I think in retrospect the Tower Of Latria is the spookiest part of the game. If that's gonna be the basis for Bloodborne, I'm all for it. I was hating ToL at first and ended up feeling it to be the most atmospheric of the levels.
You're right about he False King...I ended up killing him on the 3rd try, but my knuckles were white the whole time. I had more failed attempts trying to reach him than attempts at him.
Let's see how I do in NGP though....I've a feeling I'm going to be dying a lot more!