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Cheddahz · Sep 13, 2012

I simply ask this because my lady friends, a few of my pals, and I got into this argument yesterday about what's more important in a game and I said the gameplay, because I much rather have a game that's fun to play than rather play a game with excellent graphics that plays like shit. Of course, my friends disagreed with me and said the graphics of a game were much more important than the gameplay

So GAF, what's more important to you in a game?

StuBurns · Sep 13, 2012

A game that's shit to play is shit.

It's not either or though, I think nice graphics can greatly improve a game experience.

def sim · Sep 13, 2012

what kind of question is this even

Raptor · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay always.

Cow Mengde · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay

Dystify · Sep 13, 2012

Of course the gameplay. Graphics can be nice to look at, but ultimately a game needs good gameplay to succeed.

RockmanWhore · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay is overrated, also I don't play for some selfish enjoyment. I play to look cool in front of my peers, so graphics all the way.

Dennis · Sep 13, 2012

what kind of question is this even

graphics of course

outunderthestars · Sep 13, 2012

a game has to have an acceptable level of both.

Kouriozan · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay > Music > Art style > graphics (general).

ferr · Sep 13, 2012

No one on this forum is going to come in here and say graphics

ElectricBlanketFire · Sep 13, 2012

Both:

Seda · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay and it isn't even a contest.

TheGreatMightyPoo · Sep 13, 2012

Interrobang · Sep 13, 2012

Depends to what extent that graphics were tightened up to. Especially on the third level.

Lucentto · Sep 13, 2012

ferr said:
No one on this forum is going to come in here and say graphics

I truly wonder.

Stallion Free · Sep 13, 2012

Graphics.

Gameplay is just a buzzword to make platforms with lesser graphics feel better.

Sn4ke_911 · Sep 13, 2012

definitely both. I tried to get into Xenoblade. Gawd this game looks bad.

Gaborn · Sep 13, 2012

VVVVVV is a perfect example of why gameplay will ALWAYS trump graphics. (Style being another thing that can add to a game). Without a good base of fun gameplay there isn't much point.

Sethos · Sep 13, 2012

ferr said:
No one on this forum is going to come in here and say graphics

You haven't met Dennis I see.

Cheddahz · Sep 13, 2012

Sn4ke_911 said:
definitely both. I tried to get into Xenoblade. Gawd this game looks bad.

I'll agree on this one, Xenoblade looks like FFVII on a HDTV

def sim · Sep 13, 2012

Lucentto said:
I truly wonder.

The OP made it an either/or question. I have some pretty high standards for graphics, being a PC gamer, but no way am I going to choose it over gameplay. Some middle ground would always be the right answer.

Nibel · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay is the most important aspect of a game

And there will be so many posts in this thread that will agree with that - yet most of those people will post that they want eye-melting visuals and cutting-edge consoles in all the other threads.

Many know deep in their hearts that gameplay is essential - but they won't touch most games with great gameplay concepts because of their visuals

Field · Sep 13, 2012

Both.

ASIS · Sep 13, 2012

Graphics are a part of the gameplay, they are not on equal standing.
Better comparisons would be graphics vs. controls, or graphics vs. sound.

MidnightCowboy · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay no doubt. I have no problem going back to PS1 or N64 games.

Risette · Sep 13, 2012

Graphics are part of the game and thus the "gameplay"

Thread title makes my head hurt.

Vire · Sep 13, 2012

Games could and should have both.

Stewox · Sep 13, 2012

I wouldn't become a nintendo-only fan if it wasn't about gameplay.

Glass Rebel · Sep 13, 2012

Graphics. Only objective metric.

why must it always be either or with you people?

saveweyard · Sep 13, 2012

These are not two things to be compared. Thread should be only one page long.

Roubjon · Sep 13, 2012

Both are equally important. If a game looks bad to me, then the motivation to continue playing a game even with good gameplay just spirals downward.

Hindle · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay, but I think graphics can help make the gameplay even better.

Ricky_R · Sep 13, 2012

Thread #203 about gameplay vs graphics - ACTIVE

Both I say.

Canis lupus · Sep 13, 2012

50/50

Alligatorjandro · Sep 13, 2012

gameplay

Tashi · Sep 13, 2012

Roubjon said:
Both are equally important. If a game looks bad to me, then the motivation to continue playing a game even with good gameplay just spirals downward.

This is crazy to me.

Gameplay is king, always. But as much as I hate to admit it, graphics are very important. They're just not all that important to me.

Lord Snow · Sep 13, 2012

Both, but if I had to pick one - gameplay.

RockmanWhore · Sep 13, 2012

Gaborn said:
VVVVVV is a perfect example of why gameplay will ALWAYS trump graphics. (Style being another thing that can add to a game). Without a good base of fun gameplay there isn't much point.

What are you implying ? VVVVVV has awesome graphics.

SonicMegaDrive · Sep 13, 2012

The gameplay, of course.

A golden turd is still a turd.

Muffdraul · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplaphics.

Vire · Sep 13, 2012

STORY.

Oh wait wrong thread.

axisofweevils · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay - of course.

I buy games to play them.

Don't get me wrong, I like graphics too, but I don't obsess about the amount of polygons thrown at the screen like some people.

The fact that The Wonderful 101 on the Wii U, for example, had a trailer featuring polygonal people does not put me off buying it.

Zaventem · Sep 13, 2012

We'll be seeing more threads like this when people gut the Wii U open...That said i never understood people who claimed a game can't look good and play good.Lots of these people on neogaf.

Derrick01 · Sep 13, 2012

60% gameplay and 40% graphics for me. I can play a really amazing playing fugly ass game like Deus Ex 1 but I won't lie in most normal cases great graphics really excite me. I always look forward to what Naughty Dog and Guerilla are doing despite not really liking how their games play.

subversus · Sep 13, 2012

Gameplay

Emitan · Sep 13, 2012

pizzaroll said:
Graphics are part of the game and thus the "gameplay"

Thread title makes my head hurt.

You know that's not what they meant

mollipen · Sep 13, 2012

Both. I think the "gameplay is all that matters, graphics don't" argument is kind of ridiculous. Advancements in graphics have given birth to just as many new concepts and potential game types as gameplay advancements have.

Rolf NB · Sep 13, 2012

I trade you five graphics for one sound.

Gaborn · Sep 13, 2012

RockmanWhore said:
What are you implying ? VVVVVV has awesome graphics.

that it has a simple, clean, old school look. That STYLE can be more important than facemeltingly amazing graphical fidelity. There's nothing wrong with amazing graphics, they're often a bonus that can add to a game. They're just not necessary to make a great game.

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