I would invite anyone who has an interest in the difference between gameplay and superficial graphical representation to have a look at Full Ace Tennis. The game is developed by one person in his bedroom and is about 300 mb.
It looks at first impressions pretty average. But the gameplay is superb and it draws you in and the immersion created by realistic game-play far far far outweighs any immersion benefit of having licences or correct bats or whatever.
It looks at first impressions pretty average. But the gameplay is superb and it draws you in and the immersion created by realistic game-play far far far outweighs any immersion benefit of having licences or correct bats or whatever.