video game storytelling just keeps
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welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best video game stories of the 8th
generation before we begin we publish
new videos every day so be sure to
subscribe for more great content for
this list we’re looking at what we
consider to be the greatest video game
stories of the latest generation based
on a combination of traditional
storytelling character depth background
lore concept and execution also will be
considering PC games that were released
within the current generation as well
although generations are traditionally
split apart by consoles number 10
injustice to Harleen show them what you
found right bad arguably these surprise
hit of 2017 injustice 2 is not only an
incredible fighting game but it features
what is arguably one of the greatest
narratives in fighting games history the
game follows Batman and Superman as they
put their war on hold and reluctantly
work together in order to bring down the
invading Brainiac while this may sound
like typical comic book fair it’s the
execution that makes it truly shine as
it features interesting characters
making complex decisions and dramatic
story elements with actual consequences
humans need strong leadership we have to
save them from themselves are you
Charles or General Zod with DC’s roster
of dynamic and diverse heroes and
villains on full display DCE you should
take note save number 9 tales from the
borderlands Wow for bro-bro
while telltale tension was starting to
show significant signs of aging in 2014
their writing and storytelling was
better than ever as their entry into the
borderlands universe was exciting funny
and left a lasting impression not even
worried about it bro
then I’m so relieved to hear you say
that bro
the story follows Reis and a con woman
Fiona and they team up and travel to an
alien planet to break into its vault the
story is not only aventuras and exciting
but all of the characters are memorable
and the story explores universal themes
of breed friendship and finding your own
family while we can argue about whether
or not the cliffhanger was a letdown
there’s no debating that the journey was
full of intrigue and heart I guess it’s
something I’m going to have to think
about number eight that dragon cancer
SNL’s like it’s supposed to be moderate
to severe hearing loss but sometimes
like today he hears music explain before
I do okay get ready to cry this game was
made by a me and Ryan green and is based
on their experiences of learning that
their 12 month old child has cancer the
game they created serves as an
interactive imaginative movie with a few
choices as players are forced to make
the same terrible and heart wrenching
decisions regarding their sick child
that the greens had to make in their
real lives
buddy don’t you spit hits the box
who needs pitches it places players
directly into a confused and grieving
parents shoes and forces them to
acknowledge the emotional turmoil that
comes with your child’s impending death
while the game itself wasn’t exactly
perfect the story of the experience
unforgettable Maggie is a cat that
babbles nice – bye
very bad boys number seven Nier automata
while this title shares the same world
and takes place after the events of 2010
near its story stands on its own
it takes place way in the future for one
thing in the year eleven thousand 945
when alien machines have completely
infested and taken over the earth
humanity has retreated to the moon and
sends androids of their own making to
earth in order to fight a proxy war
glory to mankind glory to mankind
it’s not only a great twist on the whole
invading army trope but the story is
packed with emotion and heavy themes
like what it means to be human and what
constitutes evil while it can get a bit
confusing it’s a totally bonkers and
entertaining ride er to be right my name
is 9s I’m here to provide support copy
that
number 6 Firewatch I’m Delilah yeah
that’s what the guy said on the phone so
what’s wrong with you this game follows
Henry and Delilah to fire lookouts who
get caught up in a mystery surrounding a
stalker and a group of missing teams the
story is taught scary tense emotional
and funny all at once
and plays out exactly like a good book
and it can’t help but get caught up in
its world and characters okay let’s not
spin out of control just keep hiking
whatever you say boss the plot is
intriguing and mysterious the characters
are well-developed and instantly
memorable and the dialogue really
sparkles while some players weren’t too
keen on the somewhat anticlimactic
ending the rest of the experience was
undoubtedly spellbinding and immersive
um I was I was drunk last night when I
welcome you to the job yeah well you’re
not the first boss to be guilty of that
number fine uncharted for a thief’s end
panic in March 2014 Amy Hennig the
influential writer of the legacy of kain
series and the first three Uncharted
games left her position at Naughty Dog
with Neil druckmann and Bruce Straley
taking the hell for uncharted 4 the
series received a much-needed shake-up
I’m willing to forgive and forget
for old times sake the game follows
Nathan and his presumed dead brother Sam
as they hunt down the treasure of the
pirate Henry Avery the story is exciting
as hell but it’s also deeply moving and
thematically rich exploring the
corrupting nature of greed the power of
love and the call for adventure in a
mundane life in short it’s a great
treasure hunt but an even better
character study took a long time for him
to get out of this game you see a gun to
his head he chose this ok he’s meant for
this life you really believe that number
4 undertale
[Music]
sometimes all it takes is one creative
mind to update the entire triple-a
market Toby Fox accomplished this feat
with undertale a beautiful indie game
about a human who falls into the
underground and must battle or befriend
extremely unique and complex monsters in
order to return to the surface it kind
of sounds like your typical RPG but
that’s entirely the point as undertale
