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Ivynn posted...

It depends. Parrying as a helpful mechanic is fine, but if you can't win without parrying, it's a little much.

It really depends on how it's implemented and for what game.

Metal Gear Rising it was pretty integral to combat against damn near everything, but mechanically, it's easy enough to do that even a 'mistimed' parry turns into a block that still (sometimes) saves your ass. And going out of your way to do it against big moves bosses may throw at you will reward you greatly (and getting a better timing down before attacks hit will make you auto-counterattack).