Rockstar Games are no strangers to controversy, with the developers having become the subject of infamous scandals ranging from Grand Theft Auto’s Hot Coffee mod to the banning of Bully in several countries. However, despite decades of shocking conservative parents by taking gaming to the next level, I think no one would disagree that the project which best represents the company’s dedication to the extreme is 2003’s video game Manhunt, a gritty snuff simulator that takes stealth games into a decidedly terrifying direction.
Borrowing from horrific urban legends and schlocky exploitation flicks in equal measure, the title became a disturbing cult hit that’s still cited today as one of the most gruesome games ever made. And two decades after its release, I think that it’s time to look back on the origins of this strange little experiment in order to find out why there’s never...
Borrowing from horrific urban legends and schlocky exploitation flicks in equal measure, the title became a disturbing cult hit that’s still cited today as one of the most gruesome games ever made. And two decades after its release, I think that it’s time to look back on the origins of this strange little experiment in order to find out why there’s never...
- 7/12/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
While we all, regardless of our ages, will have our favourite TV show themes and favourite signature tunes from movies, there’s only really a generation or two who are likely to have some favourite video game themes, given the nascent nature of the art form. Though the likes of Pong have of course been around for decades, it wasn’t really until the 1980s that video games began to become more sophisticated as far as the audio-visual experience goes, resulting in not only some iconic visuals but also some immensely memorable songs and sounds. The themes recounted in this list has persevered through the last few decades, through countless sequels and remakes, to persist as perfect examples of how to craft a memorable, catchy theme song that’ll be cherished and recounted for decades.
Here are 10 unforgettable video game theme tunes.
10. Grand Theft Auto
Though the original Grand Theft...
Here are 10 unforgettable video game theme tunes.
10. Grand Theft Auto
Though the original Grand Theft...
- 12/11/2012
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
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