Characters die in video games - it's a sad fact of life. Often, they are villains who fully deserve their demise but occasionally, tragic circumstances unfold and the undeserving also meet their maker. Often emotional experiences, they give you one final chance to say goodbye to a beloved figure, or throw further disdain at those who brought about their own deaths through villainous actions. 'Famous last words' often tie into these scenes neatly - those final thoughts and sayings of dying people that are memorable or shocking in some way. For example, they might offer one final insight into the inner-workings of a particular character. People tend to get awfully honest in their dying moments, after all. It's these little moments of development that are particularly interesting and exciting for gamers. Is the bad guy going to show remorse for their actions? Does a noble sacrifice come with a badass final line? Will there be one final little plot twist to carry the story on? All of these things and more can happen in those final breaths. The famous last words showcased in this article all create memorable moments and events in video games for various reasons, evoking various emotions within players - be it sadness, anger or surprise. If you can think of any more examples of characters who created awesome moments with their final words, leave your thoughts in the comments below.
I have an addiction to achievements, a craving for new bands and a dream to become Captain America. I once finished second in a Mario Kart 7 tournament so I'm kind of a big deal.
