It's a bit of a meme among (some?) music producers that picking the right snare sound takes 12 hours and still ends up sounding like dogshit in a wet paper bag. This is more in the electronic / beatmaking circles as I understand, but I'm sure there might be some overlap with production involving live/acoustic drums as well.
So, I want to know some examples of snare drums that you love. Please try to describe why you are fond of it.
For me the one I think of first is the snare sound on Deftones' album White Pony. It has such a satisfying crack paired with a big haunting room reverb. Example: Deftones - Digital Bath
I think I gravitate towards snare with some body to them, as in some lower mid-range. If I grab a regular 808 snare, I find I like to boost a bit of the 200-300hz-ish range to achieve that.
Some more examples off the top of my head:
Blue Oyster Cult - I Love the Night
Filejacker - The Dark Masters
I also enjoy an oddball snare sound with character (at least I think it's a (closed?) snare and not a tom) :
Joy Division - She's Lost Control
I've got a DS3 run on the go that I might finish. Just need to beat the Ringed City bosses minus Demon Twins, and Old Demon King because I forgot about him.
I think the refilling Estus system is best overall. Farming for heals in Demon's Souls kinda sucked imo, especially when I got stuck in a few places and burned through all my grass.
I did like the lifegems in DS2 and their contrast to Estus, especially how the gems healed less but let you still walk while snorting them, versus the Estus making you stand still but healing more overall.