I can't believe that someone actually is saying that G1 doesn't have much of a storyline. It is the one that gives the most interesting history of the Shapers. It also has the best role playing value because you are THE Shaper, come after 200 years of absence, to descend upon the island and cleanse it (one way or another). G3 by contrast can pretty be summed up as: rehash previous storylines with less style and options, usher you through islands, add a couple more spells. G1 on the other hand was original, had the best story , and the best ending (actually using the Geneforge).