Games with a plot to play. Play the best games with a good storyline on PC

Not all gamers prefer good graphics interesting scenario– sometimes you want to play the best games on PC with a good story, even if the resolution is not the clearest and the physics are not entirely realistic.

Although the best combination would be to fulfill all these requirements at the same time.

Let's look at the most popular and most memorable gameplays, the plot of which makes you forget about reality for several hours.

It is worth noting that most of them are not single games, but entire series.

Assassin's Creed

The series of games about “Assassin's Creed” has been popular among PC users since 2008 (console players were able to appreciate its merits a year earlier).

A fascinating story about our contemporary Desmond, his ancestors and friends allows you to plunge into the atmosphere of several eras at once - from the Crusades and the Renaissance to the Great French Revolution and Victorian Britain.

There are many advantages over the majority of games released before this, including:

• Absolutely free movement through streets, populated areas and forests, including the ability to climb rocks, trees and roofs, swim and ride a horse;
• Choice of ways to destroy the enemy: shot, bladed weapon and even hands;
• No need to perform tasks as you go in most cases storyline.

At the same time, if you don't just wander around the area earning money and skills, you can take part in an exciting adventure taking place in one of the most important points history of Europe and the USA.

And often in the leading role.

Review of the game Assassin's Creed: Rogue

Mass Effect

The action role-playing game "Mass Effect" takes place approximately one hundred years from the present time.

Confronting a race of intelligent machines and searching for a traitor, the hero visits various corners of our Galaxy, performing a number of tasks both alone and with a group of associates.

Captain Shepard is ready for the mission

It is typical that during the gameplay you can complete missions that are not related to the main process.

And the main “feature” of the series is the ability to transfer saved files from one part to another (there are three in total today, the fourth is being prepared for release.

So Captain Shepard from Mass Effect 1 may well continue his work in the 2nd and then in the 3rd part, which, accordingly, has an impact on the development of the plot.

Review of the game Mass Effect 3

That's it, it's over. The coming of the Reapers was inevitable, Captain Shepard knew that one day the day would come when the entire galaxy would tremble from the crushing blow of ancient machines... And that day has come. Mass Effect 3 is the final chapter in Shepard's story, the long-awaited ending

Half-Life

Another futuristic game, which, however, takes place in our time. Its features were the absence of screensavers and videos that interfere with the game.

Due to this, even during key scenes, the player maintains control over the hero who is saving the world from an alien government.

At the same time, Dr. Freeman uses for attack and defense all objects that come to hand - from bladed weapons to extraterrestrial technologies.

The game attracts attention with the ability to actively interact with the environment - for example, move boxes or throw barrels into the water.

It is also remembered by millions of players for its unique enemies such as headcrabs and even snarks, which can be used as hand weapons.

Half - Life - Speedrun in 20:41 (World Record)

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GTA

Speaking of story games, one cannot help but notice the Grand Theft Auto series about a criminal hero who works both for himself and for various groups in large American cities.

Moreover, the names settlements changed (except for London and Manchester), but you can usually recognize the prototypes, for example, San Andreas is part of Los Angeles, and Vice City is Miami.

The game has complete freedom of action for the character - he can earn money relatively in safe ways(for example, delivering people), and performing tasks for the employer (most often dangerous), and even simply robbing passers-by and stealing cars.

In the latter case, however, sooner or later you will have to encounter the police - however, you can try to deal with them (after saving first).

Review of the game GTA San Andreas: Review #1

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Dragon Age

Those who want to get into the medieval world, filled with political strife, wars and intrigues, do not have to invent a time machine.

Simply download and install the Dragon Age game, which transports the player to a fantasy land with a real alternative history.

An exciting plot, in which you can even find a love line, and a huge number of options for its development allow you to spend dozens of hours on the gameplay.

It is noteworthy that comrades-in-arms, who also have their own serious and developing abilities, help complete tasks.

Review of the game Dragon Age: Origins

Having played enough with fantasy universes in Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic and Mass Effect, the developers from BioWare decided to at least temporarily return to their roots. Their Dragon Age: Origins, even at the development stage, was positioned as an old-school computer RPG

Mafia

The game project “Mafia” currently consists of 3 parts.

This is quite enough to immerse yourself first in the era of the United States of the 1930s, and then in the post-war years of the same country.

Playing as the main character, you can take part in the emergence of the first American mafia clans that developed during Prohibition, or you can help other modern, but sometimes quite noble criminals carry out their activities in the late 1940s.

A unique storyline and good graphics are the components of the popularity of this game.

Moreover, in the first part (released later with an addition that turns the world in modern) there is even a “free activity” simulator called “Walk”, where there is no plot.

Review of the game Mafia: The City Of Lost Heaven

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The Witcher

The work of Polish science fiction writer Andrzej Sapkowski impressed millions of readers of the series of books about the witcher Geralt.

The game, based on the book plot, turned out to be no less popular among gamers, where the hero has to perform the usual witcher’s work - destroy evil spirits, protect loved ones and even save the kingdom.

Interesting! The originality of the gameplay is given by the presence of a love line, worked out much better than in most other series. In addition, as the game progresses, it is noticeable how the main character ages, which is also unusual for RPG games.

A selection of the best atmospheric games for the computer. If you have suggestions to add a game to this top, write the name of the game and why you think it has a cool atmosphere.

Blade Runner

Release date: 1997

A three-dimensional adventure game with third-person action elements, which tells the story of the confrontation between people and replicants (cloned half-hadroids designed to work where no human will work) and is based on the 1982 film of the same name. During the game we will have to look for evidence, communicate with various characters and fight against replicants.

An interesting feature of the project is that, firstly, before the start of the game, which of the characters encountered will be a replicant is randomly generated, and secondly, our hero can choose topics for conversations and answer options in dialogues. In general, the project turned out to be incredibly replayable (just look at the 16 ending options) and atmospheric. In terms of gameplay, it was far ahead of its time, so if you are not put off by the outdated graphics by modern standards, then it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the game.

