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  I have no problem with realism but I wish it wasn't the focus of so many games, and I also wish there was a broader definition of what realism was. It seems like most games are only focused on making games look more realistic, or adding the same gameplay mechanics to convince people the game is realistic, but not doing anything that stands out.
  I both want games that are more "abstract" and games that take realism to the next level. It would be interesting to play games with physics that can't exist and to play games that are closer to simulations.
context: Video games are meant to be an escape from reality.
  
  That's one of the things they can be good for, but it's not the only one. Just because you like them for that purpose doesn't mean that's the only way they can be.
  
  I don't want my game to be close to reality because reality sucks.
  
  Realism of artstyle has very little do to with the nature of the world, or your shitty life. I don't find this argument compelling.
  
  Nowadays you could a shitty video game but everyone flocks to it for its graphics.
  
  Could you give some examples? Games that are universally "flocked to" for graphics alone, while lacking in gameplay, story or anything else meaningful.
  
  Graphics don't matter. Gameplay does.
  
  Surely graphics matter to some extent. Otherwise, you'd be playing a text-based game. Nothing wrong with a text-based game, but I like that we have options.
  Graphics, as in, the technology that allows for the rendering of games is important. I don't care if the game has a realistic, or cartoonish artstyle, antialiasing is probably going to make it look nicer. Screen space ambient occlusion can make things eaiser to see - providing contrast that makes it easier on your eyes.
  Graphics matter in everything except text games. >
  
  Upvote for unpopular.
  In two games of equal quality in terms of everything you value in a game, would you still prefer unrealistic over realistic (assuming it was appropraite for the genre)?
  For example: would you play Red Dead Redemption II if it was cartoonish? I would have a hard time taking it seriously. >
  
  You know you can play games that don’t focus around realism right? Thats an option >
  
  I kinda feel you. I played Red Dead 2 and all I could think was “damn these environments are beautiful, makes me want to just go outside”