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Top 10 Holy Sh*t Moments in Gaming

CraveOnline.com: "Every once and a while there comes a moment in entertainment that makes you sit back and say “Holy sh*t.” It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it usually defines an experience. We thought it would be fun to pick 10 such examples within the realm of gaming. Every moment listed here made our jaws hit the floor when we first experienced them. We hope the same applies to you."

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ednorris4638d ago

I think this list is pretty solid, if I do say so myself.

Xof4638d ago

I respectfully disagree. It's composed entirely of new games, aside from two token "twists" from two of the largest Nintendo franchises. There's a lot missing from, you know, that whole pre-Xbox era.

Sarevok is your brother. Think that's ****ed up? Guess who your pappy is.

The whole nature of the dual worlds in Dragon Quest VI. Holy **** that was awesome.

The nature of the "gods" in Okami. Wow.

Hell, every Final Fantasy between VI and X has had an awesome, "oh shit!" twist.

Ghost Trick? Best "holy shit" moment this generation.

Shadows of Amn had that great stuff with Irenicus.

The whole part of Soul Reaver 2 when Raziel meets his past self and... no, fuck it--the whole damned Legacy of Kain series. Period.

Xenogears, Xeonsaga, Dot Hack, Steambot Chronicles, even the Disgaea and Fatal Frames have all had much larger "oh shit" twists than the generic drivel found in this list--case in point being the Halo "twist." Humans being secretly the bestest race in the galaxy is an ancient (and awful) cliche. And I'm sure this guy'll think it's a mindblowing twist when it crops up again next year in Mass Effect 3.

CrescentFang4638d ago (Edited 4638d ago )

Though I know of these games, I have only a small portion of the games you listed... you're making me want to track them down asap lol only if I had the money...
EDIT: Also I think Nier had a great twist in it's story... especially in the 2nd playthrough...

lociefer4637d ago

how about when big boss returned in mgs4, tht was pretty awesome

morganfell4637d ago

lociefer,

That is the biggest holy crap moment in gaming. It took 20 years to set up. And it isn't just his return but also the fact you discover that everything you thought was true over 8+ games...was a lie.

Also the entire Soul Reaver series is a "WTF, didn't see that coming" a minute ride.

killcycle4637d ago

Odin coming out in usual sequence and then being killed by Seifer in FF8

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SephirothX214637d ago

Yes but I want the top ten holy f*ck moments...

TenSteps4638d ago

I'd go for Folklore's ending moments but then again not many people played Folklore. Too bad knowing about what Keats is more really was a nice twist.

But the list was pretty good anyways.

devilhunterx4637d ago

High-5, fellow Folklorer (is that even a word?)

majiebeast4638d ago

Infamous ending... Proper mindfuck right there.

Mario0074638d ago

yeah that ending changed it from 'ok' story to 'holy shit!!!!' kind of story. and when you replay the game again and you notice how they actually included subtle hints about kesler throughout the game, its amazing

Neko6084638d ago

Would you kindly make the ads on this site less obnoxious?

Mr PS34638d ago

I Kicked the Crap outa Psycho Mantis with my pad still in port 1
Now thats a Holy Sh*t Moment

HaHa_Ostrich4638d ago

I remember being able to nip in a very small amount of Mantis' health without the port trick. Maybe on easy setting its possible? Was probably a long fight though :)

NukaCola4637d ago

@ MR PS3

I remember fighting Screaming Mantis in MGS4. Whne nothing was working I actually switched the ports to read controller 2, remembering the original. But it didnt work. When I switched back, Otacon came over the codec just to tell me I cant fight her like I did in MGS. I laughed so hard becuase the easter egg was totally mind blowing. The game is definitely 20 yeas of culture rolled in one bug tribute.

Skateboard4638d ago

Gangsta, i almost did that do but he killed me.

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A Matter Of Trust: What The Game Industry Should Do To Win Gamers Back

Skewed and Reviewed have written an Opinion Piece covering issues in the gaming industry, how current issues were issues years ago, and what can be done to help restore consumer trust.

anast4d ago

Nothing. It's up to the gamers to stop consuming content from companies that they don't agree with.

Garethvk3d ago

How do you know if you agree with it or not unless you play it? Which without conventions forces gamers to rely on trailers. Perhaps Demos should be made more frequently. But companies need to do better as well.

anast3d ago

Wait until release. Watch Gameplay. Exercise patience.

Garethvk3d ago

But is that not what they have now? Tons of gameplay or are you talking about watching actual gamers play it versus the trailers and streams? The big issue is that some companies pay streamers and influencers and they create content but for me; that is hardly a fair, unbiased, and factual look at a game.

1nsomniac3d ago

Get rid of the suits in the industry and job done!!

Garethvk3d ago

They usually are attached to the money sadly. It would be nice to have gamers in charge but you have so much money invested that business people are needed. Hence the issue; you need people who know business but are also gamers who know have an eye to the community. It sounds simple in theory that if you give gamers quality games that they want to play; money will be made. But that is not always so.

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From The Last of Us to Baldur's Gate 3: The success of the Game Music Festival

Marie Dealessandri speaks to Borislav Slavov and Gustavo Santaolalla about “the new golden age of games music”.

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Famous actor loves Helldivers 2 and wants to play General Brasch in movie adaptation

A famous actor from Starship Troopers has showered praise on Helldivers 2 and said he is open to the idea of playing General Brasch.

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