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What do you look for in a game?

I look to see if it has a little bit of everything. (Action, Romance, In-depth Storyline, Easy to Play, Fun)

Asked 11 months ago in Off Topic Tags: xbox 360, ps3, wii
Gam3r_Dud3 Gam3r_Dud3
Level: Bronze

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I mainly look for gameplay. Next on my list is replay value, because I play the same game over and over again a lot. I don't particularly look for graphics, but if a game has amazing visuals, or a good abstract theme, that will often influence my decision.

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  1. I look at story and atmosphere in game above all others. I will play a game with a great story and atmosphere even if I hear the gameplay isn't very good. I am actually a person who will replay single player just because I loved the story so much. If a game is really grabbing me with its story and setting, Im going to finish that game. That's what I look for in games. But of course I also play the games with average stories but excellent gameplay. Its just that I value story and atmosphere higher.

    bajeetbajeet
    Level: Bronze

  2. Gameplay is first and foremost.

    A game has to be...unified. It may not have the best graphics (actually this is last on my list), it may be stylized, the characters may be lacking, but if the whole package seems..."complete", I'll buy it.

    mobilemousemobilemouse
    Level: Gold

  3. Story and characters are important to me, but it is a game, so gameplay is just as important. Good graphics are nice, but they are not a must-have. I also like when a game has a lot of do/collect/unlock, or good replay value in general. I love easter eggs and secrets. I also like it when a game has good cinematic cutscenes, natural sounding dialogue/voice acting, and all that stuff that make you feel like you aren't just playing a game, but you are involved in a great story-telling experience.

    RyoshockwaveRyoshockwave
    Level: Bronze

  4. I usually look for a game that's fun to play, has a great story (though that's less important than fun), and has some depth to it.

    Transience8985Transience8985
    Level: Bronze

  5. I like a nice storyline and overall fun gameplay. Call of Duty is a great example. I love the storyline in the campaign, then I play multiplayer because it's fun.

    Storyline draws me in, Gameplay keeps me playing the game =D

    SergeantPopeSergeantPope
    Level: Gold

  6. just one thing. replayiblity. if its not fun when you beat it like gta4 or just cause 2 then dont buy a game with no fun factor

    kengokengo
    Level: Bronze

  7. I look for games that are original. I don't like games that are made based on a bestseller, those games tend to be far worse and the story is not that great. Sometimes I look on what people are most talking about and try those games unless I know it's a cult following of Harry Potter or something like that. Also, sports games like FIFA are really great, although players like Zidan are not in the newer releases.

    takeboartakeboar
    Level: Bronze

  8. I LOOK FOR ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT

    alainafly99alainafly99
    Level: Bronze

  9. i mostly look for replayability and playing after the campaign with the items you had from the first playthrough. rachet and clank/dark alliance are good examples of this... i also look for gameplay.... you could have a fairly good game and have horrible gameplay and it would suck.... take two worlds 2 for example.... good enough game but the controls are different.... melee is fine but ranged sucks dick... i hate it when people say the graphics suck on a game because games shouldnt look REAL.... not yet anyway....

    ysuranysuran
    Level: Bronze

  10. character customization, multi-player, story line, easy controls, people who play and don't cheat and fun. I really like RPGs though they have to be my favorite. I liked Viva Pinata for the longest time till i got Modern Warfare 2. lol i am very picky :)

    AnimekngAnimekng
    Level: Bronze

  11. it has to keep me entertained for a couple days.

    xmengame82xmengame82
    Level: Bronze

  12. Fun.

    MrCool87867MrCool87867
    Level: Bronze

  13. I look at the game reviews before I buy BUT I buy games just for the fun of the title subject. I don't own may games because I trade them off for others I want to play because I just enjoy a varity of subjects.

    BrotherSterbenBrotherSterben
    Level: Bronze

  14. i look for a good game iv really love open world games where i can just roam around and have fun killing stuff and gooffing off lol but i am a real gamer when playing online and can be a real serious gamer

    twilight5667twilight5667
    Level: Bronze

  15. online co-op gow 2 was my favorite other than borderlands and mag

    gmaniscoolgmaniscool
    Level: Bronze

  16. An rpg with a lot of customization...like saints row

    thedanimal14thedanimal14
    Level: Bronze

  17. Shooter: Realistic, Weapon variety, Weapon Customization, Lush Envirmonet(Junge or City), Destructible, Graphics all influence my decision.

    RPG: Character customization, customization in general, Freedom, Quests, Main Quest, Envirments, AI All have Influence.

    Racing: Realism, Variety of Cars, Car Customization, Sound, Amount & Variety of tracks all have influence.

    Action/Adventure: Story, Abilities (Drive cars, guns, etc.), graphics, character personalities all have influence.

    I Like to base games on the basics, a good game doesnt have to be 'state of the art' or 'revolutionary', it just needs the basics for its genre thats all.

    TheReviewerTheReviewer
    Level: Bronze

  18. I agree element04. i look for a little bit of every thing. But mostly if the game is fun.

    TheAwesomeOne24TheAwesomeOne24
    Level: Bronze

  19. I really like characters and strory. The gameplay can be terrible (Deadly Premonition) but I will play it because it had a good story and interesting characters,

    PoetMortalPoetMortal
    Level: Bronze

  20. I like open-world sandbox type game play. I also like good graphics and the ability to level up and upgrade your character. Even customization of clothing and weapons is nice too. Some of my favorite games are Oblivion and Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts.

