Hello! Last week I promised that I would bring a few more games with a cool storyline. In this choice, the output is very contrasting and interesting.
I collected five games with such cool stories that it’s time to make films based on this project. Moreover, there are enough ties not only for full lengthbut also for a couple of series.
come and go with pleasure.
1. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
When came out: 2017
About what: a story about a warrior who faced a nightmare within herself.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Windows, Nintendo Switch.
She pays this price for seeing everything differently. After all, if you look for a long time into the impenetrable darkness, what is hidden in it… will also see you. (Quote from the game)
First, an interesting fact. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was developed by a team of just 12 people. All video materials were recorded directly in the office, most of the equipment was purchased on the secondary market. The package was developed by Ninja Theory studio, which gave us the reboot of the Devil May Cry series.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, despite its setting, is not a story about saving the world. This is a deep conversation about the outside world of the main character Senua.
All her life she suffered from a curse (which is actually a mental psychosis), everyone turned away from her except her lover. But, unfortunately, he died tragically. Senua cannot accept death and be sent to the world of the dead in order to return the soul of a loved one.
An important nuance is that in the foreground here is not even the main plot, but the Seine itself. The game gradually immerses you in an atmosphere of historical and pure madness. Although the genre is stated to be different, the periodic glance of the main characters into the camera becomes very uncomfortable.
If you’re up for a dark, gritty, and sometimes very scary story, then I’d try Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice as a last resort. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass, and a sequel is coming very soon.
📍 Buy Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for PC for RUB 1,753.
📍 Buy Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for Xbox for 469 RUR.
📍 Buy Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for PS4 for RUB 3,380.
2. Special Operations: Line
When came out: year 2012
About what: the story of the horrors of war, the moral and nightmarish consequences of decisions made.
For any platform: Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Gentlemen, welcome to Dubai. (Quote from the game)
Spec Ops: The Line is a mixture of genres. What starts out as a standard and rather clichéd action movie about famous Americans, with each passing hour, becomes more and more immersed in the atmosphere of horror of the film. And at the same time, in the game you will not meet a single fantastic monster, mutant or ghost.
The scene is sunny Dubai. Sun, sand, skyscrapers and the consequences of a sudden local war. The story begins with the arrival of Martin Walker and his two subordinates. Their main task is to find the legendary Colonel John Conrad and his platoon.
Conrad is known for establishing a temporary government in Dubai in order to evacuate the world’s population, and was a real hero… However, after that, he suddenly broke off all contacts with the whole world. And what at first glance seems like an ordinary mission from a Call of Duty game quickly turns into a demonstration of the most primitive human behavior.
The game will repeatedly put you in front of difficult moral choices. Sooner or later we start asking the question: “Do you feel like a hero?” The answer is unlikely to be clear-cut. How to use the five available endings.
Spec Ops: The Line is a unique and, unfortunately, underrated project. He should try it, if only to look at the shooter genre from a different perspective. And, of course, for the sake of the script, which was written by Richard Piercy, the future author of the plot of Resident Evil 7.
📍 Buy Spec Ops: The Line for PC for RUB 2,900.
📍 Buy Spec Ops: The Line for PS3 for RUB 2,990.
3. Signalis
When came out: 2022
About what: a parable about humanity and the problems of self-determination.
For any platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Windows, Nintendo Switch.
BUT RED WINS. BLOOD SPILLS ON THE SKY FROM STIGMA (Quote from the game)
Signalis is a project with a unique history. Despite the style, the game does not belong to the pantheon of the Eastern gaming industry. It was made by two Germans and took eight years to complete.
The authors cite Silent Hill and Resident Evil as the main sources of inspiration, specifically the early releases. The graphics and narration in the game are made deliberately “retro”, which only adds to the charm of the local history.
The plot starts off quite normally. An android named Elster arrived on his ship, which completed the destruction of the snowy planet. There is a photograph of an unknown girl near the control panel, and we go to her in search. Elster may be an android, but for some reason they evoke strange sensations when looking at the photo.
