10 Video Game Moments That Blew Us Away (Even Though We Saw Them Coming)
6. Dom's Sacrifice - Gears Of War 3
Ooh, this one still hurts.
From the beginning of Gears of War 3, it's apparent Dominic "Dom" Santiago has been left traumatised after he was forced to executed his infected wife during the events of Gears of War 2. Due to his distant and emotionally detached manner, he seems resigned to the idea of dying. As a result, it's not unexpected when Dom sacrifices his life to save his companions the first chance he gets.
Now, Dom's sacrifice is deeply poignant, since his death spared his friends and allowed him to reunite with his wife in the afterlife. But at the same time, Dom's decision highlights how much pain he must've endured and yet, carried on with his mission for the sake of humanity.
The use of Mad World during this sequence is hits in all of the feels, since it doesn't just symbolise Dom's end but ties back to the iconic teaser for the original game.
The fact Marcus uses Dom's commando knife to defeat the main villain is sure to tug on heartstrings, since it shows his influence and legacy can still be felt, even after he's gone.