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* ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and its [[Play Station 2]] remake feature "Reverse/Rebirth", in which you guide Riku through the castle at the same time as and just after Sora goes through it.
* ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and its [[PlayStation 2]] remake feature "Reverse/Rebirth", in which you guide Riku through the castle at the same time as and just after Sora goes through it.
** The [[Trope Namer]], while from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', isn't actually an example itself; the name comes from a hidden video in the first game that provided a preview of characters and teased plot threads for ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
** The [[Trope Namer]], while from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', isn't actually an example itself; the name comes from a hidden video in the first game that provided a preview of characters and teased plot threads for ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
*** That video later became the focus of a [[POV Sequel]], so it isn't entirely unrelated, interestingly enough.
*** That video later became the focus of a [[POV Sequel]], so it isn't entirely unrelated, interestingly enough.
* ''[[Persona 3]]: FES'', the [[Updated Rerelease]] of the game, gives us The Answer, an entirely new epilogue chapter that makes {{spoiler|Aigis}} the main playable character. A new AI-controlled character appears as well.
* ''[[Persona 3]]: FES'', the [[Updated Rerelease]] of the game, gives us The Answer, an entirely new epilogue chapter that makes {{spoiler|Aigis}} the main playable character. A new AI-controlled character appears as well.
* ''[[Disgaea Hour of Darkness|Disgaea Afternoon Of Darkness]]'' lets you play as [[The Lancer|Etna]] in the PSP and DS remakes, an [[Alternate Continuity]] where she accidentally kills Laharl {{spoiler|although, he later turns out to be just fine}} at the beginning of the game.
* ''[[Disgaea Hour of Darkness|Disgaea Afternoon Of Darkness]]'' lets you play as [[The Lancer|Etna]] in the PSP and DS remakes, an [[Alternate Continuity]] where she accidentally kills Laharl {{spoiler|although, he later turns out to be just fine}} at the beginning of the game.
** ''[[Disgaea 2 Cursed Memories]]'' for the PSP lets you play as Axel, a story which takes place before the events of the main game.
** ''[[Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories]]'' for the PSP lets you play as Axel, a story which takes place before the events of the main game.
** Raspberyl's [[DLC]] story in ''[[Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice]]'' occurs after the game ends, where she becomes a teacher.
** Raspberyl's [[DLC]] story in ''[[Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice]]'' occurs after the game ends, where she becomes a teacher.
*** The [[Play Station Vita]] remake of ''Disgaea 3'' will have ''four'' new scenarios, including one starring two entirely new characters made for the port.
*** The [[Play Station Vita]] remake of ''Disgaea 3'' will have ''four'' new scenarios, including one starring two entirely new characters made for the port.
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* ''[[Fire Emblem the Sacred Stones]]'' does this a bit differently. You start the game as Eirika, and after around ten missions you can continue with Eirika or choose to play as Ephraim. The next six missions will be different for each route. Afterwards, you join back up with the other party for the last few missions. Each route actually portrays the principal villain quite differently. {{spoiler|One had him being [[Love Makes You Evil|motivated by love]], the other [[Grand Theft Me|possessed]] by an [[Eldritch Abomination|Demon God]]. Regardless, said Demon God ends up being the final boss.}} Which route's story is canon is unknown, but it's a standalone game anyway.
* ''[[Fire Emblem the Sacred Stones]]'' does this a bit differently. You start the game as Eirika, and after around ten missions you can continue with Eirika or choose to play as Ephraim. The next six missions will be different for each route. Afterwards, you join back up with the other party for the last few missions. Each route actually portrays the principal villain quite differently. {{spoiler|One had him being [[Love Makes You Evil|motivated by love]], the other [[Grand Theft Me|possessed]] by an [[Eldritch Abomination|Demon God]]. Regardless, said Demon God ends up being the final boss.}} Which route's story is canon is unknown, but it's a standalone game anyway.
* ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' was one of the first to pull this, with one disc for Leon S. Kennedy's side of the story and a second for Claire Redfield's. Players could play both sides of the story in either order, but got more areas to explore in the second run. Additionally, the way certain events transpire also changes depending on which character is chosen first. And once the second scenario is completed, it opens up yet another side story, where the player controls Hunk, a surviving member of the [[Gas Mask Mooks|Umbrella Special Forces]] unit that attacked William Birkin.
* ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' was one of the first to pull this, with one disc for Leon S. Kennedy's side of the story and a second for Claire Redfield's. Players could play both sides of the story in either order, but got more areas to explore in the second run. Additionally, the way certain events transpire also changes depending on which character is chosen first. And once the second scenario is completed, it opens up yet another side story, where the player controls Hunk, a surviving member of the [[Gas Mask Mooks|Umbrella Special Forces]] unit that attacked William Birkin.
** The [[Play Station 2]] and [[Wii]] versions of ''[[Resident Evil 4]]'' added the "Separate Ways" scenario, which depicts the events of the main story from Ada's perspective and even goes as far as to depict why certain locations and items were the way they were in the main story. Oddly enough, the only gap in the story that "Separate Ways" does not cover was the one between Ada's arrival at Sadler's Island and her meeting with Krauser (presumably since "Assignment: Ada" covered a similar ground).
** The [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Wii]] versions of ''[[Resident Evil 4]]'' added the "Separate Ways" scenario, which depicts the events of the main story from Ada's perspective and even goes as far as to depict why certain locations and items were the way they were in the main story. Oddly enough, the only gap in the story that "Separate Ways" does not cover was the one between Ada's arrival at Sadler's Island and her meeting with Krauser (presumably since "Assignment: Ada" covered a similar ground).
* The ''[[Tales of Destiny]]'' remake has this with fan-favorite character Leon Magnus in the director's cut, although you don't need to play the main plotline first (although you probably should, because Leon is in the know about several things that are spoilers to Stahn.)
* The ''[[Tales of Destiny]]'' remake has this with fan-favorite character Leon Magnus in the director's cut, although you don't need to play the main plotline first (although you probably should, because Leon is in the know about several things that are spoilers to Stahn.)
** And, of course, [[Downer Ending|it ends a lot faster.]]
** And, of course, [[Downer Ending|it ends a lot faster.]]
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** In the doujin clone ''[[Rosenkreuzstilette]]'', after playing through the game as the regular character, Spiritia, you get a code that if entered at the title screen allows you to play as Grolla, the sword-wielding [[Lady of War]] who was one of the eight regular bosses of the game; she plays like a clone of [[Mega Man X|Zero]]...in a game based on the original series (Thus, heavier [[Boss Dissonance]] than your usual ''Mega Man'' game). As what is likely a nod to ''Powered Up'', after playing through Grolla's stage as Grolla, you get to fight Spiritia as a boss instead of Grolla.
** In the doujin clone ''[[Rosenkreuzstilette]]'', after playing through the game as the regular character, Spiritia, you get a code that if entered at the title screen allows you to play as Grolla, the sword-wielding [[Lady of War]] who was one of the eight regular bosses of the game; she plays like a clone of [[Mega Man X|Zero]]...in a game based on the original series (Thus, heavier [[Boss Dissonance]] than your usual ''Mega Man'' game). As what is likely a nod to ''Powered Up'', after playing through Grolla's stage as Grolla, you get to fight Spiritia as a boss instead of Grolla.
*** And that fight is apparently meant to be the ''same fight'' as in Spiritia's story. So the other bosses are being beaten ''twice'' at mostly the same time.
*** And that fight is apparently meant to be the ''same fight'' as in Spiritia's story. So the other bosses are being beaten ''twice'' at mostly the same time.
* Three (four in the [[Play Station 2]] port) unlockable characters exist for ''[[Viewtiful Joe]]'', each with a slightly different story. For the record, they're Silvia, Captain Blue, Alastor, and [[Devil May Cry|Dante]].
* Three (four in the [[PlayStation 2]] port) unlockable characters exist for ''[[Viewtiful Joe]]'', each with a slightly different story. For the record, they're Silvia, Captain Blue, Alastor, and [[Devil May Cry|Dante]].
* Variant in the ''[[Samurai Warriors]]'' and ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' series: Unlocking a new character means you can go through their specific Story Mode and/or add new missions.
* Variant in the ''[[Samurai Warriors]]'' and ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' series: Unlocking a new character means you can go through their specific Story Mode and/or add new missions.
* ''[[Castlevania]]'' has many examples across many games. Richter Mode (which appears in both ''[[Symphony of the Night]]'' and ''[[Portrait of Ruin]]'', though the latter misspells his name as "Richiter"), Axe Armor Mode, Julius Mode (in both Sorrow games)...
