Gaming Motivations

I have wondered for some time why some gamers are quite disinclined towards playing certain titles, especially if the titles are difficult. After all, it does seem like a joy to beat the levels. Is that not fun? Is fun not the primary objective of gaming?

Apparently, fun is indeed the primary objective. However, the fun experience is achieved differently depending on the gamer. For example, my idea of fun is beating the level, so it matters little if the levels themselves have limited fun value: I'll experience enjoyment if I manage to conquer it. However,the process of beating the level may not be fun at all. In fact, it could be downright frustrating or just too hard. That is not a deterrent for me, however.

Yet, it is quite apparent that the experience of the level is of utmost importance to many gamers. In fact, beating the level can become quite irrelevant once they decide that the process was not enjoyable at all.