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Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I genuinely miss the CGI style that a lot of video games used to have in their cutscenes.

I’m not saying I want games to look worse or that modern graphics aren’t impressive. They obviously are. What I miss is the specific visual identity older CGI had.

Characters could look incredibly detailed and almost photorealistic, but they still clearly looked like 3D animated video game characters. They had a certain stylized quality that made them feel like they belonged to a video game rather than trying to imitate real life as closely as possible.

The image above is a good example of what I mean. The characters look amazing, the lighting is dramatic, the textures are detailed, and everything has a cinematic quality to it—but it still feels unmistakably like a video game CGI cutscene.

I feel the same way about sound design. I especially prefer the sound effects in something like Mortal Kombat 9. They were exaggerated, punchy and almost theatrical. Modern games often seem to aim for extremely realistic sound effects, and ironically, I think that can make them less satisfying.

This is probably the biggest thing for me: I don't think realism automatically makes a game look or sound better.

Sometimes the exaggerated, stylized, slightly artificial look and sound is what gives a game its personality.

Modern games can be technically incredible, but sometimes I look at them and think, “This looks almost too real.” And that's not necessarily a compliment for me.

I miss when games could look spectacular without trying so hard to look real.

I feel like people put Family Guy on the pedestal way too much. Most of that show is either Peter does something stupid, Meg gets hate, and Stewie does some adventure or thing with Brian. They had gotten way too repetitive and it always confuses me as to why American Dad is have far more creativity than Family Guy. And I will say The Cleveland Show was what I wanted from a Family Guy series. To as similar to the first 4 seasons if the shoe. Cleveland Show was more laid back cared to the two. Of course, Cleveland's personality had been a bit similar to Peter, but it wasn't as god awful as to what modern Peter was.

The Cleveland Show felt more down to Earth. Makes it feel like a regular TV sitcom. I find the jokes to actually make me giggle and enjoying. Seeing how much Cleveland cares about his family when they all (maybe except Rorberta) care for each other. Rallo and Cleveland Jr. are entertaining, and Donna can be seen as the most boing character, but there were at times where I like her character.

I can watch the Cleveland Show all everyday. Family Guy had gotten to more of the gross and sadistic route that I am not a big fan of. American Dad is still the best imo, but The Cleveland Show is something I can always look back to more!

There are only two bedrooms shown in the house, Cleveland and Jr. have their own rooms, but what about Rallo and Roberta?

Personally, I think I would still give it a chance. Mike Henry’s Cleveland is iconic, and it would definitely feel different without him, but I’d rather see a new season with Arif Zahir than have the show never return at all.

I’d also love to hear Kevin Michael Richardson as Cleveland Jr. again, along with Roberta and all the other supporting characters from the show. Just getting to see those characters return and interact again would absolutely make a Season 5 worth watching for me.

What do you think?
Would you watch a Season 5 with Arif Zahir, or would you rather the show stay finished without Mike Henry?

Cleveland Jr. Songs

This Woman's Work

Ta-ra-ra Ay! (Polka Rap)

Cecilia (Song)

Balls Deep in Love

Vanessa (Song)

Kenny West vs. Cleveland Jr. Rap Battle

Tweet with Jesus

Warm White Socks

I Gotta Feeling