Best Video Game Narrative Quotes

"Frankly, one of the greatest stories told in Elden Ring."

"It's funny how every time the protagonist of a Resident Evil franchise usually American, goes into any poor village... steals all their shit, buys weapons, and wipes the floor with them, and then they get heralded as the hero."

"At the heart of A Plague Tale: Innocence was the relationship between Amicia and Hugo, a sister and brother who didn't know each other at the start of that adventure but by its end were unbreakably fused, much like Joel and Ellie."

"Assuming that you didn't go and kill 250,000 innocent people and then tried to redeem yourself just by greeting a couple of people on the street, if you got the honorable ending, chances are your Arthur died a reasonably good man. Not a perfect man, but all things considered, a good man nonetheless."

"Turns out the real villain of Mega Man Star Force is our underfunded education system."

"Amy is captured by Robotnik's latest and greatest creation, Metal Sonic, who leaves a really good impression of the player."

"Twilight Zelda, by the time the game takes place, is the sole ruler of Hyrule."

"The final moment between Audrey and the ink demon is... my favorite moment in the entire game because it feels like, in this moment, for the first and only time in the series, we really understand who the ink demon is."

"I remember when the camera started following MJ and I realized we'd get to play as her again."

"The setting was amazing, the factions were compelling."

"The entirety of MGSV is a thesis statement against militarization, and it does not mince words or try to both sides the argument."

"The hero, a badlands chieftain's ken, proves their bravery by slaughtering countless foes, following the example of their leader."

"Guybrush isn't a malicious person. His wake of destruction is because of his innocence."

"Even if you don't have enough proof to prove Pausanias as the culprit, he just admits it to Alexios."

"At that moment Kratos knew his destiny was not with Goliath. The Fates were never that kind."

"Infamous 2 has the better characters better scale and is overall the best narrative in the series."

"A2 from NieR:Automata humanizes all the characters."

"The finale is epic as hell! You, just a Private in the Red Army, one among millions… Rises above death, destruction and carnage."

"Celeste tells a story of self-discovery and overcoming your inner demons to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside while also making you go ‘what the...are you kidding me?!’"

"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 delivers all of this and so much more in a game that ramps up the emotional intensity, gives us the best combat the franchise has seen to date..."

"Cyberpunk 2077's main story... pacing and dramatic stakes... much more interesting."

"I think if LeBron can continue to dominate the league for a few more seasons, he has a chance to retire as the greatest player of all time."

"Silco, he's actually really going to help Powder or Jinx right he is he is he is legitimately going to help her."

"If six had saved mono would we even be in the right world the hero of little nightmares is deeply broken she just has more willpower than the normies."

"This particular one is also pretty much the last entry in the series that really gave a damn about pushing the modern narrative."

"Jevil repeatedly mentions how he's the only free one and he promises to show the heroes what it means to be free."

"Origins right away hits you with the always iconic shepherd of fire intro of our four original characters inside a new universe."

"What I do like about Opposing Force is that Gearbox used the environment to tell a story."

"Link accepts the immense responsibility of saving the kingdom and has to grow in every sense of the word to set things right."

"Skyward Sword is the only Zelda game where the central Link/Zelda relationship really works."

"Thrilling, haunting, and most of all, heartbreaking. The Last of Us took the canvas of a post-apocalyptic survival action fest and turned it into something beautiful."

"This is one of those things that works so well because Red Dead Redemption is John Marston's story. He's this legendary cowboy who went from robbing banks and killing innocents to taking down criminals and wanting to raise his family."

"It's enough to chill any player to the bone: she's not Lamb's messiah anymore; she's a very naughty girl."

"All you need to do for a cliffhanger at the end is see Springtrap's hand move."

"We have banded together to rid all timelines of your evil."

"Zelda coming back to Hyrule Castle is really a return home for her."

"Infinite's main story is mostly linear with an engaging narrative."

"Now I can finally travel through time, get the Master Sword, fight giant bosses, and uncover amazing secrets."

"Things that had been bugging me since the very first game were finally explored here and that's great."

"Persona 5 plot does not pull any punches and deals with many real issues that affect society and individuals."

"I will get through this place and I will take out that Warden if it's the last thing I do, and nothing including you can stop me."

"The Last of Us is the story of Joel and Ellie."

"Snake escapes with Holly aboard a chopper and right into the sunset, ending his mission on Zanzibar Land."

"He's ultimately the bad guy at the end of the day because of what his plans eventually mean for the world."

"Joel and Ellie's journey is not just fun to play, it's a powerful story experience."

"For all intents and purposes, you are their doom. The only thing they fear is you."

