5 great video game storylines that left players wanting more (and 5 that were ultimately disappointing)
Video games, as a medium of storytelling, have come a long way since the early days of gaming. Gone are the days when the video game story was nothing more than an excuse to drive the gameplay. Nowadays, with advancements in game development, developers create games around a complex and in-depth narrative structure.
However, with more intricate game designs comes the risk of not balancing the narrative properly in conjunction with the gameplay. With several complex mechanics to facilitate player engagement, there's always a chance the game might drop the ball when it comes to the narrative.
Here are five great video game storylines that mesmerised players with their excellent writing, and five that ultimately disappointed them.
Note: This article reflects the personal views of the author.
No one would have guessed the dramatic change in character that Kratos was subjected to with 2018's God of War would be so well received by players around the globe.
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The God of War games, even though they were adored for their over-the-top action setpieces, never truly shined when it came to the game's story. The plot was mostly relegated to Kratos seeking vengeance against the entire Greek pantheon for the murder of his family.
It mostly felt like a set dressing for players to go and kill well-known characters of Greek mythology in the most violent and gruesome ways possible. The new God of War, which is a sequel to God of War 3 but also a soft reboot of the series, has a new mythological setting and new gods to interact with (and kill).
The story of God of War (2018) is a heart-felt tale of a grieving pair of father and son travelling around the frozen Norse lands to honor the last wishes of Faye, wife
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