10 Emotionally Intense Video Games You Need To Experience
7. Mother 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Lj00wPlzk Nintendo is known for being more family friendly compared to its competitors, but its exclusives often hide some of the darkest moments in gamings history, and fans will often point to the Mother 3 as a prime example because it's simultaneously cute and horrifying. Creator Shigesato Itoi urged players to name all of the characters based on members of their own family and for a good reason. For instance, the scene in which Lucass mother dies wouldnt create as much of an impact had players given her a silly name as they're wont to do. Keep in mind that the mothers death takes place at the beginning of Mother 3, and the rest of the content has plenty of light-hearted moments. The franchise has always been known for its Saturday-morning cartoon vibe and quirky, hilarious dialogue, and this entry is no exception. But then it also uses this friendly aesthetic to thinly veil its darker moments. The most emotionally intense moment occurs when Lucas battles his brother, Claus, who is under mind-control. The mother eventually interrupts the battle to free Claus who then decides to end his life for the greater good.
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