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However, critics seem uncomfortable with this reality. The inconsistency appears to be rooted in ideological biases: while they accept sexual themes and in-game romantic content, they react negatively when characters' attractiveness becomes a central marketing element targeting a specific demographic.
The Video Game Industry’s Double Standards
The ongoing debates about Stellar Blade underscore a broader issue within the gaming community and its critics. The double standards are glaring—many of these same critics praise games loaded with sexual content and in-game romance, but lambast Stellar Blade for showcasing an attractive protagonist. This selective outrage exposes a bias, whether rooted in cultural discomfort, political correctness, or other social factors.