>>15506872
So much this. Too many games "sound good", and then end up being utter trash. And since early 2000s we don't get demo versions…
Don't even begin with refunds. Even with Steam's 2-hour refund window you can't experience a game that has a "tutorial" that lasts half an hour. Yes, almost every AAA game's first 2-3 missions are tutorial-grade limited shits. Or like in the new Tomb Raider games: they're the most cinematic to keep you playing