The most horrible ending...

tsa · 01-07-2009, 10:10 AM

Ursulla started a Most Glorious Ending thread, but of course all of us want to know what you think is the most horrible ending you ever saw in an adventure game! So spill your guts and don't hold back

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*Fantasysci5* · 01-07-2009, 10:26 AM

Oh gosh. Now, you all know that I absolutely love the "Dark Fall"s, and stuff, but the ending of "Dark Fall:Lights Out" was horrible for the simple fact that the "computer" voice was so hard to understand! I had no idea what it was saying, and had to go online afterwards to figure out the script. Usually, I'm a little slow on the uptake, and I usually go online to make sure I understood the plot all the way through, and see what other fans had to say about the game. I had to do that with the end of "Scratches", cause I had no idea what that was...I never mind looking online to understand games better, but this I didn't even know where to start.

And the first "Myst", which I love so much. Once you were done...you just sat there. It didn't say "The End", roll credits, etc. You just sat there wondering what else you were supposed to do.

But I love both of these games to death!

cwapitm · 01-07-2009, 10:30 AM

Ones that are open ended with no promise of a sequel.

I was disappointed with Dreamfall's ending, but when I heard news there would be more games, I'm not so bothered about the ending anymore.

AndreaDraco83 · 01-07-2009, 11:07 AM

Uhm, tsa, this is so more difficult than saying the most glorious ending...

Anyway, I've to say Monkey Island 2, closely followed by Versailles 1685

tsa · 01-07-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreaDraco83

Uhm, tsa, this is so more difficult than saying the most glorious ending...

I know

The ending of Myst V was pretty bad. There were so many questions left after the game had ended.

Edit: O, and let me not forget the ending of The Pawn on the Commodore 64! Suddenly there was nothing you could do anymore. No 'well done, you are free' or whatever. I'm not even sure I really ended that game.

Keregioz · 01-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Still life followed by dreamfall

Ascovel · 01-07-2009, 01:35 PM

The Longest Journey. I thought the final revelations were the ultimate insults after the earlier mediocrity. Well, I don't know, maybe it's just the hype and great expectations on my part that made this a horrible experience for me.

Sik · 01-07-2009, 04:40 PM

I'd have to say Monkey Island 2. I'm sure I've played games with worse endings... but none that were so brilliant otherwise.

Oh, by the way, I find it amusing that Dreamfall could win polls for both best and worst ending. :p

Ascovel · 01-07-2009, 05:17 PM

Personally I disliked the Monkey Island 2 ending only until Curse of Monkey Island was released and I've seen how they handled it there.

Simon the Sorcerer 2 had this kind of ending too. OK, maybe slightly better. Yet they solved the situation with a kind of deus ex machina device in the sequel (the 3D one) which was rather unsatisfying.

Kazmajik · 01-07-2009, 09:44 PM

I remember being let down by the ending to Still Life, but knowing that a sequel is in the works lessens some of the pain.

Keregioz · 01-07-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazmajik

I remember being let down by the ending to Still Life, but knowing that a sequel is in the works lessens some of the pain.

Unfortunately, from what I've heard the story won't be continued and concluded as it was supposed to in SL2...It will be a completely different story with just a minor reference about how they solved the case in the original game. I hope they do something good with that. Personally I don't have my hopes up.

dekaneas297 · 01-08-2009, 02:37 AM

The Black Mirror

Nice game with horrible ending

KasiaD · 01-08-2009, 03:16 AM

How about Mystery Chronicles - Scorpio Ritual. Such a bleak one... I mean they could have done it better for sure I just do not know how...

Mohlin · 01-08-2009, 03:35 AM

The Lost Crown. You just sit there and wonder what the h*ll happened. What was the game about? Why did Niegel do what he did? What about all unanswered questions?

The game up til then was the best I have played so far, though.

Periglo · 01-08-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sik

I'd have to say Monkey Island 2. I'm sure I've played games with worse endings... but none that were so brilliant otherwise.

This ending had me angry for a long time. But I have come to realize that:

a) it is part of the game's greatness, and

b) it really is the ending of the series, as originally designed. The rest of the games are ok, but they don't come close to the two first ones, imho.

Ksandra · 01-08-2009, 05:47 AM

Of the games I've played recently, Runaway 2 has to be the worst. The box cons you into thinking it will be a full game, and then it suddenly ends half-way through the story with the equivalent of a 'To Be Continued' screen. Dreamfall is also pretty high on the list, but at least we were told beforehand that it was the first half of a two-parter. And the ending of the Faith plotline is moving, though it was the only one that even came close to being properly resolved.

Of course, there are plenty of AGs with terrible endings - in fact, it's getting to the point where I'm surprised and relieved if the ending is not terrible. I'm so tired of seeing good games end with a fifteen-second cutscene that completely fails to wrap up the storyline properly. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of AG endings that I'd consider good, let alone great.

Ascovel · 01-08-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KasiaD

How about Mystery Chronicles - Scorpio Ritual. Such a bleak one... I mean they could have done it better for sure I just do not know how...

