This is a common theme in memes but I never actually played a game where you "unlock the boss as a playable character". What are some example games where that happens?
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A lot of PS1-era RPGs. Suikoden is the one that remains most prominent in my mind. Non-exhaustive list here though:
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PromotedToPlayable
Chrono Trigger, the villain for much of the story becomes a playable character. Really solid party member though
I think it’s mostly Lego games made by Traveler’s Tales
Istanbul was Constantinople.
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks.
Turks????
Holy shit. For 30 years I thought it was jerks.
Byzantium before that
Can't start max level. Back to level 1 scrub!
That top map reminds me of Saddam Hussain...
Who are his/her employees?