Are AAA Games Getting Worse? Data Says No

The author initially believed AAA games were declining in quality, hypothesizing that the increase in open-world games and sequels was to blame. However, after analyzing data from the IGDB database, this hypothesis was refuted. The data shows that the number of AAA open-world games and major sequels peaked in the late 2010s and has been declining since. While open-world AAA game ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, overall, they remain comparable to other AAA game types. The author concludes that it's not the game genres themselves, but a shift in personal perception that accounts for the feeling of declining quality.