5 video game stories that made players contemplate life (and 5 that left a lot to be desired)
Video games are some of the best interactive and narrative mediums that offer players a momentary escape from reality, allowing them to immerse themselves in a vivid world that is outside their own.
Often the narratives leave a lasting impression, even filling the audience with existential dread. This leaves them questioning the very meaning of life, contemplating the discourse of reality and everyday existence.
Being a more interactive medium, games oftentimes have a bigger impact than a written narrative, and over the years, there have been certain titles that have had lasting impressions on players.
Today’s article will therefore talk about five such games that made players contemplate life, and five others that, despite having great gameplay, presented a narrative that left a lot to be desired.
Before moving onto the list, it’s important to note here that the catalog of titles presented below is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinion. The list is not made out of a universal consensus, and should therefore not be treated as such.
NieR Automata was quite successful in pondering the very meaning of life and existential despair throughout its the story. While the first playthrough was often considered by many to be light on the game's darker themes, the magic of the title lay in the subsequent playthroughs. Through the aid of multiple perspectives, Yoko Taro was able to weave something that is unforgettable.
The theme of NieR Automata revolves around topics such as finding one’s cause, as well as seeking the very reason to live. The game contains NPCs who champion the names of prominent existential philosophers like Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir (boss fight) and more.
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