Gameplay Or Graphics?

[matrix121391]

Gameplay, most definitely. I have a friend who just won't touch a game if it has bad graphics and that just grinds my gears!

 

[xcalibur]

I think you're a couple of years too late asking this question. In the 90's it was hard to create a game that truly looked good but now, no matter what you do, you'll end up with a game that still can look good.
Wii is the weakest of all consoles this gen yet the games still look bearable.

Gameplay for me though. Graphics sort of go out the window when you become engrossed in a great game.
Geo wars on the DS looks shittier than on the 360 yet its still just as great because at a certain point all you can do is play play play!
Who cares about graphics then?

 

[SkH]

Both: without graphics, gameplay can't exist.

 

[Deleted-119707]

Both: without graphics, gameplay can't exist.

never thought about it that way XD

 

[Diablo1123]

Both: without graphics, gameplay can't exist.

never thought about it that way XD

WRONG
Haven't you ever seen ZORK?

 

[deathfisaro]

Certain genre games and old games scream gameplay without the need for top-notch graphics.

If a game runs on Hercules it'd have quite extreme graphics, but Minesweeper would play as good as it would in Quad High Definition.

 

[strata8]

Some games need to have graphics/processing power to actually work properly. Generally only FPS games and realistic racers though.

 

[TrolleyDave]

Gameplay always. For me graphics should be like the icing on tasty cake. I still keep my old consoles around strictly cos some of the games play fantastically. I'd rather play the Saturn version of Sega Rally then any of the remakes. Sure the newer ones look much shinier, sharper and cleaner but the handling and gameplay just isn't as fun as the Saturn version.

 

[Twiffles]

You can have "bad graphics" but still have a memorable and good experience from the gameplay. Just look at the 8-Bit Megaman games.

 

[Tragedies]

I usually go for the gameplay over graphics. But graphics are a factor when I play games. I jsut can't play a great game with crappy graphics. All personal, though.

 

[Frog]

Gameplay.
but good graphics will make a game better.

 

[Rock Raiyu]

GamePlay cause you can't play the graphics. Its like buying a game without the console to play it on. You have the game (graphics) but what good does it do you without having the console to play the game on. (gameplay)

 

[Seven]

Graphics? A game finished in 10 hours? 10 hours of pretty shit. Then you put it down for good. No thanks.

An awesome example of a game that succeeded without graphics appropriate for its time is Cave Story. And damn was that good.

 

[samuraibunny]

Ill say both because:

1) Gameplay is good but if i cant stand the graphics, i probably wont play it alot
2) Graphics is good but if they work too much on that and not alot on gameplay then i wouldnt play it alot either.

This pretty much applies to me too. I guess I'm just spoiled by anime. XD

Graphics don't have to be topnotch, but if they are, I'll enjoy the game that much more. But I also contradict because I don't want to play Pokemon Red/ Blue after I've played Leafgreen/ Firered because I'm used to the better graphics (and the improvements).

 

[Deleted member 76381]

Graphics. If a game can't give me an incredible erection as soon as I see them, I take the game out of the system and break it into as many pieces a cement floor and a sledgehammer allows me. Then I fire my shotgun into the pieces. And then douse them in gasoline and set it all on fire. AND THEN I EAT THE ASHES. And when it comes out of me in the toilet, I laugh insanely as I flush it down. I have to make the most of my 100" hi-def TV, you know? I don't own any controllers for my systems because my games are so fucking beautiful, they play themselves. They're THAT good-looking. And there was this one game that had such absurdly-amazing graphics that my fucking eyes MELTED. I've never been happier since that day.

But seriously, I prefer gameplay over graphics, mostly for the reasons stated in this topic already, but to spite the people who have the viewpoint I described above.

That and what good is a game that you can't even do much with? Oh right, those are called movies...

 

[8BitWalugi]

Gameplay for sure!
Earthbound didnt have the best graphics, neither did super mario land, yet they were awesome!

 

[Forstride]

Gameplay. I really don't care about graphics that much. It's nice to have good graphics, but it's not really THAT much needed for me, depending on what type of game it is. *Hopes for new 8-Bit Mario game for WiiWare*

 

[silent sniper]

gameplay. good gameplay makes a game good but good grpahics with it makes it awesome.



but the one thing that can absolutely DESTROY a game for me is bad sound quality, actually, that applies for everything. If the sounds sucks, I won't play it, watch it, or listen to it.

 

[Searinox]

I can savour a good 90s game if it's got nice gameplay. Got lots of retros on my flashcart with emulators.

Some games are indeed designed to amaze through graphics but the success of true legends came with gameplay.

 

[23qwerty]

Funny thing is, since this is a Nintendo forum, the obvious answer will be not graphics