Games That Stay With You

Video Games that Stay with you. In 2024 I thought it'd be a good time to look back at some of the greatest games I've ever played that really stuck with me over the years. Bioshock, Assassin's Creed 2, Dark Souls, Red Dead Redemption, just to name a few.
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[@tlgkevin4431]

Red dead redemption 2 will forever be with me I spent so much time with Arthur Morgan and he changed my life even tho he didn't exist

[@gildaswinter8633]

Same for me that game helped me going through dépression

[@maverico2111]

I was just going through a scoliosis back surgery and it sucked up my whole summer I couldn’t do much physical activity and the next day after my surgery my grandma was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but because of my surgery and her cancer I could barely ever see her until she passed 3 months later. read dead redemption 2 got me through that time. To me it’s my favorite game of all time, I went in completely blind and it was a experience I am extremely grateful to have at that time in my life

[@theGentlemanCaller73]

Red Dead 1, Assassin's Creed 2, Skyrim, Bad Company 2, Infamous 2, Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 2, Borderlands 2... So many wonderful memories...and sequels.

[@twosnakse]

Too young lad

[@bluemarvel5970]

​@@twosnaksejust because one is young does not disqualify them from this conversation. They mentioned some great games. And a few of them are over 10 years old. They're very old now in regards to the age of modern gaming.

[@the_yeegineer]

Stalker series?

[@the_yeegineer]

Metro?

[@the_yeegineer]

Minecraft?

[@eeedddd5738]

The Batman Arkham games were amazing to play aswell . All three games were masterpieces.

[@bluemarvel5970]

❤🔫 My heart when you didn't mention Arkham Origins 😢

[@eeedddd5738]

@@bluemarvel5970my bad 😂 Arkham origins aswell I literally forgot about it .

[@bigt4135]

4 games

[@iaskelad]

Dude why does everybody keep forgetting origins 😢

[@CallmeJochem]

I know im in the minority but I really just can't get into Arkham Knight. The "map" is a mess and there are way too much tank missions.

[@NuclearBunker25]

It's Skyrim for me. It influenced me so much. One of my favorite mods was about running your own farm. And now I have a small farm in the real world. I had depression and Skyrim healed me. Made me fall in love with a simple life.

[@jasonghoul3691]

This shit made me cry

[@arthurmorgan7086]

@@jasonghoul3691His comment about curing his depression has ironically given you depression.

[@KingJulius349]

I have noticed the people that like Skyrim are the people that don’t actually play it, they just play a role playing mod and are happy. Personally I didn’t like Skyrim too boring, but I did enjoy oblivion for the amazing story telling and quests I don’t think I will ever enjoy a game like that again

[@jasonghoul3691]

@@arthurmorgan7086 lol more like heartwarming tears bruh

[@S0L12D3]

Exactly bro

[@spartanpiplup6229]

Ac2 started as my favourite of the ezio trilogy, but as i get more mature, revalations speaks to me more. Ezios wisdom and care layered on top of a vengeful rage (RIP Yusuf) and his happy ending, settling down with elise. Not to mention all his quotes. "When i was young, i had time. But did not know it."

[@Snaaake_Beater]

same but still prefer 2 because i dont like the city music and story itself in konstantinopel

[@darkflame2067]

That Ending is still a Top 5 Gaming Scene of All time...Ezio Meeting Altair...Just perfect

[@Snaaake_Beater]

@@darkflame2067 thats tbh the only reason why everyone loves revelations. the story itself was boring. But im one of the few that liked the desmond story

[@wesleywyndam-pryce4081]

You might leave rapture from bioshock but rapture never leaves you

[@user-wj5gj9ld8b]

I know 10 years later I still have to think about it

[@dee_wade]

Would you kindly never forget your adventures here at rapture

[@SilverGeFer]

Well it sure left me

[@LoyalAce14]

Columbia for me 😅

[@KaineMikulas]

Ironically, the Columbia from the E3 2010 and 2011 demos is what has stuck with me the most. Oh the pain….

[@Danlight1911]

I'll never forget the feeling I got when I first defeated Ornstein and Smough and obtained the Lordvessel. Dark Souls is a game that will stick with me my entire life.

[@Soulute367]

Ye Dark Souls is immortal at this point.

[@QuantumTelephone]

I'll do you one better. Accidentally throw a fire bomb at gwynevere and think your game is cursed (it happened during my sonic.exe creepy pasta obsession era)

[@Crashed131963]

I need a story in a game like HZD / TLOU has. Souls/Bloodborne games are just hack and slash kill everything you see while on the run to the next gate boss.

[@Danlight1911]

@@Crashed131963 So you need your story spoon fed to you, got it.

[@Yive.]

this but for me it was ds3

[@shottxy4647]

Witcher 3 Mass Effect 1 + 2 Elden Ring (First fromsoft game I played, could really be any of them tho I love them all) Cyberpunk 2077 (despite its launch) Halo CE, 2 and 3 Dishonored Baldur's Gate 3 Fallout New Vegas Skyrim Oblivion

[@thesaint717]

We share the exact same taste lmao wtf

[@alxnd_r6345]

Bruh just add Dragon Age to that list

[@riioas5543]

That’s a good list but I can’t take anyone seriously who’s first FS game was ER😂 how are yall so late lol.

[@maxmustermann1684]

It was my first too bcs im 15

[@ah_helou2845]

Dishonoured is super underrated…. What an incredible game

[@shottxy4647]

Mass Effect 1 always sticks with me. The story, mystery, companions, world and music was like nothing I had ever played before.

[@dynamicphotography_]

I'm starting the Trilogy soon and I'm pretty excited. Working on Witcher 3 right now.

