- PVSpartanL36
- |
- Exalted Member
Just an average Iowa State University student. Go Cyclones!
Out of these three, story is the most important part for me. A really good story draws you into the game world and makes you a part of it rather than just a bystander. You should want to learn how the story concludes and the characters fare instead of just feeling obligated to finish the game.
Graphics are second, because if the game doesn't have decent graphics, you aren't going to believe that you are part of the game's world. Note that doesn't necessarily mean "photo-realistic". The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is, to me, one of the best looking games ever because they made it in an art style that will only ever look artistic. Whereas the impact of photo-realistic games diminishes with new technology.
Music really varies. Some games, like Halo, have some great songs that really give a boost to the exciting atmosphere. On the other hand, look at something like the Portal series. There's very little music, but that actually promotes a feeling of isolation and a desire for the great dialogue, so it works. Music isn't always necessary.
In the end though, I think overall gameplay is king. Look at Borderlands. Graphics are okay, music is forgettable, story is basically just an excuse to go to new areas. But it's still fun as hell. And in the end, that's what really matters.
[Edited on 07.03.2012 7:51 AM PDT]