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Top 5 Frightening Moments in Video Games

By on June 4, 2012
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Now when I say frightening I don’t mean BOO! I mean having the hairs on the back of your neck prickle and having an unshakable feeling of dread. Franklin Roosevelt famously said “The only thing to fear is fear itself” well Frankie you obviously haven’t been in one of these situations…

#5. Condemned 2 – Preston Hotel

Hotel

Not pictured: Crazy Hobos behind EVERY door

The Condemned series itself is frightening enough. Even the box art is terrifying. We all remember the mannequins in the Doll Factory but the thing that stuck with me was when you’re separated from your squad in the Preston Hotel. The dim lighting, claustrophobic corridors and maniacal mutterings all contribute to the unbearable feeling of unease as you navigate the corridors.

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2 Comments

  1. ker

    June 19, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    WTF? No tub scene from Eternal Darkness. This is bullshit,

  2. Facelord

    August 16, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    “Hyrule is undoubtedly the most cheerful and nostalgia filled world in video game history. Hyrule is undoubtedly the most cheerful and nostalgia filled world in video game history.”

    Undoubtedly, my ass. There are TONS of video game worlds that’re more cheerful, and nostalgia’s a subjective term; I’m sure the vast majority of gamers would disagree with that opinion. I’m not saying it’s wrong to have an opinion, I’m saying it’s wrong to state your opinion as if it’s fact. #1 was a pretty crappy choice, and the exclusion of ANY Silent Hill sequences disappoints me. I’m assuming you’re not much of a horror gamer, huh?