12 Revealing Video Game Moments That Came Out Of NOWHERE

12. Cole Phelps' Affair - L.A. Noire

In LA Noire, you play as Detective Cole Phelps – a decorated cop who quickly works his way up the ranks of the police force after stumbling upon a massive conspiracy in the city.

Throughout most of your playthrough, Phelps seems to be the only straight cop in Los Angeles. Sure, he’s brash and confrontational, but he's a boy scout who does everything by the book. Because of his uncompromising integrity and unwavering loyalty to the cause, you really believe Phelps is an upstanding guy.

But late in the game, Phelps’ career takes a nosedive after his affair with a German mistress is exposed. Because this story takes place immediately after World War II, the fact that Phelps “slept with the enemy” has him labelled as a traitor to his country.

When you see how heartbroken his wife is after she kicks Phelps out of the house, you can’t help feeling like our so-called hero betrayed you as well.

For all his faults, we never thought he would do something this heartless and stupid, especially when he was so close with closing the biggest case of his career.