Xxain said:
contestgamer said:
Xxain said:
contestgamer said:
Storytelling >>> Gameplay.
Gameplay is probably more important to children, but when you grow up to being an adult you begin searching for meaning and thoughtful dialogue in the world around you. Playing mindless games just doesn't cut it anymore if you are intellectually minded. Having a deep, involving story and gameplay that conforms TO the story is what will make video games an accepted art form among adults, like literature, film etc is.
Why waste my precious time and intellect on games like Gears when I can play MGS1,2,3,4 or Braid or Xenogears and Planescape torment and really learn about myself and the world and become a more complete, open minded, intelligent and better person for it? |
Then watch a movie or read a book? why would somebody who wants story choose Video "GAMES" for telling stories over other forms of media that do it better?... this genuinely honest question that bugs the hell outta me. |
The word "video games" is outdated imo, "interactive entertainment" is more accurate today and sounds more respectable as well. That includes interactive film, or any media that is at least slightly interactive like Heavy Rain.
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naaah... There still Video Games, your just dressing it up because by your previous post I can possibly assume you feel Video Games kiddy, and your " Interactive entertainment" the grown up Video Games.... and you didnt answer my question, mind you im genuinely interested because the story >>> gameplay crowd is shocking and backwards to me |
Because to me and others. It's more interesting to understand the world and your charcters and their motivations. Because then it makes the gameplay more meaningful. The story and surrounding enhance the gameplay, and if the gameplay is already awesome, then you have a godlike creation. Because theres an illusion of purpose
rather than pew pew the bad guy or whatever
