He has a much easier time in combat, doesn't stagger often and can unleash unblockable hits with his combo finishers. After Origins and Odyssey they had a new group of fans who enjoyed a bloodied approach to the series, but long-term fans wanted to continue playing stealthily. Having two characters was the appropriate method to achieve it without making a literal God character again.

Why would you want to compare a stealthy beat 'em up combat game with two protagonists who specialize in different areas to one that forces you to play a specific way in order to win?

Firstly, it's Yasuke. Second, Ubisoft have, in every game, taken liberties with their characters both by giving them superhuman ability and by changing their history. Shadows with a month left to go has already reached Odyssey pre-sale numbers. Ghost of Tsushima, a game in which you fought onis and a seemingly eternal kitsune sword master, is your basis for realism?

If you want to have an honest discussion about the topic, you'll need to start by being honest.