What's your view on the place of narrative in games in general?

Personally, I can't imagine not being quickly bored by a game that didn't have a decent narrative. I could name a few that make me snore.

If I've dropped fifty bucks, I want to feel a part of the landscape, and if there isn't a decent narrative, that's not going to be the case. Of course, that doesn't apply to sports games and the like.

What games have you played that impressed you with their narrative?

I have to be honest and say that I'm constantly disappointed by the games I've played. The recent Indiana Jones game, for example, was just soooo freakin' boring. I'm sure there are others that successfully incorporate story, but I haven't run across many.