Honestly, yeah. If I'm gonna lose anyway, I want the stuffing beaten out of me. I want to struggle. I agree with Renalt - I haven't played any of the RE games, but MGS/MGS2 handles it really well.

I have hope for 7.0 and beyond, though. I feel like with the ARR remake, SE is finally starting to get at least a little bit comfortable with making you take a beating. Spoilers in case any sprouts are reading this thread (what are you doing? go play the game!):

New Lahabrea defeats you during the fight. You are mathematically unable to prevent his attack, no matter the DPS you pump out, and you die. Hydaelyn rezzes you and you wipe the floor with him, but it's a start.


I really, really hope that this is an indication that going forward, story beats and instanced battles are going to be more in line with each other.