Each interaction is unique and engaging, but it also comes with a number of difficult decisions to make, as you are Captain, Leader, Crewman – Starlord Peter Quill. They are a group of misfits and the game captures their relationship beautifully, which in turn, really brings the story to life. Which after all is the bread and butter of the Guardians of the Galaxy. However, it’s rather thought out in the game and still an intriguing narrative, especially with its cast of characters. You know, the usual saving the universe nonsense. Perhaps not so much in terms of original gameplay, but there is an original story that is distinct from the movies, albeit along similar lines. If you want a story-driven game to raise your hair, Resident Evil Village is the best bet.Įven if you’re not a fan of Marvel and its bad track record with previous games, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy undoubtedly succeeds. Particularly with its cast of lovely, yet horrible, gruesome, and downright disturbing characters. However, with each step, you drag yourself deeper into the story, and as you do, the thriller and horror levels begin to ramp up.
You are constantly forced to make frantic decisions, the action is steady and never dull, and the overall feeling is that you want to get out of the Village as soon as possible. We don’t want to reveal too much, but the action and intensity levels are already high. Set three years after Resident Evil 7, the game fly’s out of the gates with its story and then basically dumps you off at the starting point.
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The Resident Evil series has always consisted of thriller and horror tropes, but notably, Resident Evil Village executes them the best. If you’re looking for a thrill, Resident Evil Village is a story-driven game that will definitely deliver. That makes solving the murder mystery, one highly engaging tale, that can go many ways. You can develop your character’s ideologies and personality traits through the “Thought Cabinet,” which affects how they act in-game and give you different dialogue options and story paths. The best part is that the choices you make in-game completely determine how your story will unfold. With so many leads, the story begins to reveal far more than you expect. You play as a seasoned veteran detective called in to investigate a single murder. For this reason, the game is definitely meant for a more patient audience, but it doesn’t detract from the story and rather thoroughly develops it. Instead, the action is centered around skill checks and dialogue trees. Well, there isn’t any you control but a few knuckles still get tossed here and there. The game is also a little slow-playing, in that, there’s no combat in the game whatsoever. In honesty, it’s a highly immersive role-playing murder mystery, with a lot of dark subjects and themes at play. There’s also never been a better time to get into it, as A Plague Tale: Requiem, the sequel, released on October 18th, 2022.ĭisco Elysium isn’t exactly a party despite its name. The game is by far one of the most emotionally gripping story-driven games of our time, and will most likely have constantly holding back tears. Unfortunately, our two main characters are not of royal descent, but rather nobles, and they are fighting for their lives in order to protect the only thing they have left, each other. We don’t imagine most things back in 14th century France to be too peachy, unless you were of royal descent. The game set’s in 14th century France, where you control Amicia and her ill brother Hugo, as they escape the inquisition and plague. Based on the notorious Black Plague, A Plague Tale: Innocence perfectly develops its own fictional story, which is as gripping as it is grim. And it took a while for the game to get the credit it deserved for the brilliance it displayed in its story. Giving us one of the most gravitating stories in a game we’ve ever seen.Ī Plague Tale: Innocence, is a title that most people blindly looked over at launch.
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As you get to know each character, their stories begin to intertwine and eventually unfold full circle.
We’re talking about wanted criminals, after all, so you can bet there are some loose screws, particularly with Trevor. Each of the characters, Michael, Trevor, and Franklin are highly likable, however, each in their own way. You play three distinct criminals, each with their own unique story about committing risky but profitable hesitating around Los Santos. Because it was the majority of players’ first impression, it truly captured the essence of the game. Besides the point, when GTA V was first released, what had people raving the most was its story-driven mode. What’s, even more, is that the game has spanned three generations of consoles. However, that’s most likely because the game came out nine years ago and is closing in on a decade. GTA V is perhaps best known for its rampart and frequently chaotic online open-world of Los Santos.