Some games have the tendency to grab you from the very first hour and refuse to let go until the credits roll; these titles know how to set the stage with memorable first hours. This can be achieved through gripping set-pieces, emotional hooks, or ominous atmospheres, or a mixture of these ideas. These games are defining examples of how to deliver memorable narratives, and this feature will run down 15 such games that deliver some of the most mind-blowing first and final hours.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Metal Gear Solid 2 was a cultural shift for the franchise, solidifying the brand as a household name in the action-adventure genre. Based on themes of the rapid spread of misinformation in the technology age and how it affects society at large, the opening hours start on a high note as you begin to explore the USS Discovery and get familiar with the new controls. The final hours start to question everything that you know about the narrative: your allies, your motivation, and the ever-looming questions about who’s right or wrong in a world that’s ruled by biased information.
