There's a certain brand of cute/wholesome games that have this aesthetic that feels very... schmaltzy and fake in a meme-y way or is so homogenized that it doesn't feel impactful as cute/wholesome
I don't know how to properly explain it but it feels less like one true artists style and more an aesthetic adopted by the internet as quick reference to what is "cute"
like, I grew up playing the Harvest Moon games, I love Pokemon, and even Super Mario Wonder has this vibrant, adorable style that feels like their own thing instead of following a style guide
if any of that makes sense
