Grand Theft Auto IV. It's spoilerific, so watch out.
GTA games in general have a problem with stories and moral questions - Four is a prime example. The ending isn't rushed, but it wasn't given enough thought.
First, there's the fact that there is no motivation for Niko to continue his hunt for Darko after he finishes the United Liberty Paper arc (before Gravelli comes to play). It's clear that these guys are a part of a bigger picture, which will be clearly more capable to find his target than a Cossa Nostra-wannabe group. He's supposed to just wait for info. While it's understandable why he works for the Pegorinos - he needs cash and he could have problems working for other crime families, as he spends half of the game fucking them up - but his constant nagging about Darko doesn't make any sense anymore.
Two, Kate is a superficial character. First, there's no real way to attach yourself to her if you're not dating her - it's much easier with Roman, even if you don't hang out with him (which everyone can understand, Goddamn), as you can call him after some missions to hear his insight and most importantly, he's with you for most of the game's missions and cut-scenes. He's also a clearly better written character - he's consistent. Kate, in the contrary, is basically shown outside dating in a few occasions, where there's really nothing big about her for Niko to fall for her. Also, while during cut-scenes she comes as someone who could steal Bellic's heart, there's the problem with her dialogue during dates. She doesn't come as anyone interesting. She sounds bored and oblivious why she's doing it. There's no apparent thing about her that would force you to give a shit, and there's nothing that really explains why Niko has a certain relationship with her. That's not the problem with the rest of the McReary's - it's clear why Niko has a concrete opinion about them. Patrick is a darker than he let's go, he's funny and has a mindset typical to Niko. Gerry loves him family, as Niko does. Derrick is a destroyed addict, so Niko feels pity for him - also, he's stoked on revenge, just like the Serbian. Francis is a total hypocrite and dick, but there's a motivation for Niko to work for him and hate him. Kate, none of it.
This makes the Revenge ending less moving - a character you couldn't possibly give a shit about dies. The direction is great, so is the dialogue, but it's hard to care. When Roman dies it's much more touching. Rockstar screwed up - Kate should either get more screen time, or you should be able to take any of your girlfriends to the wedding.
Three, the game spends a lot of time introducing the friends system and relations between Niko and Roman, Jacob, Brucie, Dwayne and Packie. Jacob and possibly Roman are with you during the ending bits. The rest is not. While the optional nature of Dwayne makes it understandable, there's no excuse for Brucie and Packie. When I saw the helicopter, I thought Jacob/Roman managed to get Brucie to fly it down there, as he would have a motive for it - while dumb as fuck, he considers Niko and Roman good friends. But no, they've took it out of their asses for no damn reason. Next - why the fuck Packie isn't with you when you are chasing Pegorino in Out of Commission (it's a great title, by the way)? It makes no sense.
Also, why are you not able to call Jacob, Packie and Dwayne for help during the Revenge arc? It would make a good addition and it MAKES SENSE.
To me, the moral choices only made the game less coherent. Good thing they've probably realized that and settled for a linear story in Red Dead Redemption. Its ending makes a hell of a lot more impact, it's very coherent and it fits everything you do in the game. It's a punch to the balls, and it works, either you hate it or love it.
Still, not everything about the ending is messed up, as Rockstar did a great job when giving you the kill or deal dilemma. Especially since it happens shortly after you choose the fate of Darko Brevic - both choices are designed to make you lean towards the Deal ending when that decision comes to play, which is a great move.
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