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Reposting since it was at the end of the thread
I've noticed that the use in items in, not just souls games, but j and a RPGs in general (FF, DMC, ETC) is considered easy mode or at least as giving yourself an assisted experience not in line with the intended gameplay.
Are there any games, Japanese or Western, where the use of items is in line with the intended experience or encouraged for serious play?