10 Video Game Reveals That Blew Our Minds

Twists and turns that shook the world of gaming!

As video game technology has improved, so has the cinematic quality of the games themselves. This has allowed for developers to be more creative and adventurous in their storytelling than the pixellated days of yore, and many video game narratives have managed to rival Hollywood's output. Of course, it's not only in recent years that we've had engaging stories in gaming. In particular, games like the early Final Fantasy titles managed to enthrall players with epic storylines and well-written characters, featuring some of the most shocking twists across any form of media. In many ways, narrative twists and reveals can be even more affecting in video games than films. Because we've had control of the protagonists, it's can be far easier to feel a connection to them than simply watching events unfold on-screen with no input. When a big reveal plays out and changes everything that influenced our earlier actions, it can be a hugely memorable occurence. This list takes a look at 10 of the greatest reveals from the history of gaming. From crazy twists that totally shook our understanding of the game's universe to character revelations that had been hinted at from the very beginning, each of these reveals blew the minds of everyone playing. Be warned that there are massive spoilers ahead!
 
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