For those who do not consider video games a unique art form, they have not played these creative titles. Some stories cannot be told in any other way.
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
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These titles certainly tell stories in their own original ways. I'd love to play them all and see what i take from them. Unfortunately I played Undertale with prior knowledge. It was still an incredible experience nonetheless.
Many awesome things about video games that no other medium can capture
I tried playing Undertale for a few hours, I found it to be painfully dull. It felt like an inside joke that I wasn't a part of. I kept thinking: "This'll get better, right? There's gotta be a reason people are talking about this!" I heard that maybe you have to be a part of Tumblr to "get it", maybe that's why nothing was funny or interesting, even though it felt like it was supposed to be.
The other games on the list are great though.