[@John_II]

It's basically a sci-fi masterpiece. :)

[@filipef.9811]

​​@@dynamicphotography_ tips: when available choose all options on the left in the dialogue wheel before choosing an option on the right that moves the conversation forward and/or ends it Read all codex entries Have a great sound system

[@belladonnahigh9206]

It was ME2 for me, the story, the characters, everything has been perfected from the previous game. And I fell in love with Tali. She was perfect, she made mistakes, but she was lovely, bubbly, insecure, shy and her accent bought me.

[@John_II]

@@belladonnahigh9206 I fell in love with Tali as soon as she called that engine a boshtet. :P

[@slackstarfish8133]

I still remember playing Destiny 1 for the first time. Loading into the game and hearing that ethereal, gorgeous music. At the time I had never experienced a game that looked so great, because I had just got the Xbox one for the first time after years of playing on a 3ds. I was a young kid in complete shock that a game could not only have such an incredible soundtrack but look so fantastic and have a world so immersive and interesting. I’ve always found space cool so a futuristic retro space shooter giving you a glimpse of familiarity while also being unrecognizable was just amazing to me. And the gunplay is still incredible. I couldn’t even notice or care that the story wasn’t well written because I was so immersed in the world. The enemy races were actually threatening when you first fought them. It was all new. So even just beating the original campaign was one of the most memorable gaming experiences I’ve ever had. And once the dlcs were released I got hooked by the loot chase, and the raids. Raiding in Destiny 1 will forever be one of my favorite periods of my childhood. And I really think the music is one of the reasons the game has stuck with me so much. I’ve always loved music and the soundtrack of Destiny 1 is nothing short of incredible. It’s just so immersive, it makes you feel like you’re really in that world. I can think of so many songs from that game, whether it’s the iconic intro, tranquility, the tower, and instantly get a sense of euphoria and nostalgia. I remember waking up on the weekends, drinking some coffee, and hearing that relaxing music of the tower. Even if I were waiting for lfg groups I could just sit and listen to that music all day. Destiny really had a magic to it. And Destiny 2 has never had it for me. Even during Forsaken, I never felt any kinda magic with that game. And while I obviously have nostalgia for that time in my life, I don’t feel that way because of rose tinted glasses. I have booted up Destiny 1 and it still feels incredible to me. It has identity

[@SlowpokeRodriguez80]

Those first couple of years of vanilla Destiny were magical!!! ❤❤❤

[@White_Wookey]

If you had a chance to play ODST prior to that there was a “Destiny Awaits” poster hidden in the game, miss the glory days of when Bungie had inspired a generation. The music, themes, atmosphere, lore built a one of a kind community.

[@kano4282]

Well said, guardian.

[@fishyboi141]

Bloodborne never leaves my mind. A more aggressive dark souls with guns, grotesque monsters designs and haunting terrifying music. Its an absolute masterpiece

[@messiah3432]

BLOODBORNE was the first souls like game I played and even got my friends I to it. We played so much and had alot of fun. We still talk about this day. I even got my nephew to play who really only played CoD and he still talks about lol.

[@kazeykb5047]

Yes.

[@OhNEEL]

the dlc never leaves my mind

[@adesamuel9085]

How do yall play this game. Been trying to past just 10mins for the past 2yrs I can't even elden ring. Keep trying and dying multiple times like the game was not meant to be played

[@Crashed131963]

I need a story in a game like HZD / TLOU has. Souls/Bloodborne games are just hack and slash kill everything you see while on the run to the next gate boss.

[@HelloKolla]

A game that will forever stick with me is in fact, a mod; Enderal, a total conversion mod for Skyrim. But it isn't your typical mod, it's a total conversion mod that basically removes almost all Skyrim assets except its engine, and uses it as a base to build a whole brand new open-world RPG with a map half the size of Skyrim's world, set its own fantasy universe to boot (Vyn instead of Tamriel). But it's not merely a great mod, because I'm more than willing to say, no joke, that it's one of the best open-world RPGs I've ever played. Imagine a game with Skyrim-level music and world design, old-school RPG systems and difficulty, Carl Jung's philosophy, an emotional gut punch of a main story, and impeccable writing throughout it many side quests, books and general world-building, and you have Enderal. I still follow the lead writer of the mod, Nicolas Lietzau, as well as the composer of Enderal's music Marvin Kopp, to this day, that's how impressed I was with this game. In a way, this game is to Skyrim what New Vegas was to Fallout 3; a smaller team with far less time and resources than Bethesda, taking their tools and creating something that far exceeds its predecessor. I seriously recommend all you guys reading this to give Enderal's trailer a watch, and check it out on Steam or GOG. Because yes, it now even has its own Steam and GOG page, that automatically checks if you own Skyrim, and does the mod installation all for you with zero hassle, AND has achievements and clouds saves to boot. PLAY THIS GAME. The only regret you'll feel is the emptiness from the ending as the credits roll. If you know, you know.

[@karelpasek6284]

"this game is to Skyrim what New Vegas was to Fallout 3." I'm reinstalling Skyrim when I get home from work

[@Dixon_Yasz]

Following to save thos for later

[@Slurpmaster9009]

thanks for suggesting this it sounds awesome

[@darkrealm9136]

keeping this in mind

[@SushiJuice]

Outer Wilds blew my socks off. 10/10. I wish I could erase my memory and go play it again for the first time The music. The mystery. The exploration. The revelation... It's a masterpiece created by a college kid.

[@mrbrisket1261]

100% agree with this.

[@_Cypher__]

I was going to comment about Outer Wilds but you beat me to it. The game is certified peak.

[@John_II]

Cannot wait to try Outer Wilds for myself. I just downloaded it onto my Switch a few days ago. Once I'm done with Tunic, it's on to Outer Wilds.

