While some present an emotional ending, others offer a dramatic conflict resolution.
But ultimately, they play a major role in making or breaking the game.
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemptionhas one of the most satisfying yet heartbreaking endings in gaming.
However, in a tragic turn of events, a group of lawmen traitors betrays John.
He is outnumbered and is desperately trying to protect his family.
He tries shooting as many as possible before they kill him.
The Last of Us
The Last of Usperfectly captures the sense of tension and despair in the survival-horror genre.
Ellie is immune to this virus.
Unfortunately, Ellie must ultimately sacrifice her life to create the cure.
She is abducted and taken to a secure facility to develop the cure.
Joel attacks that facility to save Ellie.
However, he has to choose between saving Ellie or saving humanity.
Joel chooses Ellie and lies to her that her death was unnecessary.
This ending internally conflicts players because they are forced to watch Joel prioritize Ellie over the future of humanity.
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2gives players five possible endings.
Initially, Mary is believed to have died of an illness.
These two possible endings present you with more personal experiences.
They invite you to explore different outcomes and motivations.
The Walking Dead
The first season of Tellitale’sThe Walking Deadoffers one of the best experiences in this franchise.
It allows players to make impactful choices, giving them a more personalized gaming experience.
As you progress, Lee develops a strong bond with Clementine.
Unfortunately, Lee is later bitten by a zombie, meaning he will transform into one.
So, players choose between letting Lee become a zombie or having Clementine kill him before he transforms.
It’s one of the most emotional decisions you’ll have to make as a gamer.
This rivalry has significantly influenced shows, parodies, songs, movies, and video games.
In a dramatic turn of events, the rivalry between the two ends inBatman: Arkham City.
The dramatic death of the Joker comes when he destroys his cure, trying to kill Batman.
Despite his evil, murderous habits, his tragic end evokes a sense of sympathy.
God of War
God of Waris among the highly acclaimed games of its generation.
Portal 2
PortalandPortal 2offer one of the most immersive and impressive gaming experiences.
Their exceptional storyline revolves around navigating the dilapidated Aperture Science Environment Centre when Supercomputer GLaDOS was reconstructing it.
If you played the firstPortal, you will be surprised that GLaDOS became an ally inPortal 2.
However, her motives and trustworthiness remain uncertain.
Ultimately, Chellaston escapes from the Aperture Science and enters the real world.
Bioshock Infinite
The Bioshockfranchise is famous for exploring the darker side of humanity’s nature.
The main character, Booker DeWitt, encounters multiple versions of himself in those timelines.
Some of the timelines can turn him into the villainous Comstock.
In the end, Booker chooses to remain a good man.
He lets himself get drowned by different incarnations of Elizabeth to ensure that Elizabeth’s future is protected.
The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3sbase version has about 36 possible endings.
However, the most famous one is the one where Ciri becomes the Empress.
She is that reluctant yet capable ruler.
In the end, Chris and Geralt travel together as witchers.
They wander the woods and enjoy their last meaningful moments together.
The Fallout
Fallouthas one of the bestvideo gameendings making you eager for its sequels.
InFallout, your decision will determine the ending.
The Vault Overseer will be grateful for everything you’ve done but won’t let you re-enter the vault.
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