[animal531]

There are a lot of areas on this topic that interests me.

Just look at graphics, specifically say beach waves. We now have super advanced looking deep water, but I've never seen any game even try to replicate beach waves, apart from some basic texture effects where the water goes in and out.

On the other side, I don't think I've ever heard a single comment about it from reviewers or players.

Of course as soon as someone does do it, then you're going to be hearing about everyone else lacking it in every review.