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What video game has the best storyline?

February 21, 2012 1:03 PM PST  ·  Flag  ·  32 answers
of all-time!
Samuel Payment
  Half Life 2
  
Half Life 2
Half-Life 2 delivers a new level of realistic action and excitement. Players return to the world of Gordon Freeman, as he returns to the Black Mesa research facility. The aliens are pouring into our world, and Freeman becomes part of a resistance ... read more...
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Half Life. Plus Half Life 2, Episode 1 and 2, hopefully 3. So much fun, also a GREAT story.
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  2 points posted by Anoop Anand
There is no other game as complete as Half life 2
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  1 points posted by Lance Reynolds
Half life is bomb! Thanks for all the great input everybody.
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  1 points posted by Hason handrew
Look no further, Half life 2 is game of the decade.
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  1 points posted by Fabio Selvaggio
YES SIR!! <3


Sam U.
  Final Fantasy VII
  
FF7 or FFX and FFX-2 (probably all the final fantasy's really), I really liked Bioshock's storyline, that interested me quite a lot and, Portal storylines (1 and 2 that is) are both really good
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  3 points posted by Cody Chase
what could possibly compare?
Hunter Kaufman
  Bioshock
  
Bioshock
BioShock is an innovative role-playing shooter from Irrational Games who was named IGN’s 2005 Developer of the Year. BioShock immerses players into a war-torn underwater utopia, where mankind has abandoned their humanity in their quest for perfect... read more...
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I would have to say the Bioshock series hands down. If you want a more in depth look into the story line with more character development or more commonly how Bioshock 2 relates to the first, you can get the book which is also a great read and a huge addition to the story and the games.
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  1 points posted by Claudia Ger
Bioshock has a great story, completely agree with this.
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  1 points posted by Takato Hayakawa
agreed
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  1 points posted by Adam Lafferty
YES, YES, and more YESSS!!!! Bioshock is my favorite game ever, where are the books they sound awesome!
Orlando Martinez
  Mass Effect
  
Mass Effect
You take the role of Commander Shepard starship Normandy, the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force upon the galaxy, a... read more...
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And with the 3rd installment around the corner, you can finish the first two right on time!
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  1 points posted by John Williams
This
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  1 points posted by Cacho Sagán
Agree. Mass Effect got a strong storyline. Any sci-fi fan would recognice all the space opera that is on it.
noah Rolf
  BioShock
  
BioShock
Explore a deadly but incredible art deco worldfilled with formidable technology and fascinating charactersProduct InformationBioShock is a shooter unlike any you’ve ever played loaded with weapons andtactics never seen.  You’ll have a complete ars... read more...
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i would definately have to say that out of the many RPGs and other games i have played the story line that kept me the most interested was either Bioshock or Portal . Its a very close toss up but bioshock is a much longer campaign that stays unique where as Portal, although an amazing game that i highly recomend, its storyline is less compelling
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Ben Hulett
  Portal 2, Pc/mac Game
  
Portal 2, Pc/mac Game
Condition : Brand new sealed item Publisher : Valve Software Released on : 18 April 2011 Ships in : 24-48 hrs, Mon to Fri Payment : PayPal ( secure & protection ) Shipping : shipping w/ tracking, to address on PayPal ( no exception ) Buyer should ... read more...
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I personally like the portal storyline. Portal 2 more than 1, but portal 1 does have some significance to 2. It's also not all in the dialogue. If you explore the world in portal 2, then you can see the sorrowful tales of previous test subjects and the rise and fall of aperture science.
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Eugene S.
  Final Fantasy III
  
Final Fantasy III
Before the movie, there was the game. The first Final Fantasy game was released for the original NES in 1990, and FINAL FANTASY III stormed onto the Super NES scene in 1994. One of the most engrossing RPGs of its era, Final Fantasy III stands up w... read more...
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Its between this and VII, maybe FF2 if you really get attached to Tellah, I mean what other rpg takes you to the moon on a rocket ship? Also the story arc between Cecil and Kain..masterful. What happened Square, where did all your good writers go?
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  1 points posted by Mr. M.
amen brotha
David Power
  Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Playstation3 Game KONAMI
  
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Playstation3 Game KONAMI
ESRB Rating: M - Mature Genre: Action Features: Accept the mission and play three great chapters in the Metal Gear franchise with the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Included are Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater... read more...
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Not anyone game..the whole damn series is pure class!!Love MGS!
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Marcus L.
  
