Current Events > The twist of 'You are actually the villain' hasn't really worked in a video game

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LordMarshal 08/25/21 7:11:10 AM #52:	--- There can be only one. <cite>LordMarshal posted [p:957417458] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DocDelicious 08/25/21 7:39:05 AM #53:	I don't think it's ever worked properly in a video game because doing the evil shit is still fun as hell, but usually they want you to be sad about it. Even SotC, killing the Colossi is fun as fuck and I'll gladly do it over and over. --- o7 Let strength be granted so the world might be mended. <cite>DocDelicious posted [p:957417819] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>I don't think it's ever worked properly in a video game because doing the evil shit is still fun as hell, but usually they want you to be sad about it. Even SotC, killing the Colossi is fun as fuck and I'll gladly do it over and over. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 08/25/21 8:16:00 AM #54:	LordMarshal posted... jesus lol --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:957418353] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>LordMarshal posted... </cite> <quote> </quote> jesus lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ilishe 08/25/21 8:19:00 AM #55:	The police in SWAT 4 are fine, fuck off. Surreal, maybe, because of it. --- ~Phoenix Nine~ ~Victory needs no explanation; defeat allows none.~ <cite>Ilishe posted [p:957418413] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>The police in SWAT 4 are fine, fuck off. Surreal, maybe, because of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Stewman_Magoo 08/25/21 8:19:48 AM #56:	Have we all forgotten ~~KOTOR~~? --- PSN Stewman_Magoo <cite>Stewman_Magoo posted [p:957418427] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Have we all forgotten KOTOR? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilverBloodX3 08/25/21 8:19:58 AM #57:	Nier --- "You down with the Brown, mang?"--Zar Boognish <cite>SilverBloodX3 posted [p:957418432] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Nier </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/25/21 8:21:13 AM #58:	Stewman_Magoo posted... Have we all forgotten ~~KOTOR~~? Read all the posts lol @Stewman_Magoo --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957418451] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Stewman_Magoo posted... </cite> <quote>Have we all forgotten KOTOR?</quote> Read all the posts lol @Stewman_Magoo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fony 08/25/21 8:21:42 AM #59:	LordFarquad1312 posted... There's a classic Bioware one that did it fine I think. Jade Empire? --- It's not the end of the world, but we can see it from here. <cite>Fony posted [p:957418459] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>LordFarquad1312 posted... </cite> <quote>There's a classic Bioware one that did it fine I think.</quote> Jade Empire? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/25/21 8:24:57 AM #60:	Fony posted... Jade Empire? Its to do with a conflict in space so not Jade Empire. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957418516] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Fony posted... </cite> <quote>Jade Empire?</quote> Its to do with a conflict in space so not Jade Empire. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DocileOrangeCup 08/25/21 8:25:26 AM #61:	Smackems posted... PS2 action adventure ~~mgs3 does it well in one spot~~ Wait what when I'm blanking --- https://imgur.com/kHnd6lr https://imgur.com/uG042id https://imgur.com/tIfDfZH https://imgur.com/xhtRl8w https://imgur.com/ggQozRe https://tinyurl.com/Corn-420 <cite>DocileOrangeCup posted [p:957418525] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted... </cite> <quote>PS2 action adventure mgs3 does it well in one spot</quote>Wait what when I'm blanking </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dummy420 08/25/21 8:29:27 AM #62:	~~Spec Ops the line~~ was great and you wont convince me otherwise. --- Trying is the first step towards failure, so just dont give it a shot and you cant dissapoint. <cite>dummy420 posted [p:957418604] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Spec Ops the line was great and you wont convince me otherwise. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DaTwistedGuns 08/25/21 8:42:43 AM #63:	Pokemon Snap. <cite>DaTwistedGuns posted [p:957418867] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Snap. