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Oh, jeez. There are so many games that made me think this. The first half of Doom 3 was a constant "Oh shit! Oh Shit! Oh Shit!" moment. Half-life had many of these moments as well, especially once I found out the marines were against me. The first huge battle with thme is amazing. Ride an elevator, music starts pumping, cue scientist to run out in front. Crates everywhere. Shooting. GAAAH!
Another game that did this to me was Deus Ex, when you find out who your brother is REALLY working for. That was amazing.
In the original Tomb Raider, the first time I saw the T-Rex was a moment I will never forget. The funny thing about it is that it looks silly now. I also liked the booby traps.
Alien Vs. Predator 2. Marine campain. 'nuff said.
Rome: Total war. The first time I saw this game in action was glorious. The massive armies shooting arrows, flaming catipults, and throwing heads was amazing to behold.
Halo's multiplayer and graphics in the day were amazing. I had many "oh shit" moments playing coop with a friend. When the flood appears, that game gets fun as hell.
FFVII- Aries + Sephiroth. Once again, 'nuff said, as you all know what happened.
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. This was my first ever game. It is what made me realize that I would forever be a lonely person in my mother's basement. The light/dark side is amazing in that game.
MGS2: The plot in that game had so many twists, that I can't tell how many thimes I said Holy Shit.
Unreal's first look at the outside world was a MAJOR shit moment. Until that day, outside environments were unheard of. I literally sat staring at my screen for an hour after I saw what game engines can do.
Max Payne's bullet time was bedazzling. I still enjoy playing that game, just to use the bullet time.
Call of Duty: That game, when played on the hardes setting, is the most intense gaming experiance I have ever had. I literally became shellshocked on a few of that game's levels, such as Pegasus Bridge, Stalingrad, and the first few American missions. I thought that game would be a re-hash of MOH:AA, but I was wrong. It is ninety times better.
MOH:AA blew me away with it's Normandy Beach level. This was the first time I realized how gripping a game can be. I will forever remember that level.
I can think of more, but this post has gone on too long.
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"If you can hear this whispering you are dying."- Pink Floyd
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