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Tag: Bittersweet True Ending

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A dangerous tag, as people have different definitions of what they consider bittersweet. Seems like this is a huge bait for edit wars.

Tag: Bittersweet True Ending

Tags > Plot > Ending > Multiple Endings > One True End > Bittersweet True Ending

The story ends on a bittersweet note, with major issues being mostly resolved. While this ending may make the player feel emotional, it is in no way a bad ending as the story's main problem is resolved for the better.

An example of a bittersweet ending would be where a hero(ine) sacrifices themselves to help solve the story's main conflict. While their death may be tragic and sad, they ultimately accomplished what they set out to do, leading to a better outcome as a result.

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Technical

Aliases
Sad True Ending
Melancholic True Ending