Silent Hill

Release date: 1999-2012

A series of incredibly atmospheric games in the survival horror genre, different in plot, but often united by the location of the action. The plot of most games in the series develops in the non-existent town of Silent Hill, associated with a certain mystical cult.

The features of the series include dark, multi-faceted plots and an incredibly frightening atmosphere, not the least of which is created by the surrounding world, which is in a constant fog, as well as various monsters drawn from the subconscious of the game characters. Also traditionally for the series, the games contain various puzzles, tied not only to finding and using quest items, but also to solving various riddles and finding non-standard ways their decisions.

Gothic 1 and 2

Release date: The first - 2001, the second - 2002.

Two parts of an excellent atmospheric fantasy RPG from a third person, the action of which takes place in the kingdom of Myrtana, where a bloody war with the orcs is going on. At one time, these two games were the most popular in the genre, and many developers looked up to (and sometimes tried to outright copy) some of the game mechanics. On our website, Gothic is included in.

The features of the dilogy include a large game world for those times, an excellent plot, convenient system combat and magic. Also, one of the “chips” of these two games is that the main character is leveled up by teachers, who must be looked for in the game world. The first part of Gothic received mostly positive reviews, and the second was recognized by many gaming publications as the best RPG of 2003.

Max Payne

Release date: 2001

Genre: Third person shooter,

A third-person shooter imbued with noir and an atmosphere of hopelessness. In the game, we control Max Payne, a DEA agent who lost his family and was then brutally framed. The game features of the project include a fair amount of cinematography of what is happening, as well as the presence of a bullet time mode, which allows you to slow down time so much that you can see bullets flying at the main character.

In general, when playing Max Payne, you feel that the developers were inspired by films in the Hong Kong action genre. To date, two more parts of the famous game have been released, which also keep the high bar set by the first part, and even introduce some of their own gameplay elements.

Mafia 1 and 2

Release date: 2002

Genre: Third person shooter, open world,

Two parts of an excellent third-person action adventure with an open world and car simulator elements. Traditionally for both parts, we, represented by the main character of the game, travel through a huge seamless location, communicate with people, complete tasks, participate in shootouts and periodically race cars. Despite the open world, a lot of emphasis in the games is placed on the plot, which tells the story of the formation of the mafia. Moreover, the first and second parts, although located in the same universe, are not related to each other (with the exception of a few references).

Both parts of the game received mostly positive reviews from players, largely due to the incredibly atmospheric and exciting plot. At the moment, a third has been added to the two parts described above, which, however, received mixed ratings.

Series S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Release date: 2007-2009

An excellent survival horror with a first-person view, the plot of which is based on the novel of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Not surprisingly, the game turned out to be very atmospheric and very interesting in terms of plot. As for the gameplay, everything here is generally excellent - the project is a cheerful post-apocalyptic shooter, which clearly took inspiration not only from the book source, but also from the games of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.

The game takes place in the Moscow metro, where people moved after a total apocalypse. The locations in the game are mostly corridors, but very ominous and often have many branches. Often the player has to move in pitch darkness, where dangerous monsters are often hidden. Reaching the surface is also fraught with dangers, however, of a different nature (radiation radiation, poisoned air, etc.).

Alan Wake

Release date: 2010

Genre: Action, mystery, horror

An atmospheric, psychedelic third-person action thriller with horror elements, in which we play as writer Alan Wake, who is trying to find his wife and is faced with a paranormal entity. Despite the fact that the game mechanics are based on a shooter component, the project is distinguished by very original solutions in terms of combat. For example, opponents are often vulnerable to light (and some can only be killed by first “illuminating” them).

The plot in the game is interesting, and it affects almost all the people encountered during the game. One of the features of the gameplay is the division into episodes (as if you are not playing a game, but watching a mystical television series), and at the beginning of a new episode you will definitely be reminded of the events of the previous “series”. The project received rave reviews, and Igromaniya magazine called the console version of the game “the main game-work in 2010.”

LIMBO

Release date: 2010

A monochrome platformer that tells us the story of a boy trying to find his sister in an extremely unfriendly world. On the way to his goal, the hero will often encounter dark creatures and all sorts of traps, and the slightest mistake will certainly lead to the death of the character.

A dark and atmospheric game, the gameplay style of which the developers themselves call the “trial and death” method. And indeed, you will have to die here often, very often, even somehow incredibly often. And the whole point here is that our hero does not have any superpowers, and the world around him is too aggressive. Be that as it may, quite quickly the difficult parts of the game will become passable for you, after which they will no longer cause you so many problems.

L.A. Noire

Release date: 2011

Genre: Third person shooter, adventure, police,

A third-person action game with adventure elements, which is a real detective simulator. In the game, we, in the role of a Los Angeles police detective, will have to unravel a number of crimes, for which we will have to inspect crime scenes, find and compare evidence and all kinds of clues, and ultimately discover the criminals. In addition to the story missions, the game has many additional missions that can be obtained via the police radio.

The game has an excellent and incredibly atmospheric plot, as well as exciting gameplay that really makes you feel like you are in the role of a real detective. It is not surprising that gamers highly appreciated this project, and gaming publications gave it quite positive ratings.

Dear Esther

Release date: 2012

Genre: Quest

An experimental game from an independent developer, in which we wander around a desert island, listen to the voice-over of the narrator, read letters here and there and move forward. The main goal of the game is to get to the radio tower, while simultaneously exploring the island and trying to understand what is happening here, who Esther is, and what the narrator is talking about. On our website the game is included in .

A strange, unlike anything else, and incredibly atmospheric game that is akin to meditation. Of course, not everyone may like it, because... there are no opponents or even riddles here, but if it “comes to you”, then you will probably return to it from time to time. For what? Yes, at least for the umpteenth time to read “Dear Esther...”.

Journey

Release date: 2012

Genre: Quest

A game unlike any other, devoid of any words, but filled with music, an indescribable atmosphere and emotions. In the role of a strange creature, we have to travel to a far, far away mountain, while we can meet other players, but you cannot communicate with them, and you will only find out who this is in front of you at the end of the game (the names of the players encountered will be indicated in the end credits).

