I do believe that you don't need an equal balance to make a good game. While there is usually an element of both in most games there are plenty of games out there that are almost purely fun based. Take Worms for example...there is no story to that game whatsoever, yet it is one of the most addictive and enjoyable games that I've ever played.
Personally, I find a game even more exciting if it is driven by a great story. While some games like Worms are great fun without a story, the appeal of mindless bashing of buttons to kill your opponent in say, Unreal Tournament isn't as appealing to me as, say, following the dramatics of a game like one of the Final Fantasy series, learning about a characters history, watching as they fall for another character and STILL being able to have the fun of defeating the bosses in the game.
So a game driven by a great story is preferable to me...but it definitely has to be fun aswell. :)
So what do you think you like best? A game driven by fun? Or story?
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