Why Modern Video Games Fail to Captivate Us Anymore
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The Nostalgic Era of Gaming
Remember when video games were thrilling and immersive? The golden days of the PS2 and Xbox 360 were filled with excitement and joy. If you’re someone who has recently entered the gaming scene, you might be puzzled by my sentiments. Allow me to shed light on why I feel this way: today’s video games resemble discarded leftovers, lacking the flavor and excitement they once had.
Back in my school days, I would eagerly converse with friends about our favorite games, anticipating the moment I could dive back into them. Unfortunately, that sense of joy has faded—not because I’m older, but because modern games have lost their spark.
Here are three reasons that illustrate the decline of contemporary video games:
Monetization Over Experience
“Moo… Moo-ooh!” That’s the sound modern game developers hear when brainstorming new ideas.
In the early 2000s, purchasing a video game meant acquiring a complete experience. Today, players often find themselves paying far more than the initial game price to enjoy it fully.
“Microtransactions are more than options; they’re traps,” says a young gamer, Bruce Wayne, highlighting how these additional costs can ruin the gaming experience. Players who cannot afford these upgrades suffer from the anxiety of missing out on content.
The emergence of multiplayer gaming has exacerbated this issue, with developers prioritizing profit-driven updates over genuine player satisfaction. EA Games serves as a prime example of this trend, consistently facing backlash while continuing to seek ways to extract more money from its consumers.
The video titled Why Modern Video Games Suck delves deeper into these monetization tactics.
Decreased Quality and Logic
The days of logical gameplay have long gone. While I don’t expect developers to create a life simulation, games should at least resemble reality in some aspects.
In classic titles like SmackDown: Here Comes the Pain, the gameplay mechanics were engaging and reflected a level of detail that is now scarce. Today’s iterations of popular franchises often feel like lackluster sequels rather than innovative expansions.
Consider the latest Far Cry release, which featured minimal changes, such as the ability to ride a horse—an addition that hardly justifies the time and effort spent developing a new title.
Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs
The presence of bugs in video games is a frustrating reality. Given our advanced technology, encountering such issues should be a rarity, yet they persist.
Years ago, games were released as polished products, devoid of the need for post-launch fixes. Now, developers often release incomplete games, relying on player feedback to identify and rectify issues through over-the-air updates.
These updates can sometimes be as large as the original game itself, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
The notion that developers thought they could evade scrutiny is amusing, as many of us have been observing their practices for quite some time.
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For those reading from different time zones, I might be asleep as you read this—just a fun fact! Sleep well!
The second video, 10 Reasons All Video Games Are Starting To Suck, offers further insights into the current gaming landscape.