Top 14 ‘Origin’ Story Games You Need To Play

All good stories have an equally good beginning.

Posted By | On 29th, Nov. 2017

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Video games have crafted some of the most beloved and finely crafted worlds and narratives in recent memory, but all good stories have a beginning. These starting points often aren’t touched on in the main games, instead, origin titles are often developed to give players the insight they crave. Here are the top 14 origin games.

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Assassin’s Creed Origins

The battle between the Assassin’s and the Templars dates back to the holy crusades, but the order dates back even further. Bayek served as a Medjay in Egypt, one of its protectors. His battle against evildoers in the land of kings led to the creation of the order. Not only does it tell the beginnings of the series, but also moved the gameplay forward in major ways.


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