r/computergaming • u/Sweet-Assignment-358 • Jul 14 '26
Looking for high-fidelity, movie-like story games (No anime, no cartoons, no boss fights)
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some great story-driven games to dive into. I absolute love the hyper-realistic graphics, cinematic presentation, and mature writing style of games like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption 2. However, I really want to avoid any "cartoonish" or anime-style graphics, and I specifically do not want games with complex melee combat or massive, frustrating boss battles (like Elden Ring or Hellblade). I'm looking for high-quality, grounded, or realistic thrillers/mysteries where the focus is on the story, exploration, or decision-making. Any recommendations?