True. Although, I would say that the story is perhaps the most important part of all, if not equally important as the gameplay itself. I mean back in the day of games like, say, Ultima 3: Exodus? The story is what captured the imagination and drove everything else about the games. I feel if a game has a great story, everything else will just fall into place. Then again, I'm also of the opinion that graphics should never take top priority. I would always rather graphics be sacrificed for a better overall experience.