Favourite emotional scenes in video games?

Hey, do you know the situation where you're playing a game of any genre, and are suddenly treated to a scene, good or bad, which can get you all emotional? To me, such scenes are signs of excellent story development. Which are your favourite examples? And what emotions did they evoke? Remember spoiler tags  and all that. Also, when discussing, we should probably get spoilertags everywhere, if we branch out into more games. Let us see if the spoiler tags can prove themselves useful 
 
Here's a quick "top 10" of scenes I just thought of. Excuse the layout. Apparently the spoiler tag doesn't work in Google Chrome and the list tag doesn't work in Internet Explorer. FML. (EDIT: Nevermind, installed Firefox too). Sorry for the reverse way to do it (normally you go from 10 to 1, but I can't figure it out in this layout). Anyway, #1 is my favourite, #2 second-best and so on.

 

1. The Darkness
   
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   Scene #1: Chilling with Jenny
   Emotion #1: Comfort/Happiness/...Love?
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   Scene #2: Death of Jenny
   Emotion #2: Insane amount of sadness/loss
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   Ladies and gentlemen, this is it - this is without a doubt the most touched I've been by a video game in a loooooooooong time. I have to mention both scenes because it is fascinating how the devs managed to make me care about Jenny in a short, emotional scene with almost zero words. It channeled the "boyfriend/girlfriend"-feeling brilliantly in only a moment, and thus, when Jenny was killed, I was able to relate somewhat to what Jackie must've felt, and really felt like I'd lost someone important. It doesn't get anymore touching than this. At least to me
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2. Grand Theft Auto IV
   
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   Scene #1: Niko's talk with Ilyena Faustin
   Emotion #1: Thoughtfulness???
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   Scene #2: Death of Kate McReary
   Emotion #2: Loss
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   GTAIV is actually up here mainly because of the first scene. It came as a complete surprise, when I went to Faustin's mansion for another kill mission, and suddenly, in this world of traitors and greedy bastards, I met this friendly woman. It was a very welcome change of pace, and Niko's tale of his actions in "the Old Country" was extremely well done, and helped immensely with shaping him into a likeable, human protagonist.
   I've also included Scene #2 because, goddammit, I was so happy that Niko had finally found happiness in that hopeless city, and then THAT happens?! I wasn't even hell-bent on revenge or anything, it just kinda felt like nothing mattered anyone - Niko would never find true love or happiness. Damn, that made me sad...
   
   
3. Mass Effect
   
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   Scene: Choosing between Kaidan and Ashley
   Emotion: ??? (frustration quit)
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   After having experienced all of this with my trusty team, you want me to sacrifice one of them?! Well, fuck you game, I will not do it! *uninstalled game*
4. Red Dead Redemption
   
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   Scene: The ending
   Emotion: Sadness
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   Aw, man, seriously? I may not have liked John Marston much as a protagonist, but he always came off as a good, honest man who was only looking to make up for past mistakes. And then those fucking bastards betray him?! There's an extremely strong morale coming through here, something about how you cannot escape your past. That may have what neutered my lust for revenge.
   
   
5. Sid Meier's Pirates!
   
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   Scene: Getting married
   Emotion: Happiness
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   Yeah, the game is goofy, but it's charming nonetheless, and when I finally married that governor's daughter that I had been courting, it felt like a great accomplishment and I was genuinely happy about it for a surprisingly long time :). Also, I needed some less sad entries on this list.
   
   
6. Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood
   
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   Scene: The Death of Guybrush
   Emotion: Shock
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   Even though I had been warned by the game title, this one still came out of nowhere. My immediate reaction was almost yelling "HOLY SHIT!". To me, this was the moment the Monkey Island series grew up. Sure, it retained it's funny atmosphere, but dealing with death is still serious business, yo.
   
   
7. Modern Warfare 2
   
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   Scene: The Deaths of Ghost and Roach
   Emotion: Shock --> Sadness/Loss --> Raging anger/Lust for revenge
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   Say what you will about all the mindless killing, but when Shepherd betrayed me and killed the man who had just saved my ass from angry russians, I damn near planted my boot through my television. I totally didn't see it coming.
8. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
   
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   Scene: The Death of Eli
   Emotion: Sadness/Helplessness
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   Like other entries on this list, this one was sudden and nasty. It was cinematic and sent the chills down my spine when I heard Eli tell Alyx to cover her eyes. Damn, that was a very unpleasant scene. When Alyx afterwards sobs over her father's dead body, I couldn't help but for the first time in the entire series mumble "Gordon, say something ffs". Instead, I just stood there like an idiot, and felt completely useless
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9. Infamous
   
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   Scene: The Death of Trish
   Emotion: Guilt/Loss
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   Yes, I know that I wouldn't be able to save her either way, but I still couldn't forgive myself(!) for letting her die. What made this scene so emotional was perhaps that, while Trish had been angry with Cole before, she was starting to forgive him and be friendly towards him again. I could see them getting back together, and then THAT happens?! Goddamnit!
   
