We'll admit it: the video in this week's spotlight is a bit of a stretch, but bear with us and we think you'll agree that it's simply perfect. With this week's controversy over Manhunt 2, our colleagues over at GayGamer decided to delve into the history of controversial games, and they've dubbed this Night Trap week. Night Trap was an FMV-based game starring Dana Plato that is infamous for its overacting and horrible scenes. No, wait ... that's just our opinion now. At the time, Night Trap was considered sexist, ultra-violent, and downright shameful. My, how far we've come. Night Trap seems far less horrific than the slasher films we grew up watching, and these days, this sort of "violence" would be considered laughable in games. Check out this little slice of history after the jump.We'll admit it: the video in this week's spotlight is a bit of a stretch, but bear with us and we think you'll agree that it's simply perfect. With this week's controversy over Manhunt 2, our colleagues over at GayGamer decided to delve into the history of controversial games, and they've dubbed this Night Trap week. Night Trap was an FMV-based game starring Dana Plato that is infamous for its overacting and horrible scenes. No, wait ... that's just our opinion now. At the time, Night Trap was considered sexist, ultra-violent, and downright shameful. My, how far we've come. Night Trap seems far less horrific than the slasher films we grew up watching, and these days, this sort of "violence" would be considered laughable in games. Check out this little slice of history after the jump.Reader Comments (7)
Posted: Jun 22nd 2007 7:41PM (Unverified) said
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Night Trap on Wii please. No idea if Digital Pictures is still around (doubt it) or who owns their IPs, but MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Night Trap on Wii please. No idea if Digital Pictures is still around (doubt it) or who owns their IPs, but MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Posted: Jun 22nd 2007 9:03PM (Unverified) said
Agreed. DO WANT.
Posted: Jun 22nd 2007 9:36PM hvnlysoldr said
These should be enhanced with a saved theater mode.
Posted: Jun 23rd 2007 2:28AM (Unverified) said
i would actually LOVE to see Double Switch on the VC
Posted: Jun 23rd 2007 3:50PM (Unverified) said
I suddenly have a craving for crushed cookies and ice cream. I mean, uh, Night Trap on the Wii.
Posted: Jun 23rd 2007 4:20PM Mr Khan said
Lol at "acting" and "sound effects"
too bad anything FMV would be too big to download
Unless we get us some HDD support...
too bad anything FMV would be too big to download
Unless we get us some HDD support...
Posted: Jun 25th 2007 2:27PM (Unverified) said
I actually have this game - I have fond memories of plotting out sequence of events to make sure I was in the right room at the right time. Couldn't make it past one spot where two girls are killed < 1 second apart.
Acting was very funny and 'deaths' were off screen. The best was slumber party 'Night Trap' song...
Acting was very funny and 'deaths' were off screen. The best was slumber party 'Night Trap' song...
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