I can't remember the last AAA game I enjoyed. BOTW was good, but that had a season pass I did not partake in and the "story" was weak.
These days I only play what would be indie or "budget" games anyway and enjoy my time much more as they are often more focused and system driven.
Plenty of money to be made without needing to strive for Hollywood level presentation or "prestige"
AAA has become a tag that sends a specific message to me that it will be more trouble than its worth. $60+, 60+gb downloads, huge tutorials, muddling of play with extraneous purchases while ethical concerns of piece meal content, shady practices, and even immoral treatment of devs.
AAA no longer means quality experience in my eyes.
These days I only play what would be indie or "budget" games anyway and enjoy my time much more as they are often more focused and system driven.
Plenty of money to be made without needing to strive for Hollywood level presentation or "prestige"
AAA has become a tag that sends a specific message to me that it will be more trouble than its worth. $60+, 60+gb downloads, huge tutorials, muddling of play with extraneous purchases while ethical concerns of piece meal content, shady practices, and even immoral treatment of devs.
AAA no longer means quality experience in my eyes.