Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for some incredible story-driven games—ones that pull us into their world with gripping narratives, deep characters, and immersive gameplay. Some examples of what I’m looking for include the Homeworld series, the Horizon series, The Last of Us, some Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider games, etc. So I’m not too picky about the genre.
If you’ve played any unforgettable games with amazing storytelling, do tell! What games had you hooked from start to finish?
Its presentation might seem dated now (especially compared to the ones you listed), but Morrowind was the first game that really sucked me into its world. It was also the first open-world RPG that I had played, so I was extra blown away by how new that was. Even without that novelty, though, I think it does a great job of presenting an interesting world with multiple stories playing out in it.
It also isn’t voice acted…you’ll be reading a lot of dialog. I almost like it more that way, though. Some of the characters have a lot more to say than they do in Oblivion or Skyrim, probably because they didn’t have to record anything with voice actors.
The Batman: Arkham series also has a great story going for it. It really makes you feel like you are reading a DC comic book.
I loved Morrowind at the time. The atmosphere felt alien and there was something new and surprising around each corner. That said, I suspect it would be nearly unplayable if your sensibilities are shaped by modern game design. The controls - especially for combat - were considered clunky even at the time, so I imagine they’ve aged poorly. There is also almost no quest tracking system. You had to use hints in character dialogue or environment design to figure out where to go next to follow a plot thread.
I’m not a fan of the big budget game remake trend, but if someone were to remake Morrowind with QoL improvements and not just updated visuals, I’d consider checking it out.