plays with the conventions of the genre
too satisfying and original results the
game rewards multiple playthroughs lore
research and exploration as its story is
so rich and expansive in detail that it
can’t be digested in just one go around
[Music]
number three life is strange okay if I’m
crazy I might as well go all the way can
I actually reverse time light to strange
is undoubtedly one of the most
beautifully dark games in recent years
the story follows max Caulfield a
photography student who has the
incredible ability to rewind time and
she uses this newfound power throughout
her adventures which includes and
basically starts with saving her
childhood friend from being shot and
solving the mystery of a missing student
this isn’t a toy Chloe I do have to be
careful how I use it perfect of course
it’s a toy the best toy ever
while the dialogue can at times be hella
awkward the relationships built
throughout the game the dramatic and
emotional Heights that it reaches and
the difficult subject matter that it
manages to handle makes this a gaming
experience we won’t soon be forget it
number two persona 5 trickster welcome
to my Velvet Room
like most JRPGs persona 5 is rife with
imagination but through its memorable
characters and heavy thematic context
this century might be the most memorable
one ever the game balls a high school
student who is also the leader of the
Phantom thieves a group of students who
reform the hearts of corrupted adults by
finding their treasure in the palace
they’ve subconsciously created in the
Metaverse just go with it okay right a
lot not only is the storyline
imaginative and adventurous but the
relationships you invest in throughout
the game pay off wonderfully as each one
is beautifully written and emotional
characters and stories like this just
don’t come along every day before we
unveil our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions I’m here and wherever
you go
[Music]
you need to grow up and get over it I am
over it
I’m here aren’t I maybe when you’re not
too busy moping you can look around and
give a shit about someone worse off than
you number one The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
there is an upside weld it is that Sun
Emperor will have to help us fight the
Hun a monster hunter known as Geralt of
Rivia must find and protect his adoptive
daughter from the spectral riders of the
Wild Hunt it sounds simple enough but
this gripping story isn’t the whole show
as the game encourages you to craft your
own adventures and relationships I’m
dying
janna i’m the sorceress and we die with
dignity yes the main story is fun but
it’s in the side quests where the game
truly shines and each leaves a lasting
impression due to your intimate
connection to the rich characters and
their conflicts not only are these
stories mesmerizing but the game is
bursting with imaginative lore and
amazing writing making the world of The
Witcher a gorgeous brutal and intricate
one to get lost in
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
getting better and better
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best video game stories of the 8th
generation before we begin we publish
new videos every day so be sure to
subscribe for more great content for
this list we’re looking at what we
consider to be the greatest video game
stories of the latest generation based
on a combination of traditional
storytelling character depth background
lore concept and execution also will be
considering PC games that were released
within the current generation as well
although generations are traditionally
split apart by consoles number 10
injustice to Harleen show them what you
found right bad arguably these surprise
hit of 2017 injustice 2 is not only an
incredible fighting game but it features
what is arguably one of the greatest
narratives in fighting games history the
game follows Batman and Superman as they
put their war on hold and reluctantly
work together in order to bring down the
invading Brainiac while this may sound
like typical comic book fair it’s the
execution that makes it truly shine as
it features interesting characters
making complex decisions and dramatic
story elements with actual consequences
humans need strong leadership we have to
save them from themselves are you
Charles or General Zod with DC’s roster
of dynamic and diverse heroes and
villains on full display DCE you should
take note save number 9 tales from the
borderlands Wow for bro-bro
while telltale tension was starting to
show significant signs of aging in 2014
their writing and storytelling was
better than ever as their entry into the
borderlands universe was exciting funny
and left a lasting impression not even
worried about it bro
then I’m so relieved to hear you say
that bro
the story follows Reis and a con woman
Fiona and they team up and travel to an
alien planet to break into its vault the
story is not only aventuras and exciting
but all of the characters are memorable
and the story explores universal themes
of breed friendship and finding your own
family while we can argue about whether
or not the cliffhanger was a letdown
there’s no debating that the journey was
full of intrigue and heart I guess it’s
something I’m going to have to think
about number eight that dragon cancer
SNL’s like it’s supposed to be moderate
to severe hearing loss but sometimes
like today he hears music explain before
I do okay get ready to cry this game was
made by a me and Ryan green and is based
on their experiences of learning that
their 12 month old child has cancer the
game they created serves as an
interactive imaginative movie with a few
choices as players are forced to make
the same terrible and heart wrenching
decisions regarding their sick child
that the greens had to make in their
real lives
buddy don’t you spit hits the box
who needs pitches it places players
directly into a confused and grieving
parents shoes and forces them to
acknowledge the emotional turmoil that
comes with your child’s impending death
while the game itself wasn’t exactly
