>>724775316
Yeah basically. I don't think I did monster transformation stuff my first playthrough. They do give stuff like gems and such that upgrade weapons but the effort is just not worth it.

In a better world it would control more smoothly or actually have real combos to do with the monsters. Talking with monsters is neat side content though. I think if the game didn't revolve around killing stuff it could've been used as a stealth mechanic of some kind.