Animation Lock: Why don't you like it?

[SkyeWindbinder]

That's right, people left in droves because the aesthetics alone were not enough to keep them playing. therefore, gamepley > aesthetics.

As I said before, a game can't run on looks alone. But Final Fantasy games, these days, can't run on only gameplay either. I repeat: If a Final Fantasy game is released that is visually unappealing, chances are it, too, will fail. For example...

I'm playing FFXIII and it has great aesthetics. Gameplay is really lacking, I feel like I'm watching a movie rather than playing a game. I do like FFXIII, but not for being a game.

gameplay > aesthetics

^^This. I, too, liked FFXIII. But, gameplay-wise, it was sorely lacking. Still, the story and beauty of the world had me hooked. Aesthetics ang gameplay = both important. But looks mean a lot.