Do you like to play with the ability to do multiple saves, or do you prefer "realistic" mode where you have a single save and can't quit without saving?
I've done both. The "realistic" mode definitely can get your palms sweaty when you enter a battle with serious consequences if you lose. The game is more fun for me when there's more at stake.
However, I find that I play a lot more conservatively on "realistic" mode, and will avoid high risk battles. I end up generally only fighting battles I know I can win, which is boring.
After doing both "realistic" and free-save, I tend to play on free save mode now, and give myself a self-imposed limit of 3 "do-overs" for a play-through. I use these do-overs for engaging in risky battles that I wouldn't do if I couldn't go back to a previous save. Some of these lost-cause battles have been my best ones, and I would never have attempted them if I didn't have the chance to go back.
What are your preferences?
I've done both. The "realistic" mode definitely can get your palms sweaty when you enter a battle with serious consequences if you lose. The game is more fun for me when there's more at stake.
However, I find that I play a lot more conservatively on "realistic" mode, and will avoid high risk battles. I end up generally only fighting battles I know I can win, which is boring.
After doing both "realistic" and free-save, I tend to play on free save mode now, and give myself a self-imposed limit of 3 "do-overs" for a play-through. I use these do-overs for engaging in risky battles that I wouldn't do if I couldn't go back to a previous save. Some of these lost-cause battles have been my best ones, and I would never have attempted them if I didn't have the chance to go back.
What are your preferences?