Games where you enjoyed the story more than the gameplay
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Metal Gear Solid 3.
The gameplay isn't very beginner friendly, and the controls are awkward. But story was pretty enjoyable.
The gameplay isn't very beginner friendly, and the controls are awkward. But story was pretty enjoyable.
-Kings Quest Series
-The Elder Scrolls VI: Oblivion
-Dragon Age: Origins
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-the original Diablo
-The Elder Scrolls VI: Oblivion
-Dragon Age: Origins
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-the original Diablo
Eternal Darkness all the way. The game itself was not spectacular or anything in terms of gameplay but I found the story and the way it was done very refreshing. Not too many games give you the option of an enchanted elephant gun, lots of replay, and freaked out insanity effects. Its a total shame they havn't done a remake on a better console or even a second one by now I'd play either.
Most games.
Fallout and Mass Effect come to mind, although the latter actually had enjoyable gameplay (in the 2nd and 3rd games at least).
Fallout and Mass Effect come to mind, although the latter actually had enjoyable gameplay (in the 2nd and 3rd games at least).
Planescape: Torment. Very clunky looking and also very simply, especially compared to a game like Baldur's Gate.
Also, Arcanum: Of steamworks and magic obscura. The gameplay in that is even worse than Planescape's, but both those games had very enjoyable stories.
Also, Arcanum: Of steamworks and magic obscura. The gameplay in that is even worse than Planescape's, but both those games had very enjoyable stories.
Well, to some extent I'd say Mass Effect...
The gameplay was nice but I'd call it average at best... Very repetitive fighting and you pretty much knew when something was gonna happen when an area with chest-high walls appeared. It was the intriguing universe, deep characters, and amazing storyline that kept me hooked from day 1 right up until the end...
I'm not hating on it, it's one of my favourite game series! But admit it, the gameplay was average...
Off-Topic: Will I get flamed if I tell people that I actually liked the ending of ME3? Because it really seems that I'm the only one...
The gameplay was nice but I'd call it average at best... Very repetitive fighting and you pretty much knew when something was gonna happen when an area with chest-high walls appeared. It was the intriguing universe, deep characters, and amazing storyline that kept me hooked from day 1 right up until the end...
I'm not hating on it, it's one of my favourite game series! But admit it, the gameplay was average...
Off-Topic: Will I get flamed if I tell people that I actually liked the ending of ME3? Because it really seems that I'm the only one...
mass effect 2+3 come to mind; the fights were tidious; not challenging, just time consuming fighting wave after wave
and all these areas with conveniently cuboid stones/crates everywhere, usually in handy 90° angles to each other... INSULTING!
also, there are only few efficient choices for the adept, so one basically spams the same 2 powers all the time
the dialogue-gameplay wasn't the most inspired either: click correct answer for hot virtual naked pixels
come to think about it, there wasn't any chemistry between Shepard and his/her hottie neither - bioware, quo vadis
BUT the whole Reaper stuff was quite awesome (although they kindly waited with their final attack until i was ready xD ) and definetely the main reason to play ME3
the atmosphere in London... really felt like giant-alien-robot-bug-apocalypse! (the doc or medic or whatever he was talking to this woman who was taking care of a wounded soldier and then shot herself... wow!)
and all these areas with conveniently cuboid stones/crates everywhere, usually in handy 90° angles to each other... INSULTING!
also, there are only few efficient choices for the adept, so one basically spams the same 2 powers all the time
the dialogue-gameplay wasn't the most inspired either: click correct answer for hot virtual naked pixels
come to think about it, there wasn't any chemistry between Shepard and his/her hottie neither - bioware, quo vadis
BUT the whole Reaper stuff was quite awesome
(although they kindly waited with their final attack until i was ready xD ) and definetely the main reason to play ME3the atmosphere in London... really felt like giant-alien-robot-bug-apocalypse! (the doc or medic or whatever he was talking to this woman who was taking care of a wounded soldier and then shot herself... wow!)
Mass Effect is the first to come to mind.
Also Dragon Age: Origins. I loooove Origins, but the combat got me bored after a while. I guess that's what I liked about DAII.
Also Dragon Age: Origins. I loooove Origins, but the combat got me bored after a while. I guess that's what I liked about DAII.
