10 Emotional Video Games That Won't Let You Go

10. The Last Of Us 1 & 2

The Last Of Us' characters are flawed and realistic, a perfect balance of lovable and questionable as they must do what it takes to survive in this harsh world.

Their relationships and love for each other feel so real and authentic, and it is ultimately what makes the Last of Us so gripping. The story that unfolds over these two games is shocking and heart-rending.

Even outside of the main story beats, the world that surrounds these characters is filled with stories that are sure to cut deep into the heart. For example, the story of Ish in the first game is told through notes found throughout the game. Even though you never meet Ish, his story is as engaging as anything else in this universe. In both part 1 and 2, the notes scattered throughout the world tell as rich of stories as most novels.

The war between the Wolves and Seraphites in Part II is an amazing story in and of itself, and could become an entire series all its own. The Last of Us universe is overflowing with engaging stories such as this, and are merely cherries on top of two incredible voyages.