The most important aspects in a game

[Johnathan Nox Carter]

For one, i agree with you Dragon, immersion is one of the most important aspects in a game (at least for me). Ending up to feel the thrill of he character you play is one of the best feelings one can have while playing a game.

Although this isn't the only thing, for me at least... what a game truly needs as well are:
- a complex/interesting atmosphere... something that stimulates the mind in more than just basic muscle reflexes (such as it is with competitive PvP games)
- fun, as in elements that make you feel you'd like to play more, not just do a series of levels and then forget about it.

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