[BeFlatXIII]

> If the art isn't critical to the game, then use simple art.

However, complex art is needed to fit with genre tropes to attract the expected audience. It's like Apple shoving AI into their products needlessly—not a core part of the experience, but needed so Wall Street doesn't throw a hissy.

> looking for meaning when none is there

Or you generate your own meaning. Art is analysis for the audience.