Most Shocking Moments in Video Game History

Shocking moments in video games that we’ll never forget.

The Last of Us - Sarah’s Death

Sarah’s death in the prologue of The Last of Us was heartbreaking, and therefore makes the list as one of the most shocking moments in gaming history. What really messed me up about this was how unexpected it was. Looking at all the pre-release media, there was a young girl tagging along with Joel.

Even though Ellie and Sarah look nothing like one another, that didn’t clue in when I began playing. When the prologue kicked off with Sarah and Joel together, Naughty Dog had set the perfect trap.

I honestly didn’t see this one coming, so when Sarah was shot by the soldier and dying in Joel’s arms, I was truly rattled. It is a moment that I’ll never forget. Perhaps other gamers were more observant than I was and saw this coming, but this moment still goes down as one of the most shocking moments in gaming history for me.

Judging by some of the reactions in the video, I’m not alone, though I’m always wary that people on YouTube and Twitch are forcing their emotional responses, rather than conveying moments of genuine shock.

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