During the journey, players will encounter pieces of fabric, which will subsequently make it possible to fly a short segment of the way. Also, during the passage, the player will encounter various magical objects and ruins, which are traces of an ancient civilization. Such finds will help understand the history of the game world.

Dark Souls series

Release date: 2011-2016

A series of action RPG games that will literally make you cry. And this is not an exaggeration! The gameplay of all parts is built around battles with all kinds of monsters (including extremely gigantic size) using edged weapons. The game also has an element of exploring the world, consisting of several levels connected to each other. Why is this series so famous and why will you cry? The fact is that games in the souls series are characterized by extremely high difficulty of passage and an equally high threshold for entry into the game for beginners.

Despite the extreme complexity, the games in the series have become incredibly popular among gamers. And really, what better way to stroke your ego than by killing some incredibly difficult boss in an equally incredibly difficult game? Add to this the incredible atmosphere and you get what players love this series so much for!

Kentucky Route Zero

Release date: 2013

Genre: Indie adventure

This atmospheric indie project is one of those that, despite its outward simplicity, hides a powerful atmosphere and depth. At first glance, the game is an unremarkable quest with vector graphics, but upon closer inspection it becomes clear that the project was clearly inspired by the films of David Lynch. There are no puzzles or inventory with items, and the main emphasis is on clicking on the right points on the screen and choosing lines in dialogues.

An excellent game in which the main emphasis is on history and surroundings. A project that for some may be a small revelation. The plot is intriguing from the very beginning and often presents players with many surprises.

Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons

Release date: 2013

A decent first-person survival horror in the Alien universe, in which we play Amanda Ripley (yes, this is the daughter of Ellen Ripley from the cinematic universe) space station you will have to escape from the xenomorphs. Most of the time we have to wander around locations, exploring them and finding items necessary for further plot advancement. At the same time, strangers will constantly complicate our lives. The “trick” is that xenomorphs here live according to their own laws and have artificial intelligence, so you are unlikely to be able to hide from them for a long time.

The game turned out to be very atmospheric, largely thanks to the defenselessness of the main character. Those. We, of course, can scare away the creature with a burner, but you won’t be able to kill a stranger, so there is only one way out - to hide!

This War of Mine

Release date: 2014

Genre: Simulator, stealth

A side-scrolling survival simulator that tells the story of how a group of civilians try to survive in a city during civil war. The project has an indescribable oppressive atmosphere and fully shows the real picture of the war.

In This War of Mine, the player controls several survivors trying to survive the war. Conventionally, the gameplay can be divided into two phases - day and night. During the daytime, the player needs to set up a shelter and interact with characters, and at night, make forays into the city in search of food, medicine, etc. The player’s main problems here include a lack of provisions and medicine, cold, and armed marauders. Events in the game are randomly generated, which makes each playthrough unique.

Ori and the Blind Forest

Release date: 2015

Genre: Platformer, fantasy

An exciting and very atmospheric 2D platformer. We control a character named Ori, as well as the spirit Sein who protects him. Sein can attack enemies and release energy. In turn, Ori is able to jump, climb walls, levitate in the air, swim under water, etc. The location is large and open all at once, however, without some of Ori’s abilities (and most of them are revealed during the passage), we will not be able to advance to certain areas parts.

Players all over the world highly appreciated the visual style of the project, as well as its history and musical accompaniment. In addition, the game took second place in the “Best Platformer” category, only 1% behind the winner.

SOMA

Release date: 2015

Genre: Survival horror

This horror film takes place on an underwater station where machines take on human characteristics. The gameplay here is traditional for the developer’s past games (Penumbra and Amnesia), which means that the main emphasis here is on moving around locations, finding quest items and solving puzzles. However, an equally important part of the game is the plot and the constant oppressive atmosphere, which instills anxiety from the first minutes of the game.

SOMA received positive reviews from players and critics, who primarily praised the plot, as well as constant feeling unreasonable fear that arises during the course of the game. Recommended for all fans of horror films with quest elements!

Pathologic Classic HD

Release date: 2015

Genre: Simulator, RPG, arthouse

HD re-release of a “simulator of human behavior in an epidemic” called “Walrus Utopia”. Many critics called the game the most unconventional project, and this is not surprising, because it is very, very difficult to “drive” it into the framework of any genre. There is RPG elements, but very non-standard. There are also elements of adventure here, but also with their own “oddities”. There is also a combat element in the game, but it is also far from traditional “combat games”.

The game shows the fate of three people who found themselves in the city during a terrible epidemic. Each of the characters has their own goals, their own motives and attitude to what is happening. Everyone has their own principle of effective survival. The game turned out to be very atmospheric and grotesque, and the HD re-release made it possible to at least slightly brighten up the wretchedness of the old engine. It's time to get acquainted with this project if you missed it at one time.

Ghost of a Tale

Release date: 2016

Genre: Action, RPG

An atmospheric game in the action-rpg genre with elements of adventure and stealth, telling the story of the brave mouse Tilo, who was captured by the imperial rats. During his adventure, the mouse will have to overcome various obstacles, hide from guards, look for keys to numerous doors, and even change clothes, posing as an imperial.

Each component of the game is worked out perfectly, but stealth deserves special attention. Our mouse can make noise, the strength of which is influenced by the character himself, his speed, the surface on which he moves, etc. There are barrels and chests scattered throughout the levels in which you can hide. Opponents can be distracted or stunned. The RPG element here is also quite strong. The mouse can find different outfits that affect his parameters, complete quests, increase his level and even learn new skills.

Darkest Dungeon

Release date: 2016

Genre: RPG, indie, fantasy, roguelike

An original role-playing game with a touch of the roguelike genre, in which we, in the company of several adventurers, set out to explore the catacombs under an ancient estate. Before each trip, we can equip our “adventurers”, and after the trip, we can send them to restore their physical and mental health. I would like to emphasize the latter - the fact is that the game is quite atmospheric and gloomy, it is not surprising that such an emphasis is placed on the moral state of the characters. Our heroes, as opponents or unforeseen situations arise, may get scared, as a result of which they will go out of the player’s control, or acquire some unpleasant perks.

