I have a better idea. Instead of worrying about the people who find it sad, spend your energy finding the like minded people who know it's badass.
Kraiden
people go to therapy because of people who wont
The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.
- Anatole France
Vixen and Cupid are gonna need some explanation too please Santa
Ok, let's do this:
Air = Python Water = Javascript Ice = Typescript Fire = Java Lightning = Groovy Combustion = Kotlin Earth = C++ Metal = Rust Spirit = Assembly
Yep, played 4. I didn't think it deserved the hate it got on release, but I do remember thinking it was kinda meh. I played it pretty early on though. Apparently it's had a lot of work done since then so I should probably give it another go. I think I just like the location of 3 better. Greek island vibes are nicer than a dark jungle/desert/tundra imo.
I've also played the DLC, but honestly could take them or leave them. I like the skill involved in staying on the wingsuit, and the jetpack kinda ruins that. As for the mechs, meh. They're fun, but not really why I'm there.
Ok, so I love JC3. I still play it. I was playing it on Monday in fact. It's one of those games that I just keep coming back to. I enjoy liberating cities and outposts and whatnot, but it's the flying that I go back for. I can spend hours listening to music and just flying around. 260 hours on PC alone (I've probably played more than that on PS), and I've never finished the campaign.
Removing Denuvo is great, and I'm on board... but for the love of all that is good and holy: CLOUD SAVES!!!! Having to restart every time I reinstall it is WHY I've never finished the campaign.
A hundred years passed and my brother and I discovered the new developer, a script kiddy named Aang. And although his python skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Aang can save the world.
It's not "literally" impossible, but it's damn close.

Hell, find someone who consents and go wild with company! it's 2x the fun!