A variety of factors influence my choices to purchase games; a major factor is price, and the reviews I've read on the game, whether I like the look and theme of the game, whether it's purchase contributes toward charity, and if the games include interesting extra content and such. I like trying out interesting variations of game genres and themes, especially if I've seen or heard about the games before. Most often the main motivation in buying a game is a combination of bundles/steam sales and interest… See More

Prior experience with similar games. Story/campain is alpha omega. If the story sucks, it really needs great gameplay that can suck you into the game.

But to be honest. I have to say that sometimes, if friends bought a game and said they like it and it have multiplayer. I could buy it. I have done that way too many times for early access on steam. I have now stopped doing early access.

Most of the time it's about the story, there are a lot of sequels that I bought just to find experience the story once more. Some games just have the best story telling. I know when I get goosebumps or when I almost cry, buying the game was the right decision.

Gameplay, story, style. If i can happily imagine myself in a game and wish to be in it, then it's a good start. I'm replaying skyrim as well as dying light at the moment, they're so immersive   also, price plays a part in my final decision of whether to get the games I want.

i generally buy games for their story

Woudn't mind to have these  

Fantasy games are love
Fantasy games are life
 

It depends on the current price, reviews, genre, features, and game play. I'm not one to spontaneously purchase games, have to do my research to make sure I really want to play it.

Great reviews