Top 10 Biggest Acts of Betrayal in Video Games
Video games are an immersive medium that allows players to step into the shoes of their favorite characters and embark on epic adventures. They offer an escape from reality and a chance to experience things that would be impossible in real life. But with great power comes great responsibility, and video games often present players with tough choices that can have serious consequences. One of the most common tropes in gaming is the act of betrayal, where a character turns on their allies or friends for personal gain or other reasons.Betrayal in video games can take many forms, from a surprise attack during a mission to a character switch that reveals a hidden agenda. It can be heartbreaking, infuriating, or even shocking, leaving players feeling a sense of disbelief or betrayal themselves.
Albert Wesker, a recurring antagonist in the Resident Evil series, betrays his teammates in the Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) unit. As a double agent for the Umbrella Corporation, Wesker manipulates events to further the company's sinister goals, making him a central villain throughout the series. During the game, we meet up with Bravo team leader Enrico, who reveals that there is a traitor among the group. However, before he can reveal the name, he is killed. It's not until near the end that we learn Wesker set the whole thing up, using his own S.T.A.R.S. in order to collect combat data. He is eventually killed by the Tyrant, but he manages to escape thanks to the injection of the special T-Virus.
Kratos formerly served the Gods until they tricked him into killing his own family. Blinded by rage, Kratos vows to take revenge against the Gods by killing them one by one.
Never trust a pig - something Fox's father learned the hard way. A former member of the original Star Fox team along with Peppy Hare and James McCloud, they were sent to investigate the planet Venom. Not long after they arrive, Pigma betrays the team, allowing Andross to capture them. Luckily, Peppy escapes, but James wasn't so lucky.
Yeah, Pigma was just awful. Poor James.
Thankfully, it was good shooting Pigma down for good.
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Ada Wong, a character in Resident Evil 2, betrays both the protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, and the Umbrella Corporation. As a double agent, Ada manipulates Leon throughout the game, ultimately seeking to obtain a sample of the G-Virus for her own mysterious employers. Leon first meets Ada in Raccoon City. She claims that she is looking for her boyfriend. Leon, being the good guy that he is, believes her. He later meets up with Annette Birkin, who informs him that Ada is a spy. Leon doesn't believe her until Ada tells him her true purpose was to get a sample of the G-virus. However, she eventually dies, or so Leon thinks.
Smoke was always helping you at first, but later... CJ saw that he was helping CRASH and the Ballas gang.
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Daina is the woman who helps Isaac through the first third of the game. She tells Isaac she has a cure for his dementia, and he travels to her at the top of the church. She acts mysteriously, but Isaac doesn't believe he would be betrayed yet again. Well, he does. Daina is a Unitologist who wants to spread convergence everywhere, killing everyone, by making Isaac create more markers. There's no cure, and she basically laughs at him. Luckily, she is ripped apart by a gunship seconds later.
In Kirby's Return to Dreamland, Magolor, initially portrayed as a friendly character seeking help, betrays Kirby and friends after they aid him in restoring his ship. Magolor's true intentions are revealed when he uses the ship to seize control of the universe, forcing Kirby and his friends to stop him. I would have never expected this much of a plot twist from a KIRBY GAME.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, Micah Bell betrays the Van der Linde gang, his own comrades, by working as an informant for the Pinkertons. His treachery leads to the gang's downfall, setting the stage for a series of confrontations and the tragic conclusion of the game.
Dimentio, a character in Super Paper Mario, betrays his fellow villains by manipulating events throughout the game. His ultimate goal is to seize control of the Chaos Heart, a powerful artifact, to reshape the universe in his own twisted image, forcing the heroes to stop him. Super Paper Mario is known for being one of the darkest Mario games ever (which is good, by the way), and what was needed to make it perfect was a plot twist that NO ONE would have expected.
Sans, a character in Undertale, betrays the player in the Genocide Route by becoming an unexpected final boss. As the player ruthlessly eliminates all inhabitants of the Underground, Sans steps in to protect the last remaining monsters, defying expectations and challenging the player's actions.
In Earthbound/Mother 2, Pokey Minch betrays his childhood friend, Ness, by siding with the game's primary antagonist, Giygas. Driven by greed and selfishness, Pokey's actions lead him down a dark path and ultimately result in a confrontation with Ness and his friends.
Vergil, a character in DMC: Devil May Cry, betrays his brother, Dante, and their alliance by revealing his true intentions of taking over the demonic world. His pursuit of power and control forces Dante to confront and battle him, culminating in a climactic showdown.