While some video game characters follow the laws of the real world and only die once, many characters can be resurrected. Whether they’re saved through technology, magic, or unforeseen resilience, these characters surprise fans through their miraculous reappearances.
A lot can happen over the course of a game franchise. Games may come out in chronological order or a later game may function as a prequel to explain the events and characters of the series. Keeping track of timelines and characters can be challenging, particularly for players who are exposed to only parts of a franchise.
Because of the various fates a character may experience in different games and timelines, this quiz refers to the final in-game, chronological moment of each character’s existence. If an individual is last seen alive, but their death is mentioned by other characters, the character is officially dead. Some games have numerous endings in which characters either live or die, but only a single ending is considered canon and used in the sequels; the official fate of characters depends on canon established by their most recent games.
Even for those who consider themselves hardcore gamers, knowing the stories of every video game is impossible, and playing through every game is even harder. If you want to test your gaming knowledge or update yourself about characters and franchises, this quiz is for you. Can you correctly answer whether these 25 characters are dead or alive?