   
10. Beyond Good and Evil
    
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    Scene: The lighthouse ruins
    Emotion: Confusion/Guilt
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    This one is mainly here because I love Jade, and feel she is one of the best female protagonists ever conceived. She had always been fighting bravely in the face of enormous opposition in the form of a totalitarian government. When she suddenly gave up, I couldn't help but feel confused and guilty. Jade, I'm sorry if I did something wrong, but please don't stop now! That dog Woof was pretty cute btw
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11. Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
    
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    Scene: The ending
    Emotion: EPIC SUCCESS!
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    I have to add that this was the first Broken Sword game I played, so I was completely blown away by the wisecracking American, the hot French reporter and the romantic tension between them. At the end of the adventure I felt really satisfied. Like after having watched a great movie and you walk out of the movie theater while thinking "damn, that was some good shit". That was how I felt.
    
    

MGS4 
Hall way scene. 
If you played it you know.

Ending of Metal Gear Solid 3.

cant really remember any

Modern Warfare 2 – Betrayal scene

" Dammit people, this is the duplicate topic! "

" Dammit people, this is the duplicate topic! "

Hallway
Sunny & Otacon
Rosie singing

I would have to say Final Fantasy 7 Cloud's girlfriend dies.  The game is so awesome and the mini games are super awesome.

" Modern Warfare 2 – Betrayal scene "

Persona 3's ending

THE DEATH OF AERIS. 
 
i cried so much omg......

When Kratos shoved his fingers into Poseidon's eyes.  

Persona 4  

The entirety of Half Life 2: Episode 1.  I think that the entirety of any debate on "video games as art" is nonsense, but I can call that game art without qualifications.

Video game's tend to kill off my favorite character all the time so I come across these sort of situations all the time. I'm also a fairly emotional person so my heart stops and I actually get pretty consumed in the moment.
Legend of the Dragoon has one of those scenes.....it broke my heart.
Mass Effect made me a little emotional but it was an easy decision. Thankfully it Mass Effect 2 I managed to evade some of the horrible outcomes that I know exist.
Dragon Age....brought on a few situations that made me pretty emotional.
 
I have some more games but I'll leave it at that haha.

I had a hard time with the decision in Mass Effect because I couldn't decide who I disliked more.

a lot of heavy rain.

" @MrCellophane:  Modern Warfare 2? Is this a joke? I mean, no offence. But, seriously? Are you trolling with that choice? "

" @GhostlyEnigma said:

" @MrCellophane:  Modern Warfare 2? Is this a joke? I mean, no offence. But, seriously? Are you trolling with that choice? "

How about you give an explanation? Even though the game's story is relatively ridiculous and nonsensical, that doesn't prevent that scene from being any less impactful. I had grown to like the two characters involved in that particular scene and what happened was totally unpredictable to me. Being killed like that from the character's perspective was quite shocking, added with the warnings and yelling coming from Captain Price during that scene. 
 
@Jasta: You should tell what game your spoiler tag is related to so that everyone won't just avoid clicking it completely.     "

I agree with both the GTA IV scenes, but the most emotionally charged part of that game for me was when you

FF6. How many games have a character justifiably attempt suicide?

CoD4: WTFnuke
MW2: Betrayal
Persona 3: Ending

MW2 Betrayal.
RDR ending.
Bioshock A man chooses, a slave obeys (my jaw was on the floor during that entire goddamn scene)
Alan Wake ending. Not totally sure what emotion that was but i was pretty floored by it.

" @MrCellophane: Are you trolling? "

The OP's #1 answer is the only true answer.  The second scene you list in The Darkness had me in-fucking-furiated.

" @GhostlyEnigma said:

" @MrCellophane: Are you trolling? "

We could say the same to you.  "

" @SethPhotopoulos said:

" @GhostlyEnigma said:

" @MrCellophane: Are you trolling? "

We could say the same to you.  "

I admit that I'm pretty aggressive when it comes to Modern Warfare 2. But believe it or not, I like Modern Warfare 2. Only for it's single-player and Spec-ops. The single-player is just crazy, Michael Bayish bravado action. However, I don't understand how the betrayal scenes in Modern Warfare 2 manage to emotionally stir players. The story in the game is too silly to be taken seriously. 
 
On another note. We should stop abusing the infamous "T word" on the internet. 

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Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Bioware has it pretty much nailed down.

