Why is everything so complicated?

[SeanTheSheep]

Good games are good games, regardless of their 'artsyness'.


Also, the space bar is your friend. Hint: there is one after a full stop.

The "Enter" or "return" key is another good pal of mine.

OT: I'm not really seeing what we're supposed to discuss here.
Are we discussing why people thing "Game X is good" or are we discussing why "Game X is only considered good because of reason Y"

Game X is considered good, partly because of reason Y, but there are also reasons A, B, C and D, which simply don't get mentioned as much because reason Y is much more interesting to talk about and stands out more, and reasons A, B, and C are something many games do well, and reason D is something that varies from person to person.

Now this goes for most games that could come under your description, hence the use of algebra, rather than naming any game specifically.

 

[Soulgaunt]

For God's sake, i never said the games were bad, i just wish people would stop bowing down to things that are only okay.

Well, the thing is, what you call "okay" is "really fun" to other people. No one is actually insulting you for not liking those games, nor are they trying to force you to like them. Also, people tend to praise things they like. It might be a bit scary, but its true.

 

[Mad World]

For God's sake, i never said the games were bad, i just wish people would stop bowing down to things that are only okay.

While you may consider them to be only "okay," others like the games quite a bit.

Edit: Soulgaunt beat me to it. =-p

 

[Erana]

Honsetly, gaming these days are missing the point.Many of you will say, 'We are moving on, so therefore gaming must be more advanced.'Saying that we need compelling stories, better graphics, and amazing voice actors.Well you know what?I stand for people who could give a care less about all that nonsense.And don't consider yourself's one of those people.Out of the short time i've been on The Escapist, the people i've talked to have not been so smart on things.I understand this is only my opinion, but I would've imagined at least one idealist, one person to agree with me.But instead I get people who constantly bow before the arsty bullcrap like Grim Fandango, No More Heroes , etc.Look, im glad people think half Life 2 was a good game, but it was a moderate shooter, with basic story telling, and a pretty physics engine.Go ahead.patronize me i've got nothing to lose.

This is the internet. If you don't like the people you're around, go elsewhere. And I'm not trying to say, "GTFO," I mean that the internet is a form of leisure; if its frustrating you, then there's no need is stressing yourself out, fighting people with different opinions.
Also, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: never voice your opinion as a statement.
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So, the OP was a voicing of opinion; what's the point of the discussion? Most of us are willing to have a good conversation, argument and/or debate if you'd present us with a strong starting topic.