Why do graphics matter?

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wfz said:

I'd rather play Sonic Adventure or hell, even Sonic the Hedgehog (the original) over the new Sonic the Hedgehog on the xbox 360, because you know what really matters? Gameplay. The graphics on the 360 version looked nice, but after a few seconds of looking at the game, you...err...I completely forget about how specific the details and graphics are, and I care more about the overall experience of the game and the gameplay.

Graphics really seem to only matter before I start playing the game. =P Once I start playing, I forget all about them.

 

EDIT: Actually I take that back, it's not just all about gameplay. It's about the music, the atmosphere, the artwork, the gameplay, and whatever else I'm forgetting to mention here. =P

Also, if the artwork is spectacular, graphics matter even less to me. 

I agree with you