Game is fun/not fun

 When it comes to gamers, we love to throw out reasons why game A is better then game B. For fun, I talked to a friend about Guild Wars 2, and he talked about World of Warcraft. I simply asked this question: Why do you like the game?

 His reply, "It's fun."

 Now, that is good and all, but what exactly makes a game fun, and why should "It's fun." be the right answer? Does a game being fun, in your own opinion, make others want to get it? If you saw a commercial for a game, and a quoted review stated, "It's fun.", is that enough to make you go out and buy the game?

 To me, the answer is no. When it comes to convincing me to want to get a game, I need more then just that basic, simple answer. Explain to me why it is fun, what makes the game fun? Give examples, and if I have questions, answer them. I don't need long, in depth details of the game, just give me more than just, "It's fun."

 What is the game like? Tell me what, in your opinion, the top features are that really grabs you to play the game to justify it's "fun" factor. Maybe give some examples and compare it to a game that the person you are speaking to has maybe played in the past.

For example:
 I find Guild Wars 2 to be something fresh when it comes to being an MMO. As much as it says that there are no "quests", there are quests like any other MMO, they are just hiding it, and feeding it to you differently than any other MMO out there. The combat is smooth, it almost feels like you are playing an action game. I find myself constantly pressing my auto attack because it feels as though if I press it more, I'll hit faster. Having a limited dodging system in an MMO changes how you approach boss fights, also no add on telling you when you should as well. When to dodge is based on watching and reading the boss' attacks. It can be punishing at times, but in the end, you feel great when the boss dies.

 It's a small example based on my opinions about the game and a few examples. If the person you are speaking to is interested, he or she would want to know more, if not, oh well. You cant force a person into liking a game over others, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and not every game is intriguing to others.

 It's the same for if you find a game "not fun." Tell me why it isn't, most gamers like to listen to other people's opinions about a game, I know I do.

You don't want to be that guy that is caps lock raging saying game A is better than game B, honestly it doesn't help the game you are trying to promote. Just makes people think that caps lock is the main feature of it.

Daniel (GamingRaptor) O'Neal