What do you look for in a game?

Mallow-teh-Marshmellow · 04-19-2009, 08:32 AM

1: The plot
2: The graphics
3: Character Development (Think of the sims.)
4: Re-play value
5: Blood content
6: The genre

I myself would have to go for 1-4. The plot is what holds the game together, the graphics make sure you know which character is what. In character Building, the more you talk to a un-playable, you "advance into their story even farther". Kinda like GTA or the Sims. However, I feel re-play value is what I would want to go for. When I'm playing a game, I personally look for some door, or something that can easily be missed. If I beat the game,and reflect back to what I may have missed, I wanna play again. That's really what make games so popular: You get into the game, you beat it, you feel like you missed something and play again, and lo and behold, you did miss something. I beleive that's what made GTA so cool and popular. Maybe even Paper Mario series can credit it's success towards re-play value. Well, what do you think, puny mortals?

Robotazy · 04-19-2009, 01:30 PM

The Gameplay

Metal Man · 04-19-2009, 05:01 PM

Massive Explosions

I am nobody · 04-19-2009, 06:26 PM

1. Yes. I take a guess on how the story is going to be based on what I can find out from the description and reviews.

2. Nope. So long as I can tell what I'm doing graphics are just a nice add-on.

3. Yep. Especially KotoR type.

4. That's hard to judge when you first buy a game. Not something I spend much time thinking about.

5. I look for it not to be there. I don't have a problem if it doesn't go past a few splatters here and there when you get shot, but I don't play games that have blood and gore simply for the sake of having blood and gore.

6. No. I miss out on too much of I take genre before concept. Especially considering that a majority of my favorite games fit into multiple genres, some of which I don't like on their own. Portal, Mirror's Edge, and FFXI:RW are probably the best examples of that.

It also flips the other way. I like most RPGs, but dungeon crawlers are a major exception.

Other things I use:

1. Reviews. Kind of self-explanatory. There have been multiple instances of me wanting a game up until it got 5/10.

2. Price. Rock Band is great and all, but I'm not paying $80+ for a game. Especially when the system it was for only cost $250.

3. Length. This is very rarely a deciding factor, but I prefer >30-40 hour games. (FFTA2, Skies of Arcadia, etc) I'll still buy shorter games, but I buy longer ones first.

And some other things that are even less of a factor than length. System, size, etc.

**Valigarmander** · 04-19-2009, 08:28 PM

I'm looking for a game that understands me, that will listen to me when I talk, and shares some of my interests.

I also have a preference for Asian games.

***Marilink*** · 04-19-2009, 09:18 PM

1: The plot: Most definitely. A game's gotta interest me first, and a good way to do it is have a great plot. Gameplay has to go hand-in-hand, though, because if I want a good plot but terrible gameplay, I'd rather read a book.

2: The graphics: Don't care. Good graphics are nice, but superfluous.

3: Character Building (Think of the sims.):Character development, yes. Building, not so much.

4: Re-play value: Of course. Playing a game once and then never touching it again makes me feel like I'm dumping a girlfriend.

5: Blood content: Don't care.

6: The genre: As long as I enjoy playing the game, I don't care what genre it is.

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 04-19-2009, 09:33 PM

No soundtrack mentioning?

***Marilink*** · 04-19-2009, 09:37 PM

ah yes, Soundtrack is a good one, though I don't necessarily look for a soundtrack, it just comes along with the game. It's more integral than graphics in that regard, though, since it's easier for a soundtrack to hinder a game.

Dizzy · 04-19-2009, 10:14 PM

1. Plot is a good part of a game. It really gives you something to think about while playing.

2. Graphics aren't very important to me. But obviously, if I'm playing a racing game or FPS, then I don't want some cheesy Mode 7 tiles determining my area.

3. You mean, like being able to customise a character or create your own? Well, it's a pretty good add-on, but not usually a deciding factor.

4. I like games with replay value, because you're less likely to get bored in a week and go buy a new game. I love games where the replay value is the only way to get the full experience of the game, where every reset is a new adventure. That being said, games like Maniac Mansion or Shadow the Hedgehog are very good for me.

5. Certainly, genre. I'm much more likely to buy a platformer or RPG than I would a sports game.

6. Blood content has absolutely no effect on the types of games I would buy.

heh · 04-19-2009, 10:34 PM

honestly all these things are relative to the genre and the type of game. The only element you basically need is Gameplay, and even that can be chopped down to a certain level if the game makes games-are-art fag hippies like me weep (see cyrostasis, penumbra, anything by suda 51)

although you can make a game have good gameplay AND make art hippies weep and thats even better so

**Loot** · 04-20-2009, 12:13 AM

Generic list is generic.

As far as I know, the only games that were made bloody for the sake of being bloody were Mortal Kombat knockoffs (Kasumi Ninja, Bloodstorm, Time Killers, etc.).

heh · 04-20-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi007

Generic list is generic.

