Quote Originally Posted by Mirage View Post
Either all are, or none are. It'll just be varying subjective opinions on how "good" art it is.

Just like even the crappiest movie ever made is still really art. Just not very good art (which again is subjective. Maybe the director thinks it's the most wonderful movie ever).
I disagree. There is a difference between entertaining someone and letting someone actively think about life and it's contents. That said, I don't consider a lot of games art. They are rare and wish there were more, but here goes.

The most relevant to society as it is today (and therefore a must-read in this topic) must be:

1: Metal Gear Solid 2 and 4. Yes, it spaces out at times, but here's the shocker; (SPOILER)MGS2 predicted what various documentaries, social experts and movement groups have only just begun to shine light on: the monetary system. Digital flow and value of information. Controlling society using information, technology and entertainment. The immense charade that is politics and the president and such.

Also, the backstory of the Patriots (a small group of people controlling the USA on global scale) is based on theories that have yet to be proven false. The very interesting documentary "Zeitgeist" actually states that an organization similar to the Patriots exists.

MGS 4 continues very strongly on the monetary system and how war is the most profitable kind of business in the world. It shows just how sick and twisted mankind is. Controlling the flow of information and controlling societies makes a return as well, with new predictions for the future.

And that is depth most people fail to recognize.


Some others:
2: Shadow of the Colossus. An amazing reflection about life, death, right and wrong, solitude.
3: Final Fantasy X. Reflects on technology and questions mankind's use of technology, strong views on religion, life, but mostly death.
4: Ace Combat Zero. Look past the cliché war theme and you'll find loyalty, borders, politics and wealth/poor contradictions. It also questions the rightiousness of mankind itself and societies.