Every generation of gaming creates its own blend of unique experiences that burrow their way into our heads forever. We’re exposed to moments that bring tears to our eyes, anger in our hearts, and even make us mourn the loss of our favorite characters. Moments in gaming where our jaws drop in astonishment, and we realize that what we’re playing is something truly special.
With the current generation, game developers have done away with the pixelated blur of 20 polygon counts, lackluster particle effects, and primitive gameplay mechanics. Now, it seems that gaming is evolving at a rapid rate, and we get to witness each stunning moment first hand.
Here’s 10 of the most stunning experiences of our current generation, in no particular order, for your reading pleasure.
10. Dom’s Death: Gears Of War 3
One of the Gears of War franchise’s greatest moments happens as Dom, Marcus’ faithful friend, sacrifices himself in order to give humanity hope one last time. What makes this moment so powerful is the bitter-sweet realization that he will finally be reunited with his lost love Maria. Combining the powerful conviction of Marcus calling out to his friend, Dom calling out to Maria, and bringing the song that started it all full circle. As Dom utters the lines, “Never thought it would end this way, huh Maria?”, we realize that it had to end this way all along.
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Definite yes on the scarecrow moment.
You left out John MArston’s story from beginning to end0 adn his death being moment making the most emotional impact. I can’t believe you left that out-his story was an experience.
@Shifu: You’re right. Horrible oversight on my part. The conclusion to that game had me talking for months. Maybe I’ll have to dedicate an article entirely to Mr. Marston. I have to make it up to him somehow.
Perhaps you can make 10 best/significant/important moments in Red Dead Redemption, it would be a great monument to one of the greatest characters of all time.
Perhaps a “10 Best/significant/important moments from Red Dead Redemption”, it would be a monument to him. Sorry for my typo in the first message, was in a hurry.
No worries! I definitely like that idea for dedicating an article solely for Red Dead Redemption. I’ll be looking into that more soon. Keep a look out!
I don’t know why you included CG trailers on this list. For one, they’re very misleading, and two, there have been epic cg trailers dating back to the ps2. Metal Gear should’ve been somewhere on this list for its sheer cinematic feel and scale. Also, I personally would’ve like to include an Assassins Creed game. That first time you climb up an old church for the eagle eye view blended with the rich score by jesper kyd sent goosebumps up my skin.
The reason I included CG trailers was a result of the impact I felt they had on the gaming community. There definitely have been epic trailers for some time, but I was just focusing on this generation of gaming. Specifically, the Dead Island trailer I felt had a huge impact on the community. The game wasn’t quite what everyone expected, but I still felt that the trailer had an impact.
I do agree about MGS4′s cinematic scale being impressive, but for it didn’t do it for me. I felt that as a whole the cinematic cut scenes often went on too long, and effectively interrupted the gaming…which in turn made me not have as much fun with the game.
Assassin’s Creed was very awesome, but I went off of the vibes I was feeling and ultimately I just had way more fun with some other titles. Amazing title, but it just didn’t make my cut.