The project was clearly inspired by the works of writers such as H. P. Lovecraft. It is not surprising that the game is filled to capacity with such themes as fear of the unknown, loss of reason, and the insignificance of a person before unknown forces.

Layers of Fear

Release date: 2016

Genre: Survival horror, mysticism

An atmospheric thriller in which you, as a mad artist, must complete your life's work and create a Masterpiece. Will you find the roots of your own madness and be able to get rid of them? Or maybe you will get stuck headlong in a quagmire of fear and horror? You decide!

The gameplay here is very “on-rails”. A step to the left, a step to the right within the framework of this game is not something that is punished, it is in principle impossible here. At the same time, the project is inspired by its plot and atmosphere, which are quite good here. At the same time, the story is presented not only through videos and gameplay, but even through decorations, in particular through paintings. Ultimately, an understanding of the whole story comes, and what we, as the protagonist, are striving for throughout the game, and then it becomes truly scary.

INSIDE

Release date: 2016

Genre: Puzzle, quest, survival horror

An atmospheric platformer with puzzle elements, created by the developer of another similar game called Limbo. In principle, these two games are similar, like brothers, so the gameplay here is made with an eye on the company’s past project - we, represented by the boy, run mainly in one direction and try in every possible way to avoid traps, as well as opponents. Our hero has extremely low vitality, as a result of which he will die often and with style. However, when the understanding of actions in especially difficult moment, it starts out quite simply.

The project impresses not so much with its gameplay, but with its graphics and atmosphere. There is no presentation of the plot here either, so players have to navigate “as they go,” however, this does not interfere with enjoying the project while playing.

ABZU

Release date: 2016

Genre: Scuba diver simulator

A colorful scuba diver simulator, with a minimum of actions required from the player, but at the same time with a maximum of positive impressions. The entire gameplay here comes down to freeing fish from traps, searching for shells and activating various mechanisms, but at the same time, the indescribable atmosphere of the underwater world makes you play this project again and again.

One of the main advantages of the game is its ability to constantly delight the player. And indeed, as you move further and discover new locations, it begins to literally take your breath away. Undersea world it is very diverse and you really admire it, especially since both flora and fauna contribute equally well to it. An excellent meditation game with an amazing atmosphere and pleasant music.

Beholder

Release date: 2016

Genre: Adventure

An exciting side-view game that tells the story of life in an extremely totalitarian state. We work for the government and our task is to monitor the residents, collecting information about them, compiling a dossier and reporting to superiors about all violations. We also have a family, so the game intelligently pushes us to realize our own interests. In the end, we have to frankly make a choice, follow the instructions of our superiors, or violate them for our own benefits. In this case, the violation may well go unnoticed.

The game is interesting for its atmosphere. The idea of ​​total surveillance of everyone and everyone is conveyed very well here, and any of your actions will lead to certain consequences (and not always good ones). In any case, it is always interesting to see what this or that decision will lead to.

Detention

Release date: 2017

Genre: Puzzle, horror

A good horror film about two students stuck in high school during bad weather somewhere in the mountains. Something sinister has started hunting us and now our heroes have to solve riddles and try to survive among the ghosts. Add to this the fact that the game takes place in Taiwan in the 60s, when the country was in dire straits, and you get a truly interesting, complex and incredibly atmospheric story.

The game has rather specific visuals and a soundtrack that may put players off at first, but give the project a chance. If you get involved, you are guaranteed a great time! An impressive and very touching game that is at least worth checking out.

Little Nightmares

Release date: 2017

Genre: Quest, puzzle

An adventure game with quest and arcade elements, in which we play as a girl named Six. Our heroine, constantly feeling hungry, found herself in a strange place called the Womb, and now we have to get out of there, using all our dexterity and ingenuity.

Despite the fact that the game is three-dimensional, we still run in a two-dimensional plane. Our heroine can perform various actions - run, jump, climb, grab, use objects, eat, hug gnomes. With such a meager arsenal of skills, we have to overcome various obstacles that arise on the way of the Sixth, as well as various monsters that live in large numbers in the Womb. An excellent project that carries very deep thoughts in a rather unique style.

The First Tree

Release date: 2017

Genre: Third person quest

An atmospheric "walking simulator" from a third-person perspective, with a strong focus on the story of two destinies - a fox trying to find his family and a boy looking for his father. Throughout the game we will be in two realities - spacious forest locations in the form of a fox and in a dark bedroom in the face of a child.

The gameplay boils down mainly to constant movement through beautiful locations and platforming, and the main driving force here is the story told in voiceover. You can activate the plot dialogue only in special places, which we will get to. The ending of the game deserves special mention, as it justifies the sometimes boring gameplay and successfully hits the player’s feelings.

FAR: Lone Sails

Release date: 2018

Genre: Indie

An indie adventure game with an indescribable atmosphere and meditative gameplay, in which we, on a unique land ship, must travel along the dried seabed in search of the remains of a dying civilization. As our ship progresses, it will encounter various obstacles, including dangerous weather will become a lesser evil.

The game features of the project include an interesting setting, the possibility of upgrading the ship (improvements really help in passing) and an incredibly atmospheric environment - a deserted dried seabed, filled with all sorts of relics telling about what happened here.

CONCLUSE

Release date: 2018

Genre: First person horror, indie

A free indie first-person horror game in the spirit of the “old school” with a touch of arthouse and psychedelia, as well as a perfectly conveyed atmosphere of fear and emptiness. According to the plot, the main character has been unsuccessfully searching for his missing wife for 3 years, but suddenly he receives advice to look for her in a city with the telling name “Hell”. Our protagonist’s misadventures begin with his arrival in this city.

In this project, players will have to explore a creepy empty city, look for keys for further advancement and solve puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty. The graphics in the game are quite dark, monochrome with a constant white noise effect. Often, as the player progresses, he will encounter all sorts of letters and newspaper clippings that shed light on what is happening.

