It's their GAMEPLAY that makes it stand apart, there truly is no real competitor when it comes to that. Of course it goes beyond that too, FROM gives the player the freedom and respect for a challenging difficulty curve to achieve a rewarding experience tailored to your preferences.

There's times where combat flows cinematically, what many games try to accomplish but feel rather scripted.

And then there's the music...

and the art, the environment, the characters, the lore..

it all just fits, there is an enormous amount of talent behind the games.

As if playing it lets you paint a million dollar masterpiece, the best reward in overcoming struggles is seeing more of it.