Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64 is a mostly whimsical lark through the Mushroom Kingdom, full of somersaults and penguin sleds and cruises over actual rainbows. But whenever the plumber comes close to, of all things, water, the game developers let some darkness in. For Mario, you see, has an absolutely terrifying drowning animation, clawing at the surface, clutching his throat and futilely writhing around. If low-res polygons can affect you emotionally, it’s the stuff of nightmares.