Agree completely! Games should be games. Jump, shoot, think (lot's of other verbs here). No complex stories, no drama - lol, especially interactive drama, that becomes so pathetic it's almost funny! No, it's actually funny! Jaaaaason!
This is so gold:
http://www.dorkly.com/video/30941/dorkly-bits-mario-is-too-mainstream
Even though wrong, because Braid and Limbo have excellent gameplay and settings - and few to no dramatic moments. But the status they've been given is hilarious.