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Now the time has come to draw a line under the next material from the “TOP 10: Your Choice” series, the topic of which was games with the most exciting plot. If anyone missed the beginning, let us remind you that the selection of the top ten was done exclusively by our users, who first proposed their options on the forum, and then voted for the best one. Our task now is to talk about the results in this material and, in fact, show them in the video attached to the article. That's what we'll do.
So, let’s meet – games with the most exciting plot according to our users!

Endless rain, loud impacts on the water, a dark and complicated story with kidnappings, murders and sudden twists and turns... Well, how can you get past this? Quantic Dream always takes a very long time and carefully studies each dialogue, verifies every word in the angry tirade of the villains and does it at a quite decent Hollywood level. From Heavy Rain It would make a great movie!

“Interactive Drama,” however, also turned out great. First, they paint us an almost ideal American dream - a big house, a well-paid job, a happy family. And then they sharply hit their face against the rough wall of reality, take away all the benefits of civilization and abandon the poor dad Ethan Mars to the very bottom of suffering and constant questions “Why did everything go wrong?”

Each scene with self-sacrifice is literally filled with that very “psychologism”, which more than once forces one to empathize with, albeit not real, but convincing virtual actors. Just cutting off a finger is worth it! It’s only for these “deep” and memorable moments that it’s worth playing Heavy Rain.

The French pioneers of the “interactive drama” genre are not destined to reach prizes. But it’s still nice that there are two games from Quantic Dream hit the top ten. So the studio is on the right track!

Fahrenheit touches your soul from the first minutes. The camera sweeps over cold and snow-covered New York, looks into an ordinary American diner - the performance begins! The main character’s hands are covered in blood, a corpse lies nearby, and his memory is gone! The screen, in the best traditions of modern cinema, is divided into two parts, showing how a policeman imposingly enters the cafe.

The nerves of an innocent "murderer" Lucas They are slowly giving up. Having hastily cleaned up the crime scene, he flies out of the restroom, leaves money for lunch and runs like a bullet to a taxi. Opening scene Fahrenheit makes your jaw hit the parquet loudly, fill it with saliva and demand to continue this very second.

Alas, towards the end Fahrenheit lowers the quality bar, throws up some kind of “Matrix” with battles for the “main secret in the universe”, but... But this cannot overshadow all those bright moments that it gave David Cage and the team in Fahrenheit. Why should he in particular and Quantic Dream Overall, thank you very much.

Frankly speaking, the main plot path in Fallout was always not that important. And what, in principle, is interesting there? The destroyed world with sparse cities and a small population, which always has a couple of tasks for a lonely wanderer, looked much more important and larger-scale.

This is what captivated everyone about the first two parts. I am proud of this and Fallout 3. Traveling around the world and completing seemingly optional, but very nice side quests here captivates you much faster than the search for your father.

Handy people from the shelter will come in handy everywhere - one wastelander will ask you to help defuse (well, or detonate) an atomic bomb. Another will instruct the letter to be delivered to relatives, without warning, however, that the search for relatives will turn into a whole investigation. Almost a drug! Although there are not many quests, wandering around lifeless lands does not become any more boring. Fortunately, the constantly changing trees of dialogues and choices with the obligatory decrease/increase in the character’s karma help to maintain interest.

Poles from CD Project not only managed to please a loyal fan club "The Witcher", but also to make a game that would appeal to people who are far from the novels of the same name about a gray-haired hunter of evil spirits. The world and mythology created by the main “witcher” Andrzej Sapkowski, was dragged CD Project into the virtual world, flavored with a scattering of polygons and a fantasy spirit that captivates all those who like to wander through medieval villages and castles.

The rich system of forks in the dialogues also came in handy. What to do and which side to choose in a confrontation between several factions? We give answers to all these questions over the course of several chapters, wandering around the town of Vizima, checking the sewers for monsters, or wading through a disgusting swamp. Along the way, naturally, trying to unravel the tangle of intrigue and understand all the chaos going on around the royal throne.

In a word, it’s captivating. "The Witcher" from the first minutes and does not let go until the very final battle, where fate will be decided Geralt of Rivia.

That it’s hard to tear yourself away from the canonical “Godfather”, that Mafia- both treasures of modern culture offer a plunge into the criminal world in which the Italian mafia brewed in the 30s and 40s of the last century. And at the same time, look at the ascent to the heights of the “family”, which quickly becomes dear and unique, from the very bottom of the hierarchical ladder.

After all, everything starts small. Apparently he helped a couple of bandits escape from their pursuers in his taxi and even earned some money. The idyll, however, will quickly fall to pieces and will not leave the main character Tommy choice. As they say, either to the coffin or to the family that will warm and protect.

For several years, the boy will be engaged in robbery, contract killings and searching for moles who do not sleep and are always ready to stick a knife in the back. And playing cat and mouse and searching for black cats is always exciting! Honestly, Mafia is worth going through just for the strong and stunning ending. A little bit of life, truth and very impressive. There's still time before release, so if you missed it... Mafia– believe me, it’s worth spending time filling in the gaps.

BioWare has always differed from other studios in that it can not only work out the smallest details the main storyline, but also to create full-fledged worlds. With its own mythology, with its own rules, races, inhabitants and orders. Worlds in which you don’t just spend an hour or two after “hard work,” but in which you plunge headlong. You live, if you like.

She did not drop the Labor banner and continued the holy fantasy work begun by the Canadians back in Baldur's Gate. Influence of the Universe Forgotten Realms is felt from the very threshold, the kingdom of Ferelden pleases with its scale, and the wicked, as befits in “dark and terrible” worlds, try to frighten and tear to pieces the unwary wanderer. Several warring races only add color to the local universe and the relationships between the characters. Don't fall in love with Dragon Age: Origins very, very difficult.

All representatives of the squad GTA- similar ones always have one plot - a difficult ascent to the criminal Olympus. Over the heads of competitors, over mountains of corpses and through dozens of robberies. The plot may be the same, but the difference is in the presentation. Some games manage to convey the atmosphere of dashing chases and gangster shootouts, others - not so much.

