I mean, they're not wrong. It was in fact a bold and unique turn for the franchise, the same way driving off a cliff is a bold and unique turn for a road trip.

At least with some things you can stir it to even out the heat. Not as often as you'd like.

Gametoons then: Ongoing comedy series with likable and funny characters trying to play video games together.

Gametoons now: Cringe, cringe, and more cringe.

Fox comes closest between all of them to being actual news, but it's not like the bar is set very high for that.