perfect the story of the experience
unforgettable Maggie is a cat that
babbles nice – bye
very bad boys number seven Nier automata
while this title shares the same world
and takes place after the events of 2010
near its story stands on its own
it takes place way in the future for one
thing in the year eleven thousand 945
when alien machines have completely
infested and taken over the earth
humanity has retreated to the moon and
sends androids of their own making to
earth in order to fight a proxy war
glory to mankind glory to mankind
it’s not only a great twist on the whole
invading army trope but the story is
packed with emotion and heavy themes
like what it means to be human and what
constitutes evil while it can get a bit
confusing it’s a totally bonkers and
entertaining ride er to be right my name
is 9s I’m here to provide support copy
that
number 6 Firewatch I’m Delilah yeah
that’s what the guy said on the phone so
what’s wrong with you this game follows
Henry and Delilah to fire lookouts who
get caught up in a mystery surrounding a
stalker and a group of missing teams the
story is taught scary tense emotional
and funny all at once
and plays out exactly like a good book
and it can’t help but get caught up in
its world and characters okay let’s not
spin out of control just keep hiking
whatever you say boss the plot is
intriguing and mysterious the characters
are well-developed and instantly
memorable and the dialogue really
sparkles while some players weren’t too
keen on the somewhat anticlimactic
ending the rest of the experience was
undoubtedly spellbinding and immersive
um I was I was drunk last night when I
welcome you to the job yeah well you’re
not the first boss to be guilty of that
number fine uncharted for a thief’s end
panic in March 2014 Amy Hennig the
influential writer of the legacy of kain
series and the first three Uncharted
games left her position at Naughty Dog
with Neil druckmann and Bruce Straley
taking the hell for uncharted 4 the
series received a much-needed shake-up
I’m willing to forgive and forget
for old times sake the game follows
Nathan and his presumed dead brother Sam
as they hunt down the treasure of the
pirate Henry Avery the story is exciting
as hell but it’s also deeply moving and
thematically rich exploring the
corrupting nature of greed the power of
love and the call for adventure in a
mundane life in short it’s a great
treasure hunt but an even better
character study took a long time for him
to get out of this game you see a gun to
his head he chose this ok he’s meant for
this life you really believe that number
4 undertale
[Music]
sometimes all it takes is one creative
mind to update the entire triple-a
market Toby Fox accomplished this feat
with undertale a beautiful indie game
about a human who falls into the
underground and must battle or befriend
extremely unique and complex monsters in
order to return to the surface it kind
of sounds like your typical RPG but
that’s entirely the point as undertale
plays with the conventions of the genre
too satisfying and original results the
game rewards multiple playthroughs lore
research and exploration as its story is
so rich and expansive in detail that it
can’t be digested in just one go around
[Music]
number three life is strange okay if I’m
crazy I might as well go all the way can
I actually reverse time light to strange
is undoubtedly one of the most
beautifully dark games in recent years
the story follows max Caulfield a
photography student who has the
incredible ability to rewind time and
she uses this newfound power throughout
her adventures which includes and
basically starts with saving her
childhood friend from being shot and
solving the mystery of a missing student
this isn’t a toy Chloe I do have to be
careful how I use it perfect of course
it’s a toy the best toy ever
while the dialogue can at times be hella
awkward the relationships built
throughout the game the dramatic and
emotional Heights that it reaches and
the difficult subject matter that it
manages to handle makes this a gaming
experience we won’t soon be forget it
number two persona 5 trickster welcome
to my Velvet Room
like most JRPGs persona 5 is rife with
imagination but through its memorable
characters and heavy thematic context
this century might be the most memorable
one ever the game balls a high school
student who is also the leader of the
Phantom thieves a group of students who
reform the hearts of corrupted adults by
finding their treasure in the palace
they’ve subconsciously created in the
Metaverse just go with it okay right a
lot not only is the storyline
imaginative and adventurous but the
relationships you invest in throughout
the game pay off wonderfully as each one
is beautifully written and emotional
characters and stories like this just
don’t come along every day before we
unveil our top pick here are a few
honorable mentions I’m here and wherever
you go
[Music]
you need to grow up and get over it I am
over it
I’m here aren’t I maybe when you’re not
too busy moping you can look around and
give a shit about someone worse off than
you number one The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
there is an upside weld it is that Sun
Emperor will have to help us fight the
Hun a monster hunter known as Geralt of
Rivia must find and protect his adoptive
daughter from the spectral riders of the
Wild Hunt it sounds simple enough but
this gripping story isn’t the whole show
as the game encourages you to craft your
own adventures and relationships I’m
dying
janna i’m the sorceress and we die with
dignity yes the main story is fun but
it’s in the side quests where the game
truly shines and each leaves a lasting
impression due to your intimate
connection to the rich characters and
their conflicts not only are these
stories mesmerizing but the game is
bursting with imaginative lore and
amazing writing making the world of The
Witcher a gorgeous brutal and intricate
one to get lost in
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
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