I always see people talking about " x game is really sad and emotional" and they are referring to cutscenes. Don't get me wrong, I'm not discrediting those sorts of things, but it got me thinking.

Was there any moment in gaming that didn't involve a cutscene that made you heavily emotional?

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Leeono t1_iyf7iyy wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:06 PM

Does “What remains of Edith Finch” count? All the story is told in unique “gameplay” ways but the factory worker got me emotional as I experienced something similar.

If not than Brothers is a good one. Especially during a late swimming section….

Skalagrimson t1_iyf81z5 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Transistor

I legit cried at the end

DrazilKassen t1_iyfaglu wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:27 PM

That game was beautiful

[deleted] t1_iyf8w4p wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Bioshock Infinite takes place entirely in the first person and never has any cutscenes. The whole game is from the main characters perspective and you learn of things at the same time he does, great story telling and world building.

[deleted] t1_iyf8ber wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:11 PM

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Extremely_Livid_Swan t1_iyfeiam wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:58 PM

Journey. What a great experience in human connection.