Punch The Air: A Celebration of Triumphance

If there's one thing videogames can nail more than any other medium, it's the ability to make the player do this:



Whether it's through subtle nuance or a nice big chunk of cheese, these moments are always welcome. In fact, in this age of everyone's-a-critic, nitpick-everything mentality and "super mature cinematic storytelling", it's incredibly enjoyable (when done right) to see something ridiculous and large-ham. The Mass Effects had a fair few of these. <3 Which classic moments had you cheering at your telly? Observe spoilers though, of course!

Mine:

Resident Evil - Code: Veronica


Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X


Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Justice for All


Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Trials & Tribulations


Mass Effect 3:


Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker


Shadow Warrior 2:

Funny, I agree with the point of the post, but pretty much all the examples are triumphant points in a story, which is easily replicable in a movie, as opposed to actual gaming feats by the player, like finally overcoming a tough obstacle or boss after several attempts.

The story finale in Mario Odyssey, as you take control of Bowser to escape the moon. A fun little section that lets you go to town with some cool new powers.

And then the lyrics kick in.

Jezo wrote:Funny, I agree with the point of the post, but pretty much all the examples are triumphant points in a story, which is easily replicable in a movie, as opposed to actual gaming feats by the player, like finally overcoming a tough obstacle or boss after several attempts.

I meant as in, since you're interacting directly with the product/playing a character, it allows for greater emotional investment and greater impact as a result.