Return To Zork
The Zork computer series dates back to its text-based roots in the 1970s, but this graphics-heavy adventure game from Infocom also went heavy on the sound production and voice acting. One thing that carried over between the games, however, was the fact that death lurked around every corner. Saving, testing things out, and dying in the process were a big part of how you figured out what to do in adventure games. But this new entry, Return to Zork, made you terrified to die, because the Game Over screen was so spooky. A blast of organ music, a maniacal bass laugh, then the next thing you know you’re staring at your own casket while whatever killed you is immortalized in a stain glass window above your boxed remains.