Games with lots of plot?
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BioShock, Mass Effect and Fallout all have great storylines although some a bit questionable (I'm looking at you Mass Effect 2). What they do have though is an amazing lore with a lot of untold stories that leave the player the most important storyteller.
I guess I'll swing one for Half-Life 2 while I'm at it. The story and setting are a interesting mix of War of the Worlds and 1984 but contains so many untold stories and mush of the setting and backstory are hold in shadows and mystery (much like the future of Half-Life mind you).
I guess I'll swing one for Half-Life 2 while I'm at it. The story and setting are a interesting mix of War of the Worlds and 1984 but contains so many untold stories and mush of the setting and backstory are hold in shadows and mystery (much like the future of Half-Life mind you).
Of what hasn't been said, I'd say you'd probably like Metro 2033. It fits the description perfectly in my opinion, anyway. I didn't really know what to think of the game at first but it grew on me...a lot.
Excellent choice my good man, Golden Sun also has a great storyBernzz said:How about we go from your avatar and recommend the Golden Sun games? I certainly would.TriggerHappyAngel said:any Fire Emblem game, I love those storylines
If you can be pacient enough for point and click adventures.
You should try : Culpa Innata, Longest Journey: Dreamfall. They pretty much create a entire game universe.
And are totally plot driven, which not many games are. Also cheap like almost free.
Final fantasy games are also heavy plot.
You should try : Culpa Innata, Longest Journey: Dreamfall. They pretty much create a entire game universe.
And are totally plot driven, which not many games are. Also cheap like almost free.
Final fantasy games are also heavy plot.
Your avatar is awesome.Fiery Killer said:
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OT: I'd go for the Bioshock or Mass effect series,they tend to be all about story.
Or,basically anything by Bioware,as mentioned above somewhere.
Mass effect series (i refuse to elaborate, play the dam games)
Gears of war series (there is crap going on even if the characters refuse to acknowledge it, or if it is incredibly poorly explained)
Half Life series (even if you just look at half life 2 and the episodes there is a lot going on there)
Halo series (i refuse to count each as it's own game, there is a massive story here, but unless you're willing to devote enough time to earn a PHd in Halo-ology then your probably not gonna see it)
portal (see mass effect)
borderlands (there was a story... but the game seems to forget about it in favor of killing space alligator dog things)
Battlefield Bad Company (infinitely stronger than any CoD game in that there is character development, but its very linear and ultimately simpler than it wants to be, people find gold and nearly start a world war, some story to be had)
Gears of war series (there is crap going on even if the characters refuse to acknowledge it, or if it is incredibly poorly explained)
Half Life series (even if you just look at half life 2 and the episodes there is a lot going on there)
Halo series (i refuse to count each as it's own game, there is a massive story here, but unless you're willing to devote enough time to earn a PHd in Halo-ology then your probably not gonna see it)
portal (see mass effect)
borderlands (there was a story... but the game seems to forget about it in favor of killing space alligator dog things)
Battlefield Bad Company (infinitely stronger than any CoD game in that there is character development, but its very linear and ultimately simpler than it wants to be, people find gold and nearly start a world war, some story to be had)
May I suggest the Legacy of Kain series, if you want lots of plot and character development that's those are the games to get. I'd start with Soul Reaver if you want to be able to navigate the labyrinthine series of twists, turns, betrayals, etc that dominate the series.
My recommendations would be Mass effect 2 and halo 1 and halo reach. however to enjoy mass effect 2 you will have to of played mass effect 1 (still a good game) like wise with halo in order to enjoy the franchise fully you will have to play them in order halo 1, halo 2, halo 3, halo 3 ODST and halo reach (I have never read any of the books and still thoroughly enjoy and understand halo). other recommendations would be COD4 (only one with a really good story if somewhat short) and crysis 1 (not crysis warhead) if you have the rig to run it. however you will probably get the most out of Mass effect 1 and 2 that equals about 50 hours of gameplay (depending on difficulty, DLC and if you decide to do all side quest). I would recommend not doing the side quest in mass effect 1 but definitely in Mass effect 2