* ''[[Castlevania]]'' has many examples across many games. Richter Mode (which appears in both ''[[Symphony of the Night]]'' and ''[[Portrait of Ruin]]'', though the latter misspells his name as "Richiter"), Axe Armor Mode, Julius Mode (in both Sorrow games)...
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** Star Wars games in general love retreading film territory.
** Star Wars games in general love retreading film territory.
* Beating ''[[Um Jammer Lammy]]'' once unlocks an extra mode where you can play as Parappa from the original game, with all-new story cutscenes (that don't tie in to the gameplay) and remixed stage music with new lyrics.
* Beating ''[[Um Jammer Lammy]]'' once unlocks an extra mode where you can play as Parappa from the original game, with all-new story cutscenes (that don't tie in to the gameplay) and remixed stage music with new lyrics.
* The [[Play Station 2]] game ''The Getaway'', after beating the game as Mark Hammond, the next play through allowed you to play as Frank Carter, the cop who initially pursued, and eventually helps Mr. Hammond.
* The [[PlayStation 2]] game ''The Getaway'', after beating the game as Mark Hammond, the next play through allowed you to play as Frank Carter, the cop who initially pursued, and eventually helps Mr. Hammond.
* In the ''[[Spider-Man]]'' movie game for the [[Play Station 2]], it was possible to unlock an alternate mode of play where the player takes control of Harry Osborne as the Green Goblin, looking to avenge his father.
* In the ''[[Spider-Man]]'' movie game for the [[PlayStation 2]], it was possible to unlock an alternate mode of play where the player takes control of Harry Osborne as the Green Goblin, looking to avenge his father.
** Allegedly, the [[PlayStation 3]] version of the third movie game apparently permits you to do much the same thing.
** Allegedly, the [[PlayStation 3]] version of the third movie game apparently permits you to do much the same thing.
* ''N3: Ninety-Nine Nights'' relies '''completely''' on this trope. Entire subplots only appear when you get far enough to play through as the right character.
* ''N3: Ninety-Nine Nights'' relies '''completely''' on this trope. Entire subplots only appear when you get far enough to play through as the right character.
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh!|''Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Falsebound Kingdom'']] had one story each for Yugi and Kaiba. Completing both modes granted access to a shorter mode for Joey.
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh!|''Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Falsebound Kingdom'']] had one story each for Yugi and Kaiba. Completing both modes granted access to a shorter mode for Joey.
* This is as good a trope as any to describe ''Nethergate'', which is essentially two intertwined games with the same engine. At the beginning, you choose to be a Roman or a Celt, and each plays through half the plot, often with one setting up elements that are only explored in the other's scenario. However, since the two scenarios take place concurrently, and since neither side fully understands what's going on, you can play the two in any order.
* This is as good a trope as any to describe ''Nethergate'', which is essentially two intertwined games with the same engine. At the beginning, you choose to be a Roman or a Celt, and each plays through half the plot, often with one setting up elements that are only explored in the other's scenario. However, since the two scenarios take place concurrently, and since neither side fully understands what's going on, you can play the two in any order.
* In the [[Play Station 2]] video game''[[Mobile Suit Gundam]]: Journey to Jaburo'', beating the game once unlocks a bonus mode allowing the player to play a number of sidemissions, taking place both on the Federations side, and on that of the Principality of Zeon (even allowing the player to unlock Char's old red-painted Mobile Suits).
* In the [[PlayStation 2]] video game''[[Mobile Suit Gundam]]: Journey to Jaburo'', beating the game once unlocks a bonus mode allowing the player to play a number of sidemissions, taking place both on the Federations side, and on that of the Principality of Zeon (even allowing the player to unlock Char's old red-painted Mobile Suits).
* ''[[Silent Hill 2]]'': The "Born From a Wish" sub-scenario.
* ''[[Silent Hill 2]]'': The "Born From a Wish" sub-scenario.
* [[Square Enix]]'s [[IOS Games|iPhone RPG]] ''[[Chaos Rings (video game)|Chaos Rings]]'' lets you play as any of the 4 couples in the same background of the Arc battle arena. The story progression differs slightly with each couple you play with, because inevitably you will have to {{spoiler|kill the other 3 couples.}}
* [[Square Enix]]'s [[IOS Games|iPhone RPG]] ''[[Chaos Rings (video game)|Chaos Rings]]'' lets you play as any of the 4 couples in the same background of the Arc battle arena. The story progression differs slightly with each couple you play with, because inevitably you will have to {{spoiler|kill the other 3 couples.}}
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