Top 5 Video Game Stories of All Time
Summary
In this article, we will be discussing the top five video game stories of all time as discussed on The Game Life podcast. The speakers distinguish between story and writing, with story being a combination of world building, dialogue, and characterization. They mention various games such as Machinarium, Limbo, The Walking Dead, Grim Fandango, Bioshock, Final Fantasy VI, and The Orange Box from Valve. The speaker’s number one pick is Bioshock, which they praise for its captivating storyline and unexpected twist.
Table of Contents
- Machinarium and Limbo
- The Walking Dead
- Grim Fandango
- Bioshock
- Final Fantasy VI and The Orange Box
- Conclusion
Machinarium and Limbo
The number five spot on our list is a tie between Machinarium and Limbo. Both games are immersive and don’t rely on dialogue to tell their stories. The speakers praise the world building and characterization in these games.
The Walking Dead
The number four spot on our list is Telltale Games’ Walking Dead saga. The speakers praise the emotional impact that the game had on players and its ability to pull the player into the story and make them care about the characters.
Grim Fandango
The number three spot on our list is Grim Fandango, a game that combines film noir imagery and Aztec mythology. The speakers praise the game’s world building and characterization. They also mention the LucasArts Adventure Games and Sierra Adventure Games for their great stories.
Bioshock
The number two spot on our list is Bioshock. The speaker is a fan of the game and praises its storyline for its captivating nature and unexpected twist. The revelation that the player character was a slave and that the game’s commands were being dictated by a voice in their ear makes the player question the nature of video games and their own actions within them. The speaker also mentions Bioshock Infinite, which they believe was just as impressive in terms of storytelling. They praise the game’s creator, Ken Levine, for his vision and influences.
Final Fantasy VI and The Orange Box
The speakers’ top five list of games with the best stories was actually a collective top seven. They also mention Final Fantasy VI for its beautiful graphics and well-developed characters and The Orange Box from Valve. Half-Life 2 from The Orange Box is particularly praised for its transformation of the main character.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the speakers on The Game Life podcast have discussed their top five (or seven) video games with the best stories. They emphasize the importance of world building, dialogue, and characterization in creating a captivating story. They invite viewers to share their own top five lists in the comments for a chance to be featured on a future show.