"Sayonara Oshiite: A game about trauma, descending into madness, and the blurring of reality."

"The true battle begins with Count Bleck. Oh man, this is it."

"Fuck yeah, Akechi, who's the evil mastermind now?"

"Cortana is going to be a mind control that's going to wipe the brains of the Spartans and be in control of their bodies."

"Final Fantasy 10 likes to sprinkle in clues of things to come."

"To see the depth and ugliness of life and yet find beauty in it is part of what the Arts give you."

"Tears of the Kingdom is a game all about Community, it's all about these different characters from different races and species, from different cultures, different backgrounds who have to come together to save their shared community."

"Metal Gear Solid 2 is a masterpiece of fiction, reaching a kind of strange echelon that just can't be touched."

"Whether you choose to see his ambitions through to the end or bash him over the head with a golf club, Mr. House will ever remain one of the most morally intriguing characters."

"While I won't spoil everything here, the story in this game is excellent, just like the first game's story."

"Shepherd welcome to Mass Effect 3, to your long-awaited all-out war with the Reapers."

"The actions of one, the actions of Commander Shepard can go to inspire that sacrifice."

"Shepard may have not had a say in every outcome but the ones they will have never weighed more on the player."

"The savior of humanity, destroyer of the covenant, Slayer of the flood and Bane of the die died going up against the umbrella corporations latest and greatest bioweapon."

"I think Kratos had more growth in this game as a character than every other game combined."

"In the world of killer7 the forces of light and darkness are equally necessary."

"The relationship between Kratos and Atreus has some dizzying dramatic high points."

"Arthur fuckin Morgan himself, the protagonist of Red Dead 2, who has quickly become one of my favorite game protagonists in forever."

"I find that when a game like Soma comes along, we're inclined to just gush about it because its story asks big questions..."

"Everything that happens in System Shock is our fault."

"Persona 5's crew, the Phantom Thieves, are great... but the story moved on from their arcs so long ago, it's like their shadows."

"Maven controls Riften, even the Thieves Guild and the Dark Brotherhood."

"Maven's manipulative prowess extends to controlling the Yarl, the guards, and many business owners."

"Maven's ties with the Empire and Thalmor hint at her extensive network of influence."

"The scene where BJ visits the house has a slow walking simulator vibe to it, however if you take the opportunity to soak in all the information strewn around, you’ll build up the backstory to one of the most interesting characters in the game."

"In the world of Fable, bad people are bad and just live to be bad and good people are good and encourage good alone."

"Even on the evil playthrough, he still says he's proud of him."

"The pact commander squad pushed into Mordremoth's sanctum."

"Shadow's characterization is so good, it astounds me."

"Shadow's story showcases his resolve and growth as a character."

"The narrative remains a supreme standout in video games."

"By slaying all of them, the evil entity known as Dormin was freed from its imprisonment."

"In Control, nearly everyone you meet is pleasant, helpful, and charming."

"Bad Company was the first Battlefield game to diverge from the typical nameless soldiers...a real connection to the characters you play."

"In Fallout 2, our quest for the GECK will lead us to Vault City, a gated authoritarian settlement..."

"Samus has basically nothing to do with it. The stuff with Melissa and Madeline is probably the most interesting part of this story in many ways."

"This is like some Silent Hill style stuff, why is everyone just stood there?"

"Enslaved: Odyssey to the West has one of the best stories and some of the most likable characters of any game ever made."

"Mass Effect's narrative is highly immersive thanks to memorable characters, a complex world, and the ability to interact with the world around you in any way you want to."

"I sacrificed everything I knew to save our people."

"Aiden Pearce is a slightly chubby white guy who runs around a normal-looking City fighting crime using his cell phone and a police baton."

"This series has always treated assassination as if it were more intimate than sex and more trippy than LSD."

"Sly sees the Panda King bury an entire village in an avalanche he caused with his powerful fireworks."

"Is it me or does Super Mario Galaxy have the best story out of any Mario game?"

"The Alliance story is like an emotional tale about a mother and daughter and you're like I was not even prepared for this in Warcraft."

"Frustration would grow. Perhaps this explains why Link suddenly ran away from Saria after she gave him the fairy ocarina."

"Max's journey in the sequel is about him stumbling into a murder case involving Vladimir Lem and Mona Sax."

"The way the gameplay and plot intertwine actually gets you involved in the Rivalry with Nemesis in three making the resolution exciting and impactful."

"Leon's worst first day ever as a policeman in re2 made for a more compelling character than the guy we got in four."

"Managed to impress me time and time again, much like Metal Gear Solid. Every character in this game has some unusual character trait and a sob story they can't wait to explain to you in great lengths."

