Good gameplay is nice and all, but the best games of all time are elevated to that status by their stories, atmosphere, sound design, and most of all - characters. Great games make us remember them with that above gameplay.

Zelda, Chrono Trigger, The Walking Dead, Monkey Island, Deus Ex, Morrowind, Metal Gear Solid - and yes, you contrarian faggots, even Undertale: All of these sit at the top of gaming because of their characters, writing, and the way they make us feel. Gameplay should be a secondary priority in great games.

I was shocked when I realized it too, but the sooner you realize it, the sooner you can enjoy modern vidya again.