I definitely think games have become a lot more easy over time. Compare anything made today (specifically Super Mario titles) with those that came out for the NES/SNES such as SMB3 or SMW. It's always far more rewarding when there's a bit of challenge involved because you've actually achieved something. I feel like now many games will hold your hand and will give you a solution to a problem even if you've only failed a few times. That's just encouraging players to take the easy route instead of learning how to things the proper way. It does worry me slightly.
In regards to Final Fantasy XIII, I agree completely. As much as I do enjoy playing it there is barely any depth and I don't feel very proud after winning a battle like I would if I were to play another JRPG such as FF7. I hope FF15 doesn't follow in that path.
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