eva01beserk said:
The problem with the the art narrative is that art is subjective. Modern art is considered trash by most people but some rich dude pays a million for a giant bannana. And thats the problem these small indy games have. Some people will swear by it but the majority will think its bad. I honestly dont think a game should be nominate for goty because some elite game journous think its great and we are to dumb and I unculture to really apreciate what they see. Now a game like ragnarok appeals to everyone and theres nothing subjective about why its good. |
This is a hot take and just untrue. We have tons of indies that sells millions of copies, just because they are low budget doesn't mean they can't be appreciated by many people. It takes two sold 7 million copies, this is blockbuster level of sales
What about Among us? Minecraft? There are so many successful indie games, why can't be they be nominated for AOTY?
Also, there is no need to feel alienated or uncultured just because you don't see the beauty in a specific piece of art form, as appreciating art is subjective and sometimes we need to be touched by some sensibilities that for a couple of reasons we are unaware of.
Indeed if anyone feel dumb just because they disagree with critics choice then, perhaps, they're dumb indeed, just not for the reason they think they are.