Not sure if these walking simulators are anyone's idea of "blood-pumping action"... I mean... "Press X to get over the ledge" (aka watch 5 seconds long animation as your character grunts under breath)... Ad nauseum. Then, there's "press E to talk to Jabizchek Sczhalawinski"... Also not very exciting. And when you finally get into combat, well, it's usually over in a few swings.
In a world of characterless MMOs and battle royales, it's easy to think gaming has become homogenous. Every once in a while, though, a great story emerges as if a light from the heavens to release us from our suffering...or something. The Steam Autumn Sale has made a few hit story games very affordable until November 29.