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This reaction highlights an apparent double standard in game journalism. The media has openly embraced sexual themes, nudity, and romantic elements in other titles—such as Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: Inquisition, or even bizarrely themed games like Date Everything—where players can romance inanimate objects or even animals. Yet, when it comes to Stellar Blade, the critique becomes centered around the attractiveness of its female protagonist, with discussions often veering into superficial criticisms rather than genuine gameplay critique.