Ghaziabad projects: Are amenities just a marketing gimmick?

Loan finally approved, but choosing a project in Ghaziabad is giving me serious headaches. Yaar, everyone talks about these fancy amenities builders promise, especially in places like Arocon Golf Ville. Honestly, is anyone actually *using* those huge clubhouses ya swimming pools? Or are they just for brochure photos? I'm seeing so many projects where the maintenance charges are sky-high, but the facilities are either broken, badly kept, or just empty. Specifically Ghaziabad mein, what's the ground reality? Should I really pay extra EMI for a gym that's always empty or a pool jo kabhi saaf hi nahi hota? My parents keep saying 'amenities pe mat jao, basic cheezein dekho'. I feel like it's a huge waste. Change my mind, please. Is it just me, or are these amenities mostly a marketing gimmick?