which do you prefer "gameplay or story" before purchasing a game?

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Mirson on 25 August 2008

Depends on the game/genre, but for the most part, it's gameplay that matters most. For horror games like Silent Hill and Siren, I care about everything else: story, atmosphere, etc. The gameplay is so-so, but I just love getting scared and the storytelling is great.