10 RPG Character Deaths That BROKE You

10. Your Dog (Fable II)

Everyone knows the one narrative line that you should never cross: don't kill pets. Seeing an animal die in a story is about as heartbreaking as it gets, especially if it's one you've spent a lot of time with. However, Fable II said "Hold my beer" when looking at this trope, as the game happily kills off your beloved pooch, hitting you with emotional damage equal to the full blast of a blunderbuss. 

Your canine companion never leaves your side throughout this game, pestering you with hidden treasure spots and acting as a source of company across the land of Albion. Sadly, just before the game's grand finale, your lovable mutt leaps in front of a speeding bullet to save you, killing it instantly. 

One of the hardest things about your dog's death is the sudden loneliness you feel, having lost that ever-present companion who's been with you since the beginning. Now, you can revive your dog at the end of the game, but at the cost of thousands of innocent people, making it a questionable choice - still, no one would blame you.