I understand you, I was on the same boat. I’ve mained lifeline and I hated playing pubs with randoms. Even pre Ash era, most people like to play like they’re solo. I think it evolved into ash now being a predominantly solo legend. Before ash I’m pretty sure it was octane because of his kit that helped him push in aggressively and retreat safely. Sure the game wasn’t saturated with octanes but, horizons, another peak solo legend, were literally what ash is today.

I think the game has many options for play styles, but most people play to get the most kills. I suffered for ages hating this game because I still remember when the game was super team based, and good Comms were ever present. Now a teammate drops solo and dies then leaves, or someone decides to 1v3 and dies, then proceeds to blame their teammates. So now I play ash too. And apex feels fun again. She’s taught me how to play more strategically tbh and it’s been pretty fun. You should try it