And that's when they're not dismissing YOU as a pretentious fartsniffer who's boasting and condescending to them for being into niche things they've never heard of.
Do remember that obnoxious TikTok trend where people were parodying their idea of film snobs? It's like that, but with gaming.
Do remember that obnoxious TikTok trend where people were parodying their idea of film snobs? It's like that, but with gaming.
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A huge part of the problem is that so many (most?) people are into art purely as a social tool. They don't care if different art is "better", they just want to experience the art their friends are into for a shared sense of community.
Sans was added to Smash Bros. Balatro topped the charts of the app store. Hades was nominated for several awards at The Game Advertisements. And as much as I'm loathe to admit this, FNAF became a whole-ass multimedia franchise.
Here, play Hob's Barrow: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/The_Excavation_of_Hobs_Barrow/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/761460/Lamplight_City/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/336140/Unavowed/
Excellent eerie folk horror that veers into Lovecraftian nightmare stuff in the third act.
Good fun!
[light dawns on Marblehead moment]
Roger Wilco, the 'hero' who whenever he's not saving the universe is slovenly, miserable, rude, unpleasant to be around...
...but players sympathize with because he's the protag.
/fuck/ my former boy Roger.)
Indie games are a lot more diverse than recommendation algos
Steam: This doesn't seem like other titles you have played.
Devs like @sodaraptor.bsky.social or @modusinteractive.bsky.social release so many great experiences.
Just making up shit to get mad add "a four hour movie about paint drying, you wouldn't get it!"