Gears of War, The Walking Dead and 3 Other Traumatic Gaming Deaths That Keep Us up at Night
The most pathetic deaths in the gaming world that players can't ever forget.
Video games are meant to refresh your mind and reduce stress. Initially, that’s what games used to do, but after a certain point, the concept of gaming changed, and new ideas started making their way into the gaming universe. Notably, story-based games started to become more intense and engaging, with some of the tragic death scenes causing players to feel sad for the characters.
A great story generally includes some mandatory features, which include drama, action, adventure, and, in some cases, a tragic death. Even games follow the same rule, and often players encounter the tragic deaths of their favorite characters. Whether it is an innocent character or an evil one, some deaths leave a long-lasting impression, and this article will list the top five gaming deaths that players will remember forever.
5. Red Dead Redemption – John Marston
Red Dead Redemption is one of the most successful games Rockstar San Diego has ever delivered. Released in 2010, this game has taken the action-adventure gaming genre by storm with its engaging storyline and characterization. Players who have played the base game of the series must remember John Marston, the villainous protagonist, and the tragic fate he encountered.
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This man was renowned for all his illegal activities, including kidnapping, raiding, murdering, and robbery at an early age. The story revolves around how this man wanted to live a peaceful life with his family later on but was again pushed into the dark world of crime. After becoming a loving father to his child, government agent Edgar Ross betrays him, which leads to his tragic death that touches almost every player who witnesses the scene.
4. Gears of War 2 – Dominic Santiago’s wife Maria
Gears of War is another popular gaming franchise that has been going on for decades with hundreds of emotional moments and memorable incidents. However, the death of Dominic Santiago’s wife, Maria, was probably the most heart-touching moment the series ever presented. Almost all the players who have played Gears of War 2 must remember it.
Maria was a family friend of Santiago’s, and she married Dominic after the birth of their first child. However, later the story leads to a separation of the duo, and after searching for her for ten long years, when Dominic finally finds her at the prison camp, he discovers that she has been lobotomized and in a permanent vegetative state. He was forced to end her life, which not only broke his heart but also the hearts of the players.
3. Mass Effect 3 – Mordin Solus
Mass Effect 3 was the best Mass Effect game developed by BioWare. Released in 2012, this game was one of the most popular games on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Like every other action RPG, this game also had an engaging and emotional storyline, where the major part of the emotion lies in the death of Mordin Solus.
Mordin Solus was a teammate in the game, introduced in Mass Effect 2. However, eventually, the story of Mass Effect 3 led players to the most tragic death of the series. His death used to depend on players’ choices. However, based on the game’s events, sacrificing his life was the best choice, but, of course, one of the most heartbreaking decisions as well.
2. The Walking Dead – Lee Everett
Lee Everett was introduced in Telltale’s The Walking Dead video game series. Players received him as a playable character in Season 1. He was tasked with protecting a girl named Clementine during the zombie apocalypse, but this man got one of the most tragic endings at the end of the season.
After his introduction, eventually, players realized that the former history professor had been convicted of murdering a state senator. However, the sudden zombie apocalypse opened the opportunity to fly away for him. Initially, players may not feel any sympathy for this character, but his dedication and efforts to save Clementine will soon change their decision.
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However, Lee didn’t even hesitate to save this little girl in exchange for his life, and that’s why he received a zombie bite in the process of saving the child. At this point, it was up to the players to spare Lee’s life, let him become undead, or shoot him to end his pathetic zombie life. Well, the decision will break your heart for sure.
1. Gears of War 3 – Dominic Santiago
The Gears of War series is full of tragedies. However, the death of Dominic Santiago is probably one of the most pathetic and painful deaths the gaming world has ever witnessed. While Santiago was forced to kill his wife in the previous installment and never recovered from the trauma, he even sacrificed his life for his team in Gears of War 3.
After Maria’s death, Dom was determined to avenge her, but this revenge came at the cost of his life. During a mission in the game, Dom and his teammates found themselves cornered by Locusts, and the hope of survival was almost zero. At this point, Dom got an idea, and he drove the truck to hit a fuel tanker. He sacrificed himself to save the rest of his teammates.
These are some of the saddest deaths that the gaming universe has ever witnessed. Of course, multiple other deaths have left deep impressions on players, but these are probably the most pathetic ones.
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