u/Surrealist328

This actually applies to most Atlus rpgs. As we know, the original SMT games were undoubtedly DRPGs. But as they gained popularity (for some reason) they lost the moniker. Having played them, I would say yes. I just started Metaphor Refantazio and it's obvious to me that the gameplay loop is essentially the same. The difference between these AAA DRPGs and the more niche ones which are classified alongside the Wizardry series is that the former is accompanied by more gameplay elements that work alongside the standard DRPG structure.

It just seems odd that a game like Metaphor Refantazio received such praise from people who want nothing to do with DRPGs.

To be fair, I focused on the main campaign for the 40 hours I played of it. The last sections felt like a slog, but the reality is that Stalker 2, despite its flaws, is an insanely great game. I can see myself returning to it after I've had a chance to play other games. Not sure what the point of this post is. I just feel somewhat sad. I feel I've had enough of S2, and yet a part of me wants to return to the Zone.