10 Dead Video Game Characters You Can Actually Save

10. Paul - Deus Ex

Deus Ex is famous for being one of the earliest games to give players the kind of choices we now take for granted, many of which were never lamp-shaded and left completely to the player's agency. Such is the case with Paul Denton, brother to protagonist JC Denton.

After the organization the Dentons work for discover that Paul has been secretly working with the bad guys (who are actually the good guys) they send a massive hit squad of soldiers to his Hell's Kitchen apartment to kill him.

Paul orders you to run away through a fire escape and save yourself so you can keep up the good fight. In the moment, it doesn't feel like you have a choice. This is Paul's big hero moment in the story where he sacrifices himself to save his little brother.

Or is it?

If you simply choose not to run away, you'll be able to fight the attacking enemies with Paul. And if he survives the battle, he'll be there through the rest of the game to provide... words of encouragement.

OK, so it doesn't make a huge difference, but you still feel nice about it.