"The character's arc in the Netherrealm timeline is him learning to let go of his hate, to let go of the past and look towards the future instead of obsessing over avenging his dead clan."

"Ian Jr's whole arc currently is... he's now on a mission to go find Infinite."

"The chaos gods call you to action, mighty champion. March forth and spread oblivion in their name."

"Ladykiller in a Bind: emotionally engaging erotica, stylish and precise."

"The Witch Queen was praised very heavily for its very fulfilling and in-depth campaign."

"He's truly the only one that's completely irredeemable after all jack, tia, and ace were all victims to his method of recruitment."

"Lee protected other people too, but he couldn't save everyone."

"The demons and the makers would come to find out that the Doom Slayer wasn't trapped there with the demons, but the demons were trapped there with the Doom Slayer."

"Forget Bowser and his petty little schemes to marry Princess Peach-- That is nothing. This thing."

"This boss had a lot more weight than Calamity Ganon did. It felt more impactful and emotionally charged."

"The Bloody Baron quest line in The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece."

"The story here is quite literally outstanding – elevated far from the usual stuff you see in video games."

"The Sims castaway is an epic tale of island survival with a goofy Sims twist."

"The game's story was heavily inspired by a '90s movie called 'The Faculty', a horror that shares a lot of the same themes as 'Obscure'."

"Characters are the engine that drives Octopath Traveler forward."

"The questing becomes interesting when you get to fight well-known villains from the franchise."

"I absolutely loved the ending of the campaign. The story arc and character development throughout was just so natural and so beautiful."

"Silent Hill 2 is one of the most interesting delves into mental illness we've ever seen here in the gaming sphere."

"Johnny Silverhand... adds so much to the story."

"Lexi's kind of imperative to the player because she is basically the physician and the psychologist of the crew."

"Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater advanced the franchise's core gameplay and fostered Hideo Kojima's career-best story."

"Outlast's story is an actual coherent tale that works as a functioning vehicle for the events that take place."

"This scene right here is the only time they have some sort of heart to heart together, but it's right before Adam sacrifices himself in a moment that is not as emotional as intended because it is not earned."

"The Mass Effect series emphasized the impact of players choices and with that the gray nature of morality."

"Garrus Vakarian: one of the few people to help you on your quest."

"Some standout social links of the game... tell incredibly touching stories... reflecting on life and the nature of death."

"Possible redemption arc for Vanny in Security Breach, with hints of a true ending condition."

"The Stanley Parable prompts players to ponder the nature of control and decision-making in life."

"That's what I believe to be the big twist that awaits us in Security Breach."

"The Subspace Emissary story mode took crossover to a whole new level."

"It looks as if we're only going to have one main character... going in a different direction of the Grand Theft Auto 5 story that featured three main protagonists."

"From the story to the multiplayer, it's quite an emotionally driven experience for me."

"Unity is a new beginning and Arno will reflect that new beginning."

"That does it, that's all I need to know. Crimson Caravan and the Van Graffs, they were behind burning these caravans, and they've got to answer for them."

"Nier Automata suggests that life is more than just hardship."

"Nier Automata understands and celebrates how its unique perspective can only be expressed in one medium: video games."

"The darkest moments affected me the most, with tragic yet triumphant endings."

"Persona 2 innocent sin has one of the best stories and cast of Any jrpg I've ever played."

"Max Payne shifted the storytelling landscape by really humanizing Max as a character."

"Metro Exodus’ character development happens entirely in the junk you hold in your hands, which is kinda how it should be."

"Samus believed the Metroid species was finally extinct, only to stumble upon a single Metroid egg."

"One of the best prologues I've ever seen in any video game."

"Aerith will always be remembered for her surprising death sequence."

"You're merely a double agent looking to attain immortality by hacking into a demon realm full of murderous math rejects accidentally unleashing them and turning the world into a bunch of mind-control zombie BOTS looking to cleanse humanity."

"It's very much a happy ending alternate timeline take on breath of the wild."

"Mario's gotta save the princess, nobody else can do it."

"Watching as she [Bastila] develops and goes through her own trials and tribulations is one of the strongest parts of the narrative."

"That's one of the reasons why Arthur's death hits gamers so hard is because at that point they're about 60 hours in with this guy and they have shared a journey with him."

"Fight the Demon King with the source. With Link."

"I join the Sage of Wind. I swear to fight by your side until the end."

"The character development was fantastic. I didn't even really like Alex at the start of the game and he became probably my favorite character near the end."

"The heart of Halo Infinite's campaign really lies in the three main characters who over time learn to trust each other and become a team."

