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submitted 1 week ago by josephsh5@lemm.ee to c/gaming@beehaw.org

Any of you feel like we've become so fixated on graphics and perfomance to the point where the actual game part of a video game is often overlooked, or at least underemphasized? I don't know about the rest of you, but all I come across on social media regarding gaming is about resolution, ray tracing, DLSS/FSR, frame rates, frame time, CPU and GPU untilization, and all of that stuff, and I'm honestly sick of it! I mean performance markers have always been discussed when it comes to PC gaming, but now even console gaming is getting this treatment! Don't you miss the days when you just installed the game and just played it? I know I do. What do you think?

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[-] lustyargonian@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Stalker 2 had bugs on launch yet it easily sold 1 million copies. Black Myth Wukong uses frame gen to achieve 60 fps on PS5 and otherwise it locks to 45 fps, yet it has broken all records. Elden Ring is still a stuttery mess on PC and barely hits 60 fps on consoles, even the $700 one, yet it's beloved.

These people aren't the ones talking about resolutions and frame rates on X, but just playing the damn game in millions.

Just like millions use sub par TV settings and stream music or don't have much clue about team sports but still have a great time.

this post was submitted on 06 Dec 2024
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