Terrifying video game moments that shook us to the core

While not strictly a horror game, Batman: Arkham Knight delves into much darker territory than previous installments in the franchise. With the mind-altering Scarecrow serving as the game’s central antagonist, how could it not? However, the single scariest moment in the game doesn’t even involve the iconic villain. 

Tthe biggest scare occurs while Batman is traversing the Gotham rooftops. Just as he pulls himself up onto a skyscraper, he’s greeted by the nightmarish, screeching visage of Man-Bat, a human/bat hybrid monster. This kicks off a chase to hunt down the creature, just as soon as you catch your breath. 

The first encounter with Man-Bat seems completely at random, making it all the more shocking. Worse, as Batman’s hallucinations intensify later in the game, a vision of the Joker appears out of nowhere in a similar manner. It’s almost like the game is mocking you for being spooked the first time.

Written by: Looper