I can’t agree with these unpopular opinions except for the Souls game.
I love stealth in games, especially when they do it well. We’re talking Metal Gear level stealth.
A story can only go so far if the gameplay doesn’t entertain. I’d honestly be thinking the opposite of skipping cutscenes then. I’d rather skip gameplay.
Open-world games get me lost in them and I find myself wandering around more than missions and the story. That just means I’m getting my money’s worth!