The game uses the DualSense's precise haptics and ability to make triggers feel like that they have a "point of tension", but it works just fine with a standard gamepad too (Xbox 360, DualShock 4, et cetera). You can also disable the analogue trigger gameplay (useful if you have a gamepad without analogue triggers, like Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers), or play with a mouse and keyboard.

I've played through it with a DualShock 4, and I didn't feel like I was "missing" anything.

My hands are sore from the constant vibration just from walking and jumping around. It doesn't feel 'immersive' or well tuned as other games I've tried (Alan Wake 2). The adaptive trigger does feel nice, but I'd say, you're not missing anything.

ok, thanks.