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Top 10 Most Used Plot Elements

December 17, 2008 in Top List comments 10

Bored of the same old storyline? Finding your new game a little cliche? Does it seem like another game? Then this would be the top list for you. Read on about the top 10 most overused of video game elements. From the ending of the world to finding one's real power, it's all there.

  1. World Ending
  2. Main Character with Amnesia
  3. World War II
  4. Must Seek Revenge
  5. Accidentally Unleashing a Terrible Evil
  6. Unlocking One's Hidden True Powers, A.K.A. the Chosen One
  7. Killing the Aliens
  8. Fulfilling a Prophecy
  9. Uncovering Long Lost Remnant of Something
  10. Secret Organizations Plotting Conspiracies, Possibly Relating to World Domination
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  • 0
    Play ISDF Dec 17, 08
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it?
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    Bale Fire Dec 17, 08
    Still, breaking some of those conventions is always a welcome thing. Prophecies in particular are something which are almost laughable now.
    • 1
      Play ISDF Dec 17, 08
      I don't know, I recently played Heavenly Sword and it had a pretty simple prophecy as a base for the story, and that has to be one of the best games I've played in awhile.

      I think for the most part those plot elements are fine as long as they are done right. If they aren't then it noticeably gets repetitive in games.
      • 1
        Bale Fire Dec 17, 08
        Good point, almost any plot device can be memorable and unexpected if used right, its just when its not and you can tell the developer is just being lazy.
  • 1
    Dark Arcanine Dec 17, 08
    Sadly humans are simple minded and enjoy being fed the same thing time and time again. It's the same to go to the movies or read a book, you'll find the same stuff. It's when something original comes along it becomes something really good and something people will never forget.

    Yes it can work, doesn't mean it's God's gift.
  • 0
    Miller Dec 17, 08
    Heh, where is saving the princess?
    • 0
      HisServant77 Dec 17, 08
      Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Well . . . maybe just saving the "damsel in distress"
    • 0
      Dark Arcanine Dec 17, 08
      That's a good point... perhaps it could come under "Fulfilling a Prophecy".
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    Zero and X Dec 17, 08
    Haha, world ending definatly should be number 1.
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    xxxRockerxxx Dec 17, 08
    Yeah, same plots will end up being used again and again. However, It's how you tell the story that's important.

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