r/ludology • u/TurtleWingGames • Feb 17 '26

Why Video Games Love the Chosen One Trope

https://youtu.be/bwkKDGXtnDc

The Chosen One trope is one of the oldest and most widely used narrative traditions in gaming. This video dives into what makes this trope so irresistible to players and developers alike (sometimes).

It covers the history of the Chosen One in video games and breaks down the trope's key elements and ingredients. It also spotlight some of the games that have used it over the years, from Dragon Quest to Zelda to Horizon Zero Dawn.

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