Bingo. So much of the beauty and art to games is shaping the experience of playing them. How can you (to reuse an example) appreciate the artistry of Heavy Rain

Bingo. So much of the beauty and art to games is shaping the experience of playing them. How can you (to reuse an example) appreciate the artistry of Heavy Rain without holding the controller and struggling with the characters? Much of the gameplay derives from that the awkwardness and sensitivity of the controls are tied to the emotional state of the character, which is difficult to perceive from just watching.