    AirGatti23AirGatti23
    Level: Bronze

  21. game play and replay if the games not good i wasted my time and money

    risingdeath76risingdeath76
    Level: Bronze

  22. story, character development, also the conflict of the game has to be original, example: dead space 2, the conflict "schizophrenia" was original to any game ive ever heard of

    nospeakenglishnospeakenglish
    Level: Bronze

  23. I look for challenging platforming games with action. I also want speed. That is why i love Mario And Sonic.

    MarioAirship5MarioAirship5
    Level: Bronze

  24. sport I like, FPS, graphics, ratings and (of course) good ol' zombie killin

    Michael1174Michael1174
    Level: Bronze

  25. Zombies.......with guns!

    angelfan16angelfan16
    Level: Bronze

  26. Fun, wide variety of stuff to do, graphics, multiplayer

    Zac13Zac13
    Level: Bronze

  27. A story with great gameplay and a very high replay value.

    TheSopranos9907TheSopranos9907
    Level: Bronze

  28. graphics

    sk8ninjask8ninja
    Level: Bronze

  29. PLOT REALISM GOOD INDEPTH CHARATERS AND GTRAPHICS

    whodatfanwhodatfan
    Level: Bronze

  30. same as you

    thanithani
    Level: Bronze

  31. gameplay and story

    kevincool100kevincool100
    Level: Bronze

  32. I'm really into fps, and then rpg, I like something with a story line, or something that you can follow quests with. I don't really care about what the graphics look like, but it sucks when the graphics are really bad, but I'm okay with it if the story line is good.

    OlieMaeOlieMae
    Level: Bronze

  33. What I look for in a game. It is mostly the storyline. Because you, "the players" want to understand how the story is created. And how it adopts to the prequels or sequel games that you first bought. Next, is the built-in characters from the game. It is very interesting how lots people like to admire video game characters from Samus, Tifa Lockeheart to etc. Everybody always have a favorite video game character they admire. How the game is played. It depends what genre of games people like to play like FPS for example. It's just a basic gameplay of controlling your character in first person with a gun. The performance of the game is what everything needs. Meaning how the game is made from the developers themselves. From the graphics, sounds and gameplay. The game has to be presentable to a lot people. Anyways, to me. There is no such thing of a good game, unless if you have played the game and claiming how bad it really is!

    GC_BoomboxGC_Boombox
    Level: Bronze

  34. For me story and dept is very important in a game, visuals while not extremly need are a good help, gameplay should feel interactive to what the central idea is about, and control's should give good respose and actually give you the feeling your actually the character not just another video game.

    Which is why I like games like L.A Noir.

    fischbachproducfischbachproduc
    Level: Bronze

  35. The first thing I look for with any game is rather it actually caters to the audience that it is intended for. I don't know about you all but I hate "streamlined games". They often are dumbed down from what they could have been to appeal to more people and lose what makes them special.

    The next thing I look for is production values VS price. If its a $60 game or the publisher wants me to buy it at $60 it better compare to other top tier $60 games on that platform in that genre.

    The next thing I look at is features such as re-playability and co-op. How the online will work, is it competitive or co-operative focused. I tend to like games more you can play with a friend.

    If its a single player game focus then I look at things like story, setting, originality, art style and things that would make it interesting to me on a personal level.

    Last thing I look at is reviews, not just for opinions but also to know if there are any game breaking issues with a game as once I buy it I own it.

    TeppoudoTeppoudo
    Level: Bronze

  36. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLtKlk0zYFc&feature=channel_video_title

    Copy the link and past it and search it
    This game have everything, see the video, u may will like it

    flufligfluflig
    Level: Bronze

  37. i look for good graphics a good story and dialouge

    vamjvamj
    Level: Bronze

  38. In order of Importance to me:
    Fun factor
    Gameplay
    Storyline
    Graphics

    abundrenabundren
    Level: Bronze

  39. a kick ass rp like fallout 2 or 3

    2snipe2snipe
    Level: Bronze

  40. me im looking for a great shooter/adventure like mafia 2 and call of duty!

    yournameisdude2yournameisdude2
    Level: Bronze

  41. wat is the nunder

    iceymikeiceymike
    Level: Bronze

  42. guns

    vraul12vraul12
    Level: Bronze

  43. Med or better Availability. Without that good luck getting it from Gamefly.

    NemNem
    Level: Bronze

  44. Nathan Drake from Uncharted, hands-down.

    ParanoidPenguinParanoidPenguin
    Level: Bronze

  45. usually games i get are sequals or ive played them at a friends house or at the store

    AK2URFACEAK2URFACE
    Level: Bronze

  46. I always like to see something diffrent and something that'll make me drool at first sight. If I don't get that, which you hardly do most of the time. Then I like a game that challeges me enough that it is hard, but not so much that it actually makes the game lame. (MEGA MAN, CASTELVAINA, etc, etc.)

    provenlangwellprovenlangwell
    Level: Bronze

  47. First person, maybe third person, action pack, heart stopping, on the edge of your sit, non-stop killing, nightmare come true, cold sweet, screaming action:)

    RULERofURULERofU
    Level: Bronze

  48. Scenery, like underwater(BioShock), Space(Dead Space), other planets, or detailed modern places. I also look for challenging games. If it has multiple difficulties, I always pick the hardest (unless you have to unlock it or the game requires multiple play-throughs).

    TrumpetmathTrumpetmath
    Level: Bronze

  49. open world fps

    logana60logana60
    Level: Bronze

  50. Customization, an original story, a way you can develop you characters differently then from other players, replayability, Inviting visuals and music. Immersive gameplay. Easy to pick up, but hard to master.

    XXLKnowitallXXLKnowitall
    Level: Bronze
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