This unforgettable journey combines myth and psychological horror , as a Celtic warrior embarks through the Viking age to fight for the soul of her dead lover. The story is grand, and the gameplay feels smooth. However, the biggest takeaway from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is in the facial animations. They feel painstakingly crafted to tell a great st
Though Sovereign oddly embellishes some details and appears to give away too much context for the ‘mortals’, Sovereign’s authority and kernels of truth about existence within the monologue can’t help but strike a chilling yet resonating chord in play
There are plenty more games that told compelling stories, though they might not have received the attention that AAA games received. This includes titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch and The Suicide of Rachel Foster . Nevertheless, they played an important role in proving that video games can go beyond entertainment, and they are also capable of telling stories that change people's lives. With a new generation brings a new wave of games, and they have a high bar to beat if they wish to surpass their predecess
A tragic character through and through. Dutch’s last words reflect the realizations he’s had about his life and how it has become stacked against him. A charismatic man who tried to reform the world around him and live free by his ‘code’, Dutch was also addicted to needing to be great and would at times compromise his values to uphold his so-called ideals. Dutch possessed the understanding that change is simply inevitable and that he would be condemned to fighting
Players will take control of the Los Angeles Police Detective Cole Phelps in L.A. Noire . For a detective game, Rockstar knew that players needed to rely on facial cues to fully utilize and come to the correct conclusions in interrogations and police questioning. L.A. Noire does a great job at facial animations, especially considering the game was made in 2
Those who have played Red Dead Redemption 2 will fully grasp the noble failure of Dutch’s life and the painful realization he has in this scene. Yet Dutch offers John an indelible truth, that a monster will always be found and that war must always be fought, for it ‘justifies their wages’, a sentiment that rings true to the conflicts of today. Poor John, however, doesn’t grasp the fatal foreshadowing. A game that is set at the end of the ‘Wild West’, this monologue showcases this great character and truly marks the end of an
The subject matter of said monologue changes with each iteration, but the core remains the same — regardless of the reasons for which war is raged, the end result is that innocents have to pay the price by having to live in a world ravaged by nuclear war. It's a bleak introduction to a series that remains dark despite having moments of lev
One of the most recognizable characters from the franchise, Vaas’ interesting and sadistic monologue about his musing on what insanity is instantly captured the attention of viewers. Years on, the monologue still holds its weight and resonates with players. The monologue mirrors Vaas’ and the protagonist’s (Jason’s) endless loop of trying to kill one another, and both characters are very much insane to some deg
Fallout: New Vegas has one of the most memorable openings in gaming history, showing players a glimpse of New Vegas and how the in-game world has evolved since the advent of the NCR and Caesar's Legion. All of this is capped off with a menacing monologue from a heinous mobster by the name of Benny, who steals the Courier's package before shooting a bullet through their h
The Last of Us Part 2 is a difficult game. Not only can it be a challenge for the gameplay, but the story of grief and revenge is hard to get through emotionally. There are incredible performances for the actors in The Last of Us Part 2 , and these performances are expertly and amazingly translated into a video game thanks to the team at Naughty
With a star-studded cast of Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen, Death Stranding 2 News Stranding certainly needs a great team behind its facial animation to show the acting prowess of its A-list actors. Not only is the cast of Death Stranding great, but the game is from the mind of none other than Hideo Kojima, a renowned storyteller and game developer who surely needs these beautiful facial animations to further his goals and development of video games in the new 'Strand' ge
A lot of different factors need to come together to create a good video game. A team of amazing artists needs to create a world that is visually attractive and complements the themes of the game, and characters have to be designed to appeal to gamers while standing out from the hundreds of other characters in the gaming world. Programmers need to ensure that gameplay is engaging yet accessible, and voice actors and actresses have the daunting task of making characters come to life. In the world of voice actors and actresses, there have been a few names that stand out thanks to how frequently they pop up in hit games. This includes Ashly Burch , Laura Bailey, and Troy Bak