To me the video game elements are a lazy crutch for the creators. Who needs a coherent and interesting magic system when you have video game skills? Who needs a deep and original world when you can settle for Generic video game fantasy #206468 with npcs. Just compare trash like Sword Art Online or Shield Hero to any actual fantasy series and it becomes very clear what's going on.
To me the video game elements are a lazy crutch for the creators. Who needs a coherent and interesting magic system when you have video game skills? Who needs a deep and original world when you can settle for Generic video game fantasy #206468 with npcs. Just compare trash like Sword Art Online or Shield Hero to any actual fantasy series and it becomes very clear what's going on.