Get to the point. Especially in the beginning I like to get a scene very early after or in the intro before you start the grind. A good story is icing on the cake.
I like a walkthrough so I don't accidentally miss a scene because I answered a question wrong. If not it at least needs a replay screen that tells me what I need for the scene.
I've played alot. I just finished Eternal Strands, Flintlock, and Sniper Elite Resistance. Playing Wayfinder now. Avowed and Monster Hunter Wilds up next.
Graphics for sure. I will work or skip through a shitty story if the graphics are nice. But if it's ugly I will never know if the story is good because I've already moved on.