The idea is to leave a lasting impression in your heart and mind.
And these saddest video game endings of all time are the top story arcs to get the job done.
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinitehits many birds with one stone with their dark, twisted ending.
Players dont see any of it coming, as one shocking revelation comes to light after another.
To put salt to injury, you have the freedom to explore multiple endings.
But all of them lead to the same fate.
You join the Noble Team, surviving an alien invasion.
It seems simple, perhaps, but the game lets you witness Chloes death first.
Then, time rewinds to allow you to save Chloe.
But as you save Chloe, over and over again, it destroys Arcadia Bay.
So, finally, you might either choose to save Chloe or your hometown.
They bond on the journey, both onscreen and in co-op, with two players controlling either character.
You face hardship and encounter hostile enemies.
Along the way, you meet a young girl who helps you on the brothers journey.
But in the end, the young girl turns into a gigantic spider that attacks the brothers.
The elder brother, Naia, is killed, devasting the younger brother, Naiee.
He mourns his elder brother, but at least he manages to save his father and mourn Naia together.
In the final scene, Naked Snake salutes his mentor, a true patriot who died for the cause.
Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushimaalso crafts a similar ending toMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
It pits the samurai Jin Sakai against his uncle and guardian, Lord Shimura.
It doesnt matter what you decide because the Shogun will hate your guts either way.
After Joels death, Ellie decides to embark on a path of vengeance.
But she loses loved ones in the process.
In the end, she tries to strum a guitar to honor Joels memory but is unable to.
So, whats your take?
Do you agree with our saddest video game endings of all time?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
