games and "That Special Ingredient"

[Ned]

TOG Reoh explores "That Special Ingredient"

That Special Ingredient - Feature | The Older Gamers

'ineffable power'

'immersion'

What is it about games

pleasures always felt in the comfortable familiarity of a favored title

what is it that captivates our attentions in such games

We can always tell if its absent

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Like an artificial flavoring that doesn't do the true food justice.

Do you know what your "Special Ingredient" is?
Or, for you, is it "ineffable"

[theZee]

A great story, being able to immerse myself in the game because of it.

No amount of flashy graphics or new ideas will keep me interested and enjoying the game if the story is is flimsy.