Books like Half Life 2 (2004)
18 fantasy books to read after Half Life 2 (2004), the closest match first.
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1. Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (1998)
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There's no doubt that the Zelda series holds some amazing storytelling. The reinvention of Link's legend with each telling is the ground for consistently new and interesting tales. This particular...
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2. The Last Of Us (2013)
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Naughty Dog tells great stories. That was clear already from its incredible work on the Uncharted series. With this title, however, the development team really mastered the formula. They took...
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3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
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With the Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red managed to create a game so compelling that it has almost universal appeal. The open world title brings the player to a beautiful,...
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4. Alan Wake (2010)
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With inspiration from greats like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Alfred Hitchcock, you would expect Alan Wake to have a strong story, and you'd be entirely correct. This psychological thriller...
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5. Heavy Rain (2010)
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Heavy Rain is not a perfect game. It struggles with some questionable voice acting, is driven largely by quick time events, and even has some narrative missteps. The scope of...
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6. Grand Theft Auto Iv (2008)
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Mechanically, GTA IV is not the best in the series. It takes away many of the RPG elements that made San Andreas great, and its car controls are shaky at...
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7. Portal 2 (2011)
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There are few series as imaginative as Portal when it comes to storytelling. The first game weaves a short tale with puzzles and comedy, but the second stretches into a...
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8. Bioshock (2007)
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If you're at all familiar with the history of videogames, this title will already hold a place in your heart. But the joy of Bioshock is that it can be...
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9. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty (2001)
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The Metal Gear Solid series has gone down as some of the best storytelling, not just in video games, but period. But while there are countless titles that deserve an...
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10. The Wolf Among Us (2013)
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Telltale came into the spotlight with its adaptation of The Walking Dead, but this title's focus makes for a much more original story. An adaptation of Bill Willingham's Fables, it...
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11. Final Fantasy Vi
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While Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the best in the series, there's plenty of value to be found in its predecessor, too. The sixth installment may not have...
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12. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (2006)
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Plenty of development studios have tried to do justice to the Star Wars name, with varying degrees of success. Knights of the Old Republic got in there early, however, and...
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13. Baldur's Gate 2 (2000)
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This faultless improvement on the original title still has a scope beyond many of today's biggest RPGs. Created at BioWare's heights, this game throws you into a D&D inspired world...
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14. Silent Hill 2 (2001)
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Horror isn't usually the genre you associate with great stories. By now, movie-goers will be used to the same tired clichés and plot mechanics. Video games, however, are different, and...
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15. Life Is Strange (2015)
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This fantastic blend of fantasy and high-school drama manages to create a truly emotional story that explores important concepts. Dontnod Entertainment tells the story of a photographer with a mysterious...
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16. Deus Ex (2000)
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This is a title as revolutionary in its story as it is in its mechanics. Deus Ex has been labeled a founding father of the stealth genre, but underneath those...
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17. Planescape: Torment (1999)
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At the time of its release, Planescape: Torment was not a huge commercial success. It didn't sell millions of copies, but it was noted as an amazing title, and almost...
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18. Chrono Trigger (1995)
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It may have roots on the SNES over twenty years ago, but Chrono Trigger is still one of the most original and compelling stories in gaming. This title's originality has...
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