>Where are the civilians?
ancient husks
>Why is every town, village, and city empty?
because people cant die and everyone is 1000 year old
>Why are the only "people" you come across either insane demigods or mindless zombies?
they are 1000 years old
>Why are there less than 10 people to talk to in the entire country?
all the other tarnished died you are late to the party
>This "world" doesn't feel very alive...
yeah its dead welcome to fromsoft games
go play skyrim or witcher if you want a living world, this is an action game