The battlefield experience has taken a drastic turn, pushing its limits to unprecedented extremes.
The battlefield experience has taken a drastic turn, pushing its limits to unprecedented extremes.
I was just playing Battlefield yesterday and it really struck me—was this close to something real in actual warfare? After watching some live documentaries from Iraq and Afghanistan, I realized how far combat simulators have strayed from reality. It seems like every game needs to be exaggerated to make it entertaining.
Perhaps we engage in games simply for enjoyment, which is likely the reason they design them to be more engaging.
The closer the game gets to realism, the more players feel frustrated because they can't perform as well as a solo ranger. A single-player army often leads to dissatisfaction among others. Making things simpler helps everyone enjoy the experience more, stays engaging, and speeds up play. While some might argue for learning proper gameplay, many simply prefer easier options so they can have fun.
He inspires me to seek experiences that feel genuine rather than superficial.
Remember when games used to be enjoyable? It wasn't fun, it was terrible, and no one wants that anymore.
Consider trying real-life activities instead? If you want it to feel genuine, enlist in the military and experience what it’s really like. Video games are just entertainment—fun in itself—but not so realistic that they’d appeal to many players. Some racing games work well because they mimic real experiences; the more accurate they are, the more enjoyable they become.