Undoubtedly, GTA4 belongs to the first category. Tell an immigrant story Niko Bellica at Rockstar Games It really worked out. The story has all the elements of a good crime drama. Chase? Available. Large-scale shootouts and clashes of interests of various gangs on the streets? That's right, it's on the list. Convoluted relationships between characters and obligatory betrayals? All, mandatory set plot moves are in place!

Well, don’t forget about the acting. For dubbing Rockstar spent a lot of money. A stern and cynical Niko Michael Hollick plays one of the best characters ever. GTA. This means something.

Bronze this time goes to theoretical physicists who are madly in love with saving the world, armed with one crowbar. Valve Software composed an excellent story about a scientist who became an icon for a whole generation of players, and the attack on Earth by evil alien invaders, who soon enslaved weak humanity.

It seems to be not the most original story, but coupled with innovative technologies in 2004 Half-Life 2 massively stole the hearts of more than one million people. But success, in fact, was built on the same silent Gordon Freeman and constantly chattering friends. However, coupled with dynamic and well-staged cut scenes, constant action and a very active narrative, literally driving forward and only forward, the second part H.L. has become something more than just a game. You think what you want, but with Half-Life 2 A new era in the development of shooters has begun. No more, no less.

Second game from BioWare I had much better luck at the top. Several hundred grams of silver go to Canadian astronauts who study and sometimes save the galaxy from various misfortunes.

Commander Shepard in two and a half games he managed to fall in love with millions of serious fans science fiction with elements of conspiracies on a universal scale and a war of interests of each of the races living in the universe. Mass Effect 2 grabs the player by the chest while still on the starting line. A quiet and calm beginning in one minute turns into the destruction of Normandy and the death of the entire crew, leaving us with our jaws hanging to the floor and the question “What the hell is going on here?” on our faces. Meanwhile, the Cerberus organization is brought onto the stage, the deceased Shepard is revived and they begin to throw new questions at the players.

A bunch of answers BioWare has been ready for a long time and no one doubts that in the third part all the threads will definitely lead to a logical ending. All that remains is to wait. BioWare So far it has never let us down.

Fanfare, confetti, congratulations and a personalized golden cup are once again sent to offices Ubisoft. Assassin's Creed 2 was awarded high ratings and millions of sales not for beautiful eyes Ezio. The detailed recreation of 15th century Italy, the corrected acrobatic component, and many more small strokes on the huge canvas played a role here.

And one of strong points– this is a plot that has matured and grown stronger. If in the first part the entire narrative part quickly slipped to the level of “sat on a bench, killed, listened to a couple of meaningless phrases,” then in the sequel, watch the story Ezio it became much more interesting. His path to becoming an assassin was paved through decades of honing his skills. A bully and a bully, as depicted Ezio on the threshold of youth, over time turns into one of central figures brotherhood of assassins. He grows stronger, acquires new uniforms and takes revenge for his family, following in the footsteps of the Templars. Whatever you say, revenge as a plot motivation sounds better than “find and bring back an artifact.”

Well, that’s all for today in terms of texts, but there is still excellent video material ahead, which you will find just below. All we can do is say thank you for your participation and say goodbye until July 1st. I was with you today Evgeniy “Mumby” Molodov.

In addition, we remind you that right at this moment the first stage of preparation of the next material from the series “TOP-10: Your choice” began, in which you can take part. The theme was the best adventure games.

The plot in games is needed for the gameplay to captivate the player. At the same time, if there are cartoons, TV series, books, then it should include a little bit of characters from all the TV series and books. Otherwise, fans may not like the fact that the same characters and missions are constantly featured. The game will lose ratings and audience.

If it is new, then it should contain a logical plot. Developers must come up with a world for the toy, characters whose development will include a deep storyline, otherwise it will be very difficult to interest players. Let's look at the best games with an interesting plot. So, let's start our top games with a plot.

The best PC games with a good story

Metal Gear Solid

This series of games is considered the most difficult and the most interesting of all existing ones. It’s not for nothing that she comes first. The plot perfectly combines both fantasy and realism. In each series, the game templates borrowed from others are torn apart here. Metal Gear Solid became famous for its dramatic plot, film performances, and extraordinary characters.

It contains vampires, ghosts, and other evil spirits. Besides there are references to the war in Ossetia. Although Metal Gear Solid has some anime-ness, it still differs from all the others in its diversity and originality.

The Witcher

The Witcher has become a truly cult game. The CD Project company has proven itself well. Game series won thousands of awards, as well as the title of "Game of the Year". The Witcher contains an intriguing narrative, one of the best plots, a varied landscape where the character goes through missions one after another.

The Witcher is a thoughtful, interesting, awe-inspiring game. Her features a comprehensive character development, different equipment. And the improved interface and the presence of unexpected side quests make The Witcher unforgettable.

Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed is a highly addictive game. Especially suitable for stealth lovers - for those who like to do everything quietly and unnoticeably. The plot allows you to quickly switch between protagonists. GTA is famous for this approach, but more on that later. You can travel around the world in Assassin's Creed using carriages, in which the character the player plays can ride as a driver or as a passenger.

Weapon There is a taste and color for any player. There are brass knuckles, revolvers, cane swords, kukri knives and much more. Of the minuses - no multiplayer mode in the "Syndicate" part. This is done to make the map look “alive”.

Mass Effect

Mass Effect brought the best sci-fi story ever. The universe in it is very well developed, the characters are bright and do not at all look like computer models. The scale is amazing and very similar to the scale of the universe Star Wars. The creators of The Witcher borrowed a lot from this game to develop videos.

Mass Effect is considered the best of all the games that came before it and is deservedly considered a classic of the genre. Among the features It is worth highlighting the possibility of transferring saves from part to part. In this case, all current parameters of the main character will be transferred. Thus you can create a character in the first Mass Effect and play all the parts with it, while not only the characteristics will be available in subsequent episodes, but also the perfect choice in the previous parts will affect the subsequent plot.

