Video Games as a Form of Art

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If it didn't, then that game would be a failure.

This actually where games differ. Some games like Bayonetta/Final Fantasy/Street Fighter have crap stories, ones that are non-existent or just quickly slapped on but it's the gameplay that keeps us playing. Games don't necessarily have to have a good story in order to be good other games Fighting Games/Racing/Puzzle/ (and some others) would be classed as failures. But like I said, games differ because they offer more than what films have, and what they offer is feedback based on the users interaction; which you can't do with other forms of media such as films or music.

Stories in games quite often are some additional BS developers put on but don't put as the primary focus due to how games are and how they different from films.

Are they art? Sure. Zelda: Wind Waker has a generic story but I play it mainly for the gameplay and the amazing graphic style.

Together, we can prove that video games are much more than just pretty graphics and gameplay.

It wouldn't surprise me if games like: Crysis, Okami, The Wind Waker, El Shaddai, Uncharted, Journey, Unfinished Swan make this list for their graphics (and solid Gameplay), which kinda defeats the purpose of that statement.