Another late reply but...
When it comes to all critical talk about those Western AAA games and Western games in general, I'm surprised nobody here with the exception of myself has still mentioned how bland and ugly their game's character designs and artistic styles are compared to Japanese developers by and large. And their gameplay style, design philosophy, and overall aesthetics. And how the quality and quantity of the most iconic characters from both sides of the equation compare to each other.
Now the better and more interesting question that I would present for everyone here:
Who are better and more appealing/interesting series or characters?
Ones from Western AAA games (modern ones at least)?
or
Mainstream Shonen Jump/Battle Shonen MC's?
@shade0180