Top 10 Creepiest Unexplained Glitches in Video Games
Video games are a fantastic escape from reality. But sometimes, that escape takes a turn for the unsettling. Glitches, those unexpected breaks in the game's code, can range from hilarious to frustrating. But then there are those glitches that send shivers down your spine and leave you questioning the very fabric of the game world.
Number 10. Grand Theft Auto4:
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, released in 2004, is a landmark title in the open-world action-adventure genre. Developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, San Andreas took players on a wild ride through a fictionalized version of Southern California.
OS: Windows XP or higher (most modern operating systems will work)
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent (modern processors will far exceed this requirement)
RAM: 1 GB RAM (most computers today have much more than this)
Graphics: Integrated graphics card (most computers have these built-in)
Storage: 30 MB of free disk space (most games today require significantly more)
Number 9. FEAR 2
In 2009, the first-person shooter landscape was a different beast. While juggernauts like Call of Duty dominated the scene, F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) offered a unique blend of psychological horror and pulse-pounding action. Then came its sequel, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, which took the chilling atmosphere and amped it up to eleven.
Minimum
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CPU: P4 2.8GHz (3.2GHz Vista) / Athlon 64 3000+ (3200+ Vista)
RAM: 1GB (1.5GB Vista)
GPU: Fully DX9-compliant graphics card with 256MB (SM 2.0b) NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI X700
DirectX: 9.0c
OS: Windows XP SP2 / Vista SP1
Hard Disk Space: 12GB
Recommended
CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor family / Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (required for MP host)
RAM: 1.5GB
GPU: Fully DX9-compliant graphics card with 512MB (SM 3.0) NVIDIA GeForce 8600
DirectX: 9.0c
OS: Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP1
Hard Disk Space: 12GB
Number 8. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
For fans of the quirky courtroom drama series, Ace Attorney, there's a special place in our hearts for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. This fourth installment in the franchise marked a turning point, introducing a brand new protagonist and a vibrant new setting. While some may debate its place in the overall Ace Attorney lore, there's no denying the unique charm and captivating mysteries Apollo Justice brings to the table.
Minimum:
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel Core i3-8350k or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 (2GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 550 (2GB VRAM)
Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel Core i3-8350k or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 (2GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 550 (2GB VRAM)
Storage: 20 GB available space
Number 7. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Released in 2010, Amnesia: The Dark Descent remains a titan in the horror genre. This isn't your typical jump-scare fest. Amnesia chills you to the bone with a potent mix of psychological horror and environmental dread.
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 (Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions)
Processor: 2.0 GHz (Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon X1000/GeForce 6 (Integrated Intel Graphics not supported)
Hard Drive: 3 GB free space
Number 6. Postal 4: No Regerts
Get ready to unleash your inner rage (or celebrate your questionable taste) because Postal Dude is back! After a long hiatus, the infamous protagonist of the cult classic Postal 2 returns in a brand new adventure: Postal 4: No Regerts.
Minimum:
OS: Windows 8 and 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 2.5 GHz quad-core processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 2 GB of dedicated VRAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended:
OS: Windows 8 and 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 4.0 GHz quad-core processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated VRAM
Storage: 25 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Number 5. Like a Dragon: Ishin
Calling all Yakuza fans and history buffs! Get ready to sheath your katanas and unsheathe your gatling guns (yes, you read that right) for a wild ride through 1860s Japan with Like a Dragon: Ishin! This spin-off from the beloved Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series throws us into a bygone era filled with samurai, political intrigue, and of course, the signature over-the-top action the franchise is known for.
Minimum System Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-6300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 60 GB available space
Recommended System Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 8 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 60 GB available space
Number 4. Crash Team Racing
Crash Bandicoot. The name alone evokes memories of spinning marsupials, whacky enemies, and fruit-fueled fury. But for many gamers, Crash Team Racing (CTR) holds a special place in their hearts. Released in 1999, CTR wasn't just another mascot kart racer; it was a vibrant, chaotic, and utterly addictive experience that pushed the genre forward.
CPU: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Number 3. Friday the 13th
Ahh, Friday the 13th. A date that sends shivers down the spines of the superstitious and conjures images of hockey-masked maniacs for horror fans. But for the rest of us? It's just another day!
Today, we cast aside the fear and embrace this unique day with a dash of fun and a sprinkle of trivia.
minimum system requirements
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-530 (2 x 2930) or AMD Athlon II X2 270 (2 x 3400)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti (1 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7770 (1 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space
Network: Broadband internet connection
recommended system requirements
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 x 3400) or AMD Athlon X4 860K (4 x 3700)
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270X (2 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space
Network: Broadband internet connection
Number 2. Halo 2
Halo: Combat Evolved exploded onto the scene in 2001, grabbing gamers with its revolutionary first-person shooter gameplay and epic space opera story. Two years later, Halo 2 arrived, not just building upon that foundation, but fundamentally changing the landscape of the Halo universe and online multiplayer forever.
Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 7 64-bit (SP1)
CPU: AMD FX-4350 or Intel Core i5-2500
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7750 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 with 2 GB of video RAM
DirectX: DirectX 11
Storage: 55 GB of available space
Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-4690K
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 480 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with 4 GB of video RAM
DirectX: DirectX 11
Storage: 55 GB of available space
Number 1. Noita
Noita isn't your average roguelike. Sure, you descend through procedurally generated dungeons, battling bizarre enemies and desperately clinging to life. But Noita throws physics-bending spells, environmental chaos, and a touch of existential dread into the mix, creating an experience that's both frustrating and exhilarating.
Minimum:
Processor: Dual Core CPU, Intel i5 or better (though a Pentium 4 2.00GHz can work)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 512MB VRAM, OpenGL 3.0 support
Storage: 1.6 GB available space
Recommended:
Processor: The more cores the better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024MB VRAM, OpenGL 3.0 support
Storage: 2.5 GB available space
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