10 Most Important Video Game Deaths This Decade

9. Naia (Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons)

The word to describe the experience one gets with this game is "devastating". Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons begins, ends and persists beyond its playtime with the concept of loss and overcoming grief.

Starting with the image of the younger brother overlooking their mother's grave and then learning that their father is sick sets a somber tone, and as the narrative unfolds and you help the pair reach the Waters Of Life, you become incredibly emotionally invested in their story.

Which as you can imagine creates a visceral gut punch when it comes to say goodbye to your older brother Naia. His death removes a sense of security that the player almost becomes reliant on, and it's through his absence that you get an insight into what it's like to lose a loved one. That's a powerful emotional state, and one that is driven home when you look at his grave next to their mother's. A fantastic game hands down.