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IMO, "it's this game, but with X" is innovation. It's certainly more innovative than "it's this game, again, with absolutely nothing new" like Ubisoft basically does with every sequel to every IP they handle.
Its this game but with x is how we got most new genres.
I actually was thinking about this the other day with soulslikes as I make my way through Bloodborne. This is an entire genre that isn't even new. They're Metroidvanias (or whatever you would classify the OG Castlevania as other than just "side scrolling platformer")! The only real difference is that you don't get tools as like weapons/accessories to reach new areas, you just get a boring ass key that opens a door, you open a door from only one side, or a trigger automatically opens a new path when you defeat a boss. 🤣
Is it your first playthrough of Bloodborne? If so I’m so jelly. I’d do anything to play that game for the first time again!! Don’t forget to do the dlc :)