10 Horror Video Game Easter Eggs You Need To See For Yourself
The Xenomorph, lake monsters, a clever dog and misspellings, what could be scarier?
Easter eggs in video games are strange things, coming in many different shapes, sizes and experiences. There are odd ones, like the wacky 1/1000 reload animations in Battlefield 4, or the giant bunnies in the Saint’s Row franchise.
However, sometimes they can be a bit more nuanced, referencing previous instalments of a game, or sometimes completely different franchises. Maybe the developers had an inside joke around the office, maybe something about the game’s promotion became popular amongst fans.
Regardless, it’s fair to say that easter eggs in horror games can be a little bit different to experience, particularly as the tension is already so high in these types of games. Often they’re able to add an extra notch of creepiness, or sometimes, a ray of comfort; a little joke to offer some levity in such a heart-racing situation.
From the story of a misspelled sign, all the way through to clever little dogs, lake monsters and a full-blown tribute to Twin Peaks, horror video games often have some of the best references of them all.
10. Alan Wake - Double R Diner
From Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake is one of the hidden gems of the Xbox 360 era, mixing a heavy influence from classic literature with psychological thriller and horror elements.
The game, if not scary, has some weird themes about the creepy things that lurk in the dark which only get worse as the game progresses. Though, you'll be able to find this easter egg in the very first hour of the game.
Alan Wake’s cultural inspirations, particularly in regard to television shows are quite deeply rooted, with Twin Peaks being one of the strongest influences, rumours even claiming that the game was originally far closer to a video game adaptation of the show than its own unique story.
The Oh Deer Diner that Alan enters early in the game is almost an exact copy of the Double R Diner found in Twin Peaks, down to the layout, similarities in costumes and even characters. For example, both feature a police officer focused on the coffee, the waitress is almost identical and even a creepy old lady holding a lamp.