5 video games with lackluster stories but fun gameplay

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Video games can be a great way to tell unique stories, which can only be experienced in a specific way. Such has indeed been proved by many narrative-driven video games like The Last of Us and Life is Strange, which earned various accolades for their stories.

However, sometimes a story isn’t the only deciding factor in judging a game’s calibre. Gameplay is also an important, if not equally vital part of the video game experience. A non-engaging gameplay can make the game a mundane trot through the story, sometimes leading to players losing interest along the way.

So what happens when a video game has good engaging gameplay, but a somewhat lackluster story? More often than not, such games receive middling to bad reviews, causing a divide in the player base. Here are five video games of the sort with dull storylines but engaging gameplay.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

It is a shame that Mass Effect Andromeda could not live up to the standards set by the Shepard Trilogy in terms of storytelling, as the game probably features some of the best gameplay in this video game series. Uninteresting characters, bland story and a comparatively sparse setting, eclipsed this game’s better qualities.

Mass Effect: Andromeda has a vastly improved traversal mechanic, with a jetpack that can be used in and out of combat to dash as well as jump around. Combat is also a much smoother experience, with old and new weapons. Powers also make a return, looking better than ever.

The UI is the same one from the preceding video games, but polished to look much better. And finally, Andromeda does away with the old class system, instead favouring a more branched skill system letting players pick and choose their loadouts, and also