Is anyone else noticing how much gaming is being taken too seriously these days?
Is anyone else noticing how much gaming is being taken too seriously these days?
WoofWoofRun
10-14-2023, 02:26 PM #22In a sense I get what you mean. I'm wary of books that are too popular, because there's a risk they're overhyped rather than good. On the other hand, if something is genuinely good, it naturally tends to become more popular/mainstream over time. I think the highest risk is always when a niche game gets popular and you then get n releases, that it gets dumped down over time. I also played and enjoyed Nier: Automata a lot. It doesn't really matter to me whether it's popular with others or not. Doesn't change anything about my own enjoyment. It's just pretty much a guarantee when Steam finds "similar games" I'm not going to like them
I still enjoy gaming, but finding something engaging is tough. Most games I try end up being avoided. As I get older, it seems my tastes are narrowing. I feel like the industry is pushing older audiences with remakes and targeting kids with aggressive marketing while ignoring new ideas. I’m partially to blame—some of my purchases include remastered versions of Tomb Raider, Shenmue HD, DMC HD, and TLOU. Still, I don’t enjoy this direction.
There’s always something worth noticing. Recently, I played The Call of Cthulhu (2018) and appreciated its writing and depth. It wasn’t on my radar before, but it offered a different kind of experience. I also have solid preferences—Cyberpunk is a letdown for me. Did I play it recently? Yes, an hour long, dull, and hard to connect with. It felt more about dialogue than gameplay, and the story needed more interest.
Sometimes, action movies from the 80s or ’90s feel stale. I think people like me sit at the crossroads between the brain-dead fanbase and the skeptical critic. We’re often dismissed as either clueless or too narrow-minded. Still, we’re just trying to fit in.
Good point about Witcher 3—maybe it’s a joke, but the criticism rings true. The April Fools’ angle is real; it’s a way to avoid angering those who don’t appreciate it. “The emotionally weak need pampering” is a harsh truth. I’m not afraid to speak up honestly.
This video is worth sharing. It’s a candid take, and the criticism is honest. “I felt completely lost when trying Witcher” is a relatable moment. After about 12–15 hours, I was forced to keep going because I wanted something more dynamic. The combat didn’t improve, and the story felt shallow. I didn’t enjoy it for its characters or plot—just the surface level. It reminded me of action films from the ’80s or ’90s, where nothing feels new.
Maybe we’re caught between extremes: either we cater to older audiences with repetitive content or we alienate younger ones with overly simplistic approaches. Whatever the case, it’s clear we don’t always align perfectly—we’re often labeled as either lazy or too niche. But we’re just trying to be understood.
There’s a truth I’ve noticed: being seen as an outsider or oddity because of Witcher 3 feels unfair. I’m not someone who despises everything—Skyrim still holds my heart, yet Starfield falls flat for me. The main concern seems to be the lack of variety; it feels like fewer fresh experiences are available now. I’ve been trying to figure out what’s missing, and it points to this: most titles are either rehashes or just another spin on familiar ideas. That’s a lack of originality.
I still enjoy gaming, but finding something engaging is tough. Most games I try end up being avoided. As I get older, it seems my tastes are narrowing. I feel like the industry is pushing older audiences with remakes and targeting kids with aggressive marketing while ignoring new ideas. I’m partially to blame—some of my purchases include remastered versions of Tomb Raider, Shenmue HD, DMC HD, and TLOU. Still, I don’t enjoy this direction.
There’s always something worth noticing. Recently, I played The Call of Cthulhu (2018) and appreciated its writing and depth. It wasn’t on my radar before, but it offered a different kind of experience. I also have solid preferences—Cyberpunk is a letdown for me. Did I play it recently? Yes, an hour long, dull, and hard to connect with. It felt more about dialogue than gameplay, and the story needed more interest.
Sometimes, action movies from the 80s or ’90s feel stale. I think people like me sit at the crossroads between the brain-dead fanbase and the skeptical critic. We’re often dismissed as either clueless or too narrow-minded. Still, we’re just trying to fit in.
Good point about Witcher 3—maybe it’s a joke, but the criticism rings true. The April Fools’ angle is real; it’s a way to avoid angering those who don’t appreciate it. “The emotionally weak need pampering” is a harsh truth. I’m not afraid to speak up honestly.
This video is worth sharing. It’s a candid take, and the criticism is honest. “I felt completely lost when trying Witcher” is a relatable moment. After about 12–15 hours, I was forced to keep going because I wanted something more dynamic. The combat didn’t improve, and the story felt shallow. I didn’t enjoy it for its characters or plot—just the surface level. It reminded me of action films from the ’80s or ’90s, where nothing feels new.
Maybe we’re caught between extremes: either we cater to older audiences with repetitive content or we alienate younger ones with overly simplistic approaches. Whatever the case, it’s clear we don’t always align perfectly—we’re often labeled as either lazy or too niche. But we’re just trying to be understood.
Everyone has their preferences, but it was still pretty disappointing... so after nearly an hour of tweaking, I refunded it too. (…haha) Most of the time I just thought, "I understand why they suggest it, but what's the point?" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Gamer13_YT
10-15-2023, 12:40 PM #24I gave it a try... it felt dull and repetitive, like a typical "popular" title. The combat was weak, the dialogue uninteresting, and there were scenes I couldn't skip. After installing several mods and watching about 25 minutes of content, I ended up uninstalling it again. (・・ Everyone has their preferences, but it was still pretty disappointing... so after nearly an hour of tweaking, I refunded it too. (…haha) Most of the time I just thought, "I understand why they suggest it, but what's the point?" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Naraka is certainly a name that slipped through the cracks of the "too mainstream" category, which explains why it didn’t stand out much. It dropped on the same day as countless other big releases, all vying for attention among similar titles I don’t even recall by name. People were already exploiting it right from the start. And when it came to combat, the hit patterns were questionable—like an arrow striking wood that wasn’t even an enemy. It also had the annoying trait of launching bots at you. Compared to Village, it’s not terrible, but overall it didn’t make much sense. The last Resident Evil game I played remotely was Biohazard 2, which felt like a misstep in the series, especially since it was supposed to be a third-person shooter. The other two were just disappointing and should have never existed.