"By the time the credits started rolling for this game, I was in tears, not only because I loved the game I played but because I was blown away by just how competent and emotional the story was."
"Metal Gear was love at first sight when it comes to storytelling, a well-executed combination of grounded and unorthodox is simply irresistible to me."
"Ruined King as a love letter to storytelling and the law from our world."
"Jade Shadows... it's setting the stage for what's lurking in the background."
"Final Fantasy 6 is less about the general plot concerning the empire's attempt at conquest but more about the characters involved in the story."
"There's several cutscenes that do a great job of showing character relationships and performances that make them feel like real people."
"You wanted darker, we kill the flame." - CGI Trailer Narrator
"The dedication from the makers for putting a ton of effort into the storyline of Dragon Ball Z, there's a respect there."
"You start to drink and then you stop and you're treated to a face full of Ethan Mars."
"People can't love you if they don't know you."
"Michael Jordan retiring after playing just 13 NBA seasons in 1998 was the best thing he could have ever done for his legacy."
"Cortana's plot is the overarching plot of the entire saga but it still needs to tell a story within each game... it's a rare case of the side story being more involved in the main plot."
"MGS2 is essentially the video game narrative equivalent of the pen is mightier than the sword."
"FNAF VR, in making Scott part of the Fazbear cover-up, is the franchise's way of rebooting the story for the next generation."
"Advent Rising’s story is, in a nutshell, the interstellar conflict and space magic of Mass Effect merged with the colorful animated look and heart of a Pixar movie."
"I have never been as enthralled in the story that a game has presented as I was in the story of The Last of Us Part II."
"The last of us hits HBO Max couple things to be really excited three reasons to be absolutely thrilled and excited for this show number one it's based on a video game that has I think the best narrative story ever in the history of video games."
"Rockstar has always made their name on pushing the boundaries of storytelling."
"It's like when you look at MK11, the story mode is so much more ambitious and modern."
"It managed to retain that feeling of mystery... while also explaining some things and not leaving the player completely in the dark."
"Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake... you can tell Kojima's method of storytelling began to glimmer here."
"So much of the game is the relationship between Ellie and Joel."
"This is an actual travesty as the classic fallout games hold some of the best stories when it comes to the main plot especially in the entire fallout universe."
"Bioshock has got such a good story, it deals with such interesting ideas."
"Geras should be in the surprise returns category. I think Geras could return with some changes. The problem is he has like no role in story mode and not very much personality either."
"Suikoden II is at its best when it’s focused on this personal journey of childhood friends."
"Ghosts of Tsushima's story hits hard in the game's third and final act."
"Majora's Mask is the pinnacle of story in Zelda games."
"Theres a reason why you hang on to every word that is said in Halo 2, of course its written well, but each character has a different way of expressing themselves, they have unique discernible personalities."
"Silent Hill 3 represents an evolution in the series and games in general storytelling in games had evolved to the point that very personal specialized horror stories could be told."
"You could see the evolution and increasing complexity of BioWare's brilliant storytelling from enchanting start to perilous finish."
"For once he isn't allowed to, and Gina plays along, because in probably one of the more subtly heartbreaking moments, she doesn't want to be part of his story."
"The dialogue is also much more natural in the remake allowing me to more easily get into the story and buy into the characters."
"Enslaved: Odyssey to the West has one of the best stories and some of the most likable characters of any game ever made."
"Despite all the parts of the gameplay that feel dated, Mass Effect still manages to tell an immersive giant sci-fi story."
"Both Tifa and Aerith represent two sides of the same vessel in name and in temperament."
"Mass Effect 2 in my opinion is still one of the best role-playing games of all time."
"Red Dead Redemption 2 is as narratively complex and memorable an experience as fans of the studio have come to expect."
"If any man seeks for greatness, let him forget greatness and ask for truth."
"Bioshock has one of if not the most well executed plot twists in the entire medium of video games."
"The game disarms the audience's sense of safety within the first two hours."
"Here we have a tale that actually manages to paint a member of the Mishima bloodline in a sympathetic light."
"The Life is Strange series brings you three beautifully written episodic adventures about choice, consequence, and how one extraordinary day can change your life forever."
"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."
"It's hard to recommend 'What Remains of Edith Finch' to everyone, even though it is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever encountered in the interactive medium."
"Louise is a much deeper character in this one."
"If you defeat her, you will be remembered forever as the savior of the planet. If she conquers, it will be as if you had never been born."
"There are definitely moments that are made more poignant because it’s been told in a video game, that simply wouldn’t have the same effect in a movie or a book."
"Joel has gone to extreme lengths in his love of Ellie."
"If you're not willing to accept the most fundamental truth of your life that you are going to end then you're not going to be willing to accept anything else either."
"With this transformation knowing that if it wasn't for Sora, Ansem would have taken out the Kingdom Hearts multiverse..."
"He wakes up and crawls from the ambulance and after finding a light source and a gun he comes across Officer Connolly now hideously transformed and eating a corpse."
"Some standout social links of the game... tell incredibly touching stories... reflecting on life and the nature of death."
"The new mechanics of social links and confidants allow for the writers to tell deeply personal and touching stories without fear of plot derailment or severe tonal shifts."
"Darkrai showed me that even something commonly seen as nothing more than a fighting tool can, in fact, be a beautifully deep and wondrous piece of writing."
"Dark Souls explores fatalism and existentialism through its detailed story and boss fights."
"Super Paper Mario easily has one of the best stories of any Mario game I've ever played."
"One of the best prologues I've ever seen in any video game."
"Aerith will always be remembered for her surprising death sequence."
"The Last of Us Part II: An exploration of grief, anger, and trauma."
"KOTOR's unique way of delivering a story is truly special."
"Quentin Tarantino once said he wants to make a film adaptation of Half-Life."
"Perhaps the best way the game capitalizes on its setup is with the scene where Strangelove demands to know the truth, but Snake sticks to his story even when he's tortured."
"The best part about Anders' villain arc is that you never truly know how much of his actions were driven by his own views versus the spirit of justice that possessed him."
"The story piles on the mystery early on and actually delivers on that mystery, which doesn't often happen in video games." - "Horizon Zero Dawn delivers on its sci-fi mystery throughout."
"Guardian, long have I thought that no creature has suffered as I have. But now these fragments and relics have shown me my match...in my own enemy."
"Near Replicant has some of the best writing that I have ever encountered in a game."
"The story of Cyber Shadow has more to do with the written history of shinobi philosophy and religion than any other ninja game we've covered."
"This is Sylvanas at her best, dealing with the ramifications of Sylvanas at her worst."
"The story of Fallout 4 will have you hooked from the get-go."
"The original material was by no means bad, after all the story they created back in 2002 is, in my opinion, one of the best ever crafted for a video game."
"The Last of Us 2 is simply the best storytelling in any video game ever."
"Story in Final Fantasy is definitely one of the most important."
"One of the common tropes within Final Fantasy narratives is for the perceived antagonist to be replaced by an even greater power, often at the last minute."
"Black Knight is commonly regarded as the last of the good stories in Sonic games."
"For all its gore power fantasies and sex minigames, this story is really about hope and forgiveness in the end."
"It's the most well-done coming-of-age story not just in the Zelda series but in any game I've ever played."
"This is probably one of the most important storyline videos I've made in years for call of duty zombies."
"The full-on destruction of that Halo ring is incredibly cool but also leads to this lonesome somber moment."
"The sequence with Ellie, Dina, and JJ is a breath of fresh air."