Side scrolling melee combat sucks! What is a good example?

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haxxiy said:

That's one hell of a hot take, OP, even for you.

Damn. I have the most milktoast of takes usually. I've had 5 in a row duds, games that are supposed to be great like Hollow Knight and salt and sanctury but feel as basic as minesweeper in gameplay.