Zombra
An iron rock in the river of blood and evil
I reinterpreted the word "combat" to say "mechanics". If a game has terrible mechanics, it doesn't matter how good the story is, I am probably better off reading a good book or watching a movie. Fun mechanics are most important.
As to story and setting - a great story in a bland setting still keeps me engaged. On the flip side, bad writing is bad writing no matter how cool the setting is. So ... story trumps setting.
Of course, if anything about the game is amazing, I am more inclined to forgive its shortcomings. I have played more than one game with poor mechanics because I loved the setting or whatnot. But I never replay those.
As to story and setting - a great story in a bland setting still keeps me engaged. On the flip side, bad writing is bad writing no matter how cool the setting is. So ... story trumps setting.
Of course, if anything about the game is amazing, I am more inclined to forgive its shortcomings. I have played more than one game with poor mechanics because I loved the setting or whatnot. But I never replay those.