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nintendo_Porn 08/25/21 8:45:51 AM #64:	cuh posted... Bruh. Yes it has! Spoilers: Genre: ~~visual novel~~ Original system release: ~~PlayStation Portable in Japan, but Vita in USA~~ Series title: ~~Danganronpa~~ Full spoilers: ~~the first case of Danganronpa V3 has you playing as the protagonist who also orchestrated the first murder in the game~~ The game had to omit shit for it to work, so i disagree. For a series known for detail it stands out that they had to cheat to get there. --- N.P.C.C. (Nintendo Porn Company Conspiracy) Truly Outrageous! The Truth Is Out There! https://imgur.com/dQqBtsL https://imgur.com/pE4QiFK <cite>Nintendo_Porn posted [p:957418925] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>cuh posted... </cite> <quote>Bruh. Yes it has! Spoilers: Genre: visual novel Original system release: PlayStation Portable in Japan, but Vita in USA Series title: Danganronpa Full spoilers: the first case of Danganronpa V3 has you playing as the protagonist who also orchestrated the first murder in the game</quote> The game had to omit shit for it to work, so i disagree. For a series known for detail it stands out that they had to cheat to get there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Citrik 08/25/21 8:59:26 AM #65:	I think ~~Infamous~~ pulled it off pretty well. --- Original recipe. Mods don't have alts. <cite>Citrik posted [p:957419159] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>I think Infamous pulled it off pretty well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/25/21 9:13:23 AM #66:	@Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957419423] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>@Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AuroraUnit836 08/25/21 9:57:09 AM #67:	metroid 2 --- woogity woogity woogity ink me tf UP 1246-3783-6509 <cite>AuroraUnit836 posted [p:957420359] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>metroid 2 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/25/21 11:21:13 AM #68:	AuroraUnit836 posted... metroid 2 What? --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957422374] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>AuroraUnit836 posted... </cite> <quote>metroid 2</quote> What? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/25/21 11:25:45 AM #69:	spikethedevil posted... What? It's a straight-up genocide mission. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957422484] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>What?</quote>It's a straight-up genocide mission. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aressar 08/25/21 11:49:00 AM #70:	spikethedevil posted... @Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3. Although that took place long before he could be considered a villain in any way. --- One time, CE triggered me so hard with their objectively wrong opinions that I accidentally punched myself in the balls. <cite>Aressar posted [p:957423103] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>@Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3.</quote> Although that took place long before he could be considered a villain in any way. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 08/25/21 12:28:00 PM #71:	spikethedevil posted... @Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3. I meant the river --- Common sense charged before shipping - some dude <cite>Smackems posted [p:957424169] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>@Smackems We knew we were playing as Big Boss from the start in MGS3.</quote>I meant the river </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dj1200 08/25/21 2:33:28 PM #72:	DavidZ2844 posted... @dj1200 Can you mention just what season it is? @DavidZ2844 Ill have to read the synopses because I forget exactly what episode it was but Ill get back to you after my class. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies <cite>dj1200 posted [p:957427980] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>DavidZ2844 posted... </cite> <quote>@dj1200 Can you mention just what season it is?</quote>@DavidZ2844 Ill have to read the synopses because I forget exactly what episode it was but Ill get back to you after my class. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slayer_22 08/25/21 3:40:08 PM #73:	Smackems posted... I meant the river Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol --- "And no I'm not signing your twitter after this type of attitude so don't ask..." - IIINCORRUPTIBLE <cite>Slayer_22 posted [p:957430047] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted...</cite> <quote> I meant the river </quote> Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheChariot 08/25/21 3:46:00 PM #75:	TheRadiant posted... Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ~~If you lack a brain~~ My brain is fully functioning, which is why I know Marche is the villain. Maybe you don't understand Final Fantasy lore. ~~Anyone who destroys or corrupts Light Crystals is a villain. Marche destroyed Light Crystals. So he is evil.~~ --- "The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goals." -Arcana VII The Chariot <cite>TheChariot posted [p:957430213] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>TheRadiant posted... </cite> <quote>Final Fantasy Tactics Advance If you lack a brain</quote>My brain is fully functioning, which is why I know Marche is the villain. Maybe you don't understand Final Fantasy lore. Anyone who destroys or corrupts Light Crystals is a villain. Marche destroyed Light Crystals. So he is evil. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Finis-XII 08/25/21 4:08:50 PM #76:	TheChariot posted... My brain is fully functioning, which is why I know Marche is the villain. Maybe you don't understand Final Fantasy lore. ~~Anyone who destroys or corrupts Light Crystals is a villain. Marche destroyed Light Crystals. So he is evil.