How bad is MGS4 for the image of our hobby?

[TheBigFatJ]

jman8 said:

TheBigFatJ said:

jman8 said:

 

How are themes of loyalty, genetic pre-disposition vs genetic pre-destination, and systems of societal control, the control of information, the military industrial complex and the war economy not deep, meaningful, and thought-provoking themes? Sure, they may not be presented in the most clear way, but they're definitely there. There's no denying that.

 

Sounds like high school psychology.

 

And that sounds like a junior high comment. Don't make me go elementary school on you, poopy-face! Oh snap! I just did!

But seriously, if that's high school level stuff, does that mean it has no merit? Does that mean it's not mature or meaningful? If not, what would be an "adult" theme? Or are you just trying to be confrontational and childish by not supporting your claims?

I mean it literally.  I took high school psych and we covered those topics.  I also took a psychology course at my university and we covered more interesting topics.

I think the point is that Kojima is stroking his fanbase and allowing them to think they're reading a thought-provoking and deep.  But there is nothing new discussed there, just the same old topics from the most introductory psychology courses retreaded over and over. 

Personally, I don't find that interesting anymore because I had those discussions with my friends when I got into high school.