Half-Life 2

Half life 2 achieved something unprecedented at that time level of interaction character with the outside world. Half life 2 was originally going to be dark. But since almost half of the plot was leaked before the game was created, the developers had to change it. However, she got even better.

This is a first person shooter. A large number of weapons simply delight the player's soul. Various puzzles, which are solved by the player using a physics engine. The plot is linear - the main character must save the captive Alex, but at the same time it is very thoughtful, deep and interesting.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Kingdom is a realistic action role-playing universe. The player is provided with a large open world. The action in Kingdom Kam takes place in the medieval years. The main character's parents are killed, and he sets out to avenge them. In this game you have to devote Special attention to your hero, since the clothes wear out, get dirty in dirt and blood, and the hero gets tired, requires drink and food, which he still has to get himself or steal. Storage occurs only after sleep. You need to upgrade your skills, and also monitor your relationships with other characters, since every decision you make affects the passage. Realistic combat - shooting without a target, by eye, sword fighting, as if in real life.

Bioshock

Bioshock is a hardcore shooter with a beautifully rendered huge world. It has multiplayer mode with three worlds, as well as an equally interesting single-player game. A bunch of different enemies of varying difficulty. Autosave works. To fight the enemies here can be used both magic and ordinary weapons. And for those who like to explore every corner of the world, the exciting game generously rewards them with coins or useful loot.

Planescape: Torment

PlaneScape Torment is all about finding yourself here. The emphasis here is on interaction with characters, storylines and atmosphere, rather than on battles. Computer role-playing game. home goal of the game: find out the origin of the main character. The trick is that after each death the hero forgets everything that happened to him, but constantly experiences déjà vu.

Spec Ops: The Line

An excellent shooter that can be completed in one go. But it also has moments in which you want to take a break to be sad, since the game is very conveys the mood. Developed in the action genre, from a third person perspective. At first glance, an ordinary shooter far east turns into research human nature and cruelty. High difficulty. There are flaws in the form outdated gaming process, which does not interfere with enjoying the indescribable atmosphere. There is multiplayer, but it is designed for single-player mode.

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Helheim is made in the action-adventure genre. The plot begins with main character goes to the afterlife Helheim to bring his beloved back to life. But on her way to him, she is overwhelmed by other people’s voices in her head, driving her crazy. In this case, the gameplay is divided into two parts: solving puzzles and monotonous battles.

GTA 4

GTA 4 will take you into the world of gangster action. In addition, here any gamer can find a hobby to their liking. Someone will just be explore the neighborhoods cities, rob banks, and the other help NPCs. GTA 4 offers excellent detail cities, a great soundtrack, excellent physics and unlimited possibilities. The trick is in the ambiguous, exciting plot and script. And main feature is that any action in this virtual world will respond in the future and return like a boomerang at the most inopportune moment, just as in real life.

Dragon Age

Dragon Age is a world for adults that will grab you and won't let you go until you complete it to the end. The cool plot revolves around the Gray Wardens, who can turn anyone into a demon. Before you start, you must choose the race you will play for. There are several of them - human, gnome, elf, and classes - warrior, robber or mage.

The plot has a double bottom - all the actions taken may influence on the outcome of your character's fate in the future. You destroy monsters, communicate, and complete the tasks offered to you. Somewhat similar to The Witcher. Dragon Age is quite difficult to master the first time. But once you start playing it, it's worth your time.

Mafia 2

What first catches your eye when you start playing Mafia 2 is the luxuriously made cars. There is one trick - the player is required to collect a playboy magazine from the years in question.

Here you won’t be able to exist peacefully and spend time, as you can do in toys where the character is an elf or a gnome. The plot of the mafia makes you want to get involved in it right away and is full of violent emotions and unexpected turns. The cozy atmosphere of the mafia invites you to play it for hours, and the excellent graphics only improve this positive attribute. The only problem The fact is that, compared to the first part, nothing new has appeared in it.

The Last of Us

The last of Us is a world in which you need to stay alive. Mushroom spores destroy humanity, and now your character has to survive in this terrible world and restore faith in themselves to the few remaining people. However, the latter do not want this and try to survive as best they can.

The plot is quite logical and calm, without any ridiculous appearances of enemies, pathos or any omissions. The last of Us is for those who don't like shooters, but like to survive using available means. Here it is necessary look for supplies, weapons, first aid kits in order to survive. There are a lot of locations, and the character dies from just two shots. And then if you're lucky. Sometimes from one.

Everything that the character goes through, the gamer experiences with him, the plot is so realistic. It can definitely be recommended for all gamers.

Fahrenheit

The plot here is linear, but there are several endings. All dialogues are constructed in a very interesting way and create the illusion of non-linearity. If you want to play it, it would be better to sit down and not be distracted by anything else. good written and thought out some moves of the storyline. Let's say the police arrived at the hotel for the main character. The screen is divided into three parts. The first two show the main character and the police approaching his room. On the third is the priest who needs to be called. There is nowhere to run. The main character should run to the phone, and you will play as a priest and decide what to do. This is the trick of the game.

Even those who don’t like going through quests play it.

Alan Wake

The story of a writer who gets lost inside his own novel while going out in search of his wife. He lost her when he went on vacation with her to the lake. This is the deep plot around which events will develop.

Each part the character learns to handle new types of weapons. Alan Wake presented to gamers very competent, even though it only has three locations. The player needs to study them inside and out. This is a shooter with a lot of zombies, despite this it is attractive in its own way.

Heavy Rain

This is a quest with a completely non-linear plot. The quest involves a maniac, a kidnapped boy and many people. They are all trying to find the kidnapped boy. Depends on the player people's actions and the course of the game accordingly. A great story is like a theater where a long play is staged. The ending is entirely up to you.

Heavy Rain will delight you with its beauty and technology, as well as well-drawn characters. The trick is that it is oversaturated with details, but this makes it even more tempting, making you want to go through it to the end.

