Anyone know any sci-fi games that are really atmospheric and suspensful, and focus less on action and more on narrative? (other than Myst series) Or recommend a really good non sci-fi thriller/suspense game?
Anyone know any sci-fi games that are really atmospheric and suspensful, and focus less on action and more on narrative? (other than Myst series) Or recommend a really good non sci-fi thriller/suspense game?rambo_aka_rambo
Not much narrative....but Dead Space gets as atmospheric and suspenseful as possible...
Anyone know any sci-fi games that are really atmospheric and suspensful, and focus less on action and more on narrative? (other than Myst series) Or recommend a really good non sci-fi thriller/suspense game?rambo_aka_rambo
I don't think mass effect is very atmospheric or suspensful, but it has a very strong movie-like narrative. Dead Space is atmospheric, suspensful with a good narrative - but it has a lot of action (like mass effect) Stalker is very atmospheric but not so strong on the narrative I guess. Bioshock is fairly atmospheric too, especially at the start. most of these games have lots and lots of action.
System Shock 2 just might be an excellent suggestion for you .. it truly delivers on the fronts you're looking for .. however the game may prove to be too difficult to acquire.
This is where Bioshock would come in, and try to coax you to experience the new improved interpretation of System Shock 2, under water. But many may say no, which is fine .. it's not space .. so it becomes a more earthly science fiction experience .. a period piece too (takes place in the 60's ?)
But How-About this - Dead Space .. this is fully unique sci-fi/horror in space .. you get full on zero-gravity action .. this is classic stuff.
thanks for the suggestions! yep, beat Bioshock (awesome), and I'm playing Dead Space right now - I expected it to be more story and less console-type action, but oh well, its still good. I like action games, but I often want something truly immersing and suspenseful - looks like I may have to check out Riddick. And right now I'm thinking either Cryostasis or the Penumbra series...but I think I'll check em both out :) .
i have played MassEffect and liked it alot,but it does not have anything to do with atmosphiric or suspensful.im playing Dead space and the game is just superior
I will also say Mass effect. I recommend starting with the first one and working your way to the third one. One of the most immerse games I have ever played in its genera. The S.T.A.L.K.E.R game he said is also well worth a look at. But ill just list off some of the ones I liked.
Doom 3
The fallout series
Star Wars Knights of the old republic and squeal the sith lords.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Metro 2033
All the half life games
The resident evil series.
some of these do focus on action but and some more based around action but all are immersive IMO. Yeah a few of these are older games but still very good games.
It might not be the type of game you're looking for, but Kerbal Space Program really gets you interested in space exploration. Such a wonderful game.. but yeah Mass Effect, Dead Space, and Fallout are very great as well. Also check out STALKER, Metro, Bioshock, Half-Life 2, and The Walking Dead are great to get invested in.
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