5 video games where the protagonist ultimately lost
Video game protagonists tend to be the focal point of the story. Standing in as the player’s avatar in the game, the protagonist will undergo the game's events and, more often than not, come out on top. Some character developments might also accompany this, which is just the icing on the cake.
There are instances in video games, however, when the protagonist does not come out on top. In these instances, whether due to self-sacrifice, being manipulated by the villain, or some other reason, the protagonist might end up on the losing side.
While it might be a sadder ending than what players are used to, sometimes it's how the story needs to go to allow for some depth. So here are 5 such times in video games when the protagonist didn’t win in the end.
Note: This article includes spoilers and reflects the writer's opinion.
Shadow of the Colossus sees video game protagonist Wanderer trying to revive a girl named Mono back to life, though at whatever cost it takes. The story starts with Wanderer carrying Mono’s body to a powerful spirit called Dormin, who is known to be able to revive the dead.
Dormin instructs Wanderer to defeat the 16 Colossi that roam the forbidden lands, which are the physical incarnations of idols that need to be destroyed to return Mono back to life. Wanderer sets out to do just that and, in time, accomplishes the arduous task.
However, it is revealed that each Colossi contains a portion of Dormin’s spirit, which is absorbed into Wanderer every time he slays one of the creatures. By the end of the game, Wanderer is fully overcome by Dormin’s spirit and is possessed, leading to him being sealed away in an ancient pool to keep Dormin at bay. Mono is revived, although Wanderer can no longer be with her.
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