Do you hate this in video games?

psych23232323 · 10-13-2012, 07:37 AM

Do you hate it when the character you play ends up dead in the end? You beat the entire story and get to the end of it, but then you find out your character dies?

I personally do. Sometimes it feels like everything you did to keep your character alive was a waste. So I avoid all these hazards, beat these enemies, etc and yet he's still going to die in the end?

*oldmanwinters* · 10-13-2012, 07:51 AM

I don't like it when the playable character is doomed to die in the end, but I do like it when game designers give us a dark look into the "Bad Ending" or "Game Over" details. I've recently been playing Eternal Champions on Sega CD, and that game is famous for its Game Over death scenes.

*The Stryker* · 10-13-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by psych23232323

Do you hate it when the character you play ends up dead in the end? You beat the entire story and get to the end of it, but then you find out your character dies?

I personally do. Sometimes it feels like everything you did to keep your character alive was a waste. So I avoid all these hazards, beat these enemies, etc and yet he's still going to die in the end?

No because I don't take video games that personally. Its a story. Some games are just vehicles to tell a story. Some don't have happy ends, who cares?

Edit your damn post AT man. Or atleast use spoiler tags for the love of christ.

*Turo602* · 10-13-2012, 10:52 AM

It depends on how it's executed. Sometimes it actually makes the story a lot better. For example...

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It's one of those twist that makes you care for said character more than you thought you did.

*Hannah* · 10-13-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AT-Man

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That is the least helpful use of a "spoiler tag" that I have ever seen.

*Cure* · 10-13-2012, 01:00 PM

Sometimes I wish the character HAD died. Like...

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*Storm Eagle* · 10-13-2012, 06:01 PM

I've never played a video game like that.

*AT-Man* · 10-14-2012, 03:46 AM

I like it when it's left for the player's imagination, like in

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edit: UNLESS there will be a sequel.

*XERO* · 10-14-2012, 11:02 AM

Honestly, you can't really count on the GOW series anymore considering that

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*Jephael* · 10-16-2012, 01:34 PM

That's why I always play games based on super hero movies and cartoons!

*The Stryker* · 10-16-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

That's why I always play games based on super hero movies and cartoons!

I thought it was because you were an emotionally fragile child that can't handle serious situations.

Also I hate that open ended garbage. Have the balls to put a definitive stamp on your story.

Frozen_Cereal · 10-25-2012, 08:34 PM

I'm fine with the main character dying if it makes sense/is executed in a way that makes the ending seem well thought out.

10-13-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
psych23232323 Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Here Posts: 231	Do you hate this in video games? Do you hate it when the character you play ends up dead in the end? You beat the entire story and get to the end of it, but then you find out your character dies? I personally do. Sometimes it feels like everything you did to keep your character alive was a waste. So I avoid all these hazards, beat these enemies, etc and yet he's still going to die in the end? Last edited by psych23232323; 10-13-2012 at 07:48 AM.

10-13-2012, 07:51 AM	#2
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,509	I don't like it when the playable character is doomed to die in the end, but I do like it when game designers give us a dark look into the "Bad Ending" or "Game Over" details. I've recently been playing Eternal Champions on Sega CD, and that game is famous for its Game Over death scenes. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

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Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	It depends on how it's executed. Sometimes it actually makes the story a lot better. For example... Spoiler: Red Dead Redemption wouldn't have been as memorable as a story if John Marston had a happy ending. It's one of those twist that makes you care for said character more than you thought you did. __________________

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Sometimes I wish the character HAD died. Like... Spoiler: Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4. __________________

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AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	I like it when it's left for the player's imagination, like in Spoiler: God of War 3 edit: UNLESS there will be a sequel. __________________ Through the Golden Door

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Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	I've never played a video game like that.

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XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Honestly, you can't really count on the GOW series anymore considering that Spoiler: Kratos already friggin' died TWO TIMES BEFORE. Not even death can stop that guy. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

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Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	That's why I always play games based on super hero movies and cartoons! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

10-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#12
Frozen_Cereal Thug Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 92	I'm fine with the main character dying if it makes sense/is executed in a way that makes the ending seem well thought out. __________________ The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.