User blog comment:Damac1214/Why Shooters Need Good Stories/@comment-4237253-20130514011106

A story will make or break a game for me. Without context, the game feels soulless, as fun as it may be at first. Well-executed core mechanics can carry you far, but without story, setting, or atmosphere, it comes across as meaningless. Stories are important. They keep you invested in the experience, and make it feel more cohesive as a whole.

Great article, by the way!