As far as I know, the only games that were made bloody for the sake of being bloody were Mortal Kombat knockoffs (Kasumi Ninja, Bloodstorm, Time Killers, etc.).

but not mortal kombat rite

(also there are way more then that)

ZeldaGirl · 04-20-2009, 12:22 AM

I don't like that we can only choose one option. I think that holistically, a game should incorporate things like strong plot, gameplay, and character-development; I am a sucker for that stuff. Re-play value is important too.

***Cosmonautical*** · 04-20-2009, 03:44 AM

Good mechanics, good sound/score, and appealing artistic direction are all key in my book.

Metal Man · 04-20-2009, 03:54 AM

Yeah this list is in need of checkboxing n' an 'other' option.

***The Doctor*** · 04-20-2009, 05:37 AM

1: The plot is important, if it isn't a good story then I'm not going to play it.
2: The graphics is not important. As long as the art work looks good then I don't care.
3: Character Building isn't too important, but it's better to have it.
4: Re-play value is very important. Games are expensive stuff. The more time you spend playing it the better cost effectiveness it is.
5: Blood content is in no way important. Although too much can be too much.
6: The genre is important. I don't think you'll ever see me buy a sports sim other that Skating and Wrestling. I think the last Shooter I got was Metal Gear 4 (That's if you class it as a shooter)

Things you missed from the list.
7. Cast is important. If the people in the story aren't interesting then the game isnt interesting
8. Gameplay is a very important factor too.

Kargath · 04-20-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

I don't like that we can only choose one option. I think that holistically, a game should incorporate things like strong plot, gameplay, and character-development; I am a sucker for that stuff. Re-play value is important too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Man

Yeah this list is in need of checkboxing n' an 'other' option.

I feel like calling up the WA people, screaming "FIX MY ACCOUNT PERMISSIONS" down the line, adding a small "please" and then hanging up.

**Loot** · 04-20-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer 7

but not mortal kombat rite

(also there are way more then that)

cuz mortal kombat reigns supreme

I know, it's hypocritical, since MK had to set itself from being another one of the many fighting games to pop up from the Street Fighter craze, but come on. It freaking introduced juggling to the fighting game genre.

Mallow-teh-Marshmellow · 04-20-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yours Truly

1: The plot: Most definitely. A game's gotta interest me first, and a good way to do it is have a great plot. Gameplay has to go hand-in-hand, though, because if I want a good plot but terrible gameplay, I'd rather read a book.

2: The graphics: Don't care. Good graphics are nice, but superfluous.

3: Character Building (Think of the sims.):Character development, yes. Building, not so much.

4: Re-play value: Of course. Playing a game once and then never touching it again makes me feel like I'm dumping a girlfriend.

5: Blood content: Don't care.

6: The genre: As long as I enjoy playing the game, I don't care what genre it is.

I meant Character Development; I'll change that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

I don't like that we can only choose one option. I think that holistically, a game should incorporate things like strong plot, gameplay, and character-development; I am a sucker for that stuff. Re-play value is important too.

In the poll?

heh · 04-20-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi007

cuz mortal kombat reigns supreme

I know, it's hypocritical, since MK had to set itself from being another one of the many fighting games to pop up from the Street Fighter craze, but come on. It freaking introduced juggling to the fighting game genre.

oh boy BIGGER COMBOS A REVOLUTIONARY FIGHTING GAME

(mortal kombat literally sucks beyond the BLOOD value)

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Plot	2	20.00%
Graphics	0	0%
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Genre	2	20.00%
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04-19-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
Mallow-teh-Marshmellow Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Inside your house, locked your pantry, with your bukkit, eating souls. :) Gender: Posts: 150 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	What do you look for in a game? 1: The plot 2: The graphics 3: Character Development (Think of the sims.) 4: Re-play value 5: Blood content 6: The genre I myself would have to go for 1-4. The plot is what holds the game together, the graphics make sure you know which character is what. In character Building, the more you talk to a un-playable, you "advance into their story even farther". Kinda like GTA or the Sims. However, I feel re-play value is what I would want to go for. When I'm playing a game, I personally look for some door, or something that can easily be missed. If I beat the game,and reflect back to what I may have missed, I wanna play again. That's really what make games so popular: You get into the game, you beat it, you feel like you missed something and play again, and lo and behold, you did miss something. I beleive that's what made GTA so cool and popular. Maybe even Paper Mario series can credit it's success towards re-play value. Well, what do you think, puny mortals? Last edited by Mallow-teh-Marshmellow; 04-20-2009 at 03:37 PM.

