From misleading marketing to unexpected gameplay shifts, these games took us by surprise! Join us as we explore video games that weren't what we expected them to be. Our list includes titles that shocked us with their genre-bending mechanics, surprising story twists, or features that differed dramatically from what was advertised. Which gaming surprise caught you off guard the most?
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