StaceyPowers Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 What are the most rewarding friendships portrayed in video games? For me, I would list mostly examples from Bioware games: Varric in Dragon Age 2, Dorian in Inquisition, Garrus in Mass Effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane99 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Hmm, I'd say the story between Lee and Clementine in The Walking Dead. It's one of my favorite stories about friendship, the fact that it ends in such a depressing way really sells it even more. I think Niko and Roman Bellick as friends is great. Lets go bowling eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I would say Arthur and Lenny in RDR2. It shows a love that only sees two men who platonically care deeply about one another. There's a love there that few ever find. It's one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen, both in games and IRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Firewatch. I think it might be one of the only games that handles friendship over age 30 in a way that feels very realistic. Without spoiling anything, you take the role of a person living at a fire tower for the summer and spend a lot of time just talking to someone else over walkie talkie. It really felt like that 30+ get-to-know-you stage where people have more stories, but more brokenness that comes out in doses. Edited December 8, 2022 by Empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 Great choices! Bioware excelled at deep friendships. I'd also add Ellie and Joel from The Last of Us for their powerful bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 For me, I'd also add Ellie and Joel from The Last of Us. Their dynamic isn’t traditional, but the gradual trust and bond they build make it feel so rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameOn Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 Bioware does friendships so well! I'd add Commander Shepard's bond with Liara in Mass Effect to the list. Another one that stands out to me is the friendship between Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us . Their bond is so emotional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
