>>531728905
Given that it's the example the developers pulled out for the stream it's evidently a common sentiment

>>529899762
>2020
>Open the Playstation play store
>See this
>Cool looking sword wielding heroes and some random minstrel chased by a dragon
>Decide to try out the game
>Five years into the game's lifespan the developers finally learn the concept of first impressions
>They now believe it's the players' fault for not knowing what plans they had for the game

>hire great composers
>hire great artists
>hire great programmers
>
>hire the WORST writers in the industry
Why are they like this?

>>528499945
Given the company's past I can easily see them wanting to do this but cutting it out of the finalized 1.0 story to go for a more BOTW-like feel
Doesn't change the fact that the way the information is conveyed is absolute dogshit and anyone trying to actually rationalise or defend its delivery is so far up Hoyo's ass they lose the right to be taken seriously