Death isn't always the end. Well, at least when you play video games. There's always another life to redo your mistakes if you manage to get yourself killed, and sometimes death can even open up a whole new path.
More specifically, secret endings. That's right! Not every ending can be achieved by simply playing through the game. In some cases, it is actually by failing and letting yourself die that you get to see an alternate conclusion to your story.
These endings are usually more on the bad side of things, but the interesting thing about them is that instead of the typical game over screen, they treat you to a unique cutscene for getting yourself killed in a specific fashion. The method to unlocking secret endings like this is not as simple as just dying, which is why they tend to remain a secret. For this reason, if you manage to see one, you can be proud of yourself for cracking the puzzle.
Whether it's a death by defying the game's story, a noble sacrifice, or a crushing defeat during a pivotal moment, the following titles won't make your death be for nothing! 10. Ultimate Sacrifice - Dragon Age: Origins Dragon Age: Origins' story is a pretty harsh experience. Your Grey Warden needs to make plenty of sacrifices in order to save Thedas, and this actually extends to the game's finale.
Without spoiling too much, in the final defense against the Blight, the Grey Wardens need to sacrifice one of their own in order to absorb the soul of the Archdemon that controls the Darkspaw.