Thanks for the reply! I see what you mean especially about the nostalgia filter, it does conflicting things in my mind as well. It changes the color grading to approximate how the PS2 release depicted images, but because of the new rendering system, its not necessarily comporting with the new art direction that Delta goes with. But it still looks “fun,” even if it feels artificial sometimes.
I see you breaking down your gaming into mechanical challenges and comparisons to past games with mechanical emphasis. Curious to see what you thought of the other elements, story, presentation, acting, art direction, etc.?
“fuck your livelihood if circumstances and your choices led you down x y z paths!”
Man this is such a miserable position to take
Bro you skipped the End fight in your first play through??
The amazing fight aside, if you stick him up 3 times during the fight by sneaking up to him you will receive his Mosin Nagant after the battle.
Maybe on your next run
Anything that reduces costs is redirected into shareholder profit increase and executive compensation increase. If reduction of costs actually led to those savings being reallocated for quality increase it would be far too vague of a notion for profit minded execs to understand or promote…
Playing games in the modern era for better graphics is like watching the latest movie because it used a really cool high tech camera.
You should play new games for the artistry and quality of gameplay, story, and other elements, same as ever.
But that doesnt mean new games have no value. You’re just fighting against a straw man to begin with.