Losing nearly your entire team usually spells the end of a match. Squad wipe clips capture the rare exception, when a near-total loss somehow still turns into a genuine, hard-earned victory.
Why these clips feel so impressive
Overcoming a near-total team loss requires an individual or small remaining group to carry significantly more weight than usual, making the eventual win feel far more earned and dramatic than a standard, full-team victory. 
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Carrying the weight of an entire team
When most of a squad is eliminated, the surviving players suddenly face odds designed for a full team, and successfully overcoming that imbalance is exactly what makes the eventual win feel so remarkable.
Setting up the stakes properly
Showing enough of the actual team wipe to establish just how dire the situation became helps set up real stakes, making the eventual victory land with far more impact than if the clip only showed the final winning moment.
The moment everything turns around
Identifying the specific point where the surviving player or players start turning the situation around gives the clip a clear turning point, transforming a simple highlight into a genuine comeback story.
Beyond just shooter games
While especially common in team-based shooters, the core concept of a near-total loss turning into a win applies to any competitive game with a team elimination mechanic, not just one specific genre.
Similar comeback-style clips
This category sits alongside other comeback-driven highlights, similar to how underdog comeback clips worth clipping every time captures a related but distinct kind of unlikely turnaround across a full match.
Conclusion
Squad wipe clips capture some of the most genuinely improbable comeback victories a team game can produce. Browse SoundGIFs' clips collection for more unlikely wins worth saving.