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[samoilaaa]

im looking for a game that is longer than 8 hours ( i would like 20-100 hours ) that has a good story , i dont care about platform , i have all except switch , im really bored and i need a game to fill my time

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

For some reason God of War 2018 comes to mind

 

[The Dead Flag Blues]

SOMA

 

[Flabagast]

SOMA is the best story that was ever told in the entire video game medium, leagues above 99% of the production and it will shred you apart.

So yeah, if you have not played it, SOMA.

 

[Punished Miku]

Well you can't play Triangle Strategy since it's on Switch, so that's a bummer.

Citizen Sleeper has a great low key story; probably the 2nd best of the year. But it's going to alienate a lot of people with it's gameplay approach, and it's much shorter than you asked for.

That's the end of my list for notable stories from this year.

 

[kanjobazooie]

Ever tried the Yakuza games?

 

[AJUMP23]

Elden Ring.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Death's door.

 

[CherryFalls]

If you're looking for super rich narrative and characters Metal gear solid are the only games

99% of other games have a 'serviceable' story. Basically motivation to get you from a to b, some might take the effort to give you some lore here or there. But video games aren't really about that, stories are mostly there just to keep you interested. MGS is the only games that goes not only above and beyond in story, but is the main highlight.

 

[German Shocks]

Metal gear solid are the only games with a good story.

oh I am a laffin!

 

[a multicultural team of v]

If all you care about is story and don't need a traditional game attached to it you genuinely cannot do better than Steins;Gate and 428: Shibuya Scramble. They are VN but two of the best stories I've read, games or not. Will be very long as well.

They both go on sale pretty often, and I think 428 is part of the new Playstation Plus catalog, but for some reason it doesn't show on the store as included.

edit: also play Yakuza 0

 

[jorgejjvr]

Xenoblade Chronicles

edit: sorry, no switch

 

[SLB1904]

tlous part 2

 

[DZ_b_EZ]

Wait a year for Starfield.




..Or play two games called "Prey"

 

[RoboFu]

Well since you don't have a switch.. then no.

 

[reforen]

Spec Ops The Line has a great story
Bioshock one of the best games of all time

 

[Gavon West]

Shrek and Barbie's neckbone adventures is off. The. Chain!!

 

[AJUMP23]

Assassins' Creed the new versions are long with stories. My favorite of which is Odyssey, as it is Greek Mythology and characters. The DLC is good too.

 

[Banjo64]

Fallout New Vegas
Skyrim
The Last of Us Remastered

 

[Team Andromeda]

Yakuza 6

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Since you want something long, give Persona 5 Royal a look. It's not a master piece in terms of story, but it definitely is a fun and entertraining one and way better than most games out there. And it will easily recquire 100+ hours.

 

[AV]

Disco Elysium is novel quality writing. Don't even know where to begin with that thing, it's unmissable if you like writing in games.

Short, but The Forgotten City from last year. Won/nominated for several awards for its writing. Time loop sci-fi / philosophy / history story, very good stuff.

Red Dead Redemption 2 has one of the best stories I've seen in games as long as you like westerns.

I liked the stories in Ghost of Tsushima quite a lot but again it's a hard genre game, will only hit if you remotely enjoy samurai stuff.

 

[Punished Miku]

Disco Elysium is novel quality writing. Don't even know where to begin with that thing, it's unmissable if you like writing in games.

Short, but The Forgotten City from last year. Won/nominated for several awards for its writing. Time loop sci-fi / philosophy / history story, very good stuff.

Those are good suggestions.

 

[CatsGamesWhatever]

Torment Tides of Numenera
Planescape Torment
Red Dead Redemption 2

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Disco Elysium is novel quality writing. Don't even know where to begin with that thing, it's unmissable if you like writing in games.

Jesus how did I forget about Disco Elysium, agreed it is incredible.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

 

[ACESHIGH]

SOMA is the best story that was ever told in the entire video game medium, leagues above 99% of the production and it will shred you apart.

So yeah, if you have not played it, SOMA.

Pay attention to this user right here Thought provoking story. And it respects your time.

 

[El Muerto]

Check out the Yakuza and Judgment games. You'll average around 30-40 hours doing the main story and some side missions. The stories in these games are super engaging, unpredictable, and better than almost all western games. Cutscenes are like like watching a movie, most characters are played by real actors and great writing. Gameplay is a lot of fun too with a bunch of different combos to pull off.

 

[RoyBatty]

Mafia, Bioshock, StarCraft, The Witcher, Disco Elysium

 

[PaddyOCanager]

I got pretty invested in Witcher 3.

 

[Nautilus]

Play Zero Escape. Or rather, start with its first game. You won't regret it.

 

[FunkMiller]

Witcher 3. The Last Of Us. Uncharted series for the adventure yucks. God Of War. Bioshock series. Silent Hill 1,2,3.

 

[Shubh_C63]

I am assuming you have played all the obvious ones.

Have you tried the new Guardians of the Galaxy. Then Spec Ops the Line.
Disco Elysium if you like those games.
Inscription? maybe

 

[begotten]

Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen

 

[arvfab]

The Last of Us Part 1&2
The Nonary Games

 

[Manwithoutfear]

im looking for a game that is longer than 8 hours ( i would like 20-100 hours ) that has a good story , i dont care about platform , i have all except switch , im really bored and i need a game to fill my time

A plague tale comes to mind. The sequel comes out this fall as well. It's on gamepass pc/xbox. Then of course witcher 3.

 

[Manwithoutfear]

I am assuming you have played all the obvious ones.

Have you tried the new Guardians of the Galaxy. Then Spec Ops the Line.
Disco Elysium if you like those games.
Inscription? maybe

oh guardians is a great one! on gamepass too (sorry im cheap)

 

[brian0057]

A book.

 

[BennyBlanco]

 

[EDMIX]

The Last Of Us..........part 2

 

[Manwithoutfear]

Star wars the old republic. It will give you good story for 100s of hours.

 

[Naked Lunch]

Vagrant Story.

 

[Sub_Level]

In no particular order:

• Metal Gear Solid 1, followed by MGS2 and MGS3
• The Last of Us Part 1
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution, followed by Mankind Divided
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, followed by The Two Thrones
• Resident Evil 7
• System Shock 2
• GTA Vice City & GTA San Andreas
• Fallout: New Vegas
• Mortal Kombat 2011
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
• Final Fantasy VI
• Final Fantasy VII
• Final Fantasy IX
• Sleeping Dogs
• Bloodborne
• Deus Ex (the original, largely unrelated to HR and MD)
• Yakuza 0
• Telltale's The Walking Dead

I thoroughly enjoyed the story & characters in these games.

 

[cireza]

Steins Gate and Zero.
House in Fata Morgana.

 

[Elbereth]

Cyberpunk 2077

 

[recursive]

im looking for a game that is longer than 8 hours ( i would like 20-100 hours ) that has a good story , i dont care about platform , i have all except switch , im really bored and i need a game to fill my time

Witcher 3 will fill your time and provide entertainment.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Kingdom Hearts

Spoiler

if you're 12 or under

 

[Cyborg]

A plague tale comes to mind. The sequel comes out this fall as well. It's on gamepass pc/xbox. Then of course witcher 3.

I would recommend this one its pretty cool to be honest

 

[TheRedRiders]

GOW or Witcher 3

AC Odyssey blew my expectations as well.

 

[Gaelyon]

Life is Strange 1-3
A plague Tale Innocence
Hades
Death Stranding
Horizons

And many others already listed.