"Last of Us 2 is the sequel to the 2014 game which you already know. It follows Ellie on a quest for revenge after she is forced to watch Joel be tortured and murdered in front of her."

"Kung Lao now exists as an agent of vengeance."

"Mortal Kombat Deception introduces Shujinko and sets the stage for an epic battle against Onaga, the Dragon King, in a fight for supremacy."

"My name is Gordon Freeman. I'm gonna get us all out of here."

"Persona 5 is about a country kid who, after attempting to help someone in danger, is punished for that heroism."

"Remember guardians, the Hive had choice, and now so do we."

"Take it Guardian, and remember that they had a choice… and now so do we."

"Old World Blues features probably the most thorough closing narration in Fallout history."

"Nobody in this game is or claims to be the good guy."

"It's a wild ride through a world of body horror, religious zealots, European stereotypes and grand conspiracies - all wrapped up in a sleek new package."

"Cyberpunk's story is very good when combined with the also exquisite sidequest writing and makes for a jaw-dropping narrative experience... the ethical issues are presented extremely neutrally and well."

"I'd call it one of the best video game twists of all time."

"I do like how all this is building up to the final boss being after the Pokemon League rather than before it."

"Lord knows you've killed enough for the both of us, then some." - "I heard about you taking down Judge Richter, Red Bear, Sergio... damn fine work by all accounts."

"He's got major final fantasy big bad energy all over him."

"Final Fantasy VII's Genova represents something quite different from what had been seen up until that point."

"This wouldn't have happened without you, Lika would have been proud to fight alongside you, Kion."

"This is one of the best examples of video game storytelling."

"Peace is the one-word theme for Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker."

"Graves actually ends up switching sides and becomes the commander of the Militia."

"Final Fantasy II is a desperate, often futile struggle against an evil, oppressive regime."

"The environmental storytelling this game has is definitely something that stuck out to me throughout this whole game."

"Bowser: Kidnapping Peach and causing chaos in the Mushroom Kingdom."

"It's power, it's video game politics, no wonder they struggle to secure passage to Doma."

"Ultimately, the Ronin storyline is a tragedy between father and son."

"The narrative is a huge part of Yakuza 0's experience."

"The game's story is decent so far, making me understand that Frey's life is just awful."

"Old man Charlie Kane goes through the Twisted Metal tournament all to find out exactly what happened to his son 20 years ago."

"The characters around me are what helped shape him to becoming an incredibly memorable character."

"At his raw core, Kefka is a terribly tragic character."

"Fortunately, Mido ends up being served a hefty slice of humble pie after an older Link returns."

"Congratulations, you're the yarl of Windhelm, you take control of the Stormcloaks, and it's pretty much the same thing as the Imperial ending, except that there's still imperial resistance here and there, and you gotta wipe them all out."

"The interconnected web of relationships in Devil Survivor helped make these characters feel more real than if they were relegated simply to their story paths."

"It's this incredibly sad, somber moment that does a lot to showcase the tragedy of this game’s story."

"After so many hours watching John Marston battle through various bandits and dodge an endless amount of bullets, we were just happy to see him settle down with his family at the end of it all."

"Noble Team's deaths are all ironic...each Spartan and Noble Team dies in an ironic fashion."

"It is beautifully done, you absolutely feel Senua's struggle and torment."

"Tokyo is being oppressed by the Rokkaku Group... even our culture."

"Come, we will speak with him now in his tower to the northwest."

"Night Andale stands out as one of the most unique titles yet, the backstory is deep, rich, and complex."

"There's some deeply emotional moments throughout Halo that juxtapose a lot of the action."

"Dear God, please give us back Freddie Mercury, and we will give you Justin Bieber. God doesn't want Justin Bieber. Satan doesn't want him. No one wants Justin Bieber."

"Cayde-6 is killed by Aldrin in a moment that shocked the Destiny fanbase."

"Such situations can create moral conflict not just for the character but also for the player."

"We see Joel and Ellie bury Henry and Sam and in this moment we see just how devastating these events were for these characters."

"I guess Tess, Joel, and Ellie are just kind of on their way now."

"Raiden is losing hope and he's desperate to find any way to fight off Khan even offering his own soul."

"This game is such a beautiful exploration of generational trauma, about finding your place, the dangers of empathy."

"The only way to get him back is for you to go into the game and rescue him."

"Together with your trusty AI Cortana, you must fight back against the Covenant and uncover the secrets of the Ring World known only by the name Halo."

"The time has come to finish the fight."

"The day JN spends in Blackwater with Abigail is so sweet."