I like to think of it as a palette. We are lucky to have the full range of graphics we have nowadays. Back when I was a child, there was really only one option. Now we have the choice of the full range. I personally like all types of graphics. When it comes to my favorite games, most don't translate to top-tier graphics, oftentimes I enjoy games from past generations, and even indie games with retro graphics.
So I think graphics are important (it's video games after all), but top-tier graphics not so much. What matter most to me in terms of graphics is the quality of the visual art, more than the sophistication of the graphics.







