genkicolleen: Well, consider the thread resurrected by ME!
The real shame, of course, is that we allowed this topic to lay dormant for so long. ;)
(Though you may want to edit the OP in case the questionnaire is no longer relevant.)
genkicolleen: A couple of games that fit the criteria (for me) since I last posted are
The Swapper and
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.
Two games that really touched me lately:
Gone Home - Totally focused on exploration and storytelling, this game lets you explore your family's house after a year of absence, and discover what happened to your sister in this year. Very well written, very good voice acting, and tons of little details everywhere. It's not a game for people who expect puzzles, scares, or action, but I highly recommend it for players who enjoy exploring, and who like emotional stories. (The game looks like it could be a horror story, and it shares a few elements with those, but it's actually rather a well-written teen drama.)
Shadowrun: Dragonfall (Director's Cut). This may come as a surprise since harsh Cyberpunk settings don't necessarily mix with emotional stories. But this game has probably that best-written NPCs that I've seen since Planescape: Torment. Each of your team members has his own personality and his secrets. By choosing the right approach, you can slowly unravel their past and help them to heal their wounds, or address unfinished business. The writing of these sections is really excellent.