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10 Characters Who KNEW They Were In Video Games – WhatCulture


An aware, meta character has always been something
quite unique in video games. The most popular example of a fourth wall breaking hero is Deadpool, however, he’s most often found in comic books and films.
Luckily, the idea of a meta character
who goes around the immersive confines of a game is still quite a new and respected concept.

One topic to ponder when thinking about it as a whole would be, does the fact that video games are the most interactive form of entertainment lend itself for or against the effectiveness of fourth wall breaks? Gamers are sharp, we pick up on a lot of details that have gone on through generations. So when certain self-aware triggers get set off it can be a moment of glee or an eye rolling ‘eugh!’ moment.

To clarify what counts for this list, cheeky little nods to earlier games in a series or a
reference to another franchise on their own don’t count. We also won’t be including games
such as Spec Ops: The Line, where Nolan North refers to the fact he’s seen certain
sequences before. Beyond that, it’s free game from the merc to the mantis.



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