15 Most Badass Monologues In Video Game History

3. "Did I Ever Tell You The Definition Of Insanity?" (Far Cry 3)

The instantly-iconic punchline of Vaas' maniacal rant may have originated with someone else (possibly Albert Einstein), but the whole monologue surrounding it is equally brilliant in the way it mirrors Vaas' - and the player's - own actions in the game. Vaas' 'definition of insanity' may be referring to his own madness in trying in vain to kill Jason over and over again, or Jason's madness in constantly trying to kill Vaas (of course, anyone who's played Far Cry 3 will know that ultimately both guys are as mad as each other).

Closing the the monologue with a ironic little ellipsis, Vaas repeats the big question he just answered for himself, before trying - once again - to kill you. And so Far Cry 3's cycle of insanity continues...

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