Ask HN: What is the most memorable game you played?

Max Payne. I think that was the first game I played that had a really deep, somewhat emotional, story.

The game mechanics with bullet time was just the cherry on top.

Probably Final Fantasy VI. (III when it was first released here in the US)

A serious and imaginative story, amazing art, memorable and interesting characters who had to make hard (and sometimes heartbreaking) decisions, and a huge world full of secrets and adventures to explore — that (spoiler warning) halfway through the game is essentially destroyed. I was in disbelief after the floating continent and ruin section - absolutely audacious. And it all comes together beautifully.

In the modern era, I would say Bloodborne. It so perfectly and completely achieves exactly what it sets out to do in gameplay, storytelling, and art that it sort of demotes every game to a lesser plane, even Elden Ring, which I loved.

Great ending also. :D

The Neverhood

Final Fantasy ..9? 10?

I never had a proper console when it first came out, but I recently played through all three (there are relatively recent remastered editions) at my wife's insistence. They are, indeed, quite good. I really enjoyed the storylines and loved chasing down every side mission I could.

I was pretty disappointed when I finally hit the end. I tried Andromeda, but it just lacked something and I got bored pretty quickly.