It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
I am searching for the best GOG games in regard to their plot. Personally, I believe that the Legacy of Kain series is one of the finest examples.

So, could you mention the best plots as appear in games that are available here in GOG?
No posts in this topic were marked as the solution yet. If you can help, add your reply
Personal favorites for their stories/general exposition :
- Outcast
- KOTOR
- Planescape Torment
- Grim Fandengo
- Sunless Sea
Post edited November 17, 2018 by Matewis
Also:
- Pillars of Eternity
- STAR WARS KotOR II: The Sith Lords
- The Longest Journey
- Tyranny
- The Witcher
Post edited November 17, 2018 by Aramandur
Trails In the Sky

Trails in the Sky SC

Both have epic plots & characterization which are orders of magnitude better than pretty much any & every AAA/mainstream game ever made, except perhaps for a small handful of exceptions that are on par with them, like the Witcher games.

And after you play those two (which will take quite a while since they are huge games), you'd probably wanna play Trails in the Sky the 3rd as well, even though it's plot isn't presented in the same way as those first two games.
Post edited November 17, 2018 by Ancient-Red-Dragon
avatar
Matewis: Personal favorites for their stories/general exposition :
- Planescape Torment
- Grim Fandengo
Seconded.
avatar
Aramandur: Also:
- The Witcher
Incase of the Witcher series I really recommend reading the books first since the games continue the story of the books and CDPR really put a lot of love into capturing the characters and the world - and there are a lot of references and nods which you'll only get if you know the original story.

More recommendations:

Unavowed
The Wolf Among Us
Firewatch
Event0
The Dig
Loom
Ether One
Post edited November 17, 2018 by toxicTom
Some of my favourites are:

Anachronox
Deus Ex
Jade Empire
Loom
Shadowrun: Dragonfall
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
Syberia
The Longest Journey
The Saboteur
Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny
Ultima VI: The False Prophet
Ultima VII: The Black Gate
Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
avatar
Matewis: Personal favorites for their stories/general exposition :
- KOTOR
Only if you play on the light side of the force. As a dark side character everything falls apart and it becomes painfully obvious how you have no influence whatsoever on the story (the game even admits that you have been merely a puppet on strings for the most time) and that it is actually not a very good game. The gameplay itself is pretty bad, controls and UI are clunky and consoly, especially the inventory, and combat is boring without any tactical depth despite the use of the D&D rules. The only redeeming factor in my opinion are the NPCs that can accompany the player, as some of them have quite interesting storylines. I know that many people hold this game in very high regard, and I used to be one of them, but there is not very much to it.

- Planescape Torment
THAT on the other hand really is a gem and deserves every praise it gets for its deep and complex story. I've played through it many times and found something new about it every time.
Post edited November 17, 2018 by Pherim
I second The Witcher. In my opinion, what makes the story so great is that at some point you will be forced to make difficult choices with consequences, and no option is "right" or "wrong".

I would also like to recommend Gemini Rue. I am very fond of this adventure game. The philosophy behind the story still lingers on, several months after I finished it, and the story makes you really care about the characters.
avatar
Matewis: Personal favorites for their stories/general exposition :
- KOTOR
avatar
Pherim: Only if you play on the light side of the force. As a dark side character everything falls apart and it becomes painfully obvious how you have no influence whatsoever on the story (the game even admits that you have been merely a puppet on strings for the most time) and that it is actually not a very good game. The gameplay itself is pretty bad, controls and UI are clunky and consoly, especially the inventory, and combat is boring without any tactical depth despite the use of the D&D rules. The only redeeming factor in my opinion are the NPCs that can accompany the player, as some of them have quite interesting storylines. I know that many people hold this game in very high regard, and I used to be one of them, but there is not very much to it.
I played the light side. One of the worst gaming experiences I've had. Some of the NPCs stories seem to start promising but end up shallow. Even the good ones can't make up for what's otherwise a terrible game with terrible storytelling.
Sands of Time
avatar
Telika: Sands of Time
As in Prince of Persia?
Most of my favourite games were already mentioned, apart from Dragon Age: Origins :)
avatar
Pherim: Only if you play on the light side of the force. As a dark side character everything falls apart and it becomes painfully obvious how you have no influence whatsoever on the story (the game even admits that you have been merely a puppet on strings for the most time) and that it is actually not a very good game. The gameplay itself is pretty bad, controls and UI are clunky and consoly, especially the inventory, and combat is boring without any tactical depth despite the use of the D&D rules. The only redeeming factor in my opinion are the NPCs that can accompany the player, as some of them have quite interesting storylines. I know that many people hold this game in very high regard, and I used to be one of them, but there is not very much to it.
avatar
clarry: I played the light side. One of the worst gaming experiences I've had. Some of the NPCs stories seem to start promising but end up shallow. Even the good ones can't make up for what's otherwise a terrible game with terrible storytelling.
Good to know I am not alone. I'm trying to understand why this game is held in such a high regard by so many people and the only explanation I can think of is that they played on the light side and the story made enough sense to make them overlook the bad gameplay. Especially the "big reveal" seems to play a role, but in retrospect it is neither very original nor especially surprising.
Or maybe it is better on consoles, who knows. Or maybe there were not many good RPGs on consoles in the first place (not counting JRPGs, which are a separate thing), so console players were easier to please at that time. And most of them probably did not play it again since then and forgot about the bad parts, but just remembered the story.
avatar
Telika: Sands of Time
avatar
MadalinStroe: As in Prince of Persia?
Yes. I remember a nice moment spent just narrating its story to an attentive friend, as if I was summarizing a book, a movie or telling a fairy tale.
avatar
Matewis: Personal favorites for their stories/general exposition :
- KOTOR
avatar
Pherim: Only if you play on the light side of the force. As a dark side character everything falls apart and it becomes painfully obvious how you have no influence whatsoever on the story (the game even admits that you have been merely a puppet on strings for the most time) and that it is actually not a very good game. The gameplay itself is pretty bad, controls and UI are clunky and consoly, especially the inventory, and combat is boring without any tactical depth despite the use of the D&D rules. The only redeeming factor in my opinion are the NPCs that can accompany the player, as some of them have quite interesting storylines. I know that many people hold this game in very high regard, and I used to be one of them, but there is not very much to it.
Someday I'll work up the will to do a dark playthrough, but as is I always chicken out and choose the light side :) Perhaps a little bit in part because I like using a purple/yellow/green lightsaber and those just don't look right for the dark side :P
avatar
Telika: Sands of Time
Oh yes completely forgot about SoT, I remember being real engrossed in the story during the first playthrough. If only the actual gameplay aged a bit better (the fighting specifically). Though the story is almost, or just as good in Warrior Within, which I think aged a whole lot better. Prefer the vibe of Sands of Time though.
Post edited November 17, 2018 by Matewis