OmegaFenix
The Legendary Troll Hunter
the more realistic the better.
One shot kill would be awesome. "whistling:
Funny you should say that. I agree but many may not.
Realism in the form of improved Artificial Intelligence is good but you cannot make it too realistic, gameplay that is. Adding features to make the game more realistic like having to refuel your vehicle, clean your weapon and the desire to eat could be added but improved realism when it comes to your survivability is a touchy subject.
True realism isn't always the answer as you well said. However it could be done but would require a completely different approach to not only level design but combat and AI. You would need to take replace heavy fast paced combat with more slow paced strategic combat. I Am Alive is doing something along these lines.
I have been playing around with ideas for possible mechanics to make a "realistic" yet still fun and acceptable action game.