What's the most interesting game universe to you?

Mattie G Indahouse · May 31, 2015, 06:04:27 PM

For me it's Gears of War. I find the Locust and the queen interesting. For the Locust I find them interesting because they are this mysterious species that nobody knows the origins to besides the queen. They just one day popped into existence and waged an all out war against humanity. What makes them even more interesting to me is that theory thread on the Epic forums that talks about their existence. I like that they make you wonder if they are either a species that has been underground for who knows how long or they are the offspring of lambent humans. Which would be those Sires at that research fatality.

For the queen I find her interesting because she is a human that is waging a war to wipe out humans. Whatever motive she has is still unknown. The mysterious background to her is what I find interesting. For her origins there are those theories that she was a scientist at that research facility or she was an offspring of a lambent human that looks human and not like a locust. The thing about the second theory is that she survived after that device went off. So she couldn't have been locust since they died from. The only option to her then is that she is a normal human. Due to her being one it makes you wonder why she wants us dead and why she considers herself a locust. Either way she somehow came into contact with the locust and she somehow became the ruler of them to the extent they wage war for her.

Ásgeirr · May 31, 2015, 06:18:54 PM

Warframe, im a sucker for Sci-Fantasy. And while the games lore is still expanding, its already so incredibly gripping to me.

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Some have walked these desolate worlds while you have slept. Some like me. I remember what you did. I remember the day.
The Tenno appeared at the Terminus, gleaming and victorious. Our cold and gold Emperors, breathless, bathed you in savior's silk. Then came the sound. Across all our worlds, all at once, the ceremonial Naga drums. A royal salute to the honored Tenno. Ten solemn beats to declare the suffering was over. I watched from a distance, with the rest of the low Guardians. With each beat terror began to crush my throat. The Tenno were not stoic and silent. They were waiting. They were poised. I tried to call out but only a strangled whisper escaped.

When the ninth beat rang a torrent of blood filled the stadium, loosed by Tenno blades. The drums, the Empire, fell silent forever.

Now I hunt, dividing your numbers. Watching from that dark place, cataloging your sins, I am the ghost of retribution. You may forget but you are not innocent. -Stalker

Luciana · May 31, 2015, 06:19:00 PM

Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and something else I know I'm forgetting about.

I love the Fallout universe though.

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don't hate me, Verb ;~;

Luciana · May 31, 2015, 06:20:14 PM

I always thought the Queen/Locust were from those labs but they never followed it up after GoW 2, which more than annoyed me. They also changed the queen from looking like a Locust, to just a human in some costume...

Turkey · May 31, 2015, 06:20:53 PM

LEGO Batman: The Video Game. It's just so deep and compelling.

Incan · May 31, 2015, 06:30:43 PM

Quote from: Luciana on May 31, 2015, 06:20:14 PM

I always thought the Queen/Locust were from those labs but they never followed it up after GoW 2, which more than annoyed me. They also changed the queen from looking like a Locust, to just a human in some costume...

It was explained in some books I think, at least the lambet were.

CK97 · May 31, 2015, 06:32:33 PM

The Elder Scrolls

Kiwicake · May 31, 2015, 06:36:27 PM

Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, Fallout, uh, that's all I can think of at the moment!

Ushan · May 31, 2015, 06:37:14 PM

Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Endless Space.

Deleted · May 31, 2015, 06:43:40 PM

Metroid, Halo, Elder scrolls, souls/bloodborne

Deleted · May 31, 2015, 06:47:33 PM

Quote from: BerzerkCommando on May 31, 2015, 06:04:27 PM

For me it's Gears of War. I find the Locust and the queen interesting. For the Locust I find them interesting because they are this mysterious species that nobody knows the origins to besides the queen. They just one day popped into existence and waged an all out war against humanity. What makes them even more interesting to me is that theory thread on the Epic forums that talks about their existence. I like that they make you wonder if they are either a species that has been underground for who knows how long or they are the offspring of lambent humans. Which would be those Sires at that research fatality.

For the queen I find her interesting because she is a human that is waging a war to wipe out humans. Whatever motive she has is still unknown. The mysterious background to her is what I find interesting. For her origins there are those theories that she was a scientist at that research facility or she was an offspring of a lambent human that looks human and not like a locust. The thing about the second theory is that she survived after that device went off. So she couldn't have been locust since they died from. The only option to her then is that she is a normal human. Due to her being one it makes you wonder why she wants us dead and why she considers herself a locust. Either way she somehow came into contact with the locust and she somehow became the ruler of them to the extent they wage war for her.

