For Discussion #4: The End

Here at Nightmare Mode, we’ve been thinking of Bastion a lot. Well, okay, I’ve been thinking of Bastion a lot. I can’t put thoughts in other people’s heads. In any case, it’s made me think about endings, and how a good, ten hour game should end.

So, this week’s question is: what’s your favorite ending? Be sure to label spoilers with some white space, or else we’ll all be sad and know the ending to Super Walkaround 3.

If you asked me for my favorite, it would be Persona 3, with Bastion probably placing a strong second. In general, though, games end poorly, which is why I’m always so happy when a game ends with its best foot forward.

Let’s talk about some good endings, then. What games worked the longest for our hearts?