5 most brutal deaths in video games

sportskeeda.com:

Deaths in video games leave a lasting impact on players and often significantly impact the game’s narrative. Some games allow the player to perform the final blow, while others feature a cutscene that plays out the horrific end of a character.

Certain character deaths can supplement the story, while other random events are added in for shock value, particularly in horror games. There are tons of games that feature such visceral death animations, such as Dead Space and Tomb Raider to name a few. However, this article covers only those character deaths that altered the game's core narrative itself, making the experience that much more memorable and impactful for the player.

Note: This article contains spoilers for some games and touches upon graphic details. Viewer discretion is advised.

Molly is among the many side characters players will encounter in Grand Theft Auto 5. The majority of the game will engage players in a myriad of heists and other preparatory missions. While playing as Michael, players will meet a deep-pocketed, well-connected businessman named Devin and his assistant Molly.

Michael's dream of becoming a producer is thwarted by Devin and Molly, and the latter ends up running off with the movie’s tapes. A car chase mission ensues, ending up in the airport, where a frantic attempt to escape Michael sees Molly get sucked into a plane’s turbines.

The God of War series has been associated with fast-paced fights, high-octane combat, and a good number of brutal deaths. Before the 2018 soft reboot of the series, hack-and-slash combat was its core identity. In God of War 3, the player embarks on a quest to defeat all gods from Greek mythology, one of them being Helios, the Sun God.

Kratos demands Helios reveal the