I thought the locust were the original inhabitants of the planet ho went underground for whatever reason and just wanted it back.

Sandtrap · May 31, 2015, 06:50:59 PM

Let's see here.

Obligatory Galo.
Obligatory Mass Erect.
Obligatory Elder Scrolls/Fallout

Dishonoured
Alan Wake
Demon's/Dark Souls/Bloodborne
Dead Space

Verbatim · May 31, 2015, 07:07:41 PM

I gotta say Megami Tensei, even though I just sort of got into it. Very intriguing franchise. Very unwelcoming, too.

Big Boss · May 31, 2015, 07:16:48 PM

Dark Souls or Mass Effect

Girl of Mystery · May 31, 2015, 07:28:23 PM

Halo
Witcher
Dragon Age
Mass Effect

Turkey · May 31, 2015, 07:29:01 PM

Gotta say the Souls games. I really enjoy that the lore is subtle and seemingly non-existent, but at the same time it's complex, thoughtful, and drives the entire game forward.

Naoto · May 31, 2015, 07:46:20 PM

Elderscrolls, Final Fantasy, Killzone, Fable, and Chrono Trigger are probably my top ones. Though I'm probably forgetting something.

Out of those I think I might like FF the most if only cause its so versatile. Not sure if that really counts though since each game is like its own separate universe.

Azumarill · May 31, 2015, 07:56:58 PM

Fallout/Twilight Imperium/Call of Cthulhu/Barkley Shut Up and Jam Gaiden

Luciana · May 31, 2015, 08:02:20 PM

Oh right, 40k, Dark Souls (before 2 kinda killed it), and Killzone.

Luciana · May 31, 2015, 08:02:54 PM

Quote from: Naoto on May 31, 2015, 07:46:20 PM

Final Fantasy

Yeah like you said, I'm not sure it counts since it's never consistent.

Jono · May 31, 2015, 08:34:48 PM

Warcraft
Fallout
Elder Scrolls
Star Wars
Halo
Starcraft

Miia · May 31, 2015, 08:39:13 PM

Elder Scrolls and Bioshock.

Ásgeirr · May 31, 2015, 08:53:24 PM

Quote from: Luciana on May 31, 2015, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: Naoto on May 31, 2015, 07:46:20 PM

All FF's not in the same universe?

Tin foil hats on and join the 'theyre all in the same universe' club.

Not that i believe it myself and it would be a mess, but the recurring crystals and LR's ending would sort of support that theory

The Hån · May 31, 2015, 09:57:32 PM

Gears of War. There's just so much lore thats untouched.(and well pretty much everything you said OP)

SecondClass · May 31, 2015, 10:06:15 PM

Quote from: oss on May 31, 2015, 08:53:24 PM

Quote from: Luciana on May 31, 2015, 08:02:20 PM
Quote from: Naoto on May 31, 2015, 07:46:20 PM

All FF's not in the same universe?

Tin foil hats on and join the 'theyre all in the same universe' club.

Not that i believe it myself and it would be a mess, but the recurring crystals and LR's ending would sort of support that theory

They're all in the same multiverse, and some games are in the same universe, on different planets (such as FFVII and FFX).

Ásgeirr · May 31, 2015, 10:35:14 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on May 31, 2015, 10:06:15 PM

Quote from: oss on May 31, 2015, 08:53:24 PM
Quote from: Luciana on May 31, 2015, 08:02:20 PM
Quote from: Naoto on May 31, 2015, 07:46:20 PM

All FF's not in the same universe?

Tin foil hats on and join the 'theyre all in the same universe' club.

Not that i believe it myself and it would be a mess, but the recurring crystals and LR's ending would sort of support that theory
They're all in the same multiverse, and some games are in the same universe, on different planets (such as FFVII and FFX).

Yeah multiverse was the word i was looking for. Its a pretty intriguing concept

🍁 Aria 🔮 · May 31, 2015, 10:39:50 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on May 31, 2015, 07:07:41 PM

I gotta say Megami Tensei, even though I just sort of got into it. Very intriguing franchise. Very unwelcoming, too.

Was about to pop in and mention this. Out of them, the P2 duology is the most stacked with observation and themes.

Even if the dialogue is awkward at times, but then again it was localized in a time where they had to "Americanize" all the names and make a character black just because, so I give it some slack.

R o c k e t · May 31, 2015, 10:41:32 PM

Corrupt Setter · May 31, 2015, 10:43:32 PM

Halo
Dark Souls/Bloodborne
Fallout
Metal Gear Solid

True Turquoise · May 31, 2015, 10:47:54 PM

The Tales series

or or

senran kagura :^)