What makes a game good?

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Surprisingly to me gameplay isn't a major focus in what I love about games. I love exploration and problem solving. The game has to have a certain atmosphere and presentation to hook me. I also like a bit of story and interesting characters.

This is why I love adventure games such as Riven and Grim Fandango; they have such a great atmosphere and really interesting presentation of visuals, sound and game play. It's also why I love Squaresoft's Playstation-era RPG's such as Final Fantasy IX and Chrono Cross.

Tell me if you want me to elaborate, and I'll try my best. I could even break down what I love about those games listed above. But in essence it's the overall experience I love.