Gaming for the Thinking Man (10 titles)
Video games in general are looked upon geeky. Yet, ironicly, seldom does a game grace our consoles that could be deemed worthy of being called intelligent, compelling, or even having a good storyline. However, there are a few games that value story over action; intelligence over graphics. Here they are.
66.6% from 9 members
Shenmue 2
Shenmue 1 remains the best game ever created, and Shenmue 2 isn't far off. Despite a simple storyline, the atmosphere, characters, emotion and fully interactive enviroment make this game legendary.
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Shenmue 2
on Xbox
(2003)
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The reasons to give the Xbox a second look increase by the day, and with the arrival of Yu Suzuki?s gaming masterpiece Shenmue 2, it?s now hard to ignore Microsoft?s console. The power of the X joins forces with the originality and playability of Sega games. It?s hard to categorise Shenmue because ..read more »
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from 76 members
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
The greatest video game story ever told, bar none. Not a fantastic game, but the music, acting, scenery and characters raise it's quality to match most films I've seen in recent years.
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
on Xbox
(2006)
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In 2000's PC game "The Longest Journey" players took on the role of April Ryan, an 18-year-old girl who discovered she could shift between two worlds, her home in Stark and a fantastical place called Arcadia. With both worlds in peril it was up to April to save the balance between the twin worlds ..read more »
66%
from 124 members
Jade Empire
A fantastic story with twists and turns. A truly amazing premise, with real challenges throughout, and what's more is that it's a very fun game to play!
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Jade Empire
on Xbox
(2005)
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Its no secret that games often imitate the trends and pre-occupations of the better established film industry. Just as Hollywood grows obsessed - and bored just as quickly - of one setting or another, the games industry has its own fads, and these often take their cue from the silver screen. Far ..read more »
74%
from 273 members
ICO
It's like somebody painted a painting, and then brought it to life as a game. Brilliantly done, with brain-busting puzzles!
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ICO
on PS2
(2002)
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The term art-house is rarely applied to games. And when it is, its usually done by a marketing drone having brokered a deal for advertising with a magazine to get the term included, in order to make a pleasant splash on promotional literature. However, some games really do transcend their low-brow ..read more »
Not currently released
68%
from 1,147 member
Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
A farming simulation might sound dull, but relax, pour yourself a glass of wine, and light some incense and what you have is the most relaxing gaming experience ever. Tending to your virtual farm is a truly upbuilding experience.
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Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
on Wii
(2008)
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Take a trip down to the farm and live off the land in Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for Wii. Enjoy the relaxing pace of daily life in the fertile Forget-Me-Not-Valley, where you can plant and harvest crops, explore the sights around town or even settle down and get married!
51%
from 222 members
Final Fantasy X
The third best storyline in a Final Fantasy game (after FF6 and 7), however, what makes this game great are the characters, and the feel of the world overall. Also, you really have to think tactically at times to win battles. Great stuff!
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Final Fantasy X
on PS2
(2002)
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Since the release of Final Fantasy 9 in February of 2001, UK gamers have been waiting patiently for the PlayStation 2 sequel. Weve played it, so let us tell you what its all about.As the first next-generation Final Fantasy title, this particular instalment is likely to be scrutinised mostly for its ..read more »
77%
from 1,126 member
Final Fantasy XII
Although the storyline lacks complexity, and the characters have a few missing personality aspects, the game itself is a serious improvement from previous Final Fantasies, with shockingly good voice acting, dialogue, a great battle system, and a believable world.
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Final Fantasy XII
on PS2
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War was on the horizon. Seeking to strengthen its base of power, the great Archadian Empire had been invading and subjugating its neighboring kingdoms one by one. The small Kingdom of Dalmasca, the stage on which this tale is set, was one such kingdom. When the occupying Archadian forces ..read more »
74%
from 802 members
Shadow Of Memories
With its multiple endings and unsettling atmosphere, SoM is hard to forget, even after you've finished the game multiple times over. Eerie and very cleverly done.
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Shadow Of Memories
on Xbox
(2002)
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Shadow of Memories is a strange game and its release for Xbox seems even stranger. Whatever, Konami has opted to persist with Shadow of Memories to the extent of porting it to another platform and, in doing so, heightened its profile.Imagine you've just been murdered. Then imagine just how annoying ..read more »
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70%
from 6 members
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Excellent story? Check. Colourful characters? Check. Intelligent, strategic RPG gameplay? Check. Expansive game world, faithful to the Starwars franchise? Check. Freedom to be as good or evil as you like? Check? In short, a work of art that at times surpasses all things Star Wars.
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
on Xbox
(2003)
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Another Star Wars video game from Activision and LucasArts, Knights of the Old Republic once again brings Star Wars into the virtual world, this time as a role-playing game. It?s a light saber extravaganza of galactic proportions, you know. In a galaxy far, far away? Taking place ..read more »
78%
from 567 members
Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
As open ended as a game gets. Be anything, do anything, kill anyone, go anywhere. Yes, it lacks the wonderful personality and fun of Fable, but it makes up for it with the freedom of choice, and grand scale of the world.
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Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
on Xbox
(2002)
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An open-ended story on an impossibly grand scale, Morrowind has constantly impressed PC gamers since its release in May 2002. It was only a matter of time until the game made it across to Microsoft's PC-in-a-box console.The exact same game as the PC version, albeit with the solidity we can expect ..read more »
72%
from 114 members
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