8 Secret Video Game Endings You Didn’t Know Exist

8. The New Mr X - Streets Of Rage

Most classic beat-em-ups take players on a linear path paved with knocked-out teeth and broken bones, but Sega Mega Drive smash Streets of Rage dared to be different by offering several potential conclusions.

The game's most controversial ending only occurred if you reached the final boss, Mr X, in two-player mode and returned a split decision when the bad guy offers you the chance to join his evil criminal organisation.

This kicks off a fight to the death between the two players and the victor is then given another chance to side with Mr X. If you answered 'yes' the first time and spurned him the second, he attempts to kill you and a good old-fashioned final boss battle begins.

Killing Mr X after betraying your partner kicked off Streets of Rage's 'bad ending' in which the player is pictured on the villain's throne having taken his place as the city's kingpin.

At least it beats rescuing another generic damsel in distress.