The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
A bit primitive for present-day gamers, I'm sure, but this gem of the '90s really took immersive storytelling to a whole new level in every category imaginable.
A Link to the Past amped up everything in the scenery to bring the sense of emotions you were supposed to feel, including the addition of pixelated rain to drive home the ominous feeling of uncertainty. The game's choice to use rain in its story set a precedent which we still use today.
Published Mar. 31st 2014