The Walking Dead 2

The walking Dead immediately throws you into a dark day for the heroes. Because in the very first minutes the main characters die, for whom, it would seem, they should be played. A whole streak of failures begins. Here you can get one of several endings. The authors decided not to repeat themselves, as in the first part, and wrote the second according to a completely new scenario.

The trick is that the heroes are this moment They look like petty and pathetic people, but that makes them even more attractive. The only negative is the drawing. The faces look like stone, although the game has a place for a tearful ending.

Fallout

The positive aspects of FallOut are that the player in any part of the series can influence the world, each subsequent part of the toy makes references to past episodes. Its plot develops in a post-apocalyptic world, where the main character is entrusted with a great mission to save humanity. The battles take place in the first two episodes in turn-based mode, while real-time is already present in episodes 3 and 4. As in any toy about the post-apocalypse, you have to fight against the monsters that appear.

FallOut's role-playing system, the quests and choices given to players all have an impact positive influence on the gamer. And also high-quality music and a beautiful soundtrack for the game will not leave anyone indifferent.

Dark Souls

Dark Souls- this is hardcore. The trick is that it forces the player to bang their head on the keyboard when the character they are playing as dies one way or another. And there are a lot of deaths presented in it, in different shapes and sizes. Here he will have to move along the storyline himself and find the locations that the character needs, instead of already placed clues, as in other games.

At first the plot is unclear and confusing, but then it makes sense. The player has freedom of action. When dying, the player is given the opportunity to continue to see the location. Another feature is the variety of bosses and the atmospheric world.

PC games with a deep storyline are our new selection for 2018. List of best representatives genre, classic old school games, fantasy worlds, wandering around a starship with horror elements, RPG, cool slasher films, dark fantasy. The first 8 of them are in Russian.

1. Divinity: Original Sin 2 – continuation of the RPG hit

The famous open-world role-playing, cooperative fantasy game sends the player into a fairy-tale universe. New adventures, great soundtrack, atmosphere, turn-based battles and tactics. Explore a vast world, become a god, travel with friends or alone.

Video games Divinity: Original Sin 2

• Choice of race and biography– 6 unique characters with their own history.
• Free travel– communicate, fight, there are no restrictions.
• Unusual turn-based combat, 200 skills, cunning and cunning AI.

2. Dark Souls 3 – a complex but interesting dark fantasy action game

Another famous series of games. An RPG for one or more players, an open world adventure with a deep storyline. A fast combat system, luxurious locations and terrible opponents await you.

Video games Dark Souls 3

• Cool RPG action in a developed universe.
• Traditional dark atmosphere and exciting battles.
• Best RPG according to GamesCom.

3. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – an anime fighting game with a deep plot

The project is designed for fans of fighting games and anime “Dragon ball”. An addictive system for creating and leveling up a character, combat based on reaction speed, cartoon graphics and harmoniously fitting music.

Video games Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

• Addictive gameplay with a large library of skills.
• Interesting expert missions, raids, events.
• Plus – the presence of an active Russian-speaking community.

4. GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst – cooperative anime slasher

Japanese role-playing game with an open world. A great plot that keeps you engaged throughout the entire adventure. Weak graphics and monotonous gameplay are compensated by a bunch of cutscenes and convenient controls.

Video games GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst

• Plot, characters, music and crafting bullets- undoubted advantages.
• Monotony and problems with a connection in a co-op.
• Only for fans of the genre– the Japanese theme pulls the project together.

5. Moon Hunters – 2D roguelike adventure

Co-op for up to four people in a changing ancient world. 4 villages and 6 classes at the start with their own skills and random sets of improvements. Become a living legend by creating your own myth!

Video games Moon Hunters

• Nice graphics, unexpected ending, constellation of characters.
• Atmosphere of history and mysticism, each choice depends on the player.
• The plot is always different– you can’t guess how history will turn out.

6. Icewind Dale is a decent D&D RPG

Let’s say right away that “Icewind Dale” is far from new; an isometric party game with a deep plot was made in 2014, however, it looks surprisingly interesting. Fabulous winter atmosphere, snowy locations, beautiful scenery.

Video games Icewind Dale

• Long and tedious development, boring fights. Focus on growing a super team.
• Diablo style grind with meager loot.
• Legendary classic, which needs no special introduction.

7. Baldur's Gate - classic cooperative fantasy adventures

"Baldur's Gate" is an isometric role-playing game with a carefully developed plot, full Russification and passable voice acting. You will find an extensive world to explore with a story-based and variable passage mode.

Video games Baldur's Gate

• A legend of the genre - every dungeon is a suicide mission.
• This RPG will eat up a colossal amount of your time.
• Only for fans Well, very old school!

8. Two Worlds II - open world, exploration, magic and violence

"Two Worlds II" is a dark fantasy action slasher film, Big world with a rich number of quests, skills and spells. Despite the fact that the reviews for the game are mixed, it is worth considering that the game is from 2011, it should be given a chance, especially if you are a fan of gothic, humor, hardcore and adventure.

Video games Two Worlds II

• Excellent plot, captivating, eating up dozens of hours of your life.
• Seamless world and dissimilar locations. Hidden caves, hiding places.
• City life simulator– the cities are full of people.

9. Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages – space action, RPG shooter

A hardcore project for those with straight arms. An addictive plot, there is humor, there is customization of ships - there are a lot of options, you can also note decent graphics.

Ring Runner video games

• Deep game, as a minus - there is no Russification, without knowledge of the language it will be difficult.
• Very realistic, but difficult to manage for many.
• Game for weak PC with many modes: MOBA, Team Deadmatch, survival, etc.

10. System Shock 2 – cyberpunk, horror and classic

“System Shock 2” is a dinosaur from as far back as 1999! FPS-RPG with an interesting plot in a cyberpunk atmosphere, character leveling and various abilities, as well as a variety of opponents. Many will call it difficult.

Video games System Shock 2

• Wandering through dark labyrinths starship, search for objects.
• Intense gameplay, hero development, destruction of mutants.
• Challenging, scary and interesting game from the creators of Bioshock.

What PC games do you know with an interesting and deep plot?