Games worth playing just for storyline?

Originally posted by -Pr-
Sounds like you're mad about something... What, because I used the word "generally" in the first place, making your subsequent post incorrect?

It's okay, I don't mind. Get it all out.

Because the word "generally" completely changes the sentiment, right? The subtlety in "everything you like is bad," and "as a rule the vast majority of the things you like are bad," completely divorces the meaning of your post from my perception? Rivers apart. 😱

I'm not mad dude, I'm laughing. You're a real hoot to be honest. I always think its cute when you start posting.

Originally posted by Nephthys
I was looking for something a bit more serious than that you just like it more. If you're going to mock others on their preferences you should probably be more prepared to actually back up your own preferences, otherwise you might look slightly hypocritical.

Well, I did tell you why I liked it more though. I supposed I could expand on that thesis and try to prove each point is stated by referencing scenes from both movies, but I'd rather not write and essay about Star Trek in a video games thread...

Originally posted by srankmissingnin
Because the word "generally" completely changes the sentiment, right? The subtlety in "everything you like is bad," and "as a rule the vast majority of the things you like are bad," completely divorces the meaning of your post from my perception? Rivers apart. 😱

I'm not mad dude, I'm laughing. You're a real hoot to be honest. I always think its cute when you start posting.

Well, I did tell you why I liked it more though. I supposed I could expand on that thesis and try to prove each point is stated by referencing scenes from both movies, but I'd rather not write and essay about Star Trek in a video games thread...

lol okay, if you say so.

But please, tell more people to stop doing what you do on a regular basis. 👆

Legacy of Kain.

Guys, knock it off.

Almost all the Silent Hill games have good stories. A lot of those games seem to fail because of gameplay or something to that effect though. Even Homecoming was usually reviewed to have a good story, even though it missed everything else.

Gears 2 had a good story. 1 and 3 don't compare.

Mass Effect series
Uncharted 2 had a great story (1 and 3 weren't as good here either)
The Bioshock series
Deus Ex series
Assassins Creed series
Alan Wake
Portal series
Heavy Rain
Arkham City
Red Dead Redemption
Fallout 3
Final Fantasy series (mostly)
Elder Scrolls
Half-Life series
Metal Gear Solid series
Most Zelda games

Does this mean games whose gameplay/graphics make the story the only thing worthwhile?

Whatever...

Of the top of my head I'd say Xenogears, Bioshock, FFT.

Originally posted by Zack Fair
Does this mean games whose gameplay/graphics make the story the only thing worthwhile?

Whatever...

Of the top of my head I'd say Xenogears, Bioshock, FFT.

I think it's more so games where the story is good enough to keep you invested regardless of the gameplay. Like if you removed it all together would be a story worth checking out

For me:

MGS (as convoluted as it could get)
Resident Evil serious (same)
Splinter Cell
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Onimusha 1-3
Mass Effect 1-3
Dragon Age (outstanding story, imo)

The usual suspects, I guess.

Originally posted by -Pr-
For me:

MGS (as convoluted as it could get)
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Its not that convoluted if you can understand it all.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Its not that convoluted if you can understand it all.

Oh, even if you can understand it, it's convoluted as hell. I'm not neccessarily saying it's a bad thing, just that it is what it is.

A lot of games have already been said so I'll give a personal favorite of mine.

Shadowman

I thought the story was very interesting and deep. I like the history, and the world you got put into. While the ending was a bit disappointing I still thought the story was awesome.

It's an older game so I don't know how well it would hold up today with the gameplay and visuals, but the story was quality imo.

Originally posted by Newjak

It's an older game so I don't know how well it would hold up today with the gameplay and visuals, but the story was quality imo.

I remember with the PS1 version it got laggy at times.

Originally posted by Kazenji
I remember with the PS1 version it got laggy at times.

The Mass Effect Trilogy (I actually watched ME1 as a "tv show" someone made complete with intro music/scenes for each "episode"😉
Heavy Rain
Uncharted
Batman: Arkham Asylum/City
Assassin Creed
Final Fantasy (like someone said, mostly)
Dragon Age

Shenmue. I mean, why else would you play thru that game? The gameplay sure as in hell wasn't fun for most of the damn thing. But I played it any way and even bought the 2nd installment. Hell, I deeply desire a 3rd. It has to be story.

The Persona games are another recommendation, though the gameplay is still good imo.

There is no game that I would play that has shitty gameplay but a good story. If all I wanted was a good story, I'd read a book or watch a movie.

Originally posted by Newjak
Yeah I remember that to. It definitely wasn't a perfect game but I think story wise it's worth playing.

Supposedly it was better on the N64 and PC (Of course), Yeah i agree for story wise it was great.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Supposedly it was better on the N64 and PC (Of course).

PC Fanboy! 😛

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

the gameplay was merely ok, the story and atmosphere were great.