Sure, it still tells large-scale stories about the fall of the Egyptian empire, and the origins of the Assassins Brotherhood, among other things, and it does a pretty good job of those too- but it is blessedly unconcerned about so much of the stuff that had started to become something of a burden for the franchise. Rather than being bogged down in global political intricacies and modern conspiracy theories, Origins is, above anything else, a deeply personal tale of revenge.
For all these things and more, Injustice 2 is a strong contender to win GamingBolt’s best story of 2017 award.Īssassin’s Creed Origins’ story shows the kind of laser sharp focus and single-minded drive that the series had been moving away from over the last few years. It also helps that the way the game tells its story is just top-notch, with some of the flashiest, most entertaining cutscenes we’ve ever seen. From pop culture icons such as Batman, Superman, and the Flash to relatively less popular but still fiercely loved characters such as Green Arrow, and Braniac, Injustice 2’s massive cast of characters has them all, and each of them is written and portrayed with great style. And in spite of that, Injustice 2 manages to deliver strongly on that front, in addition to being a benchmark in quality for its genre as well. It has an over-the-top and bombastic narrative, pulling in beloved characters from all corners of the DC multiverse, and it does it all so well. Injustice 2 really is a dream come true for DC fans in every sense of the word, but it its also very surprising how strong its story is- that’s just not what you usually expect from a fighter. What Remains of Edith Finch is not the best game you’ll ever play, since it admittedly has issues that cannot be ignored, but if you look at it simply as a story, it’s hard not to take your hat off to its sheer brilliance.
And though it’s an inherently sad game, full of heart-breaking moments, it’s also a game that will make you smile, a game that will make you glad that you got to spend the little time that you could with the characters it portrays.
It plays with storytelling conventions of video games in unique and interesting ways, and continues to deliver strong stories unrelentingly, each of which will stay with you long after you’re done with them. The heart of the game lies not in one single story, but several smaller ones, all of which come together to convey overall themes of death and loss, and it presents each of these stories with a surprising amount of confidence. What Remains of Edith Finch isn’t your conventional game or story in any sense of the word. Without further ado, we present to you GamingBolt’s nominees for the best story of 2017. But though only one game can truly win in this category, the excellent of all the runners-up simply cannot be ignored. We’re going to take a look at GamingBolt’s nominees for the best video game narrative of 2017, before finally revealing the deserving winner. From indie titles to big budget triple-A ones, from console games to handheld experiences, from RPGs to shooters, this year was full of games that had incredible stories to tell.ĭeciding which game had the best narrative this year was no easy task, though, considering just how many excellent interactive stories we got to be a part of, but we did it nonetheless. In that regard, 2017 was no different- in fact, it was one of the best years in recent memory. Every year we get to play more and more games that tell incredible stories, games that portray wonderful characters, games that do it all in memorable ways. Dozens of hours later, players are still enraptured by the experience, and while there was solid competition from the fantastically sublime Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still the Nintendo Switch game we’re all talking about.Video games have grown massively as a medium for storytelling. Players could choose what to do and where to go, and the fun was in what might happen along the way. Featuring a gorgeous, massive world that’s ripe for exploring, the game truly delivered on the initial idea of Zelda. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the other hand was a total departure from recent series norms, and it was all the better for it. It stuck too closely to its predecessors, almost serving as a remake of Ocarina of Time in a lot of ways. Only once before has a Nintendo platform launched with a Zelda title, and while Twilight Princess was a solid game, it failed to reignite the true passion that many have for the franchise. Best Nintendo Game of 2017 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild