I love games that encourage me to do things unexpected instead of hitting me with a stick for not doing the expected.

That’s really nicely bringing it to a point.

I think I’m on a similar track. I kind of want to keep playing Hades but at some point doing it over and over again became a chore and I stopped playing although I really like the story and think it’s a really good game. And on the same level I keep procrastinating Elden Ring although it might really be enjoyable in some ways.