8 Video Games That Reward You For Showing Mercy

8. Magus Joins Your Team - Chrono Trigger

For anyone who's played the stonkingly brilliant Chrono Trigger, you'll know that Magus is a right piece of work, appearing to have teamed up with the time-eater itself Lavos as its snivelling fleshy lackey.

After all the problems he causes you throughout your adventure, you'll likely be chomping at the bit in order to see him meet his maker, and after the party has defeated The Blackbird, you'll actually get a chance to do so.

Heading to the North Cape will show Magus standing on top of a cliff overlooking the sea, as the party draw their weapons to fight, Magus reveals that he was actually brought to this time by Lavos and was actually looking to slay the beast for ruining his life. He then presents the group a choice as to whether they want to battle him or not, and if you feel that the cad is lying you can take him apart piece by piece.

However, if you are moved by his tale you can actually choose to deny him a battle and walk away, stating that more violence will not bring back your friends. This seems to motivate the former villain and sees him actually join your party!

Not a bad reward when you consider his stat lines and abilities and yet further proves that it's team work that really will make the time-compressed, alternate future dream work.