"Last Epoch: The Mid-Budget ARPG That's Changing the Game"

A dedicated Final Fantasy fan finds himself engrossed in mid-budget games like Last Epoch and Helldivers 2, praising their gameplay and the passion of their developers despite initial server issues. He appreciates the creativity and innovation of mid-budget games, contrasting them with the shortcomings of AAA titles, and finds them more resonant in the current games industry climate. Despite spending more on a pre-ordered AAA game, he feels more invested in and supportive of mid-budget games.