In the MMO shooter Destiny, a video from the new Trials of Osiris showcases perhaps the most spectacular comeback of all time.
If Destiny were an action movie, the Guardians would each deliver one of those typical “action movie” one-liners with an insult at the end. Something like “Yippee-ki-yay, piggy-face” or “Surprise and then a certain bad word that’s not said.”
In the new Trials of Osiris , the fight is not over until it’s over. And it’s not when the “You have won” screen appears, but 3 seconds later. Because within that time window, some nasty things can still happen.
What do we see in the video? Two Sunsinger Warlocks and a Titan practically give up, letting themselves be mowed down by the enemies who come closer to triumphing, seeing the “Won” screen, already feeling like they are on the sunny side, on Mercury, letting their guard down. The Warlocks then get back up thanks to their Super, revive the Titan, utilize the element of surprise, and win the match.
A classic case of “counting your chickens before they hatch,” “those who die early are not dead for long,” and “the Destiny match isn’t over until the fat lady sings and the Warlock has no Super left.”
