Emotional Stories: Top 10 Saddest Games That Will Make You Cry

By Jonathan Leack

Final words are spoken. Credits roll. You gaze into the void as you reflect on the story that has been told.

The greatest stories told in gaming history aren’t just those that are written and delivered well, they are the ones that make you a part of them. If you care enough about the characters, their success and loss is your own.

Some games deliver such a powerful narrative that their key moments are capable of evoking emotion, even sadness. Even fewer can make you cry. If any games in history are going to make you feel what this is like, the 10 below are your best bet.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Final Fantasy VII

 

Final Fantasy X

 

Life is Strange

 

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

 

Red Dead Redemption

 

Shadow of the Colossus

 

The Last of Us

 

The Walking Dead Season 1

 

To The Moon

 

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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