We could go on about the graphics for days obviously.
Gaming has evolved to the point where graphics seen on our screens may be comparably beautiful to real life.
Ever look up at the starry night sky inSkyrim?
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Yeah, that’s what we’re talking about.
How aboutUncharted 4orThe Witcher 3for something a bit more recent?
But forgetgraphics,because while important, these days, the storyline is what sells a game.
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We’ve come a long way from saving a princess from a legion of mutant turtles.
Again, not to take away from Nintendo’sMariofranchise, but stories have become far more addictive and immersive.
One of the most popular game franchises with an incredible story isBioshock.
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We love all threeBioshockgames, but consider the first to have the best plot.
Most of the games from this publisher have been entertaining, offensive, and action packed.
This will earn us some hate fromMax Paynefans for sure.
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Often, however, if a plot is present, the shooter’s mechanics will be atrocious.
2012’s over-the-shoulder thriller by Yager and 2K managed to blend decent gameplay with an incredible story.
The game drops the player in Dubai after a series of sandstorms have turned it into a wasteland.
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Like most otherStar Warsmedia, Knights of the Old Republic’s moral compass was black and white.
You knew who was bad, and who was good, and the storyline was clear.
The second game was far more sinister, with a story that was often puzzling and downright terrifying.
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Our second place choice out of the franchise wasFallout 3.
While we’re fans of the entire series, they hit the nail on the head with season one.
This remains one of the most thoughtful shooters ever made.
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In gameplay turns, this manifests as an almost measured, frantic panic as the player progresses.
The first of these is the characters.
Much like how not allFinal Fantasygames are created equal, not all sets of characters are created equal.
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This franchise made gamers fall in love with a new group of eclectic characters with each new title.
TheMass EffectTrilogy is an immersive trip through the galaxy.
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