[@YOUNGPADAWON]

Elden Ring was like that for me

[@DrEcho]

​@@John_IItwo of my all time favorites you're eatin good my friend

[@selwrynn6702]

Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag, losing my father early in life I always have a soft spot for stories about dads, and the story of Edward Kenway is just something else, watching a man pursue his ambition and seeing where it leads him as all his friends fade away one by one until he realizes too late that he needs to change so he sails back home with his daughter, and Bonny Anne singing Parting Glass as the credits roll almost brings me to tears. Also I love the ship combat, simple though it may be. A Story of my Uncle, this is a weird game, gameplay is unlike anything else I've ever played and while I don't even remember the story itself I remember how it made me feel as I finally made it back home. Dishonored, The visual style of Dunwall is something else, and while the morality system is pretty binary I loved the gameplay even as I save scummed my way into trying for a phantom playthrough never seen by anyone, and despite being a fairly linear game the different routes it gives you to get the missions done is really cool. Another Call of Duty game that I would add in is Modern Warfare 3, the Soap/Price saga was something else. I played the Modern Warfare series after playing World At War which I had on Wii (ever since doing CoD multiplayer on Wii I have never touched it since) but the story of the campaigns really had me hooked and losing ghost plus being shot myself by Shepard was just so outta left field that I was utterly stunned the first time playing through it. The Last of Us, much for the same reason as Black Flag the father child dynamic gets me every time, seeing Joel and Ellie bond is really something special. It's a shame that it never got a sequel but that one game is enough. Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005), the 501st campaign seeing the story of Star Wars through the eyes of the clones rather than through the main characters was... man, I still go back and play through it again from time to time. As a young kid I wasn't allowed video games but whenever I went over to my cousin's house he had a PS2 and we would play it through the night, sneaking down during the night to play it is something I won't soon forget. Mass Effect would certainly make the honorable mentions for me, I didn't play it until all 3 were out and I started with the 2nd game (the best of the trilogy imo) and all the companions you meet, the stories of each planet you go to, it really does stick with me even to this day, mostly the 2nd game though as it was my introduction. The 3rd game was a let down given the greatness of the 2nd but still when going through the series again I do have to play it each time just to complete the story. I forgot to mention but the first season of TelTale's The Walking Dead, Lee is one of my favorite characters in gaming period. I share your feelings on Firewatch and Black Ops but in addition to Black Ops I really liked World At War, probably because it was my first Call of Duty game but the story and characters in that which were then built upon in Black Ops is part of what made Black Ops hit as hard as it did for me, seeing Reznov again in Black Ops had me freaking out as I was giddy with excitement seeing him again.

[@retr0836]

Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2, Kingdom Hearts 2 and 3, Uncharted 2 and 3, Ghost of Tsushima, Metal Gear Solid 1 2 and 3, Dying Light, NieR Replicant, NieR Automata, Resident Evil 4 REmake, The Last of Us, Persona 5 Royal, InFAMOUS 2, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy X.

[@OneKaleidoscope3812]

Halo, Call of duty, Battlefield. low hanging fruit sometimes to ignore em. everyone likes to act like they’re to intelligent to play these games but they still are my favorite stories i was ever told at that age in my life. and the new online brought a whole new sense of joy and memories that can’t be forgotten.

[@riioas5543]

The old cods willl forever be masterpieces. The new cods are just sad pitiful money grab garbage fests

[@MrRBX]

Gears of War, Devil May Cry 3, and Metal Gear Rising really stuck with me and made me realize what I enjoy in games

[@riioas5543]

Mgs3 is so much better brother

[@MrRBX]

@@riioas5543 That's in my top 10 of all time too lol I just really love the DMC/Rising style action games

[@riioas5543]

@@MrRBX fair enough, respect

[@TheStooch]

Red Dead Redemption's ending really stuck with me and I'm glad you mentioned it in this video. I feel like I had a somewhat unique experience with it. When I got to the scene when John walks out of the barn to make his final stand against the feds, it was raining in game and I feel like it amplified how emotional that scene felt. It happened by complete chance and I'm glad I experienced it in that way.

[@snazzypants57]

I was stoked to see Spec Ops The Line on there! Such an enjoyable video man! You’re incredible at what you do!

[@NovemberHotel]

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@chinmaychari7207]

Spec Ops the Line is probably my most favorite game. It's uncommon to see people even mention it. This game deserves recognition.

[@RoleCrow1]

I could mention my favorite games like Witcher 3 or Fallout New Vegas, but those are pretty well known and liked by many, but the game that stuck with me and showed me that videogames have endless possibilities to be unique, different and beautiful, was Disco Elysium.

[@tunder75]

Days Gone. Man, can't even describe how much I love this game.

[@sneaky5141]

LMAO

[@lordsaint4956]

played days gone during pandemic.. man i loved every bit of it.. but i also understand why most people are bitter about it.. i played it when they fixed every bug and tho i felt it was a bit too long but i enjoyed it.. i miss those days, good times

[@gottenyu]

​@@sneaky5141 which part was funny bro? u autistic or sum?

[@ALEX336X]

Loved it so much.

[@tunder75]

@@lordsaint4956 Thank you for this comment. I also understand why some people could be rather harsh and dissapopinted by this game. As for me it was almost perfect. The music and voice acting are top trier, I like the story and combat. Not to mention riding my bike through beautifull and rich landscape. So yeah, it was one of a kind experience. Not perfect but yet again: not everything has to be perfect to be well liked, hasn't it? Have a great day!

[@DragonKnight90001]

Ghost of Tsushima just beautiful and awesome.

