Why are the settings of newer RPGs (Western and Japanese) so boring compared to older ones?

In recent years, only the Xenoblade games have a world as interesting Skies of Arcadia. Skies and Xeno being my favorite jrpgs, I guess it does makes sense for them to have that as a common ground. Also, now that I think about it, cloud seas and floating islands are a classic, yet I feel like I don't see them that much.

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>Generic fantasy setting

I'm assuming because you look at all games from your past through lenses of nostalgia

Not bad, not bad, but this is the best-looking game of the past decade.

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Too bad about the plot and the 'protagonist.'

Well, XCX is also up there of course, at least when it comes to exploring the world, but I wanted to post something akin to Skies of Arcadia in its setting and tone

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Are you trying to imply generic sky pirates was a good setting? Yikes, weebs really have no taste

Why are a human Sticks the Jungle Badger and a Fire Emblem troubadour being lesbians in front of Anime Big Boss?