What makes a game good?

[kylie900]

[FONT=verdana, sans-serif]What do you think are the qualities that make up a good game? For me, a game is good when time passes by so fast while you play it. There are some games I played where I experience that. I like Conquer Age so much. But when I want a break from too much MMO game, I play my past time game which is the Honeyday Blitz 2. I didn’t think anything of it cus it’s the same gameplay with Candy Crush. The hexagonal layout may be a small thing, but adds a lot more fun. Really gotta look closely for the next move.
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[neox3d]

level of consistent entertainment, besides that its a very vague question and must factor a lot of things.

 

[shehroze121]

Conmbat is my top priority even if they story is mediocre. Not always though. I love bloodbourne because of its gameplay even though I have barely understood whats going on. I didnt really like 'playing' heavy rain or beyond two souls even though they had above average stories but the gameplay was mundane.

 

[Innceptionist]

There are various factors and elements that can make a game as interesting as your monthly paycheck or as boring as hell. Personally, I'm very picky in games - I look at the game mechanics, story, gameplay and last but not least graphics. Some modern gamers believe that 'graphics' don't matter, but in my view, they do — it shows the sweat and effort put by developers & designers. Overall, it makes the game so much better and entertaining.

 

[A Rahim]

Variety! in weapons, armors, classes, enemies, bosses, endings, and everything

 

[Aciel]

For me it's the top most Gameplay, Controls, Game Mechanics then Graphics & the rest later.

Moto G XT1033 @ Android 5.0.2

 

[Spartan 117]

Difficult question to answer to be honest. There are so many different types/genres of games and each one of them has a different criteria of what makes them good for me.

But I have found that I tend to move towards Story over gameplay. I mean if a game has awesome/fun gameplay but lame/mediocre story, I'll enjoy it while playing it obviously but will forget it not long after finishing it. But if a game has a great story and characters and really immerses you in it, it will remain with me for a long long time even if the gameplay wasn't that good and was buggy and stuff.

The sweet spot (very difficult to achieve) is to have a game with good story, good gameplay and good graphics. Those are the games that REALLY stick with you forever.

 

[JKhan]

For me, the most important aspect in game is the world setting and atmosphere it creates. The ability to lose oneself in a game world means the devs have accomplished the goal of making players immerse themselves in a fictitious world. Even if the gameplay is a bit mediocre, all is forgiven as long as the immersion factor remains intact and true.

My list of games that really nailed the immersion factor for me:

1. Vampires: Bloodlines
2. Arx Fatalis
3. Fallout 3
4. Stalker
5. Metro
6. Deus EX
7. SKYRIM

 

[EternalBlizzard]

One word. IMMERSION dats all.

EDIT:- If the op is banned, why not close the thread.