Unreal Tournament
"Monster kill"
You can hear this phrase in the game Unreal Tournament. Some critics rank it as one of the greatest lines ever spoken in a video game. The usual deep voice informs you of a headshot or a combo kill, but this is nothing compared to when they announce to you that you have killed five people in a row. This phrase is brilliant for your deadly achievement and killing ability.
Portal
"There is no cake."
Portal was the biggest surprise of the new millennium in the gaming industry. With an outstanding comedy plot, full of memorable lines and an endless number of witty dialogues. The above quote refers to the villain GlaDOS, who constantly convinces the player to be a guinea pig, while promising a big cake at the end of the experiments. As you progress through the game you realize that the cake is just a lie.
Since then, this expression has become very popular and widely used among the people, indicating that the promised reward is just a way of manipulating the person to whom it was promised.
Half-Life2
“Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman. Rise and shine..."
You hear the above quote the very first time as soon as the game loads. It is pronounced by the mysterious G-man. His voice has nothing in common with the voice of your girlfriend, who decided to surprise you for your birthday and brought breakfast to you in bed. It's quite the opposite! His voice seems alien and buzzing, hinting at your shared secrets.
Who knows if we'll find out the true motives behind the mysterious personality of Mr. G-man, but his voice brings some uncertainty and mystery to the plot of Half-Life 2. Monumental opening words, for a monumental game.
Killer Instinct
"C-c-c-c-combo."
It sounds more like digital audio than a quote. A person with weak vocal cords will never repeat this, but still you get some strange pleasure from what you hear. As soon as this cry is heard, it is time for you to unleash the full power of your blows on your opponent and crush him to the ground.
The thunderous, aggressive phrase sounds like it's being shouted by a Greek god from Mount Olympus. Not surprisingly, the phrase is widely used by rap artists in their songs.
Oregon Trail
"You died of dysentery."
A cold, laconic and uncompromising phrase. When a player saw such a message, he sat with his jaw hanging for a few more seconds, unable to get up from his seat. This phrase forced the gamer to abandon the game for several weeks, as it informed him of death. The player's task was to manage resources and save the lives of people traveling through the Wild West. And the most exciting and disturbing thing was that you would die forever and have to go through the game again. This was the first game where you died from an illness rather than reading the banal words “Game Over”.
These dark words evoke nostalgia for the golden days of retro gaming.
Far Cry 3
“Have I ever told you the definition of insanity?”
Nowadays there are not many sayings that stick in your memory, but with a high degree of confidence I can say that a phrase said by a pirate, and also a Vaas psychopath, will remain in your mind for a long time. What exactly he means is unclear - Jason's repeated attempts to kill him? Or Vaas trying to kill Jason? Or is this a witty joke from Ubisoft. After all, it is a known fact that gamers do not want to buy Assassin's Creed games, complaining that all parts have the same storylines.
Whatever the exact meaning of this phrase, it is said brilliantly. I think it will last for a long time. Some people believe that this saying came from Albert Einstein or Benjamin Franklin.
But for gamers, this phrase definitely belongs to Vaas. Any mention of this quote in life will be regarded as plagiarism, and will be punishable by a bullet to the head.
Super Mario
“Thanks Mario, but our princess is in another castle!”
You don't have to be an avid gamer to know this phrase. All you had to do was play Mario Bros. Suffice it to remember that feeling of disappointment when once again, having defeated Bowser, you meet Toad, and not the princess.
At the very beginning it sounded quite boring, but then you fall in love with this phrase. While the difficulty of the game increased and you wanted at least some kind of reward, you were also greeted by this weirdo with a mushroom hat and uttered the same words.
At the very least, it meant something mysterious and, in the end, when you meet the princess, something unimaginable will happen.
Monkey Island
"This is the second largest monkey head I've ever seen."
This video game is a great example of how a computer game can be as good as a Douglas Adams novel or a Terry Galliam film. The game is filled with unforgettable storylines.
Monkey Island is full of witty humor and also teases us and keeps us puzzled over the tasks.
Super Mario 64
"It's me-me-me-me, Mario."
This was the first time many of us heard Mario's voice in a video game (unless you played Mario's Game Gallery on PC). This voice began the era of dubbing all Nintendo computer heroes. However, of course, the capabilities of the 64-bit console could not promise anything grandiose.
This phrase is immediately memorable, and it is not surprising that it began to be used further.
Metal Gear Solid
"Snake? Snake!? Sneeeeeek!!”
The first 3D Solid Metal Gear games made a huge contribution to the development of the gaming industry. The game's soundtrack played an important role in this. Many players remember the moment of death in the game forever. This really sounds like something global. Whenever the main character dies, not only does "Game Over" appear on the screen, but also various voices of the team members are heard, including the voice of Colonel Campbell. His scream is like the roar of a chainsaw. To be honest, this is quite traumatic to hear.
It's perhaps the most memorable cry in video game history, calling you to life. You try at all costs to avoid death, just so as not to hear this voice. Let's see how you can withstand the colonel's voice.
