This is a very good point. However, when you're trying to keep things prompt and readable, you tend to skip over bits and pieces. I focused more on the point that cultural appropriation is not bad, but is inevitable and needed to create the diversity that SJWs want. However, when it is implemented, it's branded as "cultural appropriation," and the term is used as a badge of shame.
Frankly, I disapprove of the use of the term in such a negative light, but s...
I agree insofar that it's a term used to guilt others. I also believe that cultural appropriation is a thing in that one can use elements from another culture. I do not, however, state that it is a bad thing. In fact, I commend Blizzard's "cultural appropriation" as an attempt to be even more inclusive than they already are.
The term is coined, and it's just easy to use. I do, however, hate that the term does exists in the form that it does. Appropria...
TL;DR - Calm yourselves. It's a differing opinion. Your opinion is good too, but try and present it with some respect and without lazily dismissing valid arguments/criticisms.
Admittedly, I have not played Ico, but I have played Shadow of the Colossus and enjoyed it. I had a good idea as to what to expect when coming into TLG. Honestly? It frustrated me. I like a good narrative, but I like good controls too. I found because of the wonky controls, and Trico's dicey A...