Not real surprised that you telegraph disgust for the modern era but turn to a murder simulator for a reality break. Disappointing though.
Perm death MMO is always the final end state for gaming. We got there in MUDs in the early 90s.
All games should be measured in the amount they inspire their players to suspend disbelief, and I don’t think there is any game that can lay a finger on ArmageddonMUD.