20 Best Video Game Storylines Of The Decade (So Far)
7. To The Moon
Like every great story, there’s your life pre-To The Moon, and after. Centred on technology that lets dying people live any life goal they didn’t achieve, you play as two scientists, Neil and Eva, as they tend to the catatonic Johnny and his wish to literally go to the moon.
The method behind fulfilling his request requires delving into his mind; into his memories, and into his troubled life with partner, River. Quickly you unravel a touching, relatable and gut-punchingly resonant tale of struggle, strained relationships and ultimately, harmony.
Yes, the “game” aspects are very much in the background, but when you’re picking apart the driven story first-hand, walking through memories and interacting with characters that all flesh out Johnny’s life, it connects like nothing else.
Written and coded by one person, Ken Gao, there’s a real sense of authorship and auteurship to To The Moon that lets it stand out as recommendable to anybody.