Disagree. Gameplay in RPGs is boring, no exceptions.
Minimalism is usually amazing in videogames (and is ALWAYS ALWAYS associated with ART for some whatever reason, see SotC, Braid, Limbo, Ico, Journey) but for RPGs I don't think it works. Earthbound isn't even all that minimalist, if you ask me.
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