Imagine you live in a house, one that stands up against ferocious storms, is rich in history and culture, but looks old and unappealing from the outside.
Would you prefer to move into a shoddily built home, with insides that do not stand out among other homes, as long as it looks good on the outside?
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(In short, Gameplay and Story make the game, Graphics only add to the experience. If the Gameplay and Story aren't strong, then the graphics have nothing to add on to.)