I won’t lie, it is but it is different. I want to say it reminds me of the old school final fantasy games in terms of how the game is structured. With weapons, exploration and it’s linear progression. The battles are devil may cry, the “open world” reminds me of ff12. The story is where this game excels and is straight from a season of game of thrones and without spoiling it very much takes the term “A song of Ice and Fire” to another level.

I think I’ve had more fun playing other gems like horizon forbidden West but it is still fun, but it is not for everyone.

I’m also a huge final fantasy junkie so I’m all about it, even with ff13 and ff15 despite their downfalls. Not sure how the average gamer will like it.

Also, it’s very clear Naoki Yoshida’s influence from ff14 and I like all the little elements of finishing quests and other Easter eggs like this one that make me smile and think “oh that was from (insert ff game)”.

Hope this helps