I prefer characters ovee plot. Sandbox games,most otome games and some TV shows don’t have a strong plot but they are successful. A comedy game that doesn’t take itself toi seriously can have plot holes, but they add to the humor of the game. Tale Tale’s zombie game has the same survive the zombie apocalypse plot as many other games, but it is good because of its characters.I don’t read a lot of fanfics, but I think they focus more on characters than plot.
If you look at the recent topics on this forum, there is no post asking which game has the best plot ,so far; there is a topic for the best romance character. There is not a single definition for an interesting plot. Some people may prefer military, fantasy, historic, or modern-day games. I personally don’t prefer a too fantasy oriented choice gme because I need pictures to visualize some things and I don’t feel like reading a book about the world instead of playing a game.
I don’t think that a good character has to be universally liked. It’s good that some people like and dislike a character. I think it would be easier to define what makes a character nteresting and good than it would be to define what makes a plot interesting and good. Characters add depth to a game and make you care about the game. The choicescript game platform allows for people to define their own character and interact.