The Sounds of Games

I know that there are a lot of people who plays video games but I have always wondered what do people really enjoy.  Is it the story? The visual? The characters? Just the game play itself?  I sat down a few days ago playing some of my favorite classic games and I realized that I really don't care about how the visuals are.  Fun story and game play, a story, and some amazing music can make a game.  (Seriously. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: Turtles in Time had the most amazing game soundtrack.)

Don't believe me check it out.

A game that was very under rated was Psychonauts. (Seriously if you can find a copy of this pick it up.) This game had the best story to any game that I have ever played.  You would dive into peoples' minds and you have to help figure out what is going on in there subconsious.  For the love of good one whole level was to try and find the milk man. (Seriously took me a few days to figure out what the hell to do.)  There are great jokes and just all around fun. 

Just watch the trailer and see if it will compel you to play it.

I am curious to see what others think makes a good game. (believe me I have played some great games that have came out recently that may not be the best looking, or have the greatest story, or sound the best but something will keep you playing it.)
Comment with what you like in games and what are your favorite games.

Later Days.