Fair, a lot has changed in the space over the last 45 years. Take the proliferation of titles that are basically just you having a job as an example. That shit absolutely would not scan with older gaming audiences. Why it became popular is a complete mystery to me. Audience expectations for their entertainment dollar spent have definitely declined sharply.
> That shit absolutely would not scan with older gaming audiences
Are you quite certain about that? https://archive.org/details/Lemonade_Stand_1979_Apple