It’s actually great for the content, trust me. You don’t lose much compared to what you gain from successful extractions, and progress is pretty easy overall. It’s more about the feeling—kind of like practicing an extreme sport.

It’s the same thrill that makes people ride roller coasters or skydive. You know there’s a serious consequence if things go wrong.

There are plenty of examples, like losing souls in Dark Souls or getting bitten once in Project Zomboid and losing an entire character.