Don't let my opinion bother you. I just find video game stories to be generally shallow and perfunctory. I'm an avid reader, so literature is my benchmark for storytelling, and few if any game stories come close to even an average book, and I tend to find them a nuisance when they interrupt my game.

There are exceptions, of course. Half-Life 2 has an incredible story, but it's conveyed subtly, sometimes with dialog, and sometimes through the environment. There are very few moments where the player is stopped in his tracks so the narrative can be explained.

Then there's Death Stranding, my all time favorite game which, perhaps ironically, has several hours of cut scenes throughout, but the world building and character development are exceptional.

I enjoyed Stray as well which, similar to Half-Life 2, conveys its narrative through the environment and minimal dialog.

So not all games have bad stories, just most of them in my opinion.

Hi,
you mentioned a while back that you think video games have horrible stories, and I was a bit confused? In my experience they have been the best medium for storytelling. Are the games you play not narrative or character heavy games? It's just really bothering me, and I was hoping to get some clarity.

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You're right. I'll let you sing the song and I'll go put the kettle on.
;)

I suspect only a hardcore Laurel and Hardy fan would get that reference!

"La de da de da de da ... pom pom!"

Hehe. Pom Pom!

Yeah, man, love Laurel and Hardy!