What is it with water and fear in video games? From shark invested oceans to underwater caverns with less light than a graveyard at night, here are 10 water-based levels sure to give you the heebie jeebies. Warning: This list contains some scary content, some of which isn't suitable for younger audiences. Viewer's discretion is advised.
#10: Banjo-Kazooie: Clanker's Cavern
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| Oh Rare, what have you done... |
Like before, this is the least scary thing on the list as the titular character is harmless, but the initial shock of seeing Clanker's bloodshot eyes and razor sharp teeth after traveling through a long pipe leaves a lasting impact. Not only that, you have to go inside Clanker, where you'll find parasitic tentacles, spinning blades and far more blood than any game aimed at kids should be allowed to have.
#9: Super Mario 64: Jolly Roger's Bay
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| If this moment gave you PTSD, I apologize in advance. |
One of the first worlds available in this childhood classic, this place seems like a peaceful one. Swim below the surface, however, and you risk meeting up with Unagi. This character is a massive, invincible looking eel that either hides in a cave or sunken pirate ship or swims around the bottom of the area. There is nothing you
#8: Sonic Adventure 2: Aquatic Mine
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| Do Proton Packs work underwater? |
Knuckles' search for the shattered Master Emerald eventually brings him to a flooded mine. Not only is the whole area full of cramped halls with no signs of life, the area is also home to ghosts with bright red eyes and sharp teeth who will ambush you at any given chance.
#7: Ecco The Dolphin: Final Level
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| Will you taste good? That is the question. |
For the last level of this game, Ecco is forced to travel through a giant machine filled with narrow hallways and aliens who want nothing more than to eat him alive. If you manage to make it to the end, you'll run into a super dark room with a massive alien who will swallow Ecco whole if given the chance.
#6: Grand Theft Auto 5: The depths
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| Careful where you dive... |
Grand Theft Auto 5 is to my knowledge the first game in the franchise that let you visit the ocean, and they do a good job at making it scary. Like in the real world, the deep depths of the oceans are really dark and seemingly endless. If you go too deep, the water pressure will crush both you and your chosen vehicle to death. Rumor has it there's a kraken living down there, just waiting for a chance to drag your character to an unfriendly death.
#5: Star Fox 64: Aquas
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| This ain't no Atlantis! |
For this planet Fox has to travel through an dark, watery planet full of aquatic nightmares and hints of a long extinct civilization. According to the official strategy guide, the planet used to be teaming with life, but became a watery mass grave when the boss of the level (a colossal clam-like monster with a big green eye) manipulated the ocean life into melting the polar ice caps.
#4: Conker's Bad Fur Day: Clang's Lair
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| What is it with N64 games and giant metal fish?! |
One section of the Bat Tower chapter forces Conker to swim through a flooded cavern. Not only is the cavern super dark and air pockets uncommon, the cavern is also populated by creatures called Clangs. These take the shape of large metal fish with large green eyes that try to ambush you when you least expect it.
#3: Amnesia the Dark Descent: Cellar Archives
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| Keep out of the water! |
This cellar located in the basement of the house seems abandoned at first, but mere minutes after you enter you'll find yourself being stalked by an invisible monster who'll stop at nothing to tear you apart. Your only defense against it is to crawl onto some of the many pieces of furniture floating in the water.
#2: World of Warcraft: Upside Down Sinners
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| People who don't believe in God repent now or this may be your fate! |
While traveling through the Forgotten Crypt you might just come across this room, which is full of human corpses floating upside down from chains. To further add to the creepiness, these bodies are lacking eyes and hands.
#1: Subnautica: Crater Edge
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| I don't think we're in the Bahamas anymore... |
Admittedly much of this game could go on this list, but numero uno if you ask me is the edge of the crater area. This is a super dark area populated by Ghost Leviathans. For those wonder, those are colossal, glowing sea serpents that make an absolutely horrifying noise as they attack you.
There's another list for your game and/or fear loving sides. If you can think of any scary water levels I missed, you know what to do. Thanks for watching and have fun in your pools.
Sources
- SuperHorrorBros
- Various wikis
- The Gaming Outsider
- Personal experience
- WhatCulture
- ScrewAttack
- TV Tropes
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