The best gaming plot twists are those you never see coming but notice a mile away on subsequent playthroughs. We will cover twenty of our favorite plot twists in a video game. As you can imagine, this list is full of spoilers.
BIOSHOCK
Venturing deep into the underwater city of Rapture is a treat. BioShock is an incredible game, and the twist that the player is a puppet for the true villain remains shocking today.
BIOSHOCK INFINITE
There’s just something about BioShock and plot twists.
BioShock Infinite trades in the underwater setting for one above the clouds. Protagonist Booker DeWitt is tasked with rescuing Elizabeth from the city of Columbia and the evil Comstock.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY
In a surprise twist, after playing through the prologue, players instead play as the new character Raiden. This was a controversial move, for sure!
FINAL FANTASY VII
Part of what makes Final Fantasy VII a beloved game is this stunning and shocking twist. We hope the FFVII remake retains the line and doesn’t alter this iconic moment.
SPEC OPS: THE LINE
You’ll be forgiven for assuming Spec Ops: The Line is a generic third-person shooter. But, in reality, the game is an excellent lesson in never judging a book by its cover.
The story of Rockstar’s open-world western adventure focuses on John Marston. Marston’s tale features thematically him trying to leave behind and provide a good, safe life for his family.