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>But still, the mansion is so small, you are literally just running through corridors
The gameplay is not about "running" around, but stopping to admire and explore.

Once you do get to the speedrunning phase on your 4th or so playthrough, then yeah - the whole POINT is to run past as much stuff as you can. A single fuck up can ruin your perfect run, and the best healing items lower your ranknig as well.

>It's not like playing a beat em up, where you constantly have to do crowd control and react to the situation.
Correct. Survival Horror titles are NOT action games. They're not about reacting, but about pre-emptive planning and prevention of FUBAR situations.
Killing shit is not the key part, but at the same time managing your limited supplies, with classic RE revolving around three main currencies (Health, Ammo, Saves), does require a lot of tactical thinking.

>I just don't see the fascination with these games.
Yeah, I can see it. And I try to explain it.
You sound like one of those Soulsborne kids that lose their minds when you cannot just hack & slash & dodge your way through any game.