The story of Signalis is becoming more intriguing with each passing hour. And, as is usually the case in the genre, it is unusual and provides wide scope for harmony. The script is clearly inspired by the work of G.F. Lovecraft.
Signalis is worth a try for anyone who wants to spend a weekend being organized into an intricate, sometimes environmentally spooky story. I especially recommend it to those who are tired of the same type of horror films with jump scares.
📍 Buy Signalis for Xbox One/Series S/Series X/PC for RUB 1,276.
📍 Buy Signalis for PS4 for RUB 2,520.
📍 Buy Signalis for Nintendo Switch for RUB 4,589.
4. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
When came out: 2021
About what: hooligan action about a team of superheroes
For any platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Windows
They call themselves the Guardians of the Galaxy… A special raccoon. (Quote from the game)
Nowadays comic book games are popular, carry money and are always at the center of discussion. The focus right now is on the Suicide Squad game. Gamers argue about her, discuss the industry of death and conduct cultural discussions on the topic of Harley Quinn’s appearance.
And right now I want to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy. This is one of the industry’s biggest commercial failures in recent years. Why? No one talked about what was happening, how cool she was.
“Guardians” is thoroughly imbued with the atmosphere of 80s space opera. It has all the trappings: kitschy dialogue, rich neon colors and even a soundtrack of 80s rock hits. The focus, of course, is on the team of players led by Star-Lord. However, unlike the latest films, the world is not on the verge of war with Thanos. In this version of the universe, it ended several years ago.
The local story focuses more on the stricter Guardians rather than any global conflict. The exposition and narration are filled with signature humor and action. The script does not offer complex political choices that take into account historical events or any far-reaching conclusions.
“Guardians of the Galaxy” from Marvel is a light action movie for a couple of evenings with a different plot. If you want to have a lot of fun, relax your brain and listen to good music, don’t pass by.
📍 Buy Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for PC for RUB 1,753.
📍 Buy Guardians of the Marvel Galaxy for Xbox for RUB 469.
📍 Buy Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for PS5 for RUB 3,380.
5. Atomic Heart
When came out: 2023
About what: alternative USSR, addition of humanity and robots
For any platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Windows
We always say “No!” to violence. But a tough answer awaits the scoundrels! (Quote from the game)
To be honest, before the release I did not believe in the existence of Atomic Heart. The game took a long time to develop; at various times, dubious rumors about the company’s internal processes spread, and the release date was pushed back several times. But when the project got to release last year, I handed it over in one gulp and with pleasure, with pleasure, in no case because of the plot.
So, Kazakhstan. It’s an alternate 1955. Here, within the framework of the most ambitious project of the USSR, after the opening of “Polymer” there was “+ Enterprise 3826”. In the world of “Atomic Heart”, it took an accelerated and alternative path of development. By the fifties, the Union had long conquered space and was planning the colonization of the Moon and Mars, and was actively developing robotics.
However, the calm will not last long. At the enterprise, “An accident will happen,” and Sergei Nechaev is sent to clear up its consequences (and the revealing fact of its existence, we are honest). We have to play for him. Nechaev will be helped on his journey by an intelligent glove named KHRAZ. Contrasting characters form half the charm of the original plot. After all, P-3 (call sign Nechaev) is a refined foul-mouthed soldier.
The plot of Atomic Heart cools down like a roller coaster. It ranges from a cheerful and daring action film about a brave warrior to a horror film and sometimes a philosophical parable. Absolutely everyone should try this game, it is a phenomenon for our industry and a very brave work in many ways.
📍 Buy Atomic Heart for Xbox for RUB 2,900.
📍 Buy Atomic Heart for PS5 for RUB 2,990.
You can add such games to your collection and play through them, slowly savoring the plot twists.
On topic: 5 games with an extremely unexpected and ambiguous plot. You end up picking your jaw up off the floor or screaming in delight.
Source: Iphones RU
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