Quote Originally Posted by Vesperia View Post
I shudder to think what demographic GW2 is targeting.
...You shudder? The very idea that GW2 wants to expand its player base to as many people as possible by making sure their visuals run well on old computers causes you to shudder?!

Aesthetics can't be outdated, they are not graphical components. It's just a use of visual style to grip the attention and imagination of their players. Some people will obviously get bored of it eventually, but good aesthetics are not so easily forgotten. That's exactly why games like Parappa the Rapper still hold a visually interesting motif. It's why games like Okami, will still keep people entertained even years from now. It's why Super Metroid can still give people a feel of exploring a bizarre alien world.

And yes. GW2 has an appealing design.

Amusement parks are fun. They amuse.