Psht if a games solid, graphics don't mean a damn thing. As long as we're not talking like 2d.

I know you admit this...but I just strongly feel that solid gameplay trumps the crap outta graphics anyday. I mean If someone throws a game at you thats pretty as hell but the controls are cumbersome, the UI sucks, and the content is week, but on the other hand you're presented with a game with mediocre graphics but great play balance, good UI, Fluid control, and good content...which are you gonna play?