The Saddest Video Game Storylines

Hidetaka Miyazaki is an expert when it comes to crafting a bleak setting where players need to fight against overwhelming odds to grasp a sliver of hope. However, in the case of Bloodborne , all three endings end up saddening the player no matter what... which is par on the course with a FromSoftware g


The recent Tomb Raider trilogy has generally prioritized gameplay over story, with Lara Croft typically being dropped in a semi-open-world filled with tombs to discover and bears to fight. With the possible exception of Shadow of the Tomb Raider , the trilogy's narratives have been effectively intertwined into the gameplay to create a sense of constant progress


Emotionally trauma has been known to be a cause of suicidal thoughts or actions. When everything, including your security, feels like it's no longer yours, you begin to lose sight of the gift that is life. In a single line, Sadie expresses not only her death wish but her confidence in herself. The line, "Look, I wanna die. Besides, those bastards don't look that tough," comes about when she takes John Marston bounty hunting after they rekindle their friendship during the game's epilogue where players take on the role of J


Micah escalated a feud with several gang members, ignited Dutch’s insanity and delusions and ultimately betrayed the gang for his own gain. Letting Micah into the gang is one of Dutch’s lowest points. Disregarding Arthur and Hosea just to have Micah ascend through the ranks is just the nail in the cof


Originally expected to drop on May 29, 2020, The Last of Us Part II has been indefinitely delayed by Naughty Dog, citing the current global situation as the cause. As the sequel to 2013's masterpiece, the wait has been excruciating, especially since The Last of Us ended on a note that was both satisfying as a conclusion to the game's story and also a great cliffhanger for a potential follow


Right out of the gate, it should be said that Yakuza 0 is absolutely nothing like The Last of Us . A prequel to Sega's long-running franchise, Yakuza 0 blends beat 'em up gameplay, a small but dense open-world, and a narrative seemingly ripped out of a gangster fl


In his turning point, Arthur’s rejection of cruelty battled Dutch and Micah’s growing wickedness. He did what is right at the expense of Van der Linde’s foundation. Our hero’s vindication is the gang’s complete downfall. This tragedy is imminent and Arthur is not to be blamed, at


For Micah Bell to be a part of the same crew as Arthur Morgan and John Marston is a very important piece of the fact that the gang has jumped into a suicide mission. It was a brilliant idea by Rockstar to add a mission that forces the player to break Micah out of prison. This, in turn, illustrates an infuriating truth -- that the main hero committed one of the biggest mista


Arthur and Sadie Adler are one of the fan-favorite duos in the game as their interactions and conversations provide some of the most compelling quotes. When the gang begins to seriously collapse Arthur gives Sadie his honest opinion when he says, "This whole thing is pretty much done. We're more ghosts than peop


Upon release, God of War 's camera and narrative attracted comparisons to The Last of Us , and understandably so. SIE Santa Monica Studio's 2018 slg game Maps primarily focuses on Kratos 's rocky relationship with his son, Atreus, as the two head out on an adventure that sees them visiting various regions inspired by Norse mythol


The story of Max as she uses her time-travelling powers to save her hometown from being obliterated by a mysterious disaster is a riveting one. The game's episodic narrative ends in an emotional climax where players must either make the ultimate sacrifice and let Chloe die or let this natural disaster destroy the town of Arca


Taking a chance at one last big score, the robbery at Lemoyne National Bank went horribly wrong for the gang. The heist plan was deemed ‘well-thought-out’, which was the case at the start of the break-in until the Pinkertons came. Holding Hosea as a hostage, Agent Milton knew that a deal wouldn’t be reached, so he shot Matthews dead right in front of the g


Ninja Theory's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has a surprisingly human story to tell for a game rooted in mythology and dark fantasy elements. Senua travels to Helheim in the hope of rescuing the soul of Dillion, her lover, while also dealing with psychological challenges that have been a part of her life since she was b


Given how many games include a wealth of stories for players to get lost in, it takes something truly special in terms of narrative design to get players hooked on a story to the point where tears are freely flowing down their cheeks. These games are emotional rollercoasters and make for poignant, melancholic experiences that fans will remember long after finishing these amazing tit


As the story of the game unfolds during the latter half, those who played the last entry in the series start to wonder how John ended up where he did and what happened to Arthur. Players start to realize that Arthur understands the bed they made for themselves and urges John to find life beyond what theirs had bec