16. For cutscenes, I could say any of the story-heavy games I've played, including Persona 5, Tales of Symphonia, Suikoden 5, Ōkami, several Zelda games, and even FFXIV or FFVII. But I have to go with FFX, the game that most shaped how I view storytelling and character writing in video games.

9. While I could pick the ending of FFX, I don't think anyone is surprised by my choice. Even though I knew in advance that G'raha Tia was the Crystal Exarch and what his plan was, I bawled when I made it to this scene. Then I bawled again at the end of Shadowbringers. Damn this sweet catboy.

8. If you know me, you know I had to pick FFXIV. I love soundtracks that use recognizable leitmotifs, and Soken Masayoshi and his team use them to great effect, communicating information to the players while making us laugh, cry, panic, and rejoice. Honestly a musical masterpiece.