MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD2023 was an absolute feast when it came to rich, well-crafted video game stories. From the chilling horror of Alan Wake 2 to the epic fantasy of Final Fantasy 16 and Baldur's Gate 3, from Cal Kestis' journey through the galaxy in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to the eight protagonists of Octopath Traveler 2's journey across Solistia, the year was filled with memorable stories that will stick with players long after they have put the controller down.