The Saddest Video Game Storylines

When Red Dead Redemption 2 released in 2018 players across the globe weren't only introduced to the famed member of the Van Der Linde gang, Arthur Morgan, but many of the side characters that were so well written that they quickly became fan favorites. Sadie Adler, the widow turned widower, is one of these said side characters and quickly made a mark on the entire Red Dead Redemption franchise. Let's now take a look at 10 quotes in Red Dead Redemption 2 that prove Sadie Adler is the best character in the g


She even goes as far as to say, "We was always sweet on each other." when describing her past life to Arthur. This is an emotional moment for players who are invested in the story as it lets them in on the type of life she used to h


Sadie comes with a lot of baggage for obvious reasons, and among that baggage is intense trust issues. Considering a gang of men attacked her home, killed her husband, and tried to assault her, it's completely understanda


Hunting down Micah in the mountains is as sick as it can get. But in the end, it’s just another misstep for Marston, as Micah’s death led him back to the Pinkertons’ sight which was a whole new tragedy that witnessed the end of each gang member, Marston himself inclu


In the early hours of Red Dead Redemption 2 players are introduced to a Van Der Linde gang that's in a much more secure, loyal, and brotherly situation than where they find themselves by the time the credits roll. The writers want players to build a connection with Arthur early on and one of those ways was by showing his loya


Another game by Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake could very well contain the studio's best-written story, although the Max Payne titles are also contenders. Named for a crime fiction author suffering from writer's block, Alan and his wife head to a remote town called Bright Falls for a short break. Things get weird from th


On one side, there is a mother fox who tries to save her cubs from hunters and an evolving fire that has forced her out of the forest, while on the other hand, players witness the story of a young girl who tries to help the mother fox, but also deals with a deadly disease. The bond between humans and animals results in some big dilemmas for the pla


This is an emotionally heartbreaking moment for players as the reality of what Arthur sacrificed for the good of those around him starts to sink in. At the end of the day, Dutch was more loyal to the dying lifestyle he loved than he was to Arthur and the g


The ambush that killed Sean McGuire, the abduction of Jack Marston and the killing of Braithwaites and Grays are all exact opposites of what should have happened to achieve their desired freedom. A plan that is genius if properly executed is a deadly plan if things go sidew


As the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 unfolds and the relationship between Sadie and Arthur strengthens, the fury-filled widow opens up to Arthur about her husband and life before the O'Driscolls came along. When she tells Arthur, "Aside from my Jake, you're the best man I know," she's not only reassuring Arthur of the man he is but letting the player know her husband was just as good, if not better. Arthur's reply of, "I know the company you keep, the competition ain't too fierce," is the perfect response to communicates their friends


This is all done at the behest of a mysterious being known as Dormin, who says that a girl named Mono can be resurrected by slaying these beasts. Shadow of the Colossus primarily uses its atmosphere and setting to deliver its unforgettable story, although that does change towards the end of the campa


The recent Tomb Raider trilogy has generally prioritized gameplay over story, with Lara Croft typically being dropped in a semi-open-world filled with tombs to discover and bears to fight. With the possible exception of Shadow of the Tomb Raider , the trilogy's narratives have been effectively intertwined into the gameplay to create a sense of constant progress


The game is split into parts, with each chapter being accompanied by a TV episode. The latter are not optional, as they build upon the events of the former. While this might be off-putting to some, the story is quite interesting, perhaps being even better than the solid gamep


The events leading up to the massacre at the Braithwaite Manor are as messy as they could have been. Van der Linde playing both the Braithwaites and the Grays is a clever idea until it backfired. Meddling with Rhodes’ law enforcement and sabotaging Catherine’s businesses went back to haunt the g


Nowadays, a week seems to barely pass by without the release of some notable SLG game Heroes, but The Last of Us Part II 's narrative-heavy approach helps it stand out from the crowd. In order to help pass the time until Naughty Dog releases the sequel, here are 10 story-driven games worth checking


When you have a big price on your head, targeting a powerful businessman isn’t a good idea. With many opportunities to score money on discreet and small jobs, Dutch opted for the big score. His ego got the best of him trying to prove that he is still the big-shot outlaw that he used to