Drizzlehell
Banned
The reviews are far too generous, and the gaming press lost its edge a long time ago. If you want honest takes and more evenly balanced opinions, then you should look to independent YouTubers who don't really have anything on the line when being more critical about the latest triple-A release that everyone's raving about.
I actually talked about the topic of "am I out of touch or did games just got worse?" with my brother last night and reached the conclusion that it's due in part to these games no longer aligning with my preferences but also because the industry has veered towards shallow and lackluster experiences as well. Nowadays it seems like the vast majority of games aim to maximize player retention and longevity, but it comes at the expense of cohesive and meaningful experiences that prioritize quality over quantity.
Another thing that doesn't help is the cultural influence that has taken its toll. Game devs simply started bitching out and shoving THE MESSAGE into every game, due to fear of causing offense among the overly sensitive and terminally online audience that doesn't even play the games that they always complain about. All of this comes at the expense of compelling storytelling in modern entertainment in general.
I actually talked about the topic of "am I out of touch or did games just got worse?" with my brother last night and reached the conclusion that it's due in part to these games no longer aligning with my preferences but also because the industry has veered towards shallow and lackluster experiences as well. Nowadays it seems like the vast majority of games aim to maximize player retention and longevity, but it comes at the expense of cohesive and meaningful experiences that prioritize quality over quantity.
Another thing that doesn't help is the cultural influence that has taken its toll. Game devs simply started bitching out and shoving THE MESSAGE into every game, due to fear of causing offense among the overly sensitive and terminally online audience that doesn't even play the games that they always complain about. All of this comes at the expense of compelling storytelling in modern entertainment in general.
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