What is gameending?
A gameending is the final part of a video game or interactive experience that wraps up the story, resolves gameplay objectives, and often gives the player a sense of closure or reward.
Let's break it down
A typical gameending consists of three basic pieces: (1) narrative conclusion - the story’s loose ends are tied up, (2) gameplay wrap‑up - remaining challenges are finished or a final boss is defeated, and (3) reward or epilogue - the player receives points, cut‑scenes, unlocks, or a summary of their achievements.
Why does it matter?
A good ending makes players feel satisfied, reinforces the game’s themes, and encourages them to talk about the game or replay it. It also helps developers convey the intended message and can boost a game’s reputation and sales.
Where is it used?
Gameendings appear in all kinds of games: story‑driven RPGs, platformers, puzzle games, mobile apps with gamified tasks, and even educational simulations that need a clear finish point.
Good things about it
- Provides emotional closure for players.
- Gives a clear goal to work toward, motivating continued play.
- Can unlock extra content, encouraging replayability.
- Helps developers showcase their narrative and design skills.
Not-so-good things
- A rushed or confusing ending can leave players frustrated.
- Too many spoilers in the ending may ruin the experience for others.
- Overly long cut‑scenes can feel like filler and break gameplay flow.
- If the ending is too easy to achieve, it may reduce the sense of accomplishment.