Ew. It depends on the game itself I guess. For instance, in Star Wars Rebellion, I don't mind since battles are small part of the whole picture and it helps to save time.
Yes. But in Dungeon Siege, the game is almost one constant battle. Fighting is 75% of the game, and just too much happens automatically.
I never completed the game, though I sort of wanted too, I just got a bit too bored halfway through. I still think I may someday complete it.
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