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Have You Ever Been Moved by a Game?

March 31, 2010 in Blog comments 10

Electronic Theatre reports on an internet message left by an anonymous user, discussing an emotional connection to the Nintendo 64 classic from RARE, GoldenEye 007.

As the videogames industry matures, gamers are expecting more from the story telling capabilities with every new season. Many would argue that the infamous death of Aeris in Final Fantasy VII set a new standard in emotional attachment to videogame characters, and others would suggest that the will to survive or keep your teammates alive, in Heavy Rain and Mass Effect 2 respectively, demonstrated a bond to fictional, but incredibly believable personalities that may well have been inconceivable a decade ago. Sometimes however, it’s the unintentional bond that players develop with their videogame experiences that are the most moving.
kevcothirtythree via electronictheatre.co.uk »
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  • 0
    ShadowGuard Mar 31, 10
    Final Fantasy X (before X-2 was ever released). I was young, but I cried a little throughout the game. The ending was memorable to say the least.
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    Tf916 Mar 31, 10
    Shenmue 1 was memorable i had tears in my eyes when lan dai killed Ryo father and the boat ride to china was also emotional for me.

    When we ever get Shenmue 3 then hopefully it will emotional also.
    • 0
      Daweii Apr 1, 10
      I cried at the end of Shenmue 2. It was a suspended cry though as it didn't actually hit me until about 2 years after when I realised they weren't going to finish the *bleep*ing trilogy.
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    SebKus Mar 31, 10
    MGS3. One has to look past the shit writing, of course. But the final scene with the Boss and Snake's debriefing are both very well done.
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    Red 9 Mar 31, 10
    Shadow of the Colossus, MGS4, some of the Ace Combat games. Yes, games can move you.
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    Dragoshi1 Mar 31, 10
    Mass Effect

    lol
  • 0
    Raijin1999 Mar 31, 10
    • The Death of Emma Emmerich in Metal Gear Solid 2. Now that was *bleep*ing directing.


    • And of course Aeris' death (NOT AERITH, AERIS).


    • Chopper's death in Ace Combat 5.


    • Knights of the Old Republic II, when that awesome song kicks in and Kreia warns you that something big is about to happen (she returns to the Sith). The execution was flawless.


    • Xenogears. Jesus Christ... so many scenes... that game, man... if only people could get past the graphics and learn to read.


    • The last hour or two of Xenosaga: Eps 1


    • The last hour of Xenosaga: Eps 3


    • The 'in-water' ending of Silent Hill 2


    • The best ending in Chrono Trigger


    And I haven't complete4d it yet, but i'm pretty sure Dragon Age Origins is going to make an attempt or two.
  • 0
    Miss Razz Mar 31, 10
    Final Fantasy VIII's ending.

    Thinking a certain special someone had died near the end of Uncharted 2. God, the script and voice acting was so so frickin' perfect.
    • 0
      Province Apr 1, 10
      You too huh?

      Solid Snake's 'final' hours in Metal Gear Solid 4. Possibly the most gripping and powerful moments in gaming history.

      Even the credits played a part in the awesomeness! (Hint)
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    Bax-WeDoTech Apr 5, 10
    Definitely Heavy Rain, emotional game

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