Ah yes! It was so bleak that in fact I already managed to forget about it because otherwise I would proposed it myself. However, besides the ending the game was very OK.

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Originally Posted by Periglo

b) it really is the ending of the series, as originally designed.

What makes you think that?

DustyShinigami · 01-08-2009, 07:01 AM

Broken Sword 4
The Black Mirror
Dreamfall
Still Life
Simon the Sorcerer II - after such a big journey, solving loads of puzzles, it was disappointing to find out that Simon lost and Sordid won. Very similar to Monkey Island 2.

Periglo · 01-08-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascovel

(MI 2 ending) What makes you think that?

There are many sources confirming this point, see:
http://www.scummbar.com/resources/articles/index.php?newssniffer=readarticle&article=2

Ascovel · 01-08-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Periglo

There are many sources confirming this point, see:
http://www.scummbar.com/resources/articles/index.php?newssniffer=readarticle&article=2

That's basically just some fan's theory. The ending of Monkey Island 2 suggests the story is not over yet and I remember Ron has been saying he had his own ideas for Monkey Island 3.

01-07-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	The most horrible ending... Ursulla started a Most Glorious Ending thread, but of course all of us want to know what you think is the most horrible ending you ever saw in an adventure game! So spill your guts and don't hold back . Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	Oh gosh. Now, you all know that I absolutely love the "Dark Fall"s, and stuff, but the ending of "Dark Fall:Lights Out" was horrible for the simple fact that the "computer" voice was so hard to understand! I had no idea what it was saying, and had to go online afterwards to figure out the script. Usually, I'm a little slow on the uptake, and I usually go online to make sure I understood the plot all the way through, and see what other fans had to say about the game. I had to do that with the end of "Scratches", cause I had no idea what that was...I never mind looking online to understand games better, but this I didn't even know where to start. And the first "Myst", which I love so much. Once you were done...you just sat there. It didn't say "The End", roll credits, etc. You just sat there wondering what else you were supposed to do. But I love both of these games to death! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

01-07-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
cwapitm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 328	Ones that are open ended with no promise of a sequel. I was disappointed with Dreamfall's ending, but when I heard news there would be more games, I'm not so bothered about the ending anymore. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "From now on we're gonna soar like eagles...eagles on POGO STICKS!!!"-Glottis Currently Playing: Gabriel Knight: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned.

01-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#4
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	Uhm, tsa, this is so more difficult than saying the most glorious ending... Anyway, I've to say Monkey Island 2, closely followed by Versailles 1685 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

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01-07-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
Ascovel Spoonbeaks say Ahoy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 1,053	The Longest Journey. I thought the final revelations were the ultimate insults after the earlier mediocrity. Well, I don't know, maybe it's just the hype and great expectations on my part that made this a horrible experience for me. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
Sik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 196	I'd have to say Monkey Island 2. I'm sure I've played games with worse endings... but none that were so brilliant otherwise. Oh, by the way, I find it amusing that Dreamfall could win polls for both best and worst ending. :p Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2009, 05:17 PM	#9
Ascovel Spoonbeaks say Ahoy! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 1,053	Personally I disliked the Monkey Island 2 ending only until Curse of Monkey Island was released and I've seen how they handled it there. Simon the Sorcerer 2 had this kind of ending too. OK, maybe slightly better. Yet they solved the situation with a kind of deus ex machina device in the sequel (the 3D one) which was rather unsatisfying. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Ascovel; 01-08-2009 at 02:41 AM.

01-07-2009, 09:44 PM	#10
Kazmajik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 418	I remember being let down by the ending to Still Life, but knowing that a sequel is in the works lessens some of the pain. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2009, 02:37 AM	#12
dekaneas297 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 297	The Black Mirror Nice game with horrible ending Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2009, 03:16 AM	#13
KasiaD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warsaw Posts: 178	How about Mystery Chronicles - Scorpio Ritual. Such a bleak one... I mean they could have done it better for sure I just do not know how... Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2009, 03:35 AM	#14
Mohlin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 253	The Lost Crown. You just sit there and wonder what the h*ll happened. What was the game about? Why did Niegel do what he did? What about all unanswered questions? The game up til then was the best I have played so far, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2009, 05:47 AM	#16
Ksandra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 124	Of the games I've played recently, Runaway 2 has to be the worst. The box cons you into thinking it will be a full game, and then it suddenly ends half-way through the story with the equivalent of a 'To Be Continued' screen. Dreamfall is also pretty high on the list, but at least we were told beforehand that it was the first half of a two-parter. And the ending of the Faith plotline is moving, though it was the only one that even came close to being properly resolved. Of course, there are plenty of AGs with terrible endings - in fact, it's getting to the point where I'm surprised and relieved if the ending is not terrible. I'm so tired of seeing good games end with a fifteen-second cutscene that completely fails to wrap up the storyline properly. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of AG endings that I'd consider good, let alone great. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2009, 07:01 AM	#18
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Broken Sword 4 The Black Mirror Dreamfall Still Life Simon the Sorcerer II - after such a big journey, solving loads of puzzles, it was disappointing to find out that Simon lost and Sordid won. Very similar to Monkey Island 2. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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