The gaming world is filled with fantastic graphics, amazing gameplay, and jaw-dropping storylines. For Xbox players, the choice is plenty, especially after the announcement of so many new Xbox exclusives, much to Playstation players' disapproval.
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Ultimately, one of the best things about playing a video game is getting so immersed into the story that you come out a different person. A good story changes people, it allows them to evolve and learn without leaving the comfort of their sofa. If that's exactly what you're looking for, check these games out, you won't regret it.
6 The Medium
If you're one for horror then The Medium is just perfect. It has a compelling storyline, telling the tale of a woman who can travel into the spirit realm. The story is captivating, creepy, and never short of a good jumpscare which makes it ideal for any horror or thriller fan who's looking to find a brilliant and beautiful psychological thriller they can really get into.
Without any spoilers, The Medium will take you on a journey where you'll learn all about the unfortunate demise of the residents of the Niwa Workers' Resort in search of answers after repeatedly witnessing a horrific dream. You'll get attached to father figures, the protagonist Marianne, and even creepy spirits that help you along the way. This game is a beautifully designed and expertly written experience that can't be missed.
5 Ori And The Will Of The Wisps
The entire Ori series is just filled with recognizable visuals that are pleasing to both the eye and the mind. It has a great soundtrack, soothing gameplay, and an incredibly touching story. Somehow it manages to do all this without even saying a word. It tells the story of a lost friend you have to look for and the adventures, emotions, and friends you make while trying to get them back.
Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps are two incredible games that you just have to play if you're looking for a nice chilled game with an emotional rollercoaster of a story. They don't make you panic or scare you but it's almost guaranteed that you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat throughout. Just like every good story, you'll be forever changed thanks to Ori. This game will never leave your mind after one playthrough.
4 Halo
The Halo series is labeled as one of the greatest game franchises ever created and rightly so. It's filled with gripping gameplay that will make anyone feel like an absolute badass as they power through Masterchief's fabulous adventures.
The best games to play in the Halo franchise when looking for a good story are the first three. It explores a battle between humanity and The Covenant where you play as Master Chief, a super-soldier who is the main fighter in this impressive war. It may feel like the game is more combat-based but this story has amazing emotional points and twists and turns that will keep you on your toes for the entire series. That's without even mentioning the graphics and music.
3 Call Of The Sea
A little different from most, Call of the Sea is a puzzle game set in the South Pacific during the 1930s. It is a beautiful adventure game that will make you think pretty hard and tells the tale of a young woman as she hunts for her missing husband after he set off on an expedition and never returned.
From an initial look, the story seems prominent but not impactful. It feels like the game will focus more on the puzzles and the atmosphere rather than a meaningful story. However, while there are a fair amount of puzzles, the atmosphere simply serves to compliment the wonderfully immersive storyline. It keeps it simple while also making it impactful and emotional. Similar to the likes of Ori, this is perfect for any gamer who prefers to sit back and think rather than shoot their way through a problem.
2 Quantum Break
Nothing says a fantastic story like a film. So for a game like Quantum Break to have a good story is really expected. Thankfully it doesn't let fans down at all. Quantum Break manages to divide gaming and cinema perfectly to form a perfect story that's gripping, frantic, and filled with tough choices.
This game takes everything you love about both genres and just gets it right. You're constantly given time to control the protagonist and play the game using your own skills and mindset but just as you start to lose that excitement you're thrown into a wonderful cinematic experience that pulls you in and builds up that passion to play and complete the wonderful story. This game is well worth a play if you haven't already.
1 Gears Of War
The entire Gears of War series is definitely worth playing if you haven't already. That being said, if you're purely looking for a story-heavy game then try out Gears of War 3. As the third game in the series, the developers were congratulated over and over for their skill in the graphics, music, and the wonderfully engaging story that encompasses this third-person shooter.
It may be good to play the previous two so you get a bit more of a connection with the plot and gameplay but that's not completely necessary due to how easy it is to understand what's happening. The wonderful story is filled with moments where you feel like a badass but also puts you in some pretty tear-jerking situations. That being said, once playing this game, you'll never forget the brilliance of the story and the game as a whole.