Personal favorite plot in a videogame.

[masterblaze0]

I'm certain everyone has a plot in a videogame that they enjoy, and I'm curious to see what other people admired.

I personally enjoyed Bioshock's plot immensely. I know it has some basis from System Shock 2, but I haven't played it (I'd love to, though) and on its own, it's a truly compelling story, and the immersion is stellar. The characters and writing are top-notch, and put many games to shame.

Post your favorite videogame plots here, whether it be one filled with twists, straightforward, or silly.

 

[ultimasupersaiyan]

I agree that Bioshock has a great plot but I'm a JRPG fan for the most part and love the stories and plot of the older Final Fantasy's before Hironobu Sakaguchi left Square-Enix but best plot and story would go to Lost Odyssey! I would have to say this has the best and most emotional story in ANY game I've ever played, but if you can't tolerate JRPG's your really missing out.

 

[FURY_007]

Deus Ex was friggin amazing

 

[CoverYourHead]

The original KOTOR. Some of the best characters ever, and the plot was outstanding.

 

[samsprinkle]

Consult my avatar...

 

[Ruzzian Roulette]

The original KOTOR. Some of the best characters ever, and the plot was outstanding.

This.

 

[Dr Pussymagnet]

My favorite: Oddworld: Abe's Exodus

 

[Areani]

I don't care what Yahtzee says: I still think that the plot in the Metal Gear Solid series is the best EVAR!

 

[new_age_reject]

I'm a JRPG fan for the most part and love the stories and plot of the older Final Fantasy's before Hironobu Sakaguchi left Square-Enix.

You speak some truth.
Up until and including IX the FF stories were great.
RPG games tend to have the greatest story lines.
Some others:
Oddworld games
HALF LIFE
KOTOR

 

[black lincon]

Tales of Symphonia

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[blackcherry]

Though they frequently make no sense, resis plots are quite enjoyable.
Killer 7s' plot is quite nice as well. But then I'm quite a fan of mary celeste type plots in which you are alone, have no clue what is going on (in a good way) and have to find out.

 

[Darth Marsden]

I don't care what Yahtzee says: I still think that the plot in the Metal Gear Solid series is the best EVAR!

You have to agree though - for an outsider, it's confusing as hell.

Personally, I'll go with the clichéd genius of Max Payne, the simplicity of Half-Life, the epic scope of Knights of the Old Republic and the utter brilliance of System Shock 2. Sequels/Prequels not included, but that doesn't mean they aren't any good.

 

[Areani]

I'm a JRPG fan for the most part and love the stories and plot of the older Final Fantasy's before Hironobu Sakaguchi left Square-Enix.

You speak some truth.
Up until and including IX the FF stories were great.
RPG games tend to have the greatest story lines.
Some others:
Oddworld games
HALF LIFE
KOTOR

Oh, I completely forgot Half-Life. Now there's an outstanding plot for ya'

 

[Mostly Harmless]

Grim Fandango was fantastic. It still has the my favorite plot line in a video game after all this time. The character were great the locals were excellent and some of the themes in the game were very thought provoking. Tying in death with flowers? That's just messed up. And I loved it.

 

[Areani]

I don't care what Yahtzee says: I still think that the plot in the Metal Gear Solid series is the best EVAR!

You have to agree though - for an outsider, it's confusing as hell.

I wouldn't know; I'm not an outsider . I understand though that diving headfirst into the middle of it all would be overwhelmingly confusing.

EDIT: Quote didn't work :S

EDIT 2: Fixed

 

[goater24]

Secret of Mana, X111, Silent Hill 2 and Elder Scrolls 3 all had very good plots.

 

[countrysteaksauce]

Thieves Guild storyline in Oblivion
or rather pretty much all the storylines except for the mainquest

 

[October Country]

In my opinion Gun had a very good story and interesting characters as did Fahrenheit (Indigo Propehcy).

 

[Fenring]

The original Far Cry plot, it was hilarious and awesome at the same time. It should be made into a Sci-Fi Channel Original Movie.