Chrono Trigger. About 15 endings. Bonus: new game+ to make it easier to see all the endings.
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  1 points posted by Jacob Pospychalla
One of the first to have New Game +

That game is a great classic.
Claudia Ger
  Alan Wake
  
Alan Wake
When the wife of the best-selling writer Alan Wake disappears on their vacation, his search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t even remember writing. A dark presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, Washington pushing Wake to the brin... read more...
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Simon Walker
  The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Game of the Year Edition
  
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is the most detailed game world ever created, where you create and play any kind of character you can imagine. Morrowind sets a new standard in gaming with its incredible graphics, in-depth gameplay, and innovative... read more...
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Not just a brilliant storyline but a completely immersive world that never runs out of things for you to do.
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David K
  Mass Effect 3
  
Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the gala... read more...
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Mass Effect definitely! The story is so good, but subtle enough that you can play through numerous times with small variations and experience an entirely new game
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Kaiser Dacono
  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
  
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Seven years prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY VII — The Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra i... read more...
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Its a good RPG, the battle system to the storyline is awesome!
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Jacob Pospychalla
  Final Fantasy Tactics
  
Final Fantasy Tactics
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I rant about this a lot.

Very in-depth and detailed storyline with well developed characters.

(Don't play the Gameboy sequel. Ever.)
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Zenith Quinn
  
BIOSHOCKk!!!!
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Gabe Huerta
  
I always loved the story arc for Assassin's Creed. I know it isn't the "best" storyline compared to other titles, but it is very entertaining, especially if you love conspiracy theories and history.
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Jason Efstathiou
  
Half Life (including Portal, they're set in the same universe). Max Payne is also great.
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Jimmy Phom
  Conway's Game of Life - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
Can't beat the game of life.
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Gage Griggs VanDine
  
cant stray from re4.. Its one of those games where i would be a little disappointed because i thought i was to the end, then BAM, something crazy happens and you are moved to a different environment with different baddies. First run through took me like 30 hours, and that is enough to make a great story
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Fabio Selvaggio
  
The Half-Life Saga.
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Jake Fuller
  Alan Wake (Platinum Collection)
  
Alan Wake (Platinum Collection)
In this long-awaited exclusive Xbox 360 title, fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he... read more...
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I enjoyed Alan Wake alot, amazing story.
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Petr R.
  
Portal, Portal 2 has great story
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Kevin Maldonado
  
The original Deus Ex had an awesome story.
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Roberto Napolitano
  
LA Noire has an amazing story line.
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Brandon Schmidt
  Dragon Age Origins: Ultimate Edition
  
Dragon Age Origins: Ultimate Edition
Get the ultimate Dragon Age experience! Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition includes: Dragon Age: Origins. You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of this legendary order of guardians. With the return of mankind's ancient foe and the kingdom eng... read more...
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Others include Bioshock, any of the Elder Scrolls games, KOTOR, Mass Effect and Metal Arms
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Terrance Earle
  
Alan Wake is very good! ^_^
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Angela Steed
  Mafia II
  
Mafia II
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Call me crazy but I kind of like Mafia II for a good storyline. It tells a tale of a cool era, albeit illegal and dangerous. Kind of a mature take on gangs and dirty business...and legit. Very cool.
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Nathan R.
  
I would also have to say the Final Fantasy games. They put a huge emphasis on story and characters.
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Manuel Gomez
  
Metal gear solid
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Matthew Hoffman
  
I really liked the story of the Mass Effect series. And the third one's coming out soon!
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Zake Tesera
  Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
  
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Seven years prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY VII — The Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra i... read more...
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I personally loved the storyline/gameplay of Final Fantasy VII's prequel, Crisis Core.
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Will Tran
  
Def finally fantasy
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Voting Summary

1. Half Life 2 21%
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2. Final Fantasy VII 13%
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3. Bioshock 10%
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4. Mass Effect 8%
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5. BioShock 6%
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