[@lifeofleo7]

Yes sir. That was the reason I bought a PlayStation 4, and it was one of the first games I had completed after taking a break from video. Such a great story and great gameplay, and the art style and direction is top notch!

[@DragonKnight90001]

@@lifeofleo7 I loved it but at the same time it hurt me in the feels I could relate to a lot of the losses in that game so that’s why it holds a very special place in my heart.

[@raevenent751]

That ending hurt me in ways I never thought were possible

[@Skvffed]

I wish it was available on PC. :(

[@DragonKnight90001]

@@Skvffed one day my friend, just keep hoping one day they will.

[@Hal0isfun117]

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again Halo: Reach, that ending, the story, the music, it’s perfect. Like seriously, it’s a masterpiece and an experience I’ve heard a lot of people say it was life changing and it sure is. I also love Fallout: New Vegas one of the greatest well thought out of the story. But back to Reach seriously got play it, once you get the ending the heartbreak is so big you’ll never forget it, but later you’ll love it.

[@Childofbhaal]

Multiplayer was fantastic too. I used to play Swat for hours on end. The DMR was so satisfying once you got good with it

[@filipef.9811]

That end is remarkable. A true hero.

[@chickenmasterman]

Yakuza series with its characters and villians to a degree. And a suprising amount of depth behind tattoos and suit color on characters. A game with intricate characters, plot twists, and sometimes tragic yet relateable villians. And on the flipside goofy japanese humor sprinkled in. Soundtracks are incredible too at times. One of the best franchises ive seen, and played.

[@thebigpig2364]

Ever since I played Kiwami I was hooked into the franchise. Currently playing through 5 and they’ve all been great.

[@palams7861]

I will ALWAYS get goosebumps when I hear “that” song from Outer Wilds. A sense of dread, panic, and solitude all combined

[@chazzilla8919]

NieR:Automata left a large impact on me. I'd go as far to say that it was a religious experience. The ending and themes are beautiful, in that they are bittersweet and yet hopeful for a brighter future. Love it so much. I'd also say Dark Souls, Red Dead Redemption 2, the Mass Effect series, the Halo trilogy, New Vegas, Deus Ex, Morrowind, BioShock, KOTOR, etc. Too many games and too little time 😂

[@mr.motionless7245]

You mean all three deus ex games or a classic from 2000's ?

[@radicalcentrist4990]

The list of games that impacted me the most is pretty long, so I'm not gonna describe why they stuck with me, I'll just list them: - every mainline GTA - Red Dead Redemption 2 - Manhunt - the Halo series from 1 to Reach - Star Wars KOTOR 1 and 2 - Star Wars Battlefront 2 (the original) - Star Wars Jedi Academy - the Mass Effect Trilogy - Age of Empires 2 - Warcraft 3 - World of Warcraft - Diablo 2 - Starcraft 2 - Borderlands 2 - the Half-Life series - Counter-Strike - Left 4 Dead 2 - Team Fortress 2 - Final Fantasy X - Persona 4 and 5 - Witcher 3 - Skyrim - Resident Evil 4, 1 Remake and 2 Remake - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines - Monster Hunter World - Marvel vs Capcom 3 - Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - the Batman Arkham series - Prince of Persia the Sands of Time, Warrior Within and the Two Thrones - NFS Underground 1, 2 and Most Wanted - Street Fighter 4 and 6 - Devil May Cry 3, 4 and 5 - Deus Ex It's a long list but they all had an almost equally strong impact on me for their different reasons.

[@Sir-Dribbles-a-Lot]

I recently played "Firewatch", and yea it's an amazing game, like you said the most perfect thing in that game is the dialogue and the emotions that gives you as player. The end of that game, can be disappointed indeed, but if we think a little more about it, it does makes sense to end like that. We know the story of each side, for example, while I was playing, I thought about Henry story, and thought "What would I do, in that situation?", and that's why even if you don't agree with some decisions in the game at the moment, if you think a little bit more, you would probably would done the same decisions. So the end, it's a reflection of life itself, we don't get an "happy" ending, because the story of both of them doesn't allow that at that moment specify (I don't know if this makes any sense, but to me the ending made a lot of sense, but not until I thought about that question of "what if it was me in that situation").

[@iamtrying2690]

Assassin's Creed 2 and Shadows of the Colossus for me. Always have, always will. I almost forgot, Chrono Cross! Forever!

[@Jort007]

Had to search too long to find Shadow of the Colossus in someone's comment. Sigh, kids these days.

[@iamtrying2690]

@@Jort007 least there's one, mate. We ridin' unto the Forbidden Lands!

[@thelordelric8424]

I played the Jak and Daxter trilogy so much that the cutscene dialogue is seared into my memory.

[@riosiscold9865]

Halo Reach, Dark Souls 3, Read Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, CoD Black Ops 2, Battlefield 3 and 4, Bioshock, Mass Effect 2, Baldurs Gate 3, Fallout New Vegas, Skyrim, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Forza Horizon 4, Gears of War (all of them), the list could go on and on, countless hours, countless memorable experiences, all of these games changed and saved my life, kept me going when shit hit the fan, helped me escape the troubles of the world. To some videogames is just a hobby, to me videogames are the reason I’m still here, alongside lifting weights.

[@crazynoob159]

New Vegas is a big one for me, I’m a huge Fallout fan and it’s largely in part due to New Vegas. It’s by far my favorite game of all time (followed by Fallout 3), I’ve played it more times than I can count on my hands and I’m always in the middle of a playthrough. Another one is KOTOR, I’m also a big Star Wars fan, I already loved it while on Taris, and that was only the beginning. And I’d also say the obligatory Destiny. As much as I dislike D2, I loved D1, it was a magical experience at the time and it never leaves my mind the fun I had in Destiny’s cool world.

