10 Legendary Video Game Plot Twists - Ranked From Dumb To Genius

1. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic - Darth Revan

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This is the ultimate twist because it actively involves you as a player. It’s not a reveal about someone else or a trick the narrative ensnares you in, but a revelation about the character you’ve been in control of, and the game allows you to do what you wish with it.

Silent Hill 2 also concerns your player character learning a dark truth, but the narrative will continue unabated, regardless of your reaction to anything. In Knights Of The Old Republic, that’s not the case.

The game sees you as a Jedi, hopping from planet to planet trying to take down Malak, a powerful Sith Lord. Malak learned the way of the Sith from the evil Darth Revan... you, to be exact.

Your character is Darth Revan, the main antagonist’s teacher, although the Jedi Council had wiped your memories of this fact. Once you learn, the game offers you a crossroads. You can remain with the Jedi and continue to hunt Malak, atoning for your past mistakes.

Or, if you don’t see them as mistakes, you can choose to lead the Sith instead, as was your destiny. Giving you a twist and still letting you choose the outcome is genius.

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