>be a kid in 2001-2006
>go to gaming aisle in video rental stores
>read the back of the boxes
>paragraphs explaining the game's features, overpromising stuff like "CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY," "CONQUER THE WORLD," etc
>play the game and it's janky as shit, weird controls, and a few levels that feel rushed but it least it has soul and unique gameplay
>be zoomer in current year
>watch cinematic trailers to hear about new games
>steam page will tell you how massive the open world is, raytracing capabilities etc
>play the game and it's just a shitty Last of Us clone
>go to gaming aisle in video rental stores
>read the back of the boxes
>paragraphs explaining the game's features, overpromising stuff like "CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINY," "CONQUER THE WORLD," etc
>play the game and it's janky as shit, weird controls, and a few levels that feel rushed but it least it has soul and unique gameplay
>be zoomer in current year
>watch cinematic trailers to hear about new games
>steam page will tell you how massive the open world is, raytracing capabilities etc
>play the game and it's just a shitty Last of Us clone