04-19-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	The Gameplay

04-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#3
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04-19-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	1. Yes. I take a guess on how the story is going to be based on what I can find out from the description and reviews. 2. Nope. So long as I can tell what I'm doing graphics are just a nice add-on. 3. Yep. Especially KotoR type. 4. That's hard to judge when you first buy a game. Not something I spend much time thinking about. 5. I look for it not to be there. I don't have a problem if it doesn't go past a few splatters here and there when you get shot, but I don't play games that have blood and gore simply for the sake of having blood and gore. 6. No. I miss out on too much of I take genre before concept. Especially considering that a majority of my favorite games fit into multiple genres, some of which I don't like on their own. Portal, Mirror's Edge, and FFXI:RW are probably the best examples of that. It also flips the other way. I like most RPGs, but dungeon crawlers are a major exception. Other things I use: 1. Reviews. Kind of self-explanatory. There have been multiple instances of me wanting a game up until it got 5/10. 2. Price. Rock Band is great and all, but I'm not paying $80+ for a game. Especially when the system it was for only cost $250. 3. Length. This is very rarely a deciding factor, but I prefer >30-40 hour games. (FFTA2, Skies of Arcadia, etc) I'll still buy shorter games, but I buy longer ones first. And some other things that are even less of a factor than length. System, size, etc.

04-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#5
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I'm looking for a game that understands me, that will listen to me when I talk, and shares some of my interests. I also have a preference for Asian games.

04-19-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	1: The plot: Most definitely. A game's gotta interest me first, and a good way to do it is have a great plot. Gameplay has to go hand-in-hand, though, because if I want a good plot but terrible gameplay, I'd rather read a book. 2: The graphics: Don't care. Good graphics are nice, but superfluous. 3: Character Building (Think of the sims.):Character development, yes. Building, not so much. 4: Re-play value: Of course. Playing a game once and then never touching it again makes me feel like I'm dumping a girlfriend. 5: Blood content: Don't care. 6: The genre: As long as I enjoy playing the game, I don't care what genre it is.

04-19-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT Videos Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my pants Gender: Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 2,502 Thanked 767 Times in 422 Posts	No soundtrack mentioning?

04-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,822 Times in 1,007 Posts	ah yes, Soundtrack is a good one, though I don't necessarily look for a soundtrack, it just comes along with the game. It's more integral than graphics in that regard, though, since it's easier for a soundtrack to hinder a game.

04-19-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	1. Plot is a good part of a game. It really gives you something to think about while playing. 2. Graphics aren't very important to me. But obviously, if I'm playing a racing game or FPS, then I don't want some cheesy Mode 7 tiles determining my area. 3. You mean, like being able to customise a character or create your own? Well, it's a pretty good add-on, but not usually a deciding factor. 4. I like games with replay value, because you're less likely to get bored in a week and go buy a new game. I love games where the replay value is the only way to get the full experience of the game, where every reset is a new adventure. That being said, games like Maniac Mansion or Shadow the Hedgehog are very good for me. 5. Certainly, genre. I'm much more likely to buy a platformer or RPG than I would a sports game. 6. Blood content has absolutely no effect on the types of games I would buy.

04-19-2009, 10:34 PM	#10
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	honestly all these things are relative to the genre and the type of game. The only element you basically need is Gameplay, and even that can be chopped down to a certain level if the game makes games-are-art fag hippies like me weep (see cyrostasis, penumbra, anything by suda 51) although you can make a game have good gameplay AND make art hippies weep and thats even better so

04-20-2009, 12:13 AM	#11
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	Generic list is generic. As far as I know, the only games that were made bloody for the sake of being bloody were Mortal Kombat knockoffs (Kasumi Ninja, Bloodstorm, Time Killers, etc.).

04-20-2009, 12:22 AM	#13
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	I don't like that we can only choose one option. I think that holistically, a game should incorporate things like strong plot, gameplay, and character-development; I am a sucker for that stuff. Re-play value is important too.

04-20-2009, 03:44 AM	#14
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Good mechanics, good sound/score, and appealing artistic direction are all key in my book.

04-20-2009, 03:54 AM	#15
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	Yeah this list is in need of checkboxing n' an 'other' option.

04-20-2009, 05:37 AM	#16
*The Doctor* The Last Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the TARDIS Gender: Posts: 13,880 Thanks: 915 Thanked 656 Times in 426 Posts Blog Entries: 1	1: The plot is important, if it isn't a good story then I'm not going to play it. 2: The graphics is not important. As long as the art work looks good then I don't care. 3: Character Building isn't too important, but it's better to have it. 4: Re-play value is very important. Games are expensive stuff. The more time you spend playing it the better cost effectiveness it is. 5: Blood content is in no way important. Although too much can be too much. 6: The genre is important. I don't think you'll ever see me buy a sports sim other that Skating and Wrestling. I think the last Shooter I got was Metal Gear 4 (That's if you class it as a shooter) Things you missed from the list. 7. Cast is important. If the people in the story aren't interesting then the game isnt interesting 8. Gameplay is a very important factor too.