9 Shocking Surprises And Secrets In Video Games

Not all games show their entire hand right off the bat. The majority of well remembered titles stay in the minds of gamers on account of a particular twist or surprise; an ace up their sleeve if you will. Whether it’s a level you never expected or a really crazy plot twist, here are nine shocking surprises in games that have kept us on our toes. This list is likely to contain spoilers.

1. Time Travel

So there I am, young and in love with RPGs, casually starting up Ocarina of Time. Pretty good game I thought in my innocence, as I fumbled around Hyrule Field as kid Link. So I clear the three dungeons, access the sacred realm and then... wait, what the!? Such a memorable plot twist that opens up a lot more Zelda goodness. The sheer shock of that moment was enough to cement Ocarina of Time as one of my all time favourites.