Games Where Dialogue Choices Are Important

Key Takeaways

• Among Us tests persuasive skills and verbal abilities to deceive or prove innocence, shaping gameplay outcomes.
• Fallout: New Vegas dialogue choices can lead to life or death consequences, impacting missions & character relationships.
• Disco Elysium relies heavily on dialogue and persuasion, avoiding lethal confrontations through cunning words.

Sometimes, words can be mightier than swords, or guns. The right dialogue choices can defuse tension, forge alliances, or even save lives. In some games, your verbal skills are as important as your combat abilities. These moments aren’t just about avoiding conflicts but shaping the entire outcome of a mission, affecting your fate and the characters you interact with.

The power of persuasion and cunning can often mean the difference between life and death, unlocking new paths and altering destinies. Here are some games where dialogue choices go beyond small talk: they determine who lives, who dies, and sometimes, whether certain characters get a sequel.

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Among Us

Speak Now Or Forever Be Ejected

While Among Us may seem like a simple game of deception and deduction, it actually puts your persuasive skills to the test. Unlike other titles with predefined dialogue choices, here you decide what to say to convince other players of your innocence, using your keyboard and your best poker face.

Whether you are an impostor or a crewmate, your only lifeline is how persuasive you are. Here, words are your weapon, because without them, you’re getting ejected into space.

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Fallout: New Vegas

Revenge Or Romance? Why Not Both?

Remember Benny? You know, the guy who shot you at the beginning of Fallout: New Vegas? Well, there are plenty of outcomes for Benny, and also for you. You can finish him off right away, or if you’re feeling bold, you can flirt with him (if you’re playing a female character) and even form an alliance with Caesar to capture him, leading to a creative end.

You also have the option to free Benny from Caesar, playing a double game. Just know that freeing him could unleash the entire Roman Legion on you. So be careful with your decision, because in New Vegas, your dialogue choices can truly be a matter of life and death.

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Disco Elysium

Cunning And Dialetics

In Disco Elysium, your ability to navigate the world is almost entirely based on intuition and dialogue. Combat is rare, and instead, your success hinges on how you talk your way through tricky situations.

One of the game’s most intense moments involves confronting Ruby, a suspect in the murder you’re investigating. You’ll need to complete several optional activities and bring certain characters along to prepare properly for this moment. If you do everything right, you can avoid a lethal confrontation…

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Alpha Protocol

Flirting With Danger

Alpha Protocol might be over a decade old, but its dialogue system is still top-tier. You get to decide who you are: a stealthy agent, a brutal force, or a smooth talker who can charm (or bribe) your way out of anything. And yes, money talks too here.

One of the most iconic moments? Meeting SIE, a Russian mercenary. You can either fight her, risking your life, or convince her to join your side if you’re feeling diplomatic (or flirty). Yep, sweet-talking can get you not just out of a fight but into a… romantic situation, and she could even become your handler in the final mission. Who knew flirting could save lives?

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The Witcher 3

Forgive Or Revenge?

In The Witcher 3, there is always a choice: solve things peacefully or go full Butcher of Blaviken. Sparing lives can pay off, as seen with Letho of Gulet, a fellow witcher and also the antagonist of The Witcher 2.

If you choose to spare Letho in the second game, he reappears in The Witcher 3. When Geralt meets him again, their long-time reunion could end in bloodshed… or you could convince Letho to join your side, giving you a powerful ally for the battle ahead. It’s all about how you handle the situation; forgive or take revenge?

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Detroit: Become Human

Bromance Or Not?

Detroit: Become Human dives headfirst into artificial intelligence and all the ethical chaos that comes with it (hello, Elon Musk’s future robots). The real action lies in how your words can shift entire storylines and relationships. All the main characters, Connor, Markus, and Kara have story arcs shaped by your dialogue choices.

One of the most memorable dynamics is between Connor and Hank, a grumpy cop who hates robots. What you say may create a powerful bond or… end with Hank shooting Connor in the face. Each conversation brings you closer to deciding whether to keep him a cold machine or to realize that maybe, just maybe, even robots can have feelings.

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Baldur’s Gate 3

Next Time, Just Obey

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterclass in decision-making. With 17,000 possible endings, every word counts. There are several moments where choosing the wrong response can lead to death, not just for you, but for your entire team.

For instance, if you fail to show respect to Vlaakith. That’s right, if you decide to get smug and greet her with a cheeky smile, you’re signing a death warrant for yourself and your party. Next time, just kneel.

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Mass Effect 2

A Galaxy Of Choices

Mass Effect is a galaxy of choices, where every decision matters and every word echoes throughout the saga. It tracks your relationships, alliances, and dialogue, so choose wisely. Your words can make or break friendships and influence the fate of you and your crew. A standout moment is the final mission of Mass Effect 2, known as the Suicide Mission (a reassuring name, indeed).

You must truly be a commander: you will not only lead the team but also choose the right words to boost morale and effectiveness, impacting your team’s performance. Every decision you’ve made leading up to this moment determines your fate: will you be able to save everyone, including yourself?