What does every good game need?

[Avatar Roku]

Replayable single player experience.

i.e Gmod, Portal, Supreme Commander, Oblivion (I can't speak for morrow wind, I've never played it) and Assassins creed 2.

Fix'd

A lot of replay value.
Thats why AC2 is so awesome.

Why does nobody understand that some of us liked Assassin's Creed 1?

Anyway, most people have said it, but I'll reiterate. One of three things: A great story, fantastic gameplay, or some kind of combination of both (in which the quality of each can be slightly less).

 

[SteakHeart]

Miniguns.

See: Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

 

[Tuddle]

Portal Gun

 

[Bilbo536]

Plumbers.

 

[Mr. Gency]

Replayable single player experience.

i.e Gmod, Portal, Supreme Commander, Oblivion (I can't speak for morrow wind, I've never played it) and Assassins creed 2.

Fix'd

A lot of replay value.
Thats why AC2 is so awesome.

Why does nobody understand that some of us liked Assassin's Creed 1?

Anyway, most people have said it, but I'll reiterate. One of three things: A great story, fantastic gameplay, or some kind of combination of both (in which the quality of each can be slightly less).

Sorry I didn't think very far ahead on that post. While I agree that AC1 is fun I still think it lacks in replay value. Again, sorry.

 

[berault]

-Relatable/believable characters
-Good atmosphere
-Intuitive controls
-At least one "oh my god" moment (i.e nuke exploding in CoD: 4)
-In-depth story
-Motive (Why am I doing what i'm doing)

 

[Treefingers]

NPCs.

Even if its just another racer in a racing game. A game 100% alone, is a game that sucks. Even Goombas and Octoroks are NPCs.

Tetris?

 

[AgentQV]

jesus with an AK

 

[FoolKiller]

FUN!

Whether the story is enticing or the gameplay is solid the game must be fun. I don't want to do chores when I am resting

 

[Kirbymike]

Though it is not a game maker like gameplay or story, I LOVE a game with cheat codes. I don't see very many games with them these days which is an extreme disappointment.

 

[JamminOz07]

midgets, preferably wrestling midgets.

and boobs, lots of boobs.

and achievements, tons of achievements.

 

[S_K]

FUN!

Whether the story is enticing or the gameplay is solid the game must be fun. I don't want to do chores when I am resting

This, too many gamers forget this and kid themselves thinking they're having fun when they're not.

 

[oppp7]

There's nothing that all games that I have liked have other than gameplay. And even then it could be turn based or real-time.

 

[Teh Ty]

Some sort of customization.
EDIT:
And Boobs.

 

[MercenaryCanary]

A horse.
Don't fucking argue with me, we both know it to be true.

 

[Obrien Xp]

A compelling and attractive story.
range of graphics, with option for mind-blowing.
Good physics engine.
Intelligent gameplay and controls but easy to follow (ie no xryswa combos or anything)

 

[Psiboom]

Well, they would need to be fun, for starters. Not much point in playing a game that makes you want to rip your hair out.

 

[Brad Shepard]

Story, fun gameplay, and that "i wounder if i can really do this" moment.

 

[Stabby McRunfast]

A big ol' hunting knife that you can use to sink into your enemies.

 

[Harry Slaughter]

1. Engaging characters and story
2. Tight controls
3. A good camera (It means the world)
4. A unique gameplay element or two.