5 video game cliffhangers that amounted to nothing
Games often end on interesting cliffhangers to arouse curiosity for their inevitable sequel. However, not all of them lead to a concrete resolution, leaving fans clamoring for a conclusion. Most titles with a robust storyline tend to forget to tie the loose ends in the upcoming iterations.
The unresolved endings are not intended to frustrate the audience but to pique interest. Unfortunately, some titles get discontinued or shelved altogether for unforeseen reasons. The cliffhangers that leave a bad taste in the mouth are those that are featured in games that have sequels but don’t address them or brush them under the rug.
Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. This article also contains major spoilers.
Half-Life 2 is one of the iconic video games that influenced many first-person shooter titles. It has no cutscenes and players witness events from the perspective of Gordon Freeman. The title is remembered not only for its intriguing plot but for leaving fans waiting for a resolution for years.
At the end of Half-Life 2, Gordon, along with his friends Eli and Alyx, aims to escape the facility through the hangar in order to reach a ship called Borealis. Their escape is thwarted by two robots called Advisors, and one of them grabs Eli and kills him.
The other manages to get hold of Alyx (Eli’s daughter) but their pet robot named Dog saves her. In this scuffle, she is killed and the game ends abruptly while Alyx is shown crying near her body.
Darkness 2 is one of the most underrated games with unique gameplay elements. It enables players to take control of Jackie, who is part of the mob. He is not a normal man as he wields the power of Darkness, thereby giving him inhuman abilities
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