10 Cruel Tricks Video Games Played On Horror Players

Protagonist Ethan Winters is put through the worst ordeal of his life during the events of Resident Evil Village. In addition to seeing his wife killed and his infant daughter stolen by Chris Redfield at the start of the game, Ethan finds himself in a remote village that's become overrun with monstrous creatures.

Not only does the titular village have vampires and lycans for our unfortunate protagonist to face, but there's also a handful of puzzles which he must also overcome if he's going to find his daughter.

Not long after escaping Lady Dimitrescu's castle, one puzzle requires you find a jack to get past a vehicle blocking the path. This crucial item can be found in a small building to the east of the village; however, it's locked in a cupboard. Thankfully, though, the owner has left a handy clue on how to find the lock's combination on the back of a photograph: "Look out the window."

Upon following these instructions, some strategically placed numbers can be spotted outside. However, looking out the window also causes a lycan to materialise out of nowhere right in front of the window, giving us a cruel and perfectly timed jump scare in the process.

Thanks, Capcom.