Why Realism in Gaming Still Matters
For years, I have watched the debate around realism in gaming swing back and forth. Some players want every leaf to rustle like a real forest. Others argue that fun should always win over fidelity. After spending hundreds of hours with titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Metro Exodus , I have come to believe that realism is not a binary switch. It is a tool, and like any tool, it works best when used with purpose. The push for realism in gaming is not new. Back in 20