1. Narrative vs Gameplay
Which matters more?

2. Narrative.
To some people narrative is the most important aspect of a game,
More immerse feel to the characters and game.
Some people feel like the narrative should just be there to support the gameplay.
“A truly great story causes a reader or viewer to get satisfaction from relinquishing any kind of control, completely absorbing themselves in the narrative, characters and direction of the story. A successful story sucks in a reader or viewer and compels them to follow along.”

3. Gameplay Some people feel like the narrative should just be there to support the gameplay. that the mechanics of a game must be focused on more than the storyline.
“Narrative is really important, although I think gameplay always wins. If gameplay is already locked in place and working properly, narrative can help the player understand and get into the mood of the game, making it a richer experience. Narrative can also help the player understand what to do, so he/she can focus on the challenge instead.” 

4. Personally I believe that both sides are just as importation as each other, depending on which game you are making For example flappy birds is mainly mechanics And Heavy Rain has a deep storyline running thought-out the game.

5. There is a theory that everything has a narrative, Even objects they start with how they were created, how it got where it is etc.

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