@DraugenCP said:
Game stories should mostly stick to providing a context that gives the action/gameplay meaning. When games try to portray an epic narrative it often falls flat on its face. I think 'intellectually dishonest' was a good way to put it in the OP. Another prime example of that is Niko Bellic in GTA IV. On a way to a mission he'll blurt out all tons of emo crap about his life during the war and just wanting a better life, and upon arrival he'll kill literally dozens of people. And we're supposed to connect with him on an emotional level? Please. I think Trevor in GTA V is a sign they realised that, as he's the biggest maniac in the series since Tommy Vercetti, and it matches the gameplay of the series much better.
I'm not defending GTAIV, it's been such a long time since I played it, and I have no desire to play it again.
But for the love of me every time I see this it makes me want to die inside.
The whole point of Niko's character was to make him say that he wants to leave a life of crime from the old country to the new country, only to make you go on a murder spree for the next 30 or so hours. It was basic, bludgeoned-over-your-head irony. Whether you think the execution was terrible or not, any mature gamer should have got the memo within the first few missions: this was the Houser brothers trying to be clever on their first "serious" GTA.
Incidentally, this came out in the same year The Dark Knight was released. I remember this board circle jerking over that movie. It was a film where the characters spoon-fed you the plot and themes without needing you to think. Case in point, the whole Lamborghini joke:
Alfred: "Will you be wanting the Batpod, sir?"
Bruce Wayne: "In the middle of the day Alfred? Not very subtle."
Visual gag: Bruce drives a Lambo out of his garage
Unnecessary piece of dialogue in case no one got the joke: Alfred: "The Lamborghini then. Much more subtle."
Fanbois 2008: zomg hahahahaa so funny chris nolan so smart bestmovie ever!!!11
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