I think John Carmack had a sensible answer for this question. From memory it goes something like...
'A good game is a good game, but the same game with better graphics is a better game'.
Of course, 'better' here is debatable. I've seen plenty of remakes that fell short of the charm of the original, for example. But I think Carmack's being pragmatic.
Games are a visual medium.. If I want something with an amazing plot- I will probably turn to a good novel, rather than next week's first person shooter.
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