Many of us gamers play games to relax, unwind after a hard day's work, and just to have fun. But sometimes we come across games that get you heavily invested in the characters and the story. So invested that the slightest hint of tragedy striking gets us all squirmy and filled with anxiety. And when that moment finally hits us, it leave us in a pool of our own tears.
Here are the list of games that have broken our hearts and made us cry throughout the years!
Number 1
Final Fantasy VII - Aeris' Death (Bran's Pick)
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Whether you're team hot bartender or team flower girl, the death of Aeris at the hands of Sephiroth was a sad moment in gaming. Having spent a good 15-20 hours with the whole crew, a young and naive me was expecting a happy Disney ending where everyone makes it through to the end alive.
Final Fantasy X - Ending (Bee Yen's Pick)
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Star player of the Zanarkand Abes, Tidus finds himself stranded 2000 years into the future. With the help of Wakka, and Lulu he meets Yuna and Kimahri who are all on a quest called The Pilgrimage where a Summoner and his or her Guardian travel all over Spira to receive the blessings from the Fayth. Only then you find out that it's not the future and Tidus is a Dream of the Fayth and the only way to end the whole ritual facade is to be rid of the Fayth thus ending Tidus' existence.
Number 2
Mass Effect 3 - Mordin Solus' Redemption (Bran's Pick)
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Mordin Solus' sacrifice to cure the genophage has got to be one of the most honourable moments in gaming. Sadly it also meant the end of one of the games' best characters as he bravely stays behind to see things through to the end, leaving gamers feeling all sorts of sad knowing that our favourite alien Scientist will never be heard singing again.
The Last of Us - Sarah's Death (Bee Yen's Pick)
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There are many scenes but I picked the first scene, the strongest pull to the game. Joel and Sarah escapes on foot and stumbles upon a military barricade who saves them from the zombies chasing them. Just when you think they're safe, you over hear the military's conversation on his orders and they don't sound good. Joel turns to run but he and Sarah gets shot by the military, Sarah's vitals were injured and dies in his arms.
Number 3
Dragon Age II - Hawke's Mum (Bran's Pick)
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Losing a loved one is never easy. Imagine losing your mother to a psycho mage who murders her and turns her into a zombie made of different body parts belonging to different women. After all the trouble and hardship they went through just to make it to Kirkwall and settle down. It was definitely an unexpected end for a character that you never would expect the worst to happen to.
God of War: Chains of Olympus - Calliope (Bee Yen's Pick)
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A spin off title on the handheld console, at the end Kratos gets sent to Elysium where he meets his daughter, Calliope. Thinking that this is it for him and he could finally rest in peace, Persephone(the villain) explains to him that she has released Atlas and he is going to destroy the pillar that holds the world, killing everything and everyone(including Calliope) in it. Knowing that the only way he could save her is to leave her and become the Ghost of Sparta once again.
Number 4
The Last of Us - You're Not My Daughter (Bran's Pick)
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What can we say about The Last of Us? We love everything about the game. And part of what makes it a perfect game is due to the solid performances of the actors. And this scene is just a perfect example of that as Ellie tries to get Joel to stick around take her to the Fireflies, but Joel can't seem to bring himself to risk reliving the loss of his daughter. One of gaming's best scenes. Period.
Parasite Eve: Sheeva (Bee Yen's Pick)
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Ben, Daniel's son just can't catch a break. After witnessing his mother brutally dying in front of him, he befriends a dog named Sheeva and was told by her handler that she will always protect him. All hell breaks loose and Ben chases after Sheeva who started to feel ill and attacked her handler. Aya searches for Ben and finds him with the Chief. Sheeva turns into a monster, and Ben begs Aya to not let her turn into a monster which could only mean ending her misery.
Number 5
Metal Gear Solid 3 - The Boss' Sacrifice (Bran's Pick)
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Superb cinematic storytelling and a plot worthy of a Hollywood conspiracy movie, MGS3 sits at the top of this list. After spending most of the game hunting down The Boss and defeating her in one on one combat, Eve reveals the truth behind the Boss' defection and why she was actually a true patriot.
The Last Guardian: Ending (Bee Yen's Pick)
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After all you've been through in the game with Trico, nothing can stand in between you and your Trico. Not even being attacked by multiple other Trico Guardians will stop your character from defying the odds. After saving Trico and losing consciousness, Trico carries you back to your village knowing that that is the only way to save you from your injuries. Upon reaching your village, the villagers who only recognize Tricos as the children kidnapper/ child eater pry your character away from Trico and threatens to stab him with a spear if it got closer. Trico who is only loyal and concerned for the boy would not leave. Knowing that Trico could not stay here with you, the only way to save him is to send him away. When this happens, the game doesn't just show him leaving, you as the boy would need to press the buttons on your controller, giving him the command to "fly up". Hearing this broke Trico's heart, his face in disbelief as he flies off into the sky. Fast forward into the future, the boy, now an old man, telling his grandchildren about Trico. The last scene hints at Trico and Trico Guardian are still alive all this time.
Honourable Mentions
The Last of Us| Left behind - Don't Go
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It's hard enough to survive let alone find true love in a zombie apocalypse world.
Uncharted 4 - Sam's "Death"
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That moment when you realize that you're probably not leaving prison with your brother.
Uncharted 3 - Sully's "Death"
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It's like watching your favourite fun uncle die in your arms. It's a good thing I don't have one!
Suikoden 2 - Nanami's Sacrifice
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Another noble moment for a character that ends up in bloodshed.
Final Fantasy VII - Tifa's Realization
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Love triangles are never an easy business. Especially if you're #teamtifa.
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