Looking for games that will make me cry

https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/1475599

Looking for games that will make me cry - SDF Chatter

Basically what the title says. I’ve only played two games like this so far (Silent Hill 2 and OMORI) and am looking for more. Could be games, ROM hacks, mods of existing games, etc.

Shadow of the Colossus. Not only is the game play fantastic, but it is one of the strongest pieces of environmental story telling to ever happen imo. You have to pay attention to get the full story out of it, but is gripping.
Been avoiding this one since I had the game spoiled for me forever ago. I feel like I should also play ICO.

SotC is still worth playing even if spoiled - for me it’s about the overarching feeling through the entire experience that is really special. Very lonely and isolating but beautiful and tragic.

ICO I tried to replay recently but found it too clunky, but that’s probably because I don’t often play retro games so don’t have the feel for them anymore. I did love it when I played it decades ago though.

Also, definitely add The Last Guardian to this list. It’s incredibly unique, and I absolutely loved the aspects of it that frustrate some people - just try to think of it like you’re trying to communicate with an actual animal, not a game.