There are hundred of video game out there that are always putting the main character in some sort of danger. Weather it’s a deadly disease, the death of a loved one, or even the end of the world. However, it doesn’t really matter what trouble the protagonist is in, because in video games, it seems that they have all the time in the world to do whatever they want and still have time to save whatever it is they have to…. But, that isn’t always the case. There are times when you have to do something in a certain amount of time. This isn’t always an easy task, seeing as you are always being timed, and your choices of doing the thing you must do or just plan screwing around, will result in consequences. Now, before we begin the list, as usual, we have some rule. Only from games that I have played and only one per franchise. And I could only think of five games, so sorry. So, with all that said, let’s start the list.
#5: Splatterhouse 3
You think that a game made with 16-bit graphics wouldn’t be so scary, but of course, the Sega Genesis game Splatterhouse 3 found a way. In this game, you play as Rick, who had married Jennifer during the time between Splatterhouse’s 2 and 3. They also had a son named David. Of course, no one came here to hear about backstory, so, the demons come, and take them away, and Rick has to save them. Sounds simple enough. However, throughout the game, you are forced to beat up hundreds of demons that come after you. These demons to not mess around, they will gang up on you and do their hardest to kill you. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Jennifer has a worm implanted in her brain that will eventually turn her into a monster if you don’t save her in time. Of course, the game likes to give you the finger, because if the time reaches a 3rd of the way there, the egg will hatch and it will already be too late. She just hasn’t turned yet. Yeah, screw you clock. And to make matters worse, David is also going to be sacrificed by someone called The Evil One to obtain psychic powers, so that means you have a total of two time-limits in the game. And if you fail to get there on time, Jennifer will turn into a monster, or David will be sacrificed, and if you’re really unlucky, both of them will die. Let me tell you, for a Genesis game, it sure does know how to beat your soul into the ground. The only reason this one is lower than the rest is because there are only six levels. It’s Genesis, what do you expect.
#4: Dead Rising
Oh yes, here is a favorite game series of mine for some reason. However, I am going to be talking about the first one. Why? Because my list, my rules. Now, the game takes place in the Willamette Mall, which is overrun with zombies. So, you play as Frank West, who has to stay in the mall for three days for a helicopter to come get him, while he tries to cover the story as to what caused the outbreak……. In a goddamn mall of all places. Now, when I say you have three days, I MEAN IT! You only have three days to try to cover the story, fight all the psychopaths, find all the survivors (Secret ones included), and get to the helipad. And there are a ton of things that could happen here if you do them at the right time (Or wrong time, depending on how you look at it). You could be left behind, you could lose your story, you could get turned into a zombie, or you could be captured by the military. And in Overtime Mode, don’t think the time limit has gone away. Instead of just three days, you have twenty four hours. And instead of missing a helicopter, you’re going to turn into a zombie after the countdown. It didn’t get any easier with the second game. And the third game…. Well now you have seven days, so it’s a bit more tolerable.
#3: Persona 4
Persona is a game franchise I really need to get more into. After watching Persona 4: The Animation, it badly made me want to play this game, and I did, and I loved it. But of course, you all know what I really want to talk about. The time limit. In this game, you have a whole year to get something done before then. So, yeah, you have plenty of free time. Why not head to the beach with your friends. How about you go and talk to some people around town. Why not go watch Chie kick the shit out of Yosuke again. Oh, high school. If I had friends, I would have such great memories. But trust me, before you know it, it’s going to be a year already. And let me tell you, for a game that took me well around eighty hours to beat, and STILL wasn’t 100% complete, this game sure went by pretty fast. But, what’s the big deal. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen if I don’t do anything in time. Simple. A psychotic killer who murdered two young women and attempted to kill more people by throwing them into the Shadow World will be free to continue his insane deeds………. Yeeeaaahh.
#2: Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Oh yeah, I think you all were expecting this. I mean, come on. I’m a Zelda fan, and I am talking about games based around time limits. I am pretty sure this was going to come up sooner or later. So, for those who aren’t aware, in Majora’s Mask, you play as Link, who enters the land of Termina, and must stop Majora, an evil mask, from crushing Termina with a giant moon. That would sound nice and dandy, except for one thing. You only have three days to do it. Throughout the entire game, this giant moon is just floating above you, ready to crush the entire town, including Link. And the worst part is that there is nothing to citizens can do about it, so basically, they just leave their fate in the hands of a twelve year old who is so sexually confused, that he forgot to put on pants with that tunic of his. And of course, if you don’t stop it within three days, the moon will crash into Termina, and everyone in there, including Link, will in fact die. And this is why Majora’s Mask is the scariest game Nintendo has ever made EVER!
#1: Animal Crossing
Yeah….. I bet you weren’t expecting this game to be number one. With games involving demons, zombies, crazed killers, and a giant moon that kills people, I bet you didn’t think a game where the biggest threat is getting stung by a bee would even make this list. Well, the reason for that is because of one simple thing. All of these games, no matter how big or small the time limit is, always has an end. Those time limits always end. But in Animal Crossing, time has no end. It’s like our own, and you are always stuck there. Sure, trying to get to the shop before it closes may not be as important as saving your wife from a parasitic worm, and sure, trying to attend your friend's birthday party may not be as dangerous as stopping a giant moon with a face, but Animal Crossing is a game that is just one big time limit, and that is what makes it number one.
So, there you have it. Did you enjoy the list? Tell me what you thought of it. With that said I will see you all next time.
