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00:00Loki will go.
00:05Patreus.
00:08Patreus remains.
00:16Welcome to Mojo Plays, and today we are paying respect to the most satisfying video game endings from 2020 to
00:222026.
00:23You know what that means. Major spoilers lie ahead.
00:27See things as they are.
00:30Not how you want them to be.
00:33What?
00:34But before we dive in, we publish new content all week long, so be sure to subscribe and ring the
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00:43It Takes Two
00:45That was beautiful, May.
00:51Beginning as bitter parents on the edge of divorce, It Takes Two follows Cody and May, turned into dolls by
00:57their daughter's wish and forced to work together.
00:59Over the course of the game, we see the walls between them broken down, and the spark returns to their
01:04relationship.
01:05Their final test is helping each other reignite one of their passions, Cody's gardening and May's singing, culminating in a
01:11fairytale moment where their kiss breaks the spell.
01:21But while they rediscovered their love, their daughter Rose blamed herself for their failing marriage.
01:26This made way for a heartwarming bus stop reunion before the family headed home together.
01:31Maybe it's a little sappy, but it's a lovely way to cap off such an imaginative adventure.
01:38Okay.
01:40Come here.
01:47Hades.
01:50Beyond the frozen overlook, await the first glimpse of the sun to your left, and onward through the cold.
01:57Sure hope this works, Nyx.
02:01Making it out onto the surface at the end of Hades, after numerous deaths at the hands of your father's
02:06underworld forces, feels incredibly momentous.
02:10But as you breathe that sigh of relief, and Zagreus finally meets his mother Persephone, you find this game plays
02:17things differently when it comes to endings.
02:19Come back.
02:21I shall be waiting here, however long it takes.
02:26Zagreus is unable to stay on the surface for long, and you must make it to Persephone nine more times,
02:32with each encounter revealing more of the story behind her relationship with Hades.
02:36Each morsel is more satisfying than the last, until you get her to return to the underworld, bringing your family
02:42back together in the actual ending.
02:44But the happy reunions don't stop there. By maxing out your relationship with most of the Olympians, an epilogue unlocks,
02:51showing them patching things up with your dear old dad.
02:54After all the work, it's incredibly rewarding to see.
02:58Well, little brother, the Queen and I, in turn, appreciate you all taking time out of your doubtless busy lives
03:04to come all this distance to my house.
03:07I'm certain it is very modest in comparison to Mount Olympus, but I trust that you were suitably entertained.
03:14Astro Bot.
03:23Astro Bot ends with a sacrifice, but not a sad one.
03:27After Astro is sucked into a black hole, it's almost comical as the credits begin to roll, sad music plays,
03:33and the bots mourn their friend.
03:35But then the little hero falls back down, broken, before they start to rebuild him.
03:39Once he springs back to life, that's when the real ending begins.
03:52The credits become a playable level, with staff roles and names made of breakable blocks to farm coins.
03:58You cycle through the various power-ups used across the adventure, and fireworks explode around you as you go.
04:04It is a perfectly joyous ending paired to this particular game.
04:09The rest of it is such a celebration, so why shouldn't the ending be the same?
04:22Spiritfarer
04:35Throughout Spiritfarer, you play as Stella, a caretaker for the dead in a limbo world
04:39who prepares them to move on to the afterlife.
04:42But at a certain point, it's made clear that Stella herself is lying on her deathbed in
04:47the real world, and took on the role of Spiritfarer due to her profession as a caretaker.
04:52Once you feel ready to move on, Stella can head to the Everdore, where she's taken
04:57so many spirits before, but not before they all appear for one last time and one final
05:02hug goodbye.
05:14Spiritfarer is an emotionally fulfilling game whose characters all feel rich and deep.
05:19As Stella and her cat-companion Daffodil leave for the great beyond, you truly feel the
05:24weight of goodbye.
05:37Re-Fantasio
05:47It's a long journey bringing peace to the United Kingdom of Uchronia, which is partially
05:52why the ending of Metaphor Re-Fantasio is so satisfying.
05:56You really have to fight for it.
05:58With Luis the villain finally brought down after a spectacular battle, the wounds left
06:03on the kingdom begin to heal.
06:04The spirit of the former king moves on, with you taking your father's place and the people
06:09rejoicing.
06:19After all of the political and social wrongs you've witnessed across its lengthy campaign,
06:24you really feel accomplished, like this world you've been invested in can move in a positive
06:29direction at last.
06:30Still, change takes time.
06:32An epilogue set one year later shows you and your compatriots setting out on another adventure,
06:37a commitment to make their world a better place.