[@crazynoob159]

I would also like to say I recently played Firewatch for the first time about a month ago, I’ve had it free but haven’t really gotten around to it. It was actually an amazing game, I loved it, it’s one of those games where I just couldn’t stop playing and played the entire thing in one sitting. Loved the dialogue, environments, and just about everything about it. I definitely want to replay it to hear all the different dialogue. I love dialogue in games (especially Fallout), and was surprised to see how intense and serious the story got. There were times I was scared feeling like I’ve been watched, and times where I felt like a forest elf walking through the brush. Yeah the ending was okay, I don’t think it was bad but I definitely didn’t feel satisfied in putting the game down after it.

[@JohnFitch88]

Telltales the walking dead would be my top. The first season alone is so memorable and I could play it another 4 times and still love it. The ending left such an emotional impact on me and I love that a video game could elicit such emotions out of me

[@michaeleber4752]

Being an old gamer the one that stands out to this day was the gsme Unreal. After getting out of your spaceship you are led uphill and you can hear a river to your right. When you reach the top of the rise there is a channel leading to a cavern to the left but you are drawn to look to the right for the most realistic waterfall ever seen on a video game. I later learned the tricks used but it never lessened the beauty of that moment. It would not be until Skyrim that a game left such an imprint as that waterfall.

[@UniqueTechnique29]

Demon Souls started my From Software journey on the PS3. I had never played a game that pissed me off so bad but kept me coming back for more. Then it all clicked and the rest is history. Dark Souls is my favorite game of all time! Elden Ring as close second and Bloodbourne is in my top 5. A couple of games that have stuck with me over years that weren’t on the list would be Nier: Automata for it’s crazy yet awesome story once you understand it. Ocarina of Time as my favorite Zelda game ever. Socom 2 as my intro into multiplayer games and WoW for its mind blowing size back in the day. Chrono Trigger for it’s awesome story! Side Note: My son’s favorite game is Bioshock.

[@kieran6417]

For my childhood Fable and KOTOR will always stand out as the best Hundreds of hours exploring every part of the world

[@PinoyMagicianVlogz]

Definitely, KOTOR 1/2 are still in my top 5 favorite games of all time.

[@berzkguy]

Jeremy Soule's work on the Skyrim soundtrack will never fail to give me goosebumps.

[@AMHarbinger]

It's not a specific game but this is something I love to do. Something I use to do is put the receipt of the game in the case when I purchased them as a kid. Saving all that money, usually a $1 a week to finally buy it. Opening those old cases and seeing that piece of paper still there brings back all the memories of playing that game.

[@NovemberHotel]

I would do the exact same thing! Such a fun memory to go through all my old game cases.

[@mralexforbes]

I still do that 👍

[@analogGigabyte]

I can't and will never forget Subnautica. That world is so original and feels so damn real, plus that story that spans worlds, they all stay with you and become literally unforgettable.

[@SoftOceanBreeze]

Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3.... Halo: Reach.... but especially Halo 2, one of my favorite campaigns/soundtracks of all time, it was so memorable and so intense playing through it as a kid, to me that was Bungie at their maximum story telling potential, Reach also holds a special place in my heart for the multiplayer experience, MLG was fair and balanced, no radar, symmetrical maps, just the right movement speed/ttk, perfect jump physics, and the forge was at its peak, the jump maps, the puzzle maps, it was all just so unique and hit so different in a way I havent experienced in any other game, honorable mention for CE, cause the level of mystery, especially on first playthrough, the flood being unleashed, the forerunners, 343 guilty spark betraying you, and the world building at that time was insane, lets not even talk about that SKY BOX like goddamn, also Sgt Johnson is chad af. Halo is an iconic franchise, and every Halo campaign had me like "I need Halo 2 now to see what happens" "ruh roh, gravemind confronted cortana in H2's ending, now I need Halo 3" "Halo 3 broke my heart in the best possible way" "oh Reach is what happened before H1? damn this is some good storytelling" Halo hit the mark. :)

[@senormarston3283]

Red Dead Redemption I and II are for me the games that will always stick with me as a more solitude state of mind, they are my happy place and a good source to express my more emotional side because of their amazing story. in a more co-op/multiplayer approach, I would say Gears of War

[@bananabread3543]

For me , it was the Yakuza franchise, seeing kiryu just face impossible odds as a human a criminal made to look bad in the eyes of the people still a kind man, and he motivated me to help people whenever i get the chance, it may be little but it can go a long way

[@wilfredwayne7139]

Bloodborne will never not give me chills up my spine got it last year with my ps5 had the platinum within the week best game ever.

[@downBAD4SisterLily]

Last of Us, Days Gone, Witcher 3, RDR2 and Skyrim are usually always on my mind and always feel the need to go back and play 1 of them. Fantastic games.

[@austinkrogstie615]

I highly recommend the Mass Effect trilogy. So many fun builds, great dialogue, awesome weapons. One of my favorite trilogies in gaming

[@rodrigoadiogo]