#5: Splatterhouse 3
You think that a game made with 16-bit graphics wouldn’t be so scary, but of course, the Sega Genesis game Splatterhouse 3 found a way. In this game, you play as Rick, who had married Jennifer during the time between Splatterhouse’s 2 and 3. They also had a son named David. Of course, no one came here to hear about backstory, so, the demons come, and take them away, and Rick has to save them. Sounds simple enough. However, throughout the game, you are forced to beat up hundreds of demons that come after you. These demons to not mess around, they will gang up on you and do their hardest to kill you. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Jennifer has a worm implanted in her brain that will eventually turn her into a monster if you don’t save her in time. Of course, the game likes to give you the finger, because if the time reaches a 3rd of the way there, the egg will hatch and it will already be too late. She just hasn’t turned yet. Yeah, screw you clock. And to make matters worse, David is also going to be sacrificed by someone called The Evil One to obtain psychic powers, so that means you have a total of two time-limits in the game. And if you fail to get there on time, Jennifer will turn into a monster, or David will be sacrificed, and if you’re really unlucky, both of them will die. Let me tell you, for a Genesis game, it sure does know how to beat your soul into the ground. The only reason this one is lower than the rest is because there are only six levels. It’s Genesis, what do you expect.
#4: Dead Rising
Oh yes, here is a favorite game series of mine for some reason. However, I am going to be talking about the first one. Why? Because my list, my rules. Now, the game takes place in the Willamette Mall, which is overrun with zombies. So, you play as Frank West, who has to stay in the mall for three days for a helicopter to come get him, while he tries to cover the story as to what caused the outbreak……. In a goddamn mall of all places. Now, when I say you have three days, I MEAN IT! You only have three days to try to cover the story, fight all the psychopaths, find all the survivors (Secret ones included), and get to the helipad. And there are a ton of things that could happen here if you do them at the right time (Or wrong time, depending on how you look at it). You could be left behind, you could lose your story, you could get turned into a zombie, or you could be captured by the military. And in Overtime Mode, don’t think the time limit has gone away. Instead of just three days, you have twenty four hours. And instead of missing a helicopter, you’re going to turn into a zombie after the countdown. It didn’t get any easier with the second game. And the third game…. Well now you have seven days, so it’s a bit more tolerable.
#3: Persona 4
Persona is a game franchise I really need to get more into. After watching Persona 4: The Animation, it badly made me want to play this game, and I did, and I loved it. But of course, you all know what I really want to talk about. The time limit. In this game, you have a whole year to get something done before then. So, yeah, you have plenty of free time. Why not head to the beach with your friends. How about you go and talk to some people around town. Why not go watch Chie kick the shit out of Yosuke again. Oh, high school. If I had friends, I would have such great memories. But trust me, before you know it, it’s going to be a year already. And let me tell you, for a game that took me well around eighty hours to beat, and STILL wasn’t 100% complete, this game sure went by pretty fast. But, what’s the big deal. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen if I don’t do anything in time. Simple. A psychotic killer who murdered two young women and attempted to kill more people by throwing them into the Shadow World will be free to continue his insane deeds………. Yeeeaaahh.
#2: Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Oh yeah, I think you all were expecting this. I mean, come on. I’m a Zelda fan, and I am talking about games based around time limits. I am pretty sure this was going to come up sooner or later. So, for those who aren’t aware, in Majora’s Mask, you play as Link, who enters the land of Termina, and must stop Majora, an evil mask, from crushing Termina with a giant moon. That would sound nice and dandy, except for one thing. You only have three days to do it. Throughout the entire game, this giant moon is just floating above you, ready to crush the entire town, including Link. And the worst part is that there is nothing to citizens can do about it, so basically, they just leave their fate in the hands of a twelve year old who is so sexually confused, that he forgot to put on pants with that tunic of his. And of course, if you don’t stop it within three days, the moon will crash into Termina, and everyone in there, including Link, will in fact die. And this is why Majora’s Mask is the scariest game Nintendo has ever made EVER!
#1: Animal Crossing
Yeah….. I bet you weren’t expecting this game to be number one. With games involving demons, zombies, crazed killers, and a giant moon that kills people, I bet you didn’t think a game where the biggest threat is getting stung by a bee would even make this list. Well, the reason for that is because of one simple thing. All of these games, no matter how big or small the time limit is, always has an end. Those time limits always end. But in Animal Crossing, time has no end. It’s like our own, and you are always stuck there. Sure, trying to get to the shop before it closes may not be as important as saving your wife from a parasitic worm, and sure, trying to attend your friend's birthday party may not be as dangerous as stopping a giant moon with a face, but Animal Crossing is a game that is just one big time limit, and that is what makes it number one.
So, there you have it. Did you enjoy the list? Tell me what you thought of it. With that said I will see you all next time.
After the Rage Guy, this was the second of the rage comic characters to appear. He appeared as a character in a 4chan comic known as April Fools and it shows him as a disappointed or lonely person. However, he didn't gain popularity until he appeared in his second comic known as Prom FUUU, which soon gained hundreds of fans.
After that, Forever Alone began to flood rage comics all over the internet. He was shown. He is shown to use humor in the suffering of people who are still single.
Now, it is time for the score. The final score for this meme is a Fail. I'm sorry, but I just feel as though that this meme is a little overused. If it wasn't used so much, I may not hate it, but sorry, I do. That's it for this review, I will see you all next time