Well the gameplay isn't that bad...its just that the Diablo II seriously improved upon it. You'll see the story line as you play it out...not anywhere near as complicated as some of today's story arcs...but good nonetheless.SirBryghtside said:I've just started playing that, and it doesn't seem like there is a story yet (not even got a quest, just trawling through the dungeon). Does it turn up eventually?Bordersane said:
Have to admit though, for some reason I'm really enjoying the gameplay, and I'm playing Fighter. Not sure that really makes sense
Planescape: Torment
Although Torment's gameplay is immensely satisfying at higher levels (especially for mages), and somewhat atypical for a D&D game, it cannot compete with the twisted depth and quality of the story. Wanting to soak in the story, the sights, sounds, and characters was more important to me as levelling up. I actually find Torment to be quite a bit more playable than the Buldur's Gate or Icewind Dale games.
TESIII: Morrowind
Poking at things, and hoping they die isn't that great. After some work, the combat gets a bit more complicated than that, but one can see how people might not enjoy it. Between the combat, running draining your fatigue, the probability factor, the gameplay isn't always amazing. The various stories that take place and the atmosphere of the game more than make up for it.
Fallout 2
Maybe I just couldn't build my character for shit, but most battles consisted of me constantly lading a save until the dice rolled in my favour. The various conversations, the many possibilities, and the rich dialogue all make the game highly enjoyable.
Deus Ex
Combat in Deus Ex wasn't exactly sophisticated. Neither was the hacking, or lockpicking. The exploration was quite nice, but not mind-blowing, by any means. However, Deus Ex did have some great dialogue, a compelling story, and my actions felt like they meant something whilst I was playing. Plus, a black Australian communist bartender in a dodgy Hong-Kong club.
Grim Fandango
I guess this goes for most point-and-click games, really.
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
For most of the reasons already mentioned. I greatly enjoyed some of the quest and characters, and the dialogue was usually very nice, especially for Malkavians. Very amusing.
Although Torment's gameplay is immensely satisfying at higher levels (especially for mages), and somewhat atypical for a D&D game, it cannot compete with the twisted depth and quality of the story. Wanting to soak in the story, the sights, sounds, and characters was more important to me as levelling up. I actually find Torment to be quite a bit more playable than the Buldur's Gate or Icewind Dale games.
TESIII: Morrowind
Poking at things, and hoping they die isn't that great. After some work, the combat gets a bit more complicated than that, but one can see how people might not enjoy it. Between the combat, running draining your fatigue, the probability factor, the gameplay isn't always amazing. The various stories that take place and the atmosphere of the game more than make up for it.
Fallout 2
Maybe I just couldn't build my character for shit, but most battles consisted of me constantly lading a save until the dice rolled in my favour. The various conversations, the many possibilities, and the rich dialogue all make the game highly enjoyable.
Deus Ex
Combat in Deus Ex wasn't exactly sophisticated. Neither was the hacking, or lockpicking. The exploration was quite nice, but not mind-blowing, by any means. However, Deus Ex did have some great dialogue, a compelling story, and my actions felt like they meant something whilst I was playing. Plus, a black Australian communist bartender in a dodgy Hong-Kong club.
Grim Fandango
I guess this goes for most point-and-click games, really.
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines
For most of the reasons already mentioned. I greatly enjoyed some of the quest and characters, and the dialogue was usually very nice, especially for Malkavians. Very amusing.
Mass Effect. I played and enjoyed the games for the story and the characters... I wasn't a big fan of the combat.
Bioshock 1. The main issue I had with it was that the controls couldn't be changed, and the PS3 layout was awful (I guess its better in 360).
Deus Ex: Having to rationalize the energy eventually killed the game for me. Experimentation is an important factor in stealth games, and "shooting everyone with a machine gun" should never be the most cost effective solution.
Bioshock 1. The main issue I had with it was that the controls couldn't be changed, and the PS3 layout was awful (I guess its better in 360).
Deus Ex: Having to rationalize the energy eventually killed the game for me. Experimentation is an important factor in stealth games, and "shooting everyone with a machine gun" should never be the most cost effective solution.
The Witcher 2
already fantastic gameplay and an even more amazing story
also Morrowind, for the most part gameplay (well atleast the combat) was shit, but the world in which you explore and the story(s) are so brilliant i just cant complain (even though i just did)
already fantastic gameplay and an even more amazing story
also Morrowind, for the most part gameplay (well atleast the combat) was shit, but the world in which you explore and the story(s) are so brilliant i just cant complain (even though i just did)
Silent hill 3. It's too terrifying but I wanna find out what happens next! Damn you curiousity!
But I guess it's the same for all horror games I play.
But I guess it's the same for all horror games I play.