I could mention many games that stuck with me in similar ways that you described, especially Red Dead, Bioshock, , Dark Souls, Witcher 3, but when you mentioned Assassins Creed 2 soundtrack, it made me realize how much those songs evoked emotions in me that simply hearing them with my eyes closed, I can picture myself running around the rooftops of a city in Italy that I have never been in my life, like a metaphor for the game's story with Desmond absorbing Ezio's abilities with the bleeding effect. But it made me think how all these games have that in common: incredible soundtracks that manage to stand on its own, even separated from the games they were created for. Which brings me to my experience with Skyrim. I didn't play the came when it came out, in fact, I was never into RPGs. It was about 2 years ago, after playing Witcher 3, I was listening to the soundtrack of the game on spotify, and suddenly a track started playing on shuffle, with violins creating a melody that would slowly buildup the other instruments, like a telling of a story with beginning middle and end solely through music. It immediately made me feel emotive, and it sounded familiar, even though I had never heard that song before, kinda like when you fell nostalgia for something you didn't live through. The song was From Past to Present, one of the main themes played throughout Skyrim. That song alone made me finally pick up the game after 10 years and give it a go (and Oblivion too). I remember discovering my first dungeon, climbing the throat of the world, learning my first shout, fighting my first dragon, discovering towns, uncovering the side plots of each region, everything the game had to offer that gave me that sense of discovery and adventure, and in my mind I finally understood what was so familiar about the song that I had heard, and yet the crazy thing was that I only played the game afterwards. It was something magical, like the song reminded me of a memory of something that I only experienced afterward, and it was fitting with a song named "From Past to Present", like it somehow transcended time itself. That is the magic of videogames, and that is what makes a game resonate with me for a long time, something I'll cherish forever. I'll always keep playing games to find that next experience.

[@nothanks126]

Honestly, a small game called A Short Hike has stuck with me ever since I played it two years ago. It’s a simple game about a teenager taking a hike up a mountain, in order to get cell phone service to call her mom to make sure she was doing ok after her surgery. It was a fun experience in a tiny open world, and not only did it get me truly interested in Video games as a whole, but it also reminded of how much I worry about my parents. They were well into their 40s when they had me, and I realize they aren’t going to be around forever. Playing this game encouraged me to call them both up a little more often.

[@molotovmutt3365]

Such a small gem of a game ❤

[@Slurpmaster9009]

A game that stuck with me is the stalker series. Hands down the best atmosphere is gaming history

[@_hgawd_8696]

The background music in the beginning from Elder scrolls V Skyrim called “From Past to Present” just threw me in the past and brought back so many memories! ❤️😭

[@Dalipoko]

In no particular order. Prolly missed a few classics too. (PS2/360/PS4) Ezio Collection AC Black Flag Skyrim Destiny 1 Witcher 3 RDR 1, Undead & 2 God of War (All) Halo Trilogy Batman Arkham Trilogy LOTR: Battle for Middle-earth 2 Minecraft GTA 3, 4 & 5 Bully Journey Firewatch Shadow of the Colossus No Man's Sky Battlefield 4 & 5 Black Ops 1 & 2 Titanfall 2 Mortal Kombat Armageddon Mortal Kombat X Skate 2 Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts Risk of Rain 2 MX Unleashed / MX vs. ATV Spider-Man 2 War of the Monsters Kill All Humans 1 & 2 NBA Street Tony Hawk’s Underground For Honor 💀 (PC) Garry's Mod Half Life 1 & 2 TF2 Counter Strike Spore FEAR 1 & 2 Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 Portal 1 & 2 Civilization 4 & 5 Knights of the Old Republic Lord of the Rings Online Oblivion Ghost Recon (N64) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Donkey Kong 64 Mario Cart 64 Mario Party 2 & 3 Smash Bros. Ultimate Stadium 1 & 2 Spyro Collection Golden Eye Doom 64 Banjo-Kazooie 64 Conker's Bad Fur Day Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

[@zoidbergmoneybags2873]

Solid picks, but if you had to, could you pick JUST one!? Hehe

[@Dalipoko]

@@zoidbergmoneybags2873 Impossible! Lol. I could prolly do Desert Island top 5 (with WiFi, obviously 🗿) 1. AC Brotherhood (Story, Multiplayer & Soundtrack) 2. Skyrim (Replayability, Mods? & Soundtrack) 3. Destiny 1 (Multiplayer & Soundtrack) 4. Donkey Kong 64 (Nostalgia & Story) 5. Minecraft (Nostalgia, Gameplay & Soundtrack)

[@karthielectronicsofficial4848]

Where is uncharted

[@Dalipoko]

@@karthielectronicsofficial4848 Uncharted was fun for sure, but it lacked everything, AC1 excelled at. **Bear in mind, Uncharted launched two weeks after AC1** Maybe it's only me, but the games were just too on-rails for my taste. The story wasn't particularly fascinating or even imaginitive. The gun play was boring. The parts that were made to be thrilling seemed a little too "pushed". I can appreciate the qualities of them, but overall I was extremely underwhelmed. Maybe I’m just biased, but (imo) Uncharted paled in comparison to other action adventures.

[@karthielectronicsofficial4848]

@@Dalipoko I ment every uncharted game not just part 1

[@menace4082]

Silent Hill 1-4, Syphon Filter, Freedom Fighters,The original Last of Us. Both RDR, Days Gone, Witcher3, Skyrim, TT Walking Dead, the Yakuza Series, Uncharted series, Arkham series and Ghost of Tsushima

[@Sprocket74]

Man im so glad you touched on Spec Ops The Line. Such an underrated gem. Awesome awesome video. All the games you mentioned definitely had an impact and still do.

[@lilli2165]

God of War 2018 was the first game that actually took ahold of me that hasn’t happened since I was younger. A beautiful story and an even more beautiful game and Ragnorak didn’t disappoint. The love I have for Kratos and his story I don’t think will be rivaled by another game.

[@hey_its_travis]

Something about the mass effect series that really brought me in. Agreed about destiny.

