[johnnyanmac]

There's a big implication in the article itself that the monetization structure of such gacha goes at odds with the fundamentals of game design. The only real benefit is that

1. some huge giga spends are more or less subsidizing your experience so you can play this game for no cost. This is obviously a boon in low income countries where a console game can be an extreme luxury to buy new.

2. The game can provide an RPG experience that will continually update for years, compared to a traditional RPG that is either one and done (possibly rushing out the last third and never following up on plot threads) or needs to sequel bait for the next entry in 3-4 years (on the most generous side).

so it really comes down to your personal situation on if this is liberating or a bastardization of the genre.