6 Gaming Plot Twists We Never Saw Coming

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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.

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A great story can elevate a game to legendary status. If you add a plot twist that blows your mind, that’s just icing on the cake.

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.

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BIOSHOCK INFINITE 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.

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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!

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FINAL FANTASY VII Aerith is one of the most beloved JRPG characters of all time. She’s also an integral part of one of the best gaming plot twists ever: her death at the hands of Sephiroth.

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SPEC OPS: THE LINE The game’s protagonist, Walker, spends his time chasing down the game’s villain, Konrad. Konrad has been performing acts of terror and violence in Dubai.

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RED DEAD REDEMPTION 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. That’s something we think he will enjoy by the game’s closing.

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6 Gaming Plot Twists We Never Saw Coming

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.

A great story can elevate a game to legendary status. If you add a plot twist that blows your mind, that’s just icing on the cake.

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 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 Aerith is one of the most beloved JRPG characters of all time. She’s also an integral part of one of the best gaming plot twists ever: her death at the hands of Sephiroth.

SPEC OPS: THE LINE The game’s protagonist, Walker, spends his time chasing down the game’s villain, Konrad. Konrad has been performing acts of terror and violence in Dubai.

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 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. That’s something we think he will enjoy by the game’s closing.

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