" @GhostlyEnigma said:

" @SethPhotopoulos said:

" @GhostlyEnigma said:

" @MrCellophane: Are you trolling? "

We could say the same to you.  "

I admit that I'm pretty aggressive when it comes to Modern Warfare 2. But believe it or not, I like Modern Warfare 2. Only for it's single-player and Spec-ops. The single-player is just crazy, Michael Bayish bravado action. However, I don't understand how the betrayal scenes in Modern Warfare 2 manage to emotionally stir players. The story in the game is too silly to be taken seriously. 
 
On another note. We should stop abusing the infamous "T word" on the internet. 

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Some people obviously disagree.  And you don't have the right to tell people what to feel.  That's all I'll say. "

Pigsy's Perfect 10
Non-Spoiler: The visuals are cellshaded and give off emotions with color schemes. It focuses attention on Pigsy and shows what a great character he is and contributes to the whole of the game. Richard Ridings voice is both comical and sincere at times. When people say that this will shed light on a character and adds detail to the game, this is what I think of now.
 
Spoiler:

All of Kingdom Hearts

" Pigsy's Perfect 10
Non-Spoiler: The visuals are cellshaded and give off emotions with color schemes. It focuses attention on Pigsy and shows what a great character he is and contributes to the whole of the game. Richard Ridings voice is both comical and sincere at times. When people say that this will shed light on a character and adds detail to the game, this is what I think of now.
 
Spoiler:

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Pigsy's builds his perfect 10 by sticking his little buddy truffles to the machine. Truffles gets kidnapped and pigsy goes after him. Pigsy recues Truffles but dies/powers down anyways. Pigsy learns that his true friend was truffles. Truffles would do anything for Pigsy, even die for him. That's what Pigsy learns is a true friend and explains why he sacrifices himself for Monkey and Trip. Somber banjo music plays for the last cutscene and happy music (Pigsy singing) plays in the credits! =)

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1. The Darkness
   SPOILER WARNING: Click here to reveal hidden content.

   Scene #1: Chilling with Jenny
   Emotion #1: Comfort/Happiness/...Love?
   ----
   Scene #2: Death of Jenny
   Emotion #2: Insane amount of sadness/loss
   ----
   Ladies and gentlemen, this is it - this is without a doubt the most touched I've been by a video game in a loooooooooong time. I have to mention both scenes because it is fascinating how the devs managed to make me care about Jenny in a short, emotional scene with almost zero words. It channeled the "boyfriend/girlfriend"-feeling brilliantly in only a moment, and thus, when Jenny was killed, I was able to relate somewhat to what Jackie must've felt, and really felt like I'd lost someone important. It doesn't get anymore touching than this. At least to me
   .
   
2. Emotion: EPIC SUCCESS!
   ----
   I have to add that this was the first Broken Sword game I played, so I was completely blown away by the wisecracking American, the hot French reporter and the romantic tension between them. At the end of the adventure I felt really satisfied. Like after having watched a great movie and you walk out of the movie theater while thinking "damn, that was some good shit". That was how I felt.
   
   

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" Ending of Metal Gear Solid 3. "

i have a few, a few that spring to mind
 
- final fantasy 6, and shadow, very unexpected
 
- final fantasy 6, story of terra, its quite sad   
 
-persona 4, and nanako, very sad
 
-persona 4 - the ending, its sad and happy at the same time
 
- shadow of collosus ending was quite sad  and epic
 
-final fantasy 7 - aeris scene, and also cloud and mako poisoning
 
-conkers bad fur day - the ending, he ends up being king, but loses someone
 
- MW2 betrayal scene - that was very sad for me, didn't expect it
 
theres some!

doood Deadly Premonition!

FFXIII Spoilers.

I would have to say the endings to the final fantasy games. They are normally well written, but also the felling of success for completing those mammoth games. 

" @MrCellophane said:

1. The Darkness
   SPOILER WARNING: Click here to reveal hidden content.

   Scene #1: Chilling with Jenny
   Emotion #1: Comfort/Happiness/...Love?
   ----
   Scene #2: Death of Jenny
   Emotion #2: Insane amount of sadness/loss
   ----
   Ladies and gentlemen, this is it - this is without a doubt the most touched I've been by a video game in a loooooooooong time. I have to mention both scenes because it is fascinating how the devs managed to make me care about Jenny in a short, emotional scene with almost zero words. It channeled the "boyfriend/girlfriend"-feeling brilliantly in only a moment, and thus, when Jenny was killed, I was able to relate somewhat to what Jackie must've felt, and really felt like I'd lost someone important. It doesn't get anymore touching than this. At least to me
   .
   
2. Emotion: EPIC SUCCESS!
   ----
   I have to add that this was the first Broken Sword game I played, so I was completely blown away by the wisecracking American, the hot French reporter and the romantic tension between them. At the end of the adventure I felt really satisfied. Like after having watched a great movie and you walk out of the movie theater while thinking "damn, that was some good shit". That was how I felt.
   
   

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This, but I would have worded it differently. "