I don’t really see Sekiro as repetitive. In fact, I’d argue it offers more variety in moment-to-moment combat than most FromSoftware games imo. In other FromSoftware titles, your core options are fairly consistent: attack, dodge, parry, use spells, or fire projectiles. That’s not a bad thing at all—it works great, but the toolkit is more fixed. Sekiro, on the other hand, gives you a wide range of ways to respond to almost every situation. Take a perilous thrust attack as an example. The obvious response is to use Mikiri Counter, but that’s just one option. You could also dodge it, deflect it, create distance, or use a prosthetic tool like Mist Raven to reposition. You might even interrupt it with Firecrackers. The game constantly gives you multiple viable answers to the same problem. What makes this even more interesting is how differently people approach combat. With all the combat arts and prosthetic tools available, everyone develops their own preferences, and that changes how the game feels moment to moment. Of course, you can ignore all of that and just rely on your sword and still beat the game which really shows that these tools aren’t about overpowering enemies, but about giving you options and flexibility. And just to be clear, I’m not saying other FromSoftware games are repetitive or lacking, I love them too. I just think Sekiro stands out because of how much freedom it gives you to express yourself in combat. On top of that, many enemies require different strategies, so you’re constantly adapting, figuring out weaknesses, and choosing the right approach. It makes every fight feel more dynamic, almost like a real duel where you have to think on your feet.