Nice! I get what you mean about the immersion; Sekiro really makes you think twice about your deaths with that dragonrot mechanic. To make it more enjoyable, try focusing on the storyline and lore. The combat system's a lot about timing and patience, so maybe set small goals each session, like mastering a specific posture or learning a boss's moves. And yeah, roleplaying as different characters sounds super fun! You could try beating bosses with only certain weapons or abilities that fit your character theme. That might keep it fresh for you!