[@Miraak59]

1. Skyrim (Basically made my life) 2. Red Dead Redemption 1 (Best game story ever ) 3. Far cry 3 (My first video game) You have amazing taste in video games dude, this deserves million views

[@GRR1MN1R]

its AC ezio series for me , it made me completely adore and love a different country,its language,culture and art,and the music(especially Ezio's family and Venice rooftops) are so calming and beautiful another game was Witcher 3 , I'll never forget the first time I stepped foot on Ard Skellige and the theme starts playing

[@jjauclair]

That’s the best thumbnail I’ve ever seen

[@thebigpig2364]

Yakuza 4 will live in my head rent free forever. The hilarious revelation scenes, the fighting style of each playable character, the tragic stories for Saejima and Tanimura in particular, the bathroom door scene, the entirety of Akiyama, and the continuation of Kiryu’s journey. I’m currently playing through Y5 now (it is LOOONG), and it’s a great game in its own right, but something about Y4 just elevated it, and a lot of the music made key moments extremely memorable.

[@elitepauper7400]

Kingdom come deliverance. Easily. And mass effect legendary edition

[@ledizzy2634]

Dude get your ass on SOMA. You will freakin' love it.

[@naittrip6055]

Oh fuck YEAH

[@NovemberHotel]

You’re the third person to recommend that game in my comments lately so I think I’ll definitely check it out

[@ledizzy2634]

@@NovemberHotel If you try it, go in BLIND. Don't read anything. It's so special if you don't know what's going on. If you don't like horror, play it in safe mode so you can just enjoy the puzzles and the world.

[@gametime2473]

The robots got so tiresome in that game after a while. It got boring in the exact same way Horizon Zero Dawn did for me. I know I am in the minority though...

[@j.davila4523]

SOMA dis dick lol

[@brutusmagnuson315]

Games honestly stick with you longer than movies, and largely books. I think the amount of engagement they demand contributes a lot to that.

[@SNESfan8]

I agree… with video games you’re actually participating in the story .. :so you get more involved with what’s going on .. the endings of RDR 1 and the Darkness 2 alternate hospital ending always stuck with me personally…

[@mesadrums375]

The beauty is that every time I think no one else can join the campfire, a new game comes that sparks the magic again. A truly special medium video games are

[@robertsoto5713]

Sekiro was my first souls like and it’s still my favorite game all time. Bloodborne and Elden ring also stuck with me.

[@gametime2473]

Bioshock series, Fallout series and Wolfenstein series are probably the games I felt the most immersed in. Honorable mention to WOW, the Metro series, Mass Effect 1 & 2, Borderlands 1 & 2 and Deus Ex

[@FappyAppy]

I’ll stray from the commonly named games and present To the Moon. Kind of a cheesy RPG maker game. The story of two scientists helping an old man have a memory of going to the moon. Unwrapping the man’s old memories and changing something in them to put him on the path he wants. Very touching story that made me experience all emotions.

[@shaafahmad2724]

Tell me if you know more such games, bro you got class , i love that game too , most of the games mentioned in the comment section i have played , so mention at your hearts content

[@FappyAppy]

@@shaafahmad2724 The developer of To the Moon, Freebird Games, has a few more games. Story driven on RPG maker. If you enjoy visual storytelling, I’d recommend Journey. Not much is said in game, but the scenery and soundtrack can invoke emotions as well. Fahrenheit (indigo prophecy) by Quantic Dream (now Aspyr) is an older game, but a good story driven game as well. A choose your own adventure type where choices have impact. They also made Heavy Rain, Detroit Becomes Human, and Beyond Two Souls. Brother: A Tale of Two Sons is a good one for the feels. This War of Mine is a good one as well if you like survival with depressing themes. If horror is more your take, The Cat Lady is a good one. Cry of Fear is another great psychological horror experience as well.

[@RossG99]

For me, if I had to choose ONE game it would be Red Dead 1. Its atmosphere is unmatched for me, Johns story and the themes throughout are phenomenal. And if I had to pick one moment that has stuck with me more than anything else in gaming, it was the ride in to Mexico with “Far Away” playing in the background. Genuinely goosebumps as I type.

[@stubblytuna4068]

mass effect, assassins creed origins, minecraft, battlefront 2015. they just stuck with me man.

[@kylesuds00]

Great list. Still remember just sitting in amazement for 10 min as the credits to Bioshock rolled

[@baldsportsfan9368]

The original Deus Ex is one game that has stuck with me

[@gametime2473]

Yeah, I really liked Human Revolution too. The rest of the games, not so much.

[@CountessKek]

New sub here😊 i love so many of these games and still play them regularly. The older games are the only ones i bought physical copies of for both my ps4 and xbox series s lol. Bioshock is one of my personal faves...i can't help it, i love them! I'm a 64 yo grammie and i will NEVER not love gaming Great video...

[@NovemberHotel]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome ☺️

[@RadicalGuy69]

Silent Hill 1-4, God Of War 1-Ragnorok, Life is Strange and Before the storm, Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Bioshock Infinite, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Black Flag, GTA San Andreas, Devil May Cry, Resident Evil are the games that made me passionate and happy about playing games

[@shades1159]

The mass effect trilogy and the Witcher 3 will always be the loves of my life. While I’ve moved on, every few years or so I always come back to play them again.

[@Dennis-de1ji]

Man when you were describing Firewatch I felt compelled to play it, so I did purchase it and play it in the course of 2 nights. It was an amazing experience, a game that now I am already nostalgic about

[@NovemberHotel]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as I did.

[@progeniesofthetoiletpaperh6433]

spec ops the line fckng scarred me, man. Loading screen slowly creeping up is fckng brilliant, and chilling.

