10 video game characters who deserved better

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WARNING: The following article contains spoilers as to the fate of the below characters.

In the eventful and prosperous 65 years of gaming history, we’ve bid farewell to an alarming amount of heroes — oftentimes sacrificing themselves for the greater good or meeting their demise at the hands of a ruthless enemy. Sometimes, it’s neither fate nor misfortune that severs ties with these characters, but rather their ultimate outcome is thought to be exactly what they deserved. But there are a sizeable amount of exceptions to that rule; ordinary individuals thrown into extraordinary circumstances for which they ultimately pay the price, be it death or something much, much worse. Sometimes, as destiny runs its course, certain characters are prophesied to fall as martyrs so their companions may thrive.

We’ve lost some irreplaceable legacy characters, as well as relatable civilians whose only objective was to survive. All it takes is a run-in with the wrong crowd and that’s the end of the line. Not everyone has experienced heartbreak, but gamers can compare the loss of a loved one to the sinking feeling one gets when a character with such potential is snatched away from us before their time. Whether it be an untimely death, a doomed future, or the tragic parting of ways, the fates of these characters were far from just comeuppance.

Since the story-driven Heavy Rain utilizes a choice-based system to determine the game’s ending, it’s debatable that Ethan Mars suffers too greatly. Depending on the decisions one makes, Ethan can survive the ordeal with the Origami Killer, save Shaun, and even marry Madison. The trio moves into an apartment together and supposedly live happily ever after. That’s the best outcome, but others aren’t