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Touching and also fascinating scene from Halo 5: Guardians. Before you start watching, note that this content may contain spoilers. Actually it's really contains very important spoiler. :D

 

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I cried during the scene where Capt Price was supposedly killed in CoD4. Such an epic moment where youre surrounded by brothers who have been on the long chase with you from the start to end and slowly get killed off one after the other trying to pull your ass to safety.

Im a huge sucker for scenes like those in movies.
 
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Yes. I remember that scene. After many adventures, then this scene...

 
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I shed tears not as I watched that scene, but when I listened to track #10, Blue Team, which is incredibly moving in the context of Halo 5's events. 117 from H4 was fantastic, and Blue Team is like 117, feels edition.

I think the middle part of the track plays during this cutscene. Cutscene really cuts like a knife, eh? You don't need to hear his voice at the end to feel the Chief's pain.
 
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Buckets from my eyes.

Spoiler OK?
 
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Buckets from my eyes.

Spoiler OK?

I was playing this game, but not finished yet. I don't know why. Also I don't watch this video yet. I want to play it again. :D
 
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I cried when I saw how Arkham Knight ran..............@720p
 
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Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC at the end when they say it`s the last time they get together, reminded me of my real life.
This. It is even more moving having finished the game before seeing the Citadel ending. The motion capture/acting in the last few minutes there is spot-on--the finality of it.

Also, the Extended Cut, paragon synthesis ending.
I always lose it when they show the memorial on board Normandy with EDI placing Shepherds name on it in addition to Mordin Solus, Navigator Pressley, and Ashley Williams/Kaiden Alenko which were already there (at minimum). It doesn't stop hearing Buzz Aldrin (second man on the moon) voices the very last lines in the game.
Dammit, I'm welling up just thinking about it.
 
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I've never cried at a video game. I can't remember even coming close. They're usually too poorly written for that sort of impact.
 
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I cried one time while playing Need for Speed 5 and crashed Moby Dick into the wall and had to buy it instead of just winning. :`(
 

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Was getting a little sad end the end of ME3 for so many reasons but i thought fuck it and shot the little shit that will make you possible cry and duck for cover from ones wife.
 

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Was getting a little sad end the end of ME3 for so many reasons but i thought fuck it and shot the little shit that will make you possible cry and duck for cover from ones wife.
That's the spirit!
 

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My most emotional gaming moment was the ending of MGS4:Guns of Patriots.
My brother came to visit me one weekend. Normally we'd drink beer, bullshit about work and have fun playing Little Big Planet, but this time it was different - I was an hour away from completing MGS4!
After finishing two cases of Stella Artois and the final battle with Liquid Snake I got the same sad feeling, as after watching the Green Mile. But it all got worse later: credits started to roll, I went outside for a smoke, walk off the buzz and get more booze, while my brother stayed in the house. PS3 was still on and come to find out, while I was away I've missed the entire last movie....:banghead:
 

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I have to say my most emotional moment that I was close to tears was in Life Is Strange, when I had to make a decision to help someone live or not, knowing if I did so, it would mean someone important from the main characters childhood would die a second time.

The writing in that game is amazing, and people really need to play the game. I would go so far as to say you owe it to yourself, as it is a truly great game.
 
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I have to say my most emotional moment that I was close to tears was in Life Is Strange, when I had to make a decision to help someone live or not, knowing if I did so, it would mean someone important from the main characters childhood would die a second time.

The writing in that game is amazing, and people really need to play the game. I would go so far as to say you owe it to yourself, as it is a truly great game.

King's Quest and Life Is Strange are great two graphic adventure games. I still haven't played it, but I will. My friend told me about Until Dawn on PS4, and there is also multiple choice. Also it can be good.
 

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Video games can rouse strong emotions with me too. Not as much as a great book but definitely
I have to say my most emotional moment that I was close to tears was in Life Is Strange, when I had to make a decision to help someone live or not, knowing if I did so, it would mean someone important from the main characters childhood would die a second time.

The writing in that game is amazing, and people really need to play the game. I would go so far as to say you owe it to yourself, as it is a truly great game.

Looks like it's a very well rated game by players. Added it to my buy list.
 

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Video games can rouse strong emotions with me too. Not as much as a great book but definitely


Looks like it's a very well rated game by players. Added it to my buy list.

It really is! I have to say, adventure games are only a small part of what I play, so not the norm, and playing as a teenaged girl and being a 48 year old man is definately outside my comfort zone. But they really nailed it, and after so many great reviews (including @RCoon's great review of Episode 1), I had to try it. I was hooked halfway through the first episode and promptly purchased Episodes 2-5!
 
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video games make you cry? o_O
 
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