[@Kennylolwins]

Dude, you mentioned to get all my childhood gaming memories together in a video

[@cvanausdalsss]

Assassins creed rogue, skyrim, last of us 1 and 2, god of war 2018 and ragnarok, read dead 2, elden ring, and baldurs gate 3 are all games i will forever look back on fondly

[@andrewmonroe3060]

Halo CE, Borderlands 2, God of War 2018, and RDR2 always come to mind for me

[@shutup6415]

Outer wilds, hollow knight, blasphemous 1, subnautica, black ops 2, pretty much every fromsoft game (especially bloodborne), and the original half-life. i remember being like 6 years old and watching my dad go through Xen and my mind being completely blown

[@replix0r]

Kotor 1 and 2, Mass Effect (all 3), Witcher 3, Oblivion, Jedi Outcast and Academy, San Andreas, Disco Elysium, Gemini Rue :-)

[@theodorerigopoulos6509]

Very respectable list. I might don't know all of the games but I feel your passion for them. Some of the games that are still with me that are on your list are Bioshock, Assassin creed 2, Red dead redemption 1 and especially 2, Witcher 3, Dark souls and of course Bloodborne. Some that are unique to me are Metal gear Solid, Devil May Cry 3, Uncharted 2, Infamous, God of War 3, Shadow of the colossus, Grand theft auto San Andreas, Final fantasy 7 and Kingdom Hearts.

[@Avalarian_Tea_Drinker]

Fallout 3 Red Faction Skyrim Borderlands Red Dead Redemption Spyro Crash Ratchet and Clank These games had such impacts and why I loved gaming.

[@yatorenegade9524]

Man what a great video. I subbed.

[@deadgum11]

I've played some fantastic games in my time, pretty much everything in this list and more, and the game I'm about to mention isn't even my favourite, but nothing stuck with me like Nier Automata did

[@ThousandairesClub]

*Fable 1's ending got me more than anything else. it was my very first RPG on Xbox and still the best one I've ever played* 🙌

[@pats3071]

Dark Souls Red Dead 1 and 2 Vietcong Stalker Metro 2033 Mass Effect Death Stranding Cyberpunk New Vegas There’s more but these pop to mind Great video man 💙

[@salvatoreveneruso3233]

Assassin's creed games (ac2, ac3 ,ac4, ac unity), both red dead redemption 1 and 2 taught me a lot, and what remains of edith finch touched my soul during a time where i wasn't feeling well. They're part of the background that defines me as the person i am now. But minecraft, it's where all started. (sorry for my english, it's not my first language)

[@jaredv5692]

Thanks for the video as always, great topic. I miss your Destiny videos, that was a great era. Most of the Final Fantasy games were very memorable for me, but I'd have to say my top games are: FFX, Destiny 1, Ghost of Tshushima, and Borderlands.

[@goodamacthesecond5931]

Dark souls is a game I find myself back at so often it's like breathing but recently I was playing with friends who were in a first playthrough but wanted to help me with my manus (ng+8) we fought at it for 4 hours but dang did him dying feel so good. It reminded me of how it felt the first time instead of someone who has beat it 50 or so times

[@LoneADC]

Halo. Surprised more people don’t mention this series more although I don’t like the recent games, Halo 1,2,3, and reach were amazing games with an a great story.

[@Phillibetrus]

Wort Wort Wort

[@mrbrisket1261]

Outer Wilds is a game that stuck with me, specifically its expansion Echoes of the Eye. By far the most unique game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Go in completely blind is what you'll hear from everyone who recommends this game for you. Also fun fact, it's expansion, Echoes of the Eye is the most frightened I have ever been playing a game. It made me feel so uneasy, and the feeling of peeling away the layer of each mystery stuck with me, to the point where the ending had me shed a tear.

[@Boy1nBlack]

Oneshot will always be that game for me. Without a doubt, it's my favorite game.

[@ulv4735]

Underrated channel. good videos bro

[@NovemberHotel]

Appreciate that man. Thank you.

[@plasma7133]

games that stick with me: Infamous 1 and 2, killzone 2 and 3, god of war 3, scarlet nexus, batman arkham series, dead space 1, 2, and extraction, evil within 1 and 2, darksiders 1 and 2, Prey 2016, dishonored, destiny 1 (I know but it was really fun), fate stay night visual novel, tsukihime visual novel, hardspace shipbreakers, space engineers, Deep rock galactic.

[@chaotichashbrowns3603]

Based Tsukihime enjoyer spotted, personally a big Melty Blood fan myself

[@ShanaGartrex]

Black ops 2 and Assassin's creed. AC for generally the same points you said in the video... Black Ops 2 because I have some wonderful memories of hanging out with friends from school on there... playing zombies one moment, swapping to MP the next to do some clan stuff (who remembers the clan system back then huh? XD) so many fun hours had on that game... sad I don't speak to any of them anymore, nor have contact with any of them. Been chasing that feeling for years now.

[@MrPangahas]

my first memorable wow moment was halflife,of course ravenholms atmosphere is something,but it was the water reflections in the speedboat area that made me stop and just look around.

[@1981AdamGs]

Dark Souls is one of very few games that I can actually play they entire game in my head. I know every inch of that game after playing thousands of hours. And I loved every minute of it.

[@NovemberHotel]

Same here

[@vp_wrld]

It’s not often that I find a game I just get lost in. It may happen once every year or two. But when I do come across it, it’s beyond special. Exploring every nook and cranny of Red Dead 2, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, AC Odyssey or Horizon makes me remember why I love gaming so much. Sure, the gameplay is obviously a piece of the puzzle, however, the main thing that attracts me is the opportunity to visit worlds I could never go to from the comfort of my room.

[@joeoloughlin2245]

Loved this video!

[@mr.magnetic8884]

Anyone here also has gotten inspired from video games and learned more practical life lessons than from their own family? Thats me. Been playing since the ps2 era and Im 25. I will probably end up alone but Video games are awesome.

[@SheepKid1]

Great video as always, always a good day when NH uploads.

[@NovemberHotel]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the vids 🤙🏼