Graphics are Overrated!!!!! Come on and say it with me!!!!

[DinoLast]

I have to say Assassin's creed looks great but gets boring and repetitious very quickly

 

[Crimsonbob]

Gameplay first, graphics second.

 

[gdb]

I cut my teeth on those InfoCom games that had NO graphics. It's gotta have game play.

 

[Darren Carnall]

Yes, graphics do help in drawing a player in, but think of it this way (for guys, at least, and don't say it isn't true)... We all want to get with the stupid but insanely hot girl for a night or two. However, we really want to have a long-term relationship with the fun, smart, and interesting girl who may only be average looking. If you find one who's hot and has a great personality, you hit the jackpot, but it's really more about who she is than what she looks like.

haha I love that analogy. And yes, it's absolutely true!

 

[Chimera 1]

Gameplay should always come first. The Mario Bros series is the perfect example. The first Mario was addictive and it went on that way for many years. Then they tried to upgrade the graphics and let the gameplay slip (Mario 64), now they are back to the side scrolling ok graphics and the series is back on it's feet. On the other hand, Two Worlds was graphiclly great but the game play sucked ass and the game tanked. Where as Elder Scrolls Morrowind's graphics were ok at best but the gameplay was great and the series is still strong today with the advancement of gameplay and upgraded graphics.

So more money IMO should always go to gameplay and story and then graphics should come next. Graphics can always be made better later, but you won't get that chance to upgrade if the gameplay sucks and the game tanks.

 

[MooMooEgg]

The first Mario was addictive and it went on that way for many years. Then they tried to upgrade the graphics and let the gameplay slip (Mario 64)...

I wouldn't say they let the gameplay slip in regards to Mario 64. Nintendo was just trying to break into 3D, and I'd say they did it rather successfully, as the engine was pretty groundbreaking at the time. It was pretty much the game all other companies based their 3D games off, so that's saying something.

 

[Nocturne]

I had a lot of fun playing Mario 64, I wouldn't say there was anything particularly wrong with the way it played.

 

[Eternal_D]

I say both...if a game has great graphics and bad gameplay, i woudlnt' play...and vice versa...
i mean seriously, who'd buy a game with atari graphics but the best gameplay ever?