Summary
- Capcom titles boast amazing stories that keep fans hooked throughout the experiences.
- Devil May Cry 3 excels in emotional storytelling, while Resident Evil - Code: Veronica offers an engrossing narrative.
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit Of Justice is a narrative improvement with spirituality and emotional weight.
Capcom is one of the most notable video game companies around, developing and publishing some quality titles that fans can't get enough of. So, it's easy to see why some of their titles feature amazing stories that keep fans engrossed throughout these experiences.
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Whether it be stellar entries in long-running franchises or one-off titles that blow everyone's minds, Capcom has shown time and time again that they're capable of letting players enjoy great story-driven titles that sink their hooks into players and never let go.
8 Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Boasts The Most Emotional Story In The DMC Series
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
- Released
- February 17, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Hack and Slash, Action-Adventure, Beat 'Em Up
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
While Devil May Cry 5's narrative is pretty great in its own right, it hinges on the player's familiarity with the series and doesn't take itself too seriously. Meanwhile, Devil May Cry 3's story is more intimate and feels rather emotional as a result.
Players will be itching to get their hands on Vergil, only to be surprised by the wave of emotions that they experience during this fateful encounter. It's just one of the many ways that Dante's Awakening impresses players with a story that had no business being so compelling.
7 Resident Evil – Code: Veronica
A Wild And Engrossing Narrative That Resident Evil Fans Will Eat Up
Resident Evil CODE:Veronica
- Released
- March 28, 2000
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
- Platform(s)
- Sega Dreamcast
The Resident Evil games are known for featuring plotlines that can get rather convoluted in no time. While the same can be said for Code: Veronica, the narrative's adult themes and engrossing setup make it great to follow the adventures of the Redfield siblings during this harrowing adventure.
Players should make it a point to get their hands on Code: Veronica X, since this version of the game fleshes out the story with more cutscenes. Either way, the tense survival horror gameplay and some great writing ensure that players will be invested in one of the best Resident Evil games ever made.
6 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials And Tribulations
The Best Game In The Original Phoenix Wright Trilogy With The Story To Match
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations
- Released
- January 23, 2004
- ESRB
- Teen // Mild Blood, Mild Violence
- Developer(s)
- Capcom Production Studio 4
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Visual Novel
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, PC
The Ace Attorney series is one of the best detective games players can get their hands on, taking on the structure of a visual novel with enough gameplay elements to keep fans engaged. The first two games are fun in their own right, but the final title of the original trilogy shows just how much Shu Takumi learned from his endeavors in previous games.
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The story features heavy spiritual elements that don't feel out of place, and Godot's impressive writing helps him stand out as one of the greatest prosecutors who took on Phoenix along with the legendary Edgeworth himself. The final case is especially riveting and will keep fans coming back for more as they uncover a chilling plotline full of numerous swerves.
5 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
A Soft Reboot With A Narrative That Feels More Focused
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- Released
- January 24, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, First-Person
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
The Resident Evil series had fallen into a bit of a slump before the seventh mainline entry was introduced. In a way, the Silent Hill franchise should be thanked for this, since P.T.'S viral nature convinced Capcom to release a soft reboot with a focus on first-person combat.
By not tying itself to the complicated lore of previous titles, Biohazard stands on its own two feet as one of the best Resident Evil games ever made. The well-structured narrative and the overbearing threat of the Baker family ensure that Ethan will be on his toes every step of the way as he tries to rescue his wife by any means necessary.
4 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit Of Justice
A Huge Improvement From Dual Destinies With An Excellent Story Full Of Spirituality And Emotional Weight
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit Of Justice
- Released
- June 9, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Visual Novel, Science Fiction
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
While the first Apollo Justice game and Dual Destinies have some narrative pitfalls that fans couldn't get over, Spirit of Justice was a huge step in the right direction. It gave Apollo the character development he so desperately needed, with the kingdom of Khura'in serving as a tantalizing setting to tell one of the best stories in an Ace Attorney game.
Players love how the spiritual setting elevates the game's storytelling to new heights. With high stakes and a wealth of well-written cases, it's easy to see why fans can't get enough of Spirit of Justice.
3 Breath Of Fire 2
The Plot In This Game Is Complex And Riveting
Breath of Fire II
- Released
- December 10, 1995
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Platform(s)
- SNES, Nintendo Game Boy Advance
It's a shame that the Breath of Fire series has seemingly been shelved by Capcom since fans have fond memories of the many quality games in this franchise. Breath of Fire 2 is the definitive game in the series that fans love to this day, with its plot being surprisingly layered and mature.
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Players will love the many twists and turns this narrative has to offer as they embark on a quest to save the world. The engaging gameplay and memorable characters support this narrative and ensure that players who check out the second mainline Breath of Fire game will fall in love with the series.
2 The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Both Games Boast An Overarching Narrative That's The Very Best This Series Has To Offer
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
- Released
- July 27, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Visual Novel
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is an excellent collection of two beloved Ace Attorney games that hadn't witnessed a release in the West for a while. This package came in the nick of time, letting players enjoy these unique entries and their imaginative cases.
While the first game is pretty decent in its own right, the second game does a great job of tying together all narrative threats while letting players enjoy one of the greatest entries in the series. Each case is a blast to solve as players are treated to some satisfactory narrative moments, with the final Objection in the second game sending goosebumps down the player's spine as they uncover a massive conspiracy where many innocents were framed.
1 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Sissel's Mind-Bending Adventures Boast One Of The Greatest Plot Twists In Video Game History
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
- Released
- June 19, 2010
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
Shu Mikami has developed some of the best story-driven games for Capcom, and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective might just be his magnum opus. Players control the actions of several spirits and use their powers to manipulate objects in the environment.
Sissel is an engaging protagonist who has lost his memories and wants to figure out the reasons for his demise. Small hints are dropped throughout the story about the truth lurking in the background, culminating in an incredible plot twist that cements Ghost Trick as arguably the best story-driven Capcom game of all time.
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