What gameplay style is more exciting?

What would be a unique play style to utilize in a game? Just curious on everyone’s opinion.

It has to be fun and challenging, not too difficult (preferably increasing difficulty). When playing the game for the first time it should be clear what you have to do without reading a wall of text. Doesn’t get too repetitive (downside of arcade games). Restarting boring and long levels is also not fun.

@ Latif, would you try this game and let me know what you think of it? I want to add in unique gameplay that everyone can appreciate, and incorporate a huge story, kinda like a full length game.

http://flowlab.io/game/view/1116600

I don’t know what you’re supposed to do

@Latif nothing quite yet, just move around, kill monsters, and explore. I’m just trying to find a new and exciting game style that’s not typical, something more unique