10 Video Game Endings That Were Profoundly Insulting

3. Halo 2

One of the most prolific misfires in the history of gaming. It would later be revealed that Bungie's time developing Halo 2 was fraught with mishaps and shorter deadlines, the team eventually having to crowbar in a cliffhanger-ending that pretty much amounted to, "Come back for the third one, we should have it figured out by then!"

Yes, Halo 3 would then go on to arguably become the finest entry in the series, but it came after Halo 2 spent its campaign building up to an epic finale - only to have Master Chief ready himself, be questioned as to what he's doing by a commanding officer, and reply "Finishing this fight!" before a cut to black.

It almost felt parodic considering the cheery score that comes rushing in to greet the Chief's line, and considering Halo's stature as one of gaming's elite franchise - and this sequel being the first Xbox game to take the franchise online - you'd be hard pressed to find any fanbase who cried out with such anger at its conclusion.