The Most CONFUSING Video Game Timelines
VOICE OVER: Mathew Arter
WRITTEN BY: Mathew Arter
Time paradoxes, alternate realities, and parallel dimensions, oh my! Join us as we untangle the most mind-bending narratives in gaming history. From convoluted chronologies to timeline splits that would make Einstein's head spin, these franchises have left players scratching their heads trying to make sense of it all! Our countdown includes Kingdom Hearts' overlapping protagonists, Metal Gear's retconned history, NieR/Drakengard's alternate endings, Legacy of Kain's time-traveling vampires, and Mortal Kombat's constant reboots. Which game's timeline has confused you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
- #11: "Call of Duty: Zombies" Series (2008-)
- #10: "Resident Evil" Series (1996-)
- #9: "Assassin's Creed" Series (2007-)
- #8: "The Legend of Zelda" Series (1986-)
- #7: "Five Nights at Freddy's" Series (2014-)
- #6: "Mortal Kombat" Series (1992-)
- #5: "Legacy of Kain" Series (1996-)
- #4: "NieR/Drakengard" Series (2003-)
- #3: "Metal Gear" Series (1987-)
- #2: "Kingdom Hearts" Series (2002-)
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