since when did graphics > gameplay?

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Volterra_90 said:

brendude13 said:
Impressive graphics in a game, both technical and artistic, can leave a big lasting impression and really immerse you into the world. It's no different to people enjoying a game's soundtrack, I can't imagine people making the same argument about that.

Graphics and gameplay aren't mutually exclusive either.

I feel like this stupid line of reasoning wouldn't exist if people's egos weren't tied to a games console.

That's just my take on it, but I've played impressive looking games (FFXV, The Order...) which haven't left a big lasting impression on me. They were mediocre despite of the graphics quality. In my opinion, of course, I accept that a lot of people enjoyed them.

Nevertheless, I've played games with way less graphical power (Undertale, To the Moon, Gunman Clive, Stealth Inc...) which left me with a pleasant impression. Way more positive than those powerhouses. It's obvious that if you combine both aspects in one game, that's a winning. But the foundation is always a good gameplay. If that's lost, the game is unredeemable, no matter what.

Also, I feel that the gaming forum's discusions are way more prominent in what I call the "numbers war" than in the gameplay department. And I feel... that's a bit telling. Just my take on it.

The Order is a good example. In fact, with titles like the Order the high-end graphics almost make me more disappointed in the game. I think to myself "you spent all this time and money on textures and lighting and your forgot to make something worth playing."