Games are more than just games.

It’s odd phrasing but it’s the truth.

The narrative is what drives most games.

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Games can have stories of heroes, tales of villains, and personable narratives that hit deep.

Especially when these projects manage to marry that story into the gameplay so well.

The most intriguing part of this narrative is the introduction of the robot, Wheatley.

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It’s a turn in the video game story that’s perfectly built to throughout the game.

Telling a completely unique story, players were introduced to Talion and the ghostly Celebrimbor.

The immortal warrior boasts the incredible ability to bend the minds of Orcs, completely changing the playing field.

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The narrative combines effectivelywith Warner Bros.

Nemesis System, resulting in a story-driven gameplay experience that is personalized to every player.

The writers were wary to honor both the canon and introduce new story beats as well.

Split image of Arkham City, Undertale and God Of War characters

Games have used this technique before and since but not quite in this way.

Yet,Modern Warefare 2stands out as one of the best in the series.

They thought they did it withArkham Asylum.

Wheatley being held by the player in Portal 2.

The ever-changing storyArkham Citypresented culminated in an ending that no one saw coming.

Time again, they overlook the stories that can be told.

The personal, in-depth, and far-reaching tales that can come out of games likeHeavy Rain.

Talion battling an orc in Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor

Despite some so-so voice acting, the narrative shines through.

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Darth Malus in Knights of the Old Republic

Jin Sakai wearing a mask in Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut.

Modern Warfare 2 poster soldier walking with gun.

Batman perched on a gargoyle overlooking Arkham City.

The Wolf Among Us TellTale game

UNdertale kid in the wilderness

Heavy rain poster with an origami crane.

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