Mystery Steam Reviews: video games that have multiple endings

One thing video games have over most other mediums is thatyoucan change the outcome. When cinemas properly open up again, and we all get to see big blockbusters on the massive telly, it’s not like Major Fistipunch’s fate will depend on whether or not you looked at his Gauntlets Of Hurtiness in the fourth scene.

So – shining a spotlight on one of the things that makes games special – this week’sMystery Steam Reviewsrevolves around video games that don’t go the linear route and have multiple endings. Although, if you do want to watch a film that has multiple endings, you should check outClue. You should watch Clue anyway, because it’s tremendous.

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Both myself and Matthew had to choose three games that have more than one ending. A very straightforward one that doesn’t require loads of explaining. Those ones make this paragraph very easy.

If you like this, then you may very well enjoy this week’s episode ofThe PC Gaming Weekspot. We chatted about everything that’s been coming out ofEpicvsApple, and we went all in onResident Evil Villagein Show and Tell..

While you’re here, why not have a look atlast week’s episode of Mystery Steam Reviews, which focused on video games that are spiritual successors.

We run weekly polls on theRock Paper Shotgun YouTube channel, allowing you you to choose the themes of Mystery Steam Reviews. Next week’s theme has been chosen: single player video games with multiple playable characters. If you missed the poll or you’re not regularly on the YouTubes, leave a comment letting us know what series/genre/theme you’d like to see added to our MSR polls.

MYSTERY STEAM REVIEWS RULE BIBLE™

For those not in the know, or who need a refresher.

Colm and Matthew both bringthreeSteam reviews to the MSR arena (yes, arena), but they omit the name of the game each review is for. Their opponent must correctly guess the name of that game, including any numbers or subtitles. However, there is some leeway for things such as “Complete Edition” or “Definitive Edition.” One correct answer = one point.

While both combatants have90 secondson each Mystery Steam Review, they also have help in the form of three lifelines. These can be used at any stage during battle, and pause the 90-second timer. Each lifeline can only be used once.

Questionallows whoever is in the hot seat to ask a simple yes or no question, as long as the question isn’t, “is the name of the game [insert name of the game here]?". WhenSecond Opinionis used, the man in the warm chair will get to hear a second Steam review of the same game. And whenGenreis activated, the genre of the game is revealed to the man with the fiery arse.