I'll take your word on the actual German translation. The games, however, present the meaning as "Shadow Hunter." Gabriel Knight hunts vampires, werewolves and voodoo cults... not treasure.
In my opinion, nothing compares to the story of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver series... It's got the wonderful Creator VS Created storyline and in the end of Soul Reaver: Defiance, your hatred for Kain is betrayed. You finally begin to see the bigger picture after the long feud between Kain and Raziel... absolutely awesome story!
I actually haven't played through too many of these games. However, I gotta give love for God of War (epic game) and Bioshock (my fav game of all time). I never played Silent Hill 2 to the end, but now I wish I had. That's some pretty fucked up storyline right there. Let's just hope that the next Silent Hill will restore it to it's former glory. Where's my eternal Darkness 2 by the way?? Forget Too Human 2 there Silicon Knights, ED2!!
actually half life has a decent story. G-man really does a good job and make you think. But portal and Bioshock what really good stories. Bioshock probably the best in my opinion
I disagree with Deus Ex having an outstanding story. I really enjoyed the myriad of choices you had in the game, but some endings were sad. I mean, either you hand the world over another possibly corrupt organization, destroy all technology - long story short mankind goes back to stone age, or join an AI and rule the world with it. Sorry that was nuts for me.
ocarina of time DOES NOT belong on there. kid saves the princess, travels through time, OMFG SHEIK IS ZELDA?!?!?! no, while i love that game its story was nothing compared to the metal gear series or grand theft auto (san andreas and gtaIV). they were both very mature and dealt with personal and adult themes. and kingdom hearts?!? cmon guys, seriously?