06:40Onward, fearless, into a world unknown.
06:47Ori and the Will of the Wisps
06:58Here we have another game that ends with a sacrifice.
07:01Unfortunately, it is a sad one.
07:04Moon Studios' sequel follows Ori, trying to restore the light of the Spirit Willow, an
07:08ancient, mystical tree.
07:10But when it comes time to do so, the tree is unable to hold it after having been dead
07:14for so long.
07:15And so, it falls to Ori to merge with the light, but only after having defeated the final boss,
07:21a vicious, massive owl.
07:28It's a funny thing to fight for a chance to sacrifice yourself.
07:31Once Ori and the light merge, peace returns to the land of Nguyen.
07:35Although sad, a small tree sprouts at the same location, which grows throughout the ending
07:40montage.
07:40Watching Ori's loved ones visit it throughout its growth, revealing Ori has been narrating
07:45the game as the Spirit Tree, is beautifully bittersweet.
08:03The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
08:15Nintendo seemed to hear the criticism about Breath of the Wild's anticlimactic finale,
08:20and had a tremendous response in store with Tears of the Kingdom.
08:24In a heroic victory for Link, Ganondorf's Demon Dragon goes out in a massive explosion
08:29above Hyrule, but that doesn't feel half as good as what comes next.
08:33With a little help from Rauru and Sonya's spirits, Zelda is returned to her true form,
08:37before she begins to plummet to the ground.
08:39Giving us brief control during this moment, knowing Link failed to catch her during the
08:44game's opening, it's satisfying both for us and for him to finally be reunited with her.
08:59The epilogue paints a bright picture for the kingdom's future as well, with Minoru departing
09:04Hyrule, but leaving it in capable hands.
09:07My friends, with all of your strength, stand with me.
09:17Ghost of Yotei
09:27Vengeance consumes all, as Atsu painfully learns during the climax of Ghost of Yotei.
09:32Her quest in reaching Lord Saito, the leader behind the slaughter of her parents, has taken
09:36a lot from her, and yet, it has more to take.
09:40During the confrontation, Atsu's brother Jubei is mortally wounded, and you're forced
09:44to keep on fighting while not knowing his fate.
09:55While that does make defeating Saito much sweeter, Jubei's final moments in his sister's arms
10:00are absolutely tragic.
10:02The final twist of the knife, Atsu embracing Jubei's daughter Kiku so she won't be alone
10:07like they were.
10:08There is hope for the future, though.
10:10An epilogue shows Atsu living a simple, peaceful life with Kiku, her hunt finally done.
10:17My hunt is over.
10:26God of War, Ragnarok
10:29She went against her own people, our people, to protect you.
10:38With the Battle of Asgard done, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces.
10:42Or in some cases, say goodbye.
10:44After Angerboda reveals a shrine that Fae had destroyed, Atreus tells Kratos that he
10:49intends to find the remaining hidden giants, alone.
10:53Yet, instead of fighting him on this decision, as he so often has, Kratos supports his son.
11:06It is a moment of incredible growth for both of them, Atreus showing the responsibility
11:10it takes to be a leader, and Kratos having the grace to recognize that, and let him leave.
11:16One emotionally gratifying moment is capped off by another, when Kratos discovers a hidden
11:20panel on the shrine depicting him as a god loved by the people, something he never expected.
11:26It's a perfect ending to each of their arcs, a beautiful moment to sit in before heading
11:30into the post-game.
11:31What did you see in there, brother?
11:38A path.
11:44One I had never imagined.
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12:13Claire Obscure Expedition 33
12:26There are two endings to choose from in Expedition 33, yet it is a testament to the strength
12:32of the narrative, to the positives and negatives of each outcome, that both Maelle and Verso's
12:37endings deserve to be included.
12:39If you side with Maelle, the canvas continues to exist, and everyone you lost along the
12:43way is saved.
12:45Except, Verso is recreated against his will so that this is possible and Maelle's health
12:50will decline as she stays here instead of the real world.
12:58If you side with Verso, the canvas world is destroyed along with everyone you met throughout
13:03the game.
13:04But, the last bit of Verso's soul is finally allowed to rest, and Maelle can live a real
13:09life alongside her family.
13:10Yet, will she be happy?
13:12The game leaves you with two deeply layered outcomes, each revolving around how we process
13:17grief differently.
13:28What game do you think has the best ending of the 2020s?
13:31Share your thoughts in the comments, and we'll see you next time.
13:34With memories.
13:37Cominor your heart.
13:37before you bugün S.
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