What Generally Keeps You Invested In Games?

[psychospacecow]

I really stick with a story if its focused, with a solid aesthetic and gameplay. I love Fallout. Just about every quest in New Vegas feels like its relevant to the world. I didn't much care for Skyrim for the same reasons. I felt like a mailman, which is ironic because you actually are one in New Vegas.
I still go back to Chrono Cross and Trigger sometimes because they're beautiful, and I care about the story.