~~ This, actually. Also the fact that ~~he's basically subjecting his brother back to a life stuck in a wheelchair again, I'd say that alone undoubtedly makes him the villain.~~ The truth is that Marche is a selfish douche, the game makes it clearly obvious and the contrarians arguing otherwise are the ones who are actually lacking a brain. --- "This close, I can hear your heart beating. Thump, thump...that's how you sound... <3" - Chie https://imgur.com/gfiAZKK <cite>Finis-XII posted [p:957430883] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>TheChariot posted... </cite> <quote>My brain is fully functioning, which is why I know Marche is the villain. Maybe you don't understand Final Fantasy lore. Anyone who destroys or corrupts Light Crystals is a villain. Marche destroyed Light Crystals. So he is evil.</quote>This, actually. Also the fact that he's basically subjecting his brother back to a life stuck in a wheelchair again, I'd say that alone undoubtedly makes him the villain. The truth is that Marche is a selfish douche, the game makes it clearly obvious and the contrarians arguing otherwise are the ones who are actually lacking a brain. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheChariot 08/25/21 4:13:34 PM #77:	Finis-XII posted... This, actually. Also the fact that ~~he's basically subjecting his brother back to a life stuck in a wheelchair again, I'd say that alone undoubtedly makes him the villain.~~ The truth is that Marche is a selfish douche, the game makes it clearly obvious and the contrarians arguing otherwise are the ones who are actually lacking a brain. That's definitely the most damning thing that makes him a villain. I actually had people on the game board straight up pretend not to see my posts when I said that and just kept up their NPC "Escapism is bad" posts. --- "The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goals." -Arcana VII The Chariot <cite>TheChariot posted [p:957431024] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Finis-XII posted... </cite> <quote>This, actually. Also the fact that he's basically subjecting his brother back to a life stuck in a wheelchair again, I'd say that alone undoubtedly makes him the villain. The truth is that Marche is a selfish douche, the game makes it clearly obvious and the contrarians arguing otherwise are the ones who are actually lacking a brain.</quote>That's definitely the most damning thing that makes him a villain. I actually had people on the game board straight up pretend not to see my posts when I said that and just kept up their NPC "Escapism is bad" posts. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/26/21 5:20:36 AM #78:	Slayer_22 posted... Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol Yeah using the river was a reach on his part. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957449407] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Slayer_22 posted... </cite> <quote>Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol</quote> Yeah using the river was a reach on his part. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DavidZ2844 08/26/21 5:31:27 AM #79:	@dj1200 dj1200 posted... @DavidZ2844 Ill have to read the synopses because I forget exactly what episode it was but Ill get back to you after my class. thanks, appreciate it, just whenever you get the chance <cite>DavidZ2844 posted [p:957449526] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>@dj1200 dj1200 posted... </cite> <quote>@DavidZ2844 Ill have to read the synopses because I forget exactly what episode it was but Ill get back to you after my class.</quote>thanks, appreciate it, just whenever you get the chance </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 08/26/21 5:32:44 AM #80:	DavidZ2844 posted... @dj1200 thanks, appreciate it, just whenever you get the chance Black Mirror spoilers: ~~It's the episode with the trollface.~~ Or if you want the episode title ~~Shut Up And Dance.~~ --- https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:957449539] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>DavidZ2844 posted... </cite> <quote>@dj1200 thanks, appreciate it, just whenever you get the chance</quote>Black Mirror spoilers: It's the episode with the trollface. Or if you want the episode title Shut Up And Dance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass_X0 08/26/21 5:32:54 AM #81:	Darmik posted... I absolutely hated that twist. well keep playing. --- "Well, it's not a bad game. It's made by Capcom, so how could it?" ~ AVGN <cite>Bass_X0 posted [p:957449540] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted... </cite> <quote>I absolutely hated that twist.</quote> well keep playing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_____Cait 08/26/21 5:39:06 AM #82:	There was that one Gamecube rpg but. Spolers --- ORAS secret base: https://imgur.com/V9nAVrd 3DS friend code: 0173-1465-1236 <cite>_____Cait posted [p:957449610] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>There was that one Gamecube rpg but. Spolers </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/26/21 5:39:36 AM #83:	_____Cait posted... There was that one Gamecube rpg but. Spolers Spoiler tags @_____Cait --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957449613] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>_____Cait posted... </cite> <quote>There was that one Gamecube rpg but. Spolers</quote> Spoiler tags @_____Cait </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 08/26/21 5:49:09 AM #84:	Slayer_22 posted... Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol Well yeah. Most of the fun stuff is lethal --- Common sense charged before shipping - some dude <cite>Smackems posted [p:957449695] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Slayer_22 posted... </cite> <quote>Did you guys actually kill in MGS3? I used non-lethal stuff and it was the shortest shit. Hell, I used non-lethal against the bosses too, but those don't count I guess lol</quote>Well yeah. Most of the fun stuff is lethal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 08/26/21 5:55:43 AM #85:	Okay but there is some truth to saying you were the bad guy in MGS3 in the sense that upon finding out the truth behind operation snake eater, Big Boss realized that not only had he been part of a cover up operation that destroyed the entire legacy of his mentor, but that he'd become little more than a puppet to American interests by doing what he had been and that he could no longer trust them considering the entire reason for the cover up was because of a miscalculation on the part of the US government. That's also why the ending is so heartbreaking, because it's what sets him down the path he'd follow later on. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:957449748] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Okay but there is some truth to saying you were the bad guy in MGS3 in the sense that upon finding out the truth behind operation snake eater, Big Boss realized that not only had he been part of a cover up operation that destroyed the entire legacy of his mentor, but that he'd become little more than a puppet to American interests by doing what he had been and that he could no longer trust them considering the entire reason for the cover up was because of a miscalculation on the part of the US government. That's also why the ending is so heartbreaking, because it's what sets him down the path he'd follow later on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 08/26/21 6:25:05 AM #86:	Yeah but we knew we were playing as Big Boss so it doesnt really count. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:957450027] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Yeah but we knew we were playing as Big Boss so it doesnt really count. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 08/26/21 6:26:05 AM #87:	spikethedevil posted... Yeah but we knew we were playing as Big Boss so it doesnt really count. Derp I forgot all about the topic being about it being a twist. XD --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:957450043] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah but we knew we were playing as Big Boss so it doesnt really count.</quote>Derp I forgot all about the topic being about it being a twist. XD </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slayer_22 08/26/21 8:26:49 AM #88:	Smackems posted... Well yeah. Most of the fun stuff is lethal Idk, I feel like there is fun sneaking around and knocking people out --- "And no I'm not signing your twitter after this type of attitude so don't ask..." - IIINCORRUPTIBLE <cite>Slayer_22 posted [p:957451496] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted...</cite> <quote> Well yeah. Most of the fun stuff is lethal </quote> Idk, I feel like there is fun sneaking around and knocking people out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_____Cait 08/26/21 8:32:17 AM #89:	spikethedevil posted... Spoiler tags @_____Cait baten kaitos. You actually play as the main charactrs spirit guide. In the opening cutscene, you both wake up from what seemed to be an attack. You start gathering a party to get revenge, there seems to be a traitor in the group. Turns out it was the main character lying to everyone. He had you to vouch for him because he wiped your memory before the events of the opening cutscene, so as you start the game, you literally think nothing of it. Its really well done and unexpected, and you even abandon the main for a good time after that, until everything gets sorted out. --- ORAS secret base: https://imgur.com/V9nAVrd 3DS friend code: 0173-1465-1236 <cite>_____Cait posted [p:957451583] in The twist ... [t:79630267]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>Spoiler tags @_____Cait</quote> baten kaitos. You actually play as the main charactrs spirit guide. In the opening cutscene, you both wake up from what seemed to be an attack. You start gathering a party to get revenge, there seems to be a traitor in the group. Turns out it was the main character lying to everyone. He had you to vouch for him because he wiped your memory before the events of the opening cutscene, so as you start the game, you literally think nothing of it. Its really well done and unexpected, and you even abandon the main for a good time after that, until everything gets sorted out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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