Hype vs. Reality: The Bitter Taste of Unfulfilled Promises

When Hype Meets Reality: The Illusion of Perfect Promises (and Why 'Path of Exile 2' Feels Like a Catfished Relationship)

Imagine you met your dream partner online through a chat, saw their pictures, and fell in love because all the amazing things this potential partner told you sounded wonderful and perfectly suited to you. Then, you meet this person in real life, and they look completely different, are unkempt, poorly dressed, and lack basic manners. On top of that, they expect you to pay for all the expenses of the day. Would you want to start a relationship with this person? Probably not, right? Wouldn't you regret blindly trusting the information that person provided online?

That's exactly how it is with Path of Exile 2 and GGG—the hype from advertising and all the great promises. What you ended up getting is a stuttering game that in no way lives up to what was promised to you...