There are quite a few walls of text, so I'm just going to ignore that, but basically, yes, you are missing out. The game is packed with content. The story is definitely not as simple as it seems at first, it's complex and heart wrenching. It made me want to cry. It's just a fun game. It's also a unique experience, swinging that sword around like a pro is like nothing else. It makes you feel like you could do that in real life, but then you go back to reality. Long story short, get it, even